Our tour guide, Daniel and photographer, Carina are very professional. They climbed the mountains with us, they took the long and narrow path with us! They made sure we had the best experience and see the farthest and deepest! The company should promote this tour more and not just focus on the Star gazing tour which itself is amazing too :)
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Pick up from the accommodation for comfortable transportation.
- Lunch
- Explore iconic sites: Red Stones, High Plains, Chaxa Lagoon and Socaire
- Gourmet breakfast and snacks included for a delicious culinary experience.
- Bilingual guides offering detailed commentary (English and Spanish).
Excludes
- Redstones, High Plains and Salt Flats of Atacama for Foreign adults
- Redstones, Altiplanic Lagoons and Salt Flats for Chilean adults
- Children, senior citizens and passengers with an eligible Indigenous certificate may qualify for discounted entrance fees.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Tropic of Capricorn, where the first rays of sunlight caress the landscape, preparing you for a day full of discovery and natural beauty. Your tour guide will introduce you to the surroundings, highlighting the natural and cultural aspects of the region.
Experience the unique geological phenomenon of Piedras Rojas, a landscape that will take your breath away with its splendor and mystery. Your tour guide will explain the geological formation of this place and take you to the most impressive points to enjoy spectacular views and unique photo opportunities.
Take in the serenity of the Miscanti and Miñiques Altiplanic Lagoons, surrounded by snow-capped peaks that create a dreamlike landscape. Your tour guide will lead you along the trails around the lagoons, pointing out local wildlife and sharing information about the ecological and cultural importance of this ecosystem. Enjoy lunch in a picturesque location, where you can savor local cuisine and rest before continuing your adventure to Socaire.
Immerse yourself in local culture in Socaire, a picturesque highland village. Your tour guide will take you to explore the village’s historic streets, visiting landmarks such as the colonial church and the artisan market. They will also facilitate interactions with local inhabitants, allowing you to learn about their traditions and lifestyle.
Visit the charming village of Toconao, known for its colonial architecture and local crafts. Your tour guide will take you to explore its quiet streets, visiting the San Lucas church and stone bell tower, and learning about the rich history and culture of this oasis town.
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Reviews
The tour was great and value for money . The tour guide was great and so was the driver . I would recommend this tour
I have never seen scenery so stunning. We visited a number of places. My tour guide Manu was great. He made sure all of us were doing well even at the high altitudes, and insisted on taking pictures of all of us at every scenic point. The bus would often stop to allow us to get a good look of animals along the way. This tour was great, if you don’t mind paying a bit more for a safe choice for a tour this is it!
The whole trip was well organized with an early morning breakfast just as the sun was rising. It was quite a long day but the group bonded well and the driver (Marco) and courier (Chris) kept us well informed and helped out with photo's etc. In between locations a good selection of music helped the journey along. Excellent day!
Amazing guides (andrea and tito), super well organised. Stops were well placed, good food. Altitude didnt affect us and the guides took things slowly.
Our guide Mauricio was amazing and had a great sense of humour. He gave a rrally good English and Spanish description throughout. The food was fantastic, the driver was very professional and competent. The bus was modern, clean and comfortable. We wanted to leave a generous tip, but we hadn't been informed that we needed to pay the park entrance fees in cash, leaving us with no money.
Despite the wonderful places we knew, we did not enjoy the tour as Juliet, the guide did not handle information or vocabulary of geography, fauna or flora. In addition, the tour included Brazilians and Anglophones (12 people in total, 2 Spanish speakers) language that she did not speak at all or in the most basic, making serious mistakes, which made us feel tremendously uncomfortable. However, a Bulgarian passenger expressed her unease and it was she who assumed the role of official translator. Juliet, you improvised permanently. For example, instead of cactus "thistles", instead of flamingo "flamingo", instead of volcanic eruption "explosion". Although, it was nice does not meet the guide profile. I must point out that the one who saved the tour was Luis « Lucho » the driver who taught us a lot, he explained us about each place we visited (but only to us who were the only Chileans since he assumed he did not manage English). I find it unusual for a tour guide in one of the most visited places in Chile.
Excellent excursion, Carolina and Ariel were adorable and friendly. The places visited are beautiful Recommend to 💯 🙏
Super punctual company. Organized and with skilled guides Everything went as planned We visited all the places that were on the script without problems. The guide is the driver were great.
The guide was quite professional, we liked Mauritius, who explained everything with a lot of patience and detail. Great experience.
Lovely places, the guide Mauricio Silva and the driver Sergio are very kind people, helpful. Mauricio has a huge culture in relation to these places, history, geology, animals. You sense love for these places and culture and desire to transmit them! Bravissimo! Breakfast and lunch, included, were plentiful and delicious!
A unique experience, rich in stunning landscapes. Layana offered us excellent service, meeting schedules, serving delicious coffee and lunch. Not to mention the Guide, Alejandro, who was very patient, extroverted and filled us with knowledge. When you come to Atacama, you can hire Layana Travel, which is a success.
We did the tour of the red stones with the Guide Alejandro. Wonderful tour, driver and very attentive Guide, explained about the tours, stops, local stories. We love our experience
The really wonderful places, the amazing views, our Guide Alejandro and driver Sergio, both excellent and friendly. On time, well organized.
Excellent excursion. Incredible landscapes and the attention of the guide manuel and the driver cesar were the best. A lot of knowledge and quality. Attention. Very good service. The amazing salt flats and lagoons. Lunch and breakfast stood out. Very good communication, warning before and before the retreat. Very organized
Amazing place is Atacama and the guided tour experience to Piedras Rojas was the best super recommended I thank the guides Carolina and Cesar are great super attentive in my case I ordered special food and they behaved of 10.
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