The Salt Flats Route
SP-06Full dayExcursions in Atacama
The Salt Flats Route
Remote Altiplano landscapes: volcanoes, salt flats, rock formations and lagoons in deep colors.
- Origen
- From San Pedro
- Duración
- 10 to 12 hours
- Modalidad
- Shared or private
- Capacidad
- Depends on the service booked
- Alojamiento
- No aplica
About this tour
Shared or private. Depends on the service booked. Sale from San Pedro de Atacama y termina en San Pedro de Atacama. Leaves early and returns late in the afternoon. Nivel de exigencia: Moderate, because of the altitude and the length.
Worth knowing: The itinerary may change because of snow, wind, closed roads or rules set at the border or by the communities.
Places it visits: San Pedro de Atacama
The highlights
What is and is not included
- Tourist transport
- A local guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch or a packed lunch
- Water along the way
- First aid kit
- Entrance fees or community contributions
- Extra drinks
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
The main route
- 01
Licancabur viewpoints and the Andean volcanoes
- 02
The Monks of La Pacana
- 03
The Aguas Calientes salt flat
- 04
Laguna Negra
- 05
The Quisquiro salt flat, or other areas instead
- 06
Stops for wildlife watching and photographs
What to bring
- Acclimatise in San Pedro beforehand
- Thermal and windproof clothing
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Water and your own medication
Meeting point
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