RUTA DE LOS SALARES
We will start our tour in the morning ☀️, taking advantage of the best hours of daylight to explore some of the most impressive landscapes of the Atacama Desert and delve into the majesty of the Altiplano .
🌋 Our first stop will be at the Licancabur Volcano Lookout , one of the region's most iconic volcanoes. From this vantage point, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Andean surroundings, with the volcano taking center stage.
🦩 Next, we'll visit Kepiaco Lagoon , a tranquil natural refuge where flamingos and altiplano birds nest. Its serene atmosphere and simple beauty make it a perfect place to connect with nature.
The trail continues deep into the Altiplano, a highland region dominated by endless landscapes, volcanoes, and intense skies. There, we'll meet the Pacana Monks , enormous stone columns sculpted by the wind that stand as ancestral guardians of the desert.
🪨 We'll continue to the enigmatic Salar de Aguas Calientes , a salt flat sunk beneath a high-altitude lagoon, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. Its colors and textures create a visually stunning and unique setting.
📸 To top it all off, we'll visit the Quisquiro Salt Flats , a natural spectacle where salt, rock, and the colors of the high plateau merge. A perfect place for unforgettable photographs and quiet contemplation.
⏰ Pick-up at the hotel between 7:00 and 7:30 hrs / Return to San Pedro at 15:00 hrs
🏔️ Maximum altitude: 4,400 meters above sea level
❄️ Low temperature: strong winds may occur (warm clothing is recommended)
🚐 Transport in a modern van
🍳☕ Includes breakfast and lunch
🇺🇸 🇪🇸 Bilingual guide: Spanish, English
🇧🇷 🇫🇷 Optional: Portuguese, French
🏥 Health :
The passenger must report special health conditions such as:
🤰 Pregnancy
❤️ Heart problems
🩺 Hypertension
🔍 We recommend : If in doubt, obtain medical advice and a certificate of fitness for tours above 4,000 meters above sea level.
🏔️ Attention to Altitude Acclimatization :
We recommend staying at least 24 hours in San Pedro de Atacama before taking high-altitude tours such as:
- Tatio Geysers (4,300 meters above sea level)
- Salt Flats Route (4,400 meters above sea level)
- Tour to the Uyuni Salt Flats (4,600 meters above sea level)