Our journey begins in the pre-Hispanic village of Socaire, notable for its layered farming terraces. Following this, we’ll travel to the Altiplano to explore Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques - sanctuaries for water birds and mammals such as red foxes and vicuñas. Our next stop is Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Águas Calientes) and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, where we’ll marvel at uniquely shaped reddish volcanic stones set in a striking natural landscape. The expedition carries on to Salar de Atacama, Chile’s largest salt flat and the world’s third-largest. Here, we’ll take a stroll through Laguna Chaxa, home to the three varieties of flamingos found in Chile - Andean, Chilean, and James. We’ll conclude our journey in the village of Toconao, with a visit to the Church of San Lucas and its typical orchards.