A green lagoon on the salt flat near San Pedro de Atacama

Private half-day tourLaguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar and Tebinquiche Private Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

5h, from 07:00

Up to 16 people

Your hotel or lodge in San Pedro de Atacama (the town and the ayllus around it)

Free cancellation, 24h

Out onto the Salar de Atacama: float in the salt water of Laguna Cejar, see the two round pools of Ojos del Salar, and walk on the white crust around Laguna Tebinquiche.

The day

Three stops on the salt flat south and west of town. Bring swimwear.

Start

Your hotel

Collected in San Pedro at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.

+30m

Laguna Cejar

A lagoon so salty that you float on it without trying. Time to swim and to rinse off afterwards.
Entrance not included

+2h

Ojos del Salar

Two round freshwater pools side by side in the middle of the salt flat, like a pair of eyes.

+2h 45m

Laguna Tebinquiche

A shallow lagoon edged with white salt, with the volcanoes reflected in the water.
Entrance not included

+4h 30m

Back to town

The drive back across the salt flat.

+5h

Back to your hotel

Or to the centre of San Pedro.

Aerial view of a lagoon near San Pedro de Atacama

Birds on the shore of a lagoon on the Salar de Atacama

Photos by Benjamín Gremler, celso costa on Unsplash

In the price

Private vehicle and driver for five hours
Fuel, tolls and parking
Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances to Cejar and Tebinquiche, food and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Tickets: Laguna Cejar tickets are sold online for a set date and time; buy yours first and we fit the day to it. Tebinquiche is paid on site in cash.
Swimming: Bring swimwear, a towel, sandals and fresh water to rinse off the salt.
Afternoons: With the 13:00 start you finish in the late afternoon, when the light on Tebinquiche is softest.
Start time: Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language: Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Does the price depend on the size of the group?

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €300. Choose the number of people when you book.

Can we stay for the sunset at Tebinquiche?

Yes. Message us to make the tour longer.

Can children float in Cejar?

Cejar tickets have age bands. Check them when you buy online.

What if there are more than 16 of us?

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Can we customise the tour?

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Can I change the date or the time afterwards?

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.