Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route
At a glance
- Duration
- 9h 30min
- Price from
- $650 / person
- Location
- San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- WHIPALA EXPEDITION
Description
Unlike other well-known highland routes, this route takes you to a much less traveled territory for mass tourism, where volcanic geology is the real protagonist. You’ll see the Lascar volcano, one of Chile’s most active volcanoes, up close, and you’ll get to know the Maar Cerro Overo, a rare volcanic crater virtually unknown to most visitors to San Pedro de Atacama. In addition, this tour combines nature, geology and local culture: we pass through Talabre and Toconao, highlands where the Atacameño tradition is still lived, and we reach Laguna Lejía, a mirror of water surrounded by volcanoes that rarely appears on traditional tourist circuits.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:30 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Group price
- $650 per group of up to 4
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Talabre town (check-in): Ascent through the precordillera, to the town of Talabre (3,500 m.a.s.l.), where we check in and visit this traditional Atacameño town.
Talabre Viejo Viewpoint: Panoramic view of Talabre Viejo, an ancient Atacameño settlement of liparita stone and cultivation terraces, abandoned by the community to protect themselves from landslides.
Laguna Lejia
Laguna Lejia Viewpoint: At 4,300 m.a.s.l., Laguna Lejía is a saline lagoon with turquoise waters surrounded by the Láscar, Aguas Calientes, and Acamarachi volcanoes, and is a refuge for Andean flamingos and vicuñas.
Laguna Lejia
Salar de Aguas Calientes II: High mountain salt flat next to the La Pacana Caldera, where altiplano vegas and water mirrors fed by snowmelt create a unique Andean landscape.
Laguna Lejia
Lascar Volcano Viewpoint (active): From a safe observation point, we view the Láscar volcano (5,590 m.a.s.l.), the most active in northern Chile, with its constant gas fumaroles.
Toconao
Visit Pueblo de Toconao: Picturesque Atacameño town known for its liparita stone architecture, the bell tower of the Church of San Lucas, and its artisanal tradition.
San Pedro de Atacama
Route: Travel time from San Pedro de Atacama to Toconao (vice versa) and Lunch time
What's included
Included
Pick Up at your Hotel (inside urban radio SPA)
Drop off at Hotel
Breakfast on Route
Lunch Route or Local Restorant
Not included
Admission is NOT included; the local community sets the cost.
Pickup Locations & Times
2 kms. within urban radius in San Pedro de Atacama... if your lodging is outside, check first.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum 12 years of age
- Pregnant women not allowed
- Age Maxima 80 years
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route take?
Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route lasts about 9h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route cost?
Prices start at $650 per person for this San Pedro de Atacama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 AM.
Can I cancel Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 2 kms. within urban radius in San Pedro de Atacama... if your lodging is outside, check first. Pickup points include Don Raul Hotel, Hotel Takha Takha.
What languages is Lake Bleach Tour and Volcano Route offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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