Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

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Turista visitando las lagunas escondidas de baltinache
3+ years

If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Visit the hidden lagoons of Baltinache, one of the secret places of the Atacama Desert. Includes shared transportation.

Duration:

5 hours

Times:

07:30 am to 01:00 pm, 01:30 pm to 07:15 pm and 02:00 pm to 07:45 pm

Included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Transportation
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Drop off at city's downtown
  • Breakfast in AM tour
  • Cocktail in PM tour
  • Pisco sour in tour PM

Not included:

  • Entrance fee to Baltinache Hidden Lagoons (CLP$ 12.000 per adult, CLP$ 6.000 per child aged 5 to 17, and for older adult aged 65 or more, cash payment only, the day of the tour)

Restrictions:

  • Not allowed for pregnant women
  • Minimum age required of 3 years old
  • Entering the water with sunscreen is not allowed
  • The use of microfiber swimsuits is not allowed, as they release microplastics that are harmful to the lagoon

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • If you cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the activity starts, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid to book. If you cancel with less notice, no refund will be issued.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Windbreaker
  • Trekking shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Water

Description

You’ll depart San Pedro de Atacama heading southeast on a drive of about 1 hour, watching the tones of the Atacama Desert shift along the way. The goal: the Baltinache Hidden Lagoons, a group of 7 salt lagoons linked by an easy trail.


Along the route there are stops for viewpoints and photos, perfect to capture the contrast between the desert and the turquoise waters. You’ll also experience a floating swim in one of the lagoons (max. 15 minutes), a unique sensation due to the high salinity. Note: because of the fragile ecosystem, sunscreen is not allowed when entering the water.


After the visit, you’ll return to San Pedro de Atacama, wrapping up a must-do experience for travelers seeking nature, desert landscapes, and unforgettable photos in Atacama.


Important notes


  • If you plan Baltinache + Astronomical Tour on the same day, allow ≥ 45 minutes between the end of this tour and the start of the astronomy tour; end time may vary.
  • Pick-up and drop-off not available for lodgings outside the urban area, in nearby ayllus (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, Coyo) or in Toconao.
  • Swimming allowed in one lagoon only, up to 15 minutes. No sunscreen or oils when entering (environmental care).

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You can choose between the following options:


Group tour

  • Adult: CLP$ 34.000 per person.
  • Child (age 3 to 12: CLP$ 21.000 per person


Private tour

  • 1 person: CLP$ 416.000.
  • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 208.000 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 139.000 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 113.000 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 91.000 per person.
  • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 76.000 per person.
  • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 72.000 per person.
  • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 63.000 per person.
  • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 56.000 per person.
  • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 50.000 per person.
  • Group of 11 people: CLP$ 52.000 per person.
  • Group of 12 people: CLP$ 48.000 per person.
  • Group of 13 people: CLP$ 44.000 per person.
  • Group of 14 people: CLP$ 41.000 per person.
  • Group of 15 people: CLP$ 38.000 per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The maximum altitude reached is similar to the one in San Pedro de Atacama (2450 m), so you do not need a previous acclimation.

  • This excursion can be made every day of the year, except for January 1 and December 25.

  • It is only allowed to swim in one of the seven lagoons of Baltinache.

  • Both tours visit lagoons in the Atacama Salt Flat where you can float thanks to the high salt concentration, but they take place in different areas. The Cejar Lagoon tour includes Cejar and Piedra lagoons, with swimming allowed only in Piedra Lagoon. It also offers better facilities, such as showers, making it a more comfortable experience. In contrast, the Baltinache Hidden Lagoons tour visits a group of seven lagoons with an intense turquoise color, where only one is open for swimming. Facilities are more limited, offering a more rustic experience. Both tours are complementary. If you prefer to do just one, choose Cejar if you’re looking for more comfort, or Baltinache if you prefer a more unique and photogenic landscape.

  • The vehicle will depend on the size of the group, having a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (or similar) for 12 to 18 people.

CLP$34.000
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