Vallecito and Cordillera de la Sal Tour: Explore the Heart of the Atacama DesertVallecito and Cordillera de la Sal Tour: Explore the Heart of the Atacama DesertVallecito and Cordillera de la Sal Tour: Explore the Heart of the Atacama DesertVallecito and Cordillera de la Sal Tour: Explore the Heart of the Atacama Desert

Vallecito and Cordillera de la Sal Tour: Explore the Heart of the Atacama Desert

Embark on a unique adventure visiting Vallecito and the Cordillera de la Sal, two of the most spectacular and least explored landscapes in San Pedro de Atacama. This tour will take you to discover hidden corners of the desert, where the geological formations, the colors of the mountains and the panoramic views will leave you breathless. Perfect for those looking for a quiet experience away from the most traveled routes, this tour offers the opportunity to explore the desert in a different way.

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GuideSpanish, English (Other languages subject to availability)
IncludingTransportation, guide and assistance during the tour.
Duration: 3 and a half hours

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Explore Vallecito: We begin our adventure in Vallecito, a lesser-known but incredibly fascinating area. Here you will find unique rock formations, sculpted by the action of wind and water over thousands of years.

Vallecito Viewpoint: We will stop at a spectacular viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the full beauty of the valley, with views of the mountains and the vast expanse of the desert.

Tour of the Cordillera de la Sal: Explore the famous Cordillera de la Sal, a mountain range formed mainly by salt, gypsum and clay, eroded over thousands of years.

Walk through the Salt Desert: We will enjoy a short walk through a salt area, where the ground crunches under your feet and the mountains are dyed in white and pink tones.

Sunset in the Cordillera de la Sal: Finish the tour with an incredible sunset from one of the highest points of the Cordillera de la Sal, dyeing the sky in orange and purple colors.

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The maximum altitude reached is similar to that of San Pedro de Atacama (2400 m), which means that this tour does not require prior acclimatization.

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