TOCONAO & ATACAMA SALT FLATS MOTORCYCLE TOUR HALF DAY - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

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$230.00
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An incredible adventure by motorcycle through some of the most impressive landscapes in the Atacama region. This half day tour will first take you to the typical village of Toconao, located in the middle of an impressive oasis, and then all the way to the stunning Atacama salt flats in Los Flamencos National Reserve. Suitable for semi-beginners with a motorcycle licence (at least 25 years old). 

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

An incredible adventure by motorcycle through some of the most impressive landscapes in the Atacama region. This half day tour will first take you to the typical village of Toconao, located in the middle of an impressive oasis, and then all the way to the stunning Atacama salt flats in Los Flamencos National Reserve. Suitable for semi-beginners with a motorcycle licence (at least 25 years old) and at least 2 years experience.

ITINERARYITINERARY
Pickup from your accommodation, meet with the guide in the morning and try all the equipment before departing. You will get on your motorbike and start making your way to the village of Toconao, about 38 km south of San Pedro de Atacama. On the way you will enjoy clear views of Licancabur and Lascar volcanoes. Once you get to Toconao, you will explore this unique village for about 50 minutes. You will have time to visit the San Lucas church and its renowned bell tower made out of adobe and straw. Also, you will have the chance to wander around the local handicraft workshops and buy items like alpaca wool and cactus crafts, which make great souvenirs or gifts for your friends at home.
We then leave Toconao behind and continue our ride into the Atacama salt flat (salar de Atacama), through an area where you will find a number of lagoons, including the stunning Chaxa Lagoon, where you can witness upclose the life of the Andean flamingos, the endemic species of the region. Spend some time here admiring the surreal environment and watching these incredible animals, before we start making our way back. The whole tour lasts for about 3.5 hours and you will be back in San Pedro at around 12.00/13.00.

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
  • Accommodation pickup
  • Experienced motorcycle guide (English-speaking)
  • Motorcycle (BMW GS 650 - 2015)
  • Equipment
  • Water and snacks
  • Entrance fees
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Extra meals and beverages
  • Travel insurance - recommended 
  • Sunglasses and sun cream - recommended 
  • Tips

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • You must have a valid motorcycle license (minimum 2 years experience) and be at least 25 years old to take part in this tour. Requirements will be checked the morning of departure.
  • This half day tour can only take place in the morning and it is suitable for beginners.
  • You can pay for an extra passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why don't you do salt flats tours over Christmas/New Year period?

We do not sell any salt flats tours from Dec 23rd through to Jan 6th because of safety concerns. 

Specifically this is due to the high number of incidences of drunk driving that occur on salt flats tours during this time. Some of the companies we work with, for example Red Planet, also completely stop tours during this time for the same reason. We still don't sell tours with any company that we work with that does not stop completely during this period as whilst they are likely to be safer options the fact is there could be drunk drivers from other companies making the area less safe. From experience we think it is best to avoid the dangers and problems that occur this time of year.

Please do not ask us to recommend any companies for tours during this time as we do not recommend anyone for the reasons stated. If you must do a tour (and we understand this is a highlight and it would be bad to miss) we would suggest you do a one day tour only as the 3 day tours are more problematic for the drunk drivers (drivers tend to celebrate in the evening with friends in the local villages near the accommodations). Also keep a close eye on the condition of your driver if you do end up on a tour.

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