Altiplanic Lagoons, Salar de Atacama and Piedras Rojas

Private full-day excursion from San Pedro de Atacama to the Miscanti and Miñiques altiplanic lagoons, the Salar de Atacama and Piedras Rojas, with guide included. Hotel pick-up is early to cover a high-altitude itinerary exceeding 4,000 m, with a maximum point close to 4,300 m at the altiplanic lagoons. The route includes Laguna Chaxa in the salt flat sector, the villages of Toconao and Socaire and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, with short walks. Transport is operated in a vehicle with driver. Admissions to the protected areas are paid on site and listed as excluded. Due to the altitude, prior acclimatization is recommended.

What's included

Access to Miscanti and Miñiques altiplanic lagoons, Laguna Chaxa and Piedras Rojas (admissions to the protected areas not included)

Private transport with vehicle and driver from the accommodation

Guide included

What's not included

Admissions to the protected areas (Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, Laguna Chaxa, Piedras Rojas)

Meals not specified in the programme

Tips for driver and guide

Personal expenses

Services not mentioned in this programme

Service information

High-altitude itinerary above 4,000 m, with a maximum point close to 4,300 m: prior acclimatization recommended. Early departure. Subject to weather and road conditions. Admissions payable on site. Guide included. Available languages to be coordinated at the time of booking. Groups of more than 3 passengers: SUV or Minivan.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

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How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.