Day Trip to the Huasco Salt Flats + Tambillo
Day Trip to the Huasco Salt Flats + Tambillo
We'll pick you up at 8:30 am at your hotel in Pica, and from there we'll travel in a 4x4 vehicle to the Huasco Salt Flat, a spectacular nature sanctuary located in the Chilean region of Tarapacá, near the border with Bolivia.
Upon arrival, we'll have a snack that includes an energy bar, nuts, fruit, and a drink either of coffee or herbal tea. After gathering energy, we'll set off on a 1-kilometer (0.62-mile) hike through this spectacular salt flat located 4000 meters (13,123 feet) above sea level. The high altitude gives these landscapes a unique beauty that will undoubtedly capture your heart.
For about an hour, we'll cross the Huasco salt flat and look out for native animals such as flamingos, rheas, and numerous kinds of desert birds. Along the way, we'll discover how these species have managed to adapt to such an arid and inhospitable environment.
After the walk through the Huasco salt flat, we'll hop back in the vehicle and head over to the nearby Tambillo nature reserve to walk through its spectacular gorge and check out the various pictographs from pre-Columbian times.
From Tambillo we'll finally return to your hotel in Pica, where we'll arrive at 1 pm.
More Information
Duration
4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
4x4 vehicle transport
Spanish–speaking guide
A snack
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Explora Oasis
Corporate name: Betancourt Servicios Profesionales SPA
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Are there any restrictions for this activity?
A - This activity is not recommended for people with respiratory difficulties, asthma, the elderly, or infants.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
