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Salt Flats Route

Tour trough the Salt Flats Route to visit the Monjes de la Pacana and Quisquiro. Includes transportation, breakfast and guide.

Price per person:

CLP$ 46.000 per person.

Times:

07:00 am to 02:30 pm

Duration:

7 hours.

Included:

pick up at your accommodation (urban area), transportation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), breakfast and lunch.

What to bring:

warm clothing, comfortable shoes, warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water.

Weather:

subject to weather conditions.

Restrictions:

not allowed for pregnant women and minimum age required of 8 years old.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

24 hours.

This tour will take us to the east of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Andes Mountain Range. Our first stop will be the Licancabur lookout, where we will enjoy our breakfast, depending on the wind conditions. Anyways, breakfast can be in the next tourist attraction: the wetland of the Quepiaco River, where we will appreciate the contrast between vegetation and mountain range.

After that, we will go to the Pacana lookout, so then we go visit the monjes de la Pacana (Pacana Monks), bigs tone pillars that rise up lonely in the middle of the desert. Then, we will visit the Quisquiro Salt Flat, which is at more than 4,000 m (13,123 ft.) of altitude. Here we will have time to rest and enjoy the surroundings. Finally, on our way back to San Pedro de Atacama, we will pass by the Aguas Calientes Salt Flat, known for its colored waters.

You can select one of the following options:

Group tour

Adult: CLP$ 46.000 per person.
Child (age 8 to 12): CLP$ 38.000 per person.

*Confirmed departure with minimum 8 passengers.

Private Service

1 person: CLP$ 325.000.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 166.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 113.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 102.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 83.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 70.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 61.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 54.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 49.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 44.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 41.000 per person.
Group of 2 people: CLP$ 38.000 per person.

*The pickup service included is nor carried out from/to accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located at ayllus close to San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor and Coyo) nor accommodations in the town of Toconao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have vegetarian, vegan or coeliac alternative of meals?
No. In these cases, our recommendation is that you bring your own food or snack for the excursion.
What days of the year can I make this excursion?
This excursion can be made every day of the year, except for January 1 and December 25.
Which is the maximum altitude reached in this excursion?
The maximum altitude reached is 4300 m. For a good acclimation, our recommendation is to eat a light meal and drink lots of water the previous days to the excursion. Because of the altitude, we recommend leaving this tour for the end of your stay in San Pedro de Atacama.
What is it about the age restriction for the tour?
The age restriction of this tour is set by the community that runs the geothermal park, and unfortunately there are no exceptions.
How far in advance should I book the activity?
We receive bookings until 48 hours in advance. However, we have limited spaces and always are subject to availability, so our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.
What does breakfast include?
Breakfast includes tea, coffee, ham and cheese sandwich, cereal and chocolate bar.