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See flamingos in the salt flats

It’s a rewarding trip from San Pedro de Atacama out into the salt flats where flamingos lend a sprinkle of pink to an already colourful scene. On the way we’ll take you to Toconao (altitude 2,600m) and typical of the area’s small oasis villages with its whitewashed bell tower and adobe homes. Nearby, the verdant Jerez valley stands out in sharp contrast with the surrounding desert.

Arriving into the salar, an arresting backdrop of orange and purple-hued mountains surmounts the habitat of huge flocks of wild flamingos. On our full-day tour you will also visit the high-altitude lagoons of Minique and Miscanti (altitude 4,120m) with their vivid blue and turquoise waters.

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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Nice to do in the evening

DT, Berkhamsted | April 2018 | 65 and over | With Partner

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Very enthusiastic and interesting guide.

MM, Southsea | March 2018 | 50 - 65

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

We enjoyed seeing the salt lake and the very picturesque Miscanti and Miniques lakes and some villages on the way.

MM, Holt | April 2017

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Daniel was a very informed guide and we had a very interesting walk around Toconao village in particular.

CG, Amersham | January 2017 | 35 - 50

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Fantastic excursion

US, London | December 2016 | 50 - 65

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Our guide Paulina was really friendly and informative

PCA, Riding Mill | April 2016 | 65 and over | With Partner

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

Probably some of the most amazing scenery we've ever seen.

BS, Derby | February 2016 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

"Fantastic - one of the best days of the trip."

AM, Cheltenham | November 2014 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

"This trip began with visits to two lakes which were well worth seeing as is the slat flat since it is an unusual landscape. The idea of breakfast during the trip is good."

IAR, Melrose | November 2014 | 65 and over | With Partner

See flamingos in the salt flats | Rating: Excellent

"We only saw one lagoon because snow and ice made it difficult to get to the second one. However, the walk to the first one was lovely."

JS, Nottingham | November 2014 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

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