After breakfast, we’ll drive towards Atacama Salt Flat and enter the National Flamingo Reserve. This reserve is formed by a gigantic depression of more than 3.500km2, located 2.300 masl; the biggest salt field in Chile and its large quantities of salt make the surface white and rough. The dryness and altitude of the salt field allow an excellent panoramic view of the area. The bottom of the salt field is composed of an enormous lake, which receives water from mountain rivers and melting snow. As it has no runoff, several small lagoons have formed, where we can observe the three types of flamingos living in the area, the English, the Andean and the Chilean. Then, we’ll head to Socaire village at 3.300 masl to acclimatize and photograph the small church of San Bartolomé. We continue our day driving to Miscanti and Meñiques lagoons. Both have crystalline water and intense blue color, settled at 4.350 and 4.100 masl where we’ll walk and admire this beautiful place. Once our walk ends, we start our way back until Socaire town, where we’ll enjoy a local lunch and get some energy for our last stop. Then, we will continue hiking to Aguas Calientes Salt Flat and Piedras Rojas area; limited to the west by the Caichinque volcanic complex, which formed the Medano hill. This last mountain is characterized by shades of grey and brown, contrasting with the sparkling white of the salt surface. Furthermore, its shores, colorful crop marginal lagoons, which in total add an area of ​​between 2 and 3 square kilometers. Afterwards we return to San Pedro de Atacama by van and drop you off at your Hotel in town. / Lunch /Snack/

Included: Pick up and drop off at your hotel, English speaking guide, professional driver, comfortable van, water and meals mentioned
Not included: entrance fee to National park, tips for guide and driver.
Recommendations: bring sunscreen and an extra layer for wind.
Duration approx.:   8-9 hours.
Departure time:  08:30
Arrival time:  17:00- approx.