Tickets & tours

Salar de Atacama Tours

Choose from half-day lagoon visits or full-day tours that include high-altitude lakes. Most tours depart from San Pedro de Atacama.

Woman looking through binoculars at a vast desert landscape and lake.

Most booked

Day trip10 h 30 min5.0 (182)Free cancellation

Red Stones and Altiplanica Lagoons Salar de Atacama

Besides being the best tour to acclimate with the height, Piedras Rojas is the most complete tour of San Pedro. They will enjoy various types of landscapes and...

Homemade natural juices, Brazilian coffee in French press, tea, coca infusion, Fresh bread, Scrambled eggs, palta, cheese, ham, homemade Nutella Queques, strawberry jam, raspberry, damazco
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist Guides

From$95per person

Viator$95 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: acclimating to altitude and exploring diverse landscapes

People floating in a dark blue salt lake with a volcano in background.

Best value

Guided tour5 h4.7 (63)Free cancellation

Half-Day Tour to Laguna Cejar

The Salar de Atacama is the largest salt deposit in Chile and is formed by a depression with no water outlet that receives from the San Pedro River and multiple streams...

a snack, juice and pisco sour is offered at the end of the tour.

From$35per person

Viator$35 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: a quick visit to the salt flat's famous lagoons

Woman floating on her back in a bright blue salt lake.

Top rated

Day trip10 h4.9 (636)Free cancellation

Full Day Tour to Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons and Chaxa

This is a classic tour of San Pedro de Atacama. You cannot stop visiting the most impressive landscapes of the...

Tickets included Red Stones: $18.75 USD per person ($15,000 CLP)
Breakfast included - fruits, bread, juice, coffee, tea, cookies, cheese, cake.
Included posts Laguna Chaxa: $15 USD per person ($13,800 CLP)

From$125per person

Viator$125 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: seeing flamingos at laguna chaxa

Person walking on a path in a rugged desert landscape with snow-capped mountain.

Guided tour4 h 30 min4.9 (791)Free cancellation

Hidden lagoons of Baltinache

Discover the 7 hidden lagoons of Baltinache to see the crystal clear waters among rock and sand formations on a guided trip from San Pedro de Atacama. The hidden lagoons...

In the AM option Breakfast included - fruits, bread, juice, coffee, tea, cookies, cheese, cake. In the PM Snack option included - cookies, juice, pisco souer, appetizers, potatoes, sauces

From$68per person

Viator$68 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: swimming in crystal clear salt lagoons

Woman walking along a ridge overlooking a vast, rugged desert landscape.

Combo4 h 30 min4.7 (10)Free cancellation

Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar and Tebenquinche in Atacama

Embark on our Atacama Oasis Tour with pickup at the hotel, setting the tone for a day immersed in natural wonders. Accompanied by our expert bilingual guide, our first...

Bilingual expert guide (Spanish and English).
Drink at dusk for a memorable culmination.
Experience the enchanting Laguna Tebinquinche.

From$50per person

Viator$50 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: a scenic afternoon of salt flat exploration

Small group

Combo72 h5.0 (15)Free cancellation

3-Day Tour in San Pedro de Atacama with Tickets and Food

Discover the best of the Atacama Desert in a complete 3-day experience carefully designed to make the most of your time. This itinerary brings together the most...

Tickets included to all parks of the 3 day itinerary: Valley of the Rainbow, Laguna Cejar, Red Stones and High Plains Lagoons, Geysers of the Tatio and Valley of the Moon.
Transportation (hotel pick-up, air-conditioned and heated vehicle)
LOCAL BRUNCH FOR LAGOON CEJAR AND VALLEY OF THE MOON

From$376per person

Viator$376 GetYourGuideCompare

Best for: a comprehensive visit to all major salt flat attractions

Tour prices usually range from $35 to $150 USD. They change based on the provider and season.

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Adults

Children

Option	Viator total	GetYourGuide total
red stones & lagoons tour	$95	Compare
half-day laguna cejar	$35	Compare
piedras rojas & laguna chaxa	$125	Compare
hidden lagoons of baltinache	$68	Compare
cejar, ojos del salar & tebenquinche	$50	Compare
3-day atacama experience	$376	Compare

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Compare our top-rated excursions.

Option	Duration	Viator from	GetYourGuide from	Rating	Best for
red stones & lagoons tour	10 h 30 min	$95	Compare	5.0 (182)	acclimating to altitude and exploring diverse landscapes
half-day laguna cejar	5 h	$35	Compare	4.7 (63)	a quick visit to the salt flat's famous lagoons
piedras rojas & laguna chaxa	10 h	$125	Compare	4.9 (636)	seeing flamingos at laguna chaxa
hidden lagoons of baltinache	4 h 30 min	$68	Compare	4.9 (791)	swimming in crystal clear salt lagoons
cejar, ojos del salar & tebenquinche	4 h 30 min	$50	Compare	4.7 (10)	a scenic afternoon of salt flat exploration
3-day atacama experience	72 h	$376	Compare	5.0 (15)	a comprehensive visit to all major salt flat attractions

How to choose

If you want park tickets included: take the piedras rojas & laguna chaxa.
If you only have half a day: take the half-day laguna cejar.
If you want to see sunset reflections: take the cejar, ojos del salar & tebenquinche.
If you want a multi-day package: take the 3-day atacama experience.

Ticket questions

How much is the entrance fee for Laguna Chaxa?

Entry to Laguna Chaxa generally costs 8,000 to 12,000 CLP for adult foreigners. This fee is sometimes excluded from tour prices.

Do I need to book Laguna Chaxa tickets in advance?

Yes, advance online reservations are strictly required. Gate attendants routinely turn away visitors without digital tickets.

Are there tours to Salar de Atacama?

Yes. You can book half-day or full-day excursions from San Pedro de Atacama. Tours cost between $50 and $150 USD.

From Viator

Recent reviews

5.0

182 reviews of the red stones & lagoons tour on Viator

Ivan was an absolute beauty of a guide. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, which made the whole tour that much more interesting. We were genuinely surprised by how much wildlife we got to see. This was easily the best tour we’ve done in Atacama so far. Horizonte also did a great job with the meals, drinks, and communication throughout. Great value for the money. Highly recommend!

michaelkY7647JI2026-10Viator

An extraordinary experience! Comfort, professionalism, ease of communication, excellent organization, and—last but not least—dedicated guides who turn every trip into an unforgettable memory! Ivan and Fredy, thank you!

Explore604758168832026-10Viator

One of my favour tours in Atacama, Alex our guide was fantastic. Supper friendly and approachable and very knowledgeable. Loved all his facts. Loved all the stops and the charcuterie with pisco sours watching the sunset was lovely. The best spread we had with competitors. The showers facilities were much better than at other salt lagunas.

Dawn_C2026-06Viator