Triple Excursion: Red Stones, High Plains and Chaxa
Description
Experience a complete experience in the highlands of the Atacama Desert with this 3-in-1 excursion that combines natural landscapes and local culture. The tour includes an outdoor breakfast, ideal to start a day surrounded by unique settings. The experience includes a visit to the impressive Red Stones, whose formations of crimson tones contrast with the highland landscape, as well as an approach to the village of Socaire, where it is possible to know aspects of Andean culture and its traditional architecture. Along the way, the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques are explored, surrounded by volcanoes and wide landscapes, offering an atmosphere of calm and connection with nature. The itinerary also includes the Chaxa Lagoon, located in the Salar de Atacama. During the day, a lunch is included in a natural environment, accompanied by information and the accompaniment of bilingual guides.
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Itinerary
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Tropic of Capricorn, where the first rays of sunlight caress the landscape, preparing you for a day full of discovery and natural beauty. Your tour guide will introduce you to the surroundings, highlighting the natural and cultural aspects of the region.
Experience the unique geological phenomenon of Piedras Rojas, a landscape that will take your breath away with its splendor and mystery. Your tour guide will explain the geological formation of this place and take you to the most impressive points to enjoy spectacular views and unique photo opportunities.
Take in the serenity of the Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons, surrounded by snow-capped peaks that create a dreamlike landscape. Your tour guide will lead you along the trails around the lagoons, pointing out local wildlife and sharing information about the ecological and cultural importance of this ecosystem. Enjoy lunch in a picturesque location, where you can savor local cuisine and rest before continuing your adventure to Socaire.
Immerse yourself in local culture in Socaire, a picturesque highland village. Your tour guide will take you to explore the village’s historic streets, visiting landmarks such as the colonial church and the artisan market. They will also facilitate interactions with local inhabitants, allowing you to learn about their traditions and lifestyle.
Visit the charming village of Toconao, known for its colonial architecture and local crafts. Your tour guide will take you to explore its quiet streets, visiting the San Lucas church and stone bell tower, and learning about the rich history and culture of this oasis town.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to bring: Warm clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, 1.5 liters of still water per person
- Payment must be made in advance before the start of the itinerary, preferably in cash. We will contact you to request payment. If the reservation is last minute, we will request payment. Payments made through the payment link may incur a 4% surcharge due to taxes.
Reviews(16)
Despite the wonderful places we knew, we did not enjoy the tour as Juliet, the guide did not handle information or vocabulary of geography, fauna or flora. In addition, the tour included Brazilians and Anglophones (12 people in total, 2 Spanish speakers) language that she did not speak at all or in the most basic, making serious mistakes, which made us feel tremendously uncomfortable. However, a Bulgarian passenger expressed her unease and it was she who assumed the role of official translator. Juliet, you improvised permanently. For example, instead of cactus "thistles", instead of flamingo "flamingo", instead of volcanic eruption "explosion". Although, it was nice does not meet the guide profile. I must point out that the one who saved the tour was Luis « Lucho » the driver who taught us a lot, he explained us about each place we visited (but only to us who were the only Chileans since he assumed he did not manage English). I find it unusual for a tour guide in one of the most visited places in Chile.
Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Lamentamos sinceramente que el tour no haya cumplido con sus expectativas, especialmente en la comunicación y manejo de idiomas. Tomamos muy en serio este tipo de comentarios y revisaremos internamente lo ocurrido para reforzar nuestros estándares de información y atención en grupos internacionales. Agradecemos también que destaque la labor de Luis. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar continuamente.
Our tour guide, Daniel and photographer, Carina are very professional. They climbed the mountains with us, they took the long and narrow path with us! They made sure we had the best experience and see the farthest and deepest! The company should promote this tour more and not just focus on the Star gazing tour which itself is amazing too :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Daniel and Karina made your experience so special with their professionalism and dedication. It means a lot to know they went the extra mile to ensure you enjoyed every moment of the adventure. We also truly appreciate your suggestion and your support for this experience alongside our stargazing tours. We hope to welcome you again in Atacama soon. 🌵✨
The tour was great and value for money . The tour guide was great and so was the driver . I would recommend this tour
Thank you for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be good value for money. It’s great to know that both the guide and driver helped make the experience even better. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in San Pedro de Atacama. 🌵✨
Excellent excursion, Carolina and Ariel were adorable and friendly. The places visited are beautiful Recommend to 💯 🙏
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que l’excursion vous ait plu et que Carolina et Ariel aient rendu l’expérience encore plus spéciale par leur gentillesse et leur sympathie. Merci pour votre recommandation à 100 %. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau à San Pedro de Atacama. 🌵✨
Super punctual company. Organized and with skilled guides Everything went as planned We visited all the places that were on the script without problems. The guide is the driver were great.
Olá, Paulo! Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco. Ficamos felizes que tenha gostado do passeio e que a vista do vulcão Licancabur tenha sido um dos pontos altos para você! 🌋✨ Notamos que sua nota foi 4 estrelas, se houver algo que possamos melhorar ou algum detalhe que não atendeu totalmente às suas expectativas, ficaremos muito gratos se puder nos contar. Seu feedback é essencial para continuarmos oferecendo experiências cada vez melhores! Esperamos te ver em outras aventuras com a Layana Travel. Um grande abraço da nossa equipe! 🌵
I have never seen scenery so stunning. We visited a number of places. My tour guide Manu was great. He made sure all of us were doing well even at the high altitudes, and insisted on taking pictures of all of us at every scenic point. The bus would often stop to allow us to get a good look of animals along the way. This tour was great, if you don’t mind paying a bit more for a safe choice for a tour this is it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the landscapes left such a strong impression and that Manu made the experience even more special. His attention to the group, especially at high altitude, is something we truly value. We’re also glad you enjoyed the wildlife stops and scenic photo moments. Thank you for your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you again in San Pedro de Atacama. 🌵✨
The whole trip was well organized with an early morning breakfast just as the sun was rising. It was quite a long day but the group bonded well and the driver (Marco) and courier (Chris) kept us well informed and helped out with photo's etc. In between locations a good selection of music helped the journey along. Excellent day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the organization of the trip, the sunrise breakfast, and the atmosphere throughout the day. Marco and Chris will be very happy to know their support, information, and good energy made the experience even better. We hope to welcome you again in San Pedro de Atacama. 🌵✨
Amazing guides (andrea and tito), super well organised. Stops were well placed, good food. Altitude didnt affect us and the guides took things slowly.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Andrea and Tito made your experience so enjoyable. It’s great to know you appreciated the organization, the food, and the pace of the tour, especially regarding the altitude. We hope to welcome you again in San Pedro de Atacama. 🌵✨
The guide was quite professional, we liked Mauritius, who explained everything with a lot of patience and detail. Great experience.
Obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Estamos felizes em saber que você gostou da sua experiência com a La Yana Travel. San Pedro de Atacama é um lugar incrível e adoramos poder compartilhar sua beleza com viajantes como você. Esperamos vê-lo em breve em outra aventura. Atenciosamente, Layana Travel. 🌵
Lovely places, the guide Mauricio Silva and the driver Sergio are very kind people, helpful. Mauricio has a huge culture in relation to these places, history, geology, animals. You sense love for these places and culture and desire to transmit them! Bravissimo! Breakfast and lunch, included, were plentiful and delicious!
Thanks for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that you enjoyed your experience with La Yana Travel. San Pedro de Atacama is an incredible place and we love being able to share its beauty with travelers like you. We hope to see you soon on another adventure. Best regards Layana Travel. 🌵
