Discover one of the best-kept secrets of the Atacama Desert! Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache—a series of crystal-clear, turquoise-colored lagoons surrounded by salt landscapes and absolute silence.

The tour includes a swim in one of the saltiest lagoons in the world, where floating effortlessly is part of the magic. Nature, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery… all in one adventure!

Schedule

08:00 hrs or 14:00 hrs - Departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama

Visit to the Hidden Lagoons Baltinache

One of the most popular activities in the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache is floating in its waters. Due to its high concentration of salt, it will be easy for you to float and enjoy a relaxing and unique experience as a couple. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of these lagoons and take the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in this impressive landscape of the Atacama desert.

Cocktail at Mirador Lickanantai

We will end the journey at the Lickanantai viewpoint, which offers a spectacular view of the city of San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of the Atacama desert. From this point, you can see the characteristic rock formations, mountains, volcanoes and the vast horizon that stretches as far as the eye can see.

13:30 or 19:00 hrs depending on departure time - Return to accommodation

Included

Transport Service
Bilingual Guide spanish/english
During excursions and departures mentioned in the itinerary
Passenger Transportation Insurance
Expert advice and coordination
Personalized guidance and coordination of your experience via phone, email, webchat, WhatsApp, and scheduled video calls.
Booking Fee – Reservation Management
Administrative costs associated with managing and confirming your reservation, including payment processing and coordinating services with local operators.

Not Included

Entrance Fee Lagunas Escondidas Baltinache
Values per person. Payment only in cash. General public: CL$ 12000; With indigenous certificate: CL$ 3000; Public from 10 to 18 years old: CL$ 6000.

Additional fees to be paid locally

per person, from

CL$ 12 000

Tickets and entrance fees payable at the destination are a direct contribution to the conservation of ecosystems and infrastructure, and support culture and the local community.

General Conditions

Conditions for Minors

Minimum age for this excursion is 9 years.

Safety Conditions in Service

Whether due to weather conditions or conditions of the route (roads) that do not offer the minimum security guarantees for a safe operation, our provider reserves the right to cancel the service.

Activity Risk Acceptance

The passenger declares to know and understand the risks involved in participating in adventure tourism activities, which cannot be completely eliminated, even when there is compliance with safety standards accredited by the service provider, whose purpose is to reduce risks. risks that the development of this activity involves.
It will be the duty of the adventure tourism service provider to inform of the conditions and requirements for the development of the activity, as well as the duty of the participants who take an adventure tourism service to be adequately informed of the conditions in which the service is provided. of the minimum conditions that the participant must possess before carrying out the activity and abide by the instructions that the company and guide in charge of the activity indicate.

Pricing

Per Person	Price
Departure in the morning	CL$ 42 000
Departure in the afternoon	CL$ 42 000

Commercial Conditions

Cancellation Policies

Cancellations with 3 days or more before arrival: 90% refund.
Cancellations with 2 days or less before arrival are not eligible for a refund.

Other Conditions

Valid until December 31, 2025
Prices in United States Dollars (USD) are calculated with the exchange rate of the day from their value in Chilean Pesos (CLP) and may vary depending on the day the payment is made.
Entrance Tickets to National Parks or Reserves are not included in the value of the Tour
Rates valid for services at the times indicated
Services apply with a minimum number of passengers at the time of booking
Rates per person subject to change.
For security and operational reasons, schedules may be modified without prior notice.
Excursions with Spanish and English bilingual guide
It is not allowed for pregnant women.
Number of passengers: Maximum 12

Our apply on everything not mentioned before.

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This document is a translation of the original Spanish version. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the two, the Spanish version shall prevail.

Great Chile SpA – Great Chile

These terms and conditions regulate the purchase of tourism services offered by Great Chile SpA (hereinafter “Great Chile”), through its digital platforms, websites torresdelpaine.com, sanpedroatacama.com, uyuni.cl, and other websites, sales channels, or associated sales representatives.

By making a reservation or purchasing tourism services, the client declares that they have read, understood, and fully accepted these terms and conditions.

1. General Conditions

All prices published by Great Chile are subject to change without prior notice until the reservation is confirmed and paid.
The prices published by Great Chile correspond to the final value of the service and include applicable taxes and administrative costs associated with the booking management (booking fee), unless expressly stated otherwise.
Tourism programs include only the services expressly indicated in the description of each product.
It is the passenger’s responsibility to evaluate their health condition and physical fitness before booking, ensuring it is compatible with the level of difficulty of the excursion or activity.
Many activities take place in high-altitude areas or locations with particular geographic conditions; therefore, consulting a health professional beforehand is recommended if there are any doubts.
Great Chile is not responsible for accidents resulting from imprudence, negligence, or failure to follow safety instructions by the passenger.
Likewise, the company is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings during transfers, excursions, or tourism programs.

2. Customer Responsibility

The customer or passenger is responsible for:

Providing accurate and complete personal information for all passengers when making the reservation.
Informing relevant medical conditions that could affect participation in an activity.
Complying with schedules, meeting points, and safety instructions provided by guides or service providers.
Possessing valid travel documentation, including passport, visas, or other immigration requirements when applicable.

Great Chile will not be responsible for unused services due to delays, lack of documentation, or failure to comply with schedules by the passenger.

Likewise, Great Chile will not be responsible when delays in the provision of a service — for any reason, including weather conditions, operational issues, or force majeure — affect the performance of other services or reservations contracted by the passenger.

Great Chile will not be responsible for additional expenses, loss of services, travel modifications, or interruptions caused by circumstances beyond its control, such as adverse weather conditions, natural events, delays or cancellations of air, sea, or land transport, strikes, social unrest, decisions of authorities, operational failures of third parties, or other force majeure events.

