Salt Flats Route
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Salt Flats Route

The high plateau at its most immense

A remote route through the Pacana Monks, Quepiaco Wetland, Laguna Negra, Quisquiro and Aguas Calientes salt flats. Begin with breakfast at the foot of Licancabur.

Duration

7–8 hours

Max altitude

4,800 m a.s.l.

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

Service

Shared

Includes

  • Licensed tourist transport
  • SERNATUR-certified guide
  • Breakfast at the foot of Licancabur
  • Lunch

Not included

  • —Personal water supply

We recommend bringing

  • —Very warm layered clothing
  • —Hat and gloves
  • —Closed-toe shoes
  • —Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • —At least 1.5 litres of water

Important information

This route reaches 4,800 m above sea level; take it after acclimatising.

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