Los Flamencos Reserve, Chile · Chile
High Plateau Lagoons
- 8 hours
- Private tour
- English, Spanish
- Hotel pickup
Overview
Two turquoise lagoons at over 4,200 metres, held between red volcanic rock and white salt. Flamingos, vicuñas, and the particular silence of the high Andean plateau.
Highlights
- Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques, at over 4,200 metres in the Andes
- Turquoise water set against crimson volcanic rock and white salt
- Andean flamingos and vicuñas in the Los Flamencos National Reserve
- Thin, crystalline air and almost no other visitors at any time
- Private vehicle and guide from San Pedro de Atacama
- Park entrance, food and drinks all included
Itinerary
Departure
Pickup in San Pedro and the climb south into the Andes, gaining nearly two kilometres of altitude along the way. The landscape shifts dramatically with every hundred metres.
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Entering the reserve, with the volcanoes Miscanti and Miñiques rising ahead of you. The air is noticeably thinner here.
Laguna Miscanti
The larger of the two lagoons. A walk along the shoreline, watching for vicuñas on the slopes and flamingos at the water's edge. The colour of the water changes with the angle of the light.
Laguna Miñiques
Smaller, tucked between rock walls, and usually completely still. This is where many people feel the quiet most deeply.
Return
Back down toward San Pedro, with stops wherever the view earns them. The descent is gentler on the body and just as beautiful.
What is included
Included
- National park entrance fee
- Food & drinks
- Entry or admission fee
Not included
- Tip or gratuity
Location
Los Flamencos Reserve, Chile