Furthermore, Great Chile is not responsible for costs incurred by the passenger if, due to personal reasons, medical issues, accidents, or any other circumstance unrelated to the company, the passenger must abandon the program before completion or requires assistance, rescue, or evacuation during the trip.

For such situations, Great Chile strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance that covers cancellations, trip interruption, medical expenses, evacuation, repatriation, and other contingencies related to tourism activities.

3. Reservations and Confirmation

Reservations made through the website or digital channels are subject to confirmation once payment has been received.
Reservations that are not fully paid at the end of the purchase process may be automatically cancelled by the system without manual intervention.
If a new reservation is made later, prices may vary compared to the initial quotation.
The reservation confirmation sent by Great Chile constitutes the official proof of the contracted service and will be considered valid evidence in the event of reviews, payment disputes, or verification by financial institutions.

4. Reservation Modifications

Once the reservation is confirmed, it is not possible to modify passenger information for online purchases.
Pre-established programs do not allow route changes, name changes, or refunds unless expressly authorized by the final service provider.
In exceptional cases where date or schedule changes are authorized, penalties or additional charges may apply according to the policies of the tourism provider.

All modification requests must be submitted in writing to:

reservas@greatchile.com

5. Cancellations

Cancellations of tourism services will be subject to:

The cancellation policies defined by the final operator or service provider, which are published on the product description page.
Administrative and banking fees associated with processing the reservation.

Cancellation requests must be made before the start date of the service. Otherwise, the service will be considered used and will lose its validity.

The client acknowledges and accepts that refund determinations will be defined by the final tourism service provider according to their operational and cancellation policies.

6. Booking Fee – Reservation Management

The booking fee corresponds to administrative costs associated with the management and confirmation of the reservation, including but not limited to:

payment processing
availability verification
reservation management
coordination of services with operators or local providers

This charge forms part of the total service price and corresponds to administrative costs incurred in the reservation process.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the booking fee is non-refundable.

7. Refund Policy

If a refund authorized by the service provider applies:

Great Chile will apply administrative and banking fees associated with payment processing and refund management.
These charges correspond to:
- 5% of the total service value for cancellations due to weather conditions or force majeure, corresponding to the booking fee associated with the reservation management.
- 10% of the total service value for cancellation requests made by the client within the allowed cancellation period.

Refund Conditions

• Refunds will be issued through the same payment method used for the original purchase whenever possible.
• If this payment method is not available, additional costs associated with the alternative refund method must be assumed by the client.
• In such cases, the refund amount may be affected by additional processing costs, which will be communicated to the client beforehand.

Processing Time

The estimated time to process authorized refunds is up to 30 business days.

8. No Show

If the passenger does not appear at the scheduled time or meeting point, the service will be considered No Show, and there will be no right to refund or rescheduling.

9. Operational Changes

Great Chile and its providers reserve the right to:

modify departure times
change the order of activities
substitute services with others of equal or higher category when possible

when necessary for operational, weather, safety, or availability reasons.

10. Weather and Natural Conditions

Excursions and tourism programs may be affected by weather conditions, natural events, or decisions by local authorities.

In the event of cancellations due to safety reasons or force majeure, the activity may be:

rescheduled, or
replaced with an equivalent service, subject to availability.

The client acknowledges that many destinations offered by Great Chile are remote natural areas where weather, operational, or safety conditions may change unexpectedly. In such cases, itineraries may be modified by operators to ensure passenger safety without generating additional compensation.

Great Chile is also not responsible for the total or partial loss of contracted services when this results from delays, cancellations, or changes in flights, buses, boats, or other transportation used by the passenger to reach the destination or service starting point.

11. Force Majeure

Great Chile shall not be responsible for cancellations, modifications, or interruptions resulting from force majeure events such as:

extreme weather conditions
natural disasters
strikes
social conflicts
closures of parks or protected areas
decisions by local or governmental authorities
pandemics or health emergencies

12. Payment Methods

Great Chile accepts the following payment methods:

bank transfers within Chile
national and international credit cards
national and international debit cards
national and international prepaid cards
payments via PIX processed through virtual payment platforms (Virtual POS)
payments in US dollars (USD) processed through the Stripe payment platform

In the case of international payments processed through Stripe, the charge may be processed through NG Mundo Group, which acts as a payment processor or intermediary for international transactions associated with Great Chile.

Depending on the payment method used, the charge on the customer’s statement may appear under the name Great Chile, NG Mundo Group, or the corresponding payment platform.

For international payments, the final amount charged may vary slightly due to bank fees, currency conversions, or exchange rate variations applied by the card-issuing bank.

13. Payment Disputes and Chargebacks

By making a reservation or purchase with Great Chile, the client expressly authorizes the charge corresponding to the contracted service through the selected payment method.

If the client files a dispute or chargeback with their bank or card issuer, Great Chile reserves the right to:

present the reservation confirmation, payment receipts, communications with the client, and acceptance of these terms and conditions as supporting documentation
provide additional evidence of the contracted service, including the participation of NG Mundo Group as the payment processor
suspend or cancel future services associated with the client until the dispute process is resolved
take legal action in the event of unjustified chargebacks

The client agrees to contact Great Chile first to resolve any issues related to the reservation before initiating a dispute with their financial institution.

14. Travel Insurance

Great Chile strongly recommends that all passengers purchase international travel insurance covering:

trip cancellations
transport delays or interruptions
medical expenses
baggage loss
contingencies related to tourism activities

The purchase of this insurance is the sole responsibility of the passenger.

15. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Chile.

Any dispute arising from services contracted with Great Chile shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Santiago, Chile, with the parties waiving any other jurisdiction.