We at Howlanders know that visiting the Uyuni Salt Flat from San Pedro is a tour that offers incredible landscapes.
The tour logistically includes a border crossing and runs in an area with little population and resources, so make sure you do it with the best company. We have all read unfortunate experiences from other travelers, and it seems difficult to find quality service. Well, you have found it!
With us, you can rest assured. We only work with the best drivers, guides, and accommodations to make your trip a quality experience. At Howlanders we know we are not the cheapest option, but we are sure we are the best, believe us, the difference is worth every penny.
We are the best local suppliers in the region to make sure your next trip is a safe, personalized and exceptional experience.
Our prices are not higher than what you will find at destination. We do not charge management fees.
We accompany you before, during and after your trip to immediately address all your doubts and requirements, in your language and through the service channel you prefer.
Piedras Rojas + Altiplanic Lagoons and Salar de Atacama
Toconao (Kunza Rincón perdido) enchants for its simplicity, calm of its people, special climate, beautiful architecture and crafts; We will visit the marginal area of the Salar de Atacama known as Laguna Chaxa located in Sector Soncor R.N.L. F. Later we headed towards the South East (Cordillera de los Andes) to settle in a Socaire Altiplanic Town, we visited its Church and learned about its agriculture. Once installed in the cordon of the Andes we headed approx. At 4200 masl to meet the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons. These lagoons belong to the R. N. Los F., characterized by volcanoes and mountainous reliefs such as the Miscanti hill and the Meñiques volcano. Both lagoons are born from groundwater from melting ice. Continuing along the slopes of the South Andes we head to the Salar de Talar Touristically known as Piedras Rojas, where the rocks are subjected to natural oxidation and weathering.
Small-Group Tour to Moon Valley from San Pedro de Atacama
Venture into one of the most hostile places in the world: the Atacama Desert. You will have the opportunity to visit this amazing place more intimately, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups:
Within the Flamencos National Reserve, you will get to the world-famous Moon Valley. Find yourself astonished as you take in the views of a geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range. You will understand the delicacy of the clay when visiting 'Las Tres Marias'; sculptures carved by nature. And, for a perfect closure admire the landscape from Kari Lookout point!
Astronomical tour in San Pedro de Atacama in a small group
Our tour is carried out with a maximum of 12 people for greater comfort, so you can experience one of the cleanest skies on the planet! On our astronomical tour you will learn a little science while enjoying a delicious snack with a wine or a hot drink. You will be able to see the wonders of the universe through our two 14-inch telescopes and at the end of this entire experience, we will take an incredible souvenir photo.
GRADES:
1- WE DO NOT HAVE A BATHROOM in the facilities.
2- The tour is only offered in English and Spanish.
We recommend booking the tour for the first night of your trip, since in case of bad weather we could reschedule it.
Small-Group Tour Altiplanic Lagoons Red Stones & Flamingo Reserve
On this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights more intimately, sharing your day with other travelers but avoiding big groups: Take in the views of the beautiful landscape paired against the Altiplanic Lagoons, with waters of an intense blue fed by underground rivers of thew. Additionally, visit Talar Salt Flats, known as Piedras Rojas and admire the intense colors of the rocks! A trip you can't miss!
Don't miss this early morning tour to El Tatio geyser field, one of San Pedro de Atacama’s most popular surrounding attractions and one of the biggest geothermal fields in the world with more than 80 geyers. With a local guide, you'll arrive at El Tatio at sunrise, when the cold, high-altitude air creates a mystical landscape of steam. Then enjoy a light breakfast. End your tour with a stop in the small adobe village of Machuca.
The main element that differentiates us from other astronomical experiences is our story, which was designed to reconnect travelers with the sky through a stellar journey through time and under the worldview of different cultures.
For this experience we have a specially adapted natural space, respecting the environment and free from noise and light pollution. We have state-of-the-art astronomical observation equipment, which makes this experience even more interesting.
In addition, we offer a dedicated cocktail service with sweet and savory snacks, grain coffee, tea, and reserve wine.
Tour to the Valley of the Moon San Pedro de Atacama
It is a desert area, a geomorphological marvel. Our ancestors called it Las Salinas today known
known worldwide as Valle de la Luna, surrounded by a set of landscapes of incomparable beauty that resemble a
fragment of the lunar landscape to which it owes its name. In 1982 it was declared a Nature Sanctuary and is part of the
Los Flamencos National Reserve in this place you can see a geological spectacle of great interest, especially when
sunrise and sunset.
During your visit you can contemplate: the famous natural formation known by our ancestors as Los Tres
Watchmen today called Las Tres Marías, Duna Mayor; majestic body of sand and viewpoints such as; Quebrada Honda
where the famous Piedra del Coyote (Mirador de Ckari) is located.
Altitude 2,407 masl. approx.
Small-Group Tour to Tatio Geysers Machuca Village & Rio Putana wetlands
With this small group tour from San Pedro de Atacama, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights more intimately, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups:
A journey awaits you to tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath. We will leave very early to see the first lights of dawn from the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers, the highest in the world. In a place where the geysers and thermal pools coexist with the lowest temperatures, we will take advantage of the first lights in the morning to take incredible pictures of the high mineral content waters, and enjoy breakfast (included)!.
On the way back, we will observe the town of Machuca from the distance, the best example of a traditional Atacamenian town and Rio Putana wetlands, a small valley full of native vegetation and wildlife. A trip you can't miss!
