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Fabulous tour in the Atacama Desert

  • 6-day tour
  • Ideal for: couples, families, seniors
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    Small group with guide and driver
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Style: must-sees, sightseeing
  • Minimum: 2 travelers

This 6-day itinerary will permit you to discover one of the most beautiful regions of Chile: the Atacama Desert! From Santiago de Chile to San Pedro de Atacama, you will explore the best of Northern Chile.

This tour will guide you through the Atacama Desert, allowing for altitude acclimatization. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley, the Altiplano (highlands), and even the impressive Geysers del Tatio. The whole trip is designed to offer a mix of spectacular locations, adventurous expeditions, and comfortable hotels with amazing English-speaking guides!

Join us in Chile to discover the best of the Chilean desert within a few days!

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What to Expect

This unforgettable tour begins in Santiago, Chile’s historical capital. From Santiago, you will reach Calama and the Atacama Desert. Your English-speaking guide will take you to explore the must-see locations outside of the typical busy hours, to get to know the desert and its magical sights with an exclusive group.

You will enjoy amazing landscapes with as few people as possible, to fully enjoy the stillness and majesty of the desert. This tour includes high-quality hotels and excursions for a perfect trip in Chile.

  • Discover the iconic Atacama Desert
  • Walk on another planet in the Moon Valley
  • Explore the Geysers El Tatio, the power of nature
  • Stargaze in the clearest sky in the world
  • Visit Santiago and its history
  • Bathe in natural hot springs
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Itinerary

Day 1Welcome to Chile!

Welcome to Chile!

Your international flight will take you to Santiago’s airport. Your private transfer will be waiting for you, dropping you off at your comfortable hotel in the capital city. 

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Santiago as you please. We strongly recommend visiting these must-see sites: La Moneda, the historical center, central market, San Cristobal Hill, and the artsy neighborhood of Bellavista. Discover Chile’s largest city and all of its secrets!

Night planned in a cozy and comfortable hotel.

Day 2On the road to San Pedro de Atacama

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and drive you to Santiago’s airport for the most anticipated part of your trip: your tour to the Atacama Desert. 

From the airport, you will take your direct flight to Calama. Another 2-hour drive in a shared van will find you in the town of San Pedro de Atacama, where you will stay for the next days. 

Stroll in the town, discover the Pukara de Quitor ,or go biking in the Canyon del Diablo (bikes included) to finish your first day in the Atacama desert.

In the evening, you will enjoy a stargazing tour with an astrophysicist to discover the clearest sky on earth. You will have some time to observe the sky through 5 telescopes, each oriented towards different parts of the sky. During the tour you will be offered hot beverages, drinks, and snacks.

Night planned in a charming hotel with pool and restaurant. 

Day 3Discover the two iconic valleys of the Atacama Desert

With your English-speaking guide and a very small group of maximum 6 travelers, you will discover the Moon Valley in the morning (as opposed to the busy afternoon tours that the other agencies offer) and the Arcoíris Valley (“Rainbow Valley”) in the afternoon. 

You will visit the Salt Mountain Range in the Atacama Desert, the most arid place in the world, to see one of the most picturesque spots the desert has to offer: the Moon Valley. The name already gives you a clue as to the appearance of the landscape, which is ruled by rock formations shaped by erosion and salt that cloaks the ground. Witnessing the valley will make you feel like as though you are on another planet!  

In the afternoon, you will be brought to Yerbas Buenas área, which is of historical importance because of the presence of petroglyphs. Indigenous tribes used to cross this place, traveling from northeast Argentina to the highlands in Bolivia, in order to reach Pacific Ocean. Then, you will reach the so-called Rainbow Valley, a canyon that displays a variety of colors due to the presence of various minerals. 

A cocktail in the desert to accompany the end of the afternoon is included. 

Night at your luxury hotel.

Day 4Full day in the Altiplano

Get ready for a complete day with your English-speaking guide in the Altiplano to discover the area’s lagoons and volcanoes!

You will visit the small town of Toconao, meeting with llamas and numerous vicuñas, before climbing to the Altiplano lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques. Then, you will visit the Aguas Calientes Salt Flat and the Talar Salt Flat, where you can do a short trek through an area called Piedras Rojas (“Red Stones”).

Enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional local restaurant and visit the Chaxa Lagoon, in the Atacama Salt Flat, where your guide will explain and point out the flora, fauna, and characteristics of this environment.

Night at your comfortable hotel.

Day 5Bathe in the geysers

Today your guide will take you to discover the majestic Geysers El Tatio…and more!

Unlike the other tourists, you will see not only the El Tatio Geysers but many others, where you will be completely alone with your guide. 

You will start your day a bit later in the morning than the other agencies (6:00 AM) so as to have the places you’ll visit to yourselves. The main feature of the tour is watching the fumarole of the El Tatio Geysers. Then, you’ll move on to the little village of Machuca with its lagoons, and visit the Putana wetland which offers a striking view of Putana Volcano. You will also discover the little-known White Geyser and its river, ending with a thermal bath in the middle of nature. It’s a unique, memorable experience!

Finish off this incredible day with a delicious dinner under a blanket of stars.

Night in your comfortable hotel.

Day 6Enjoy the hot springs

For your last day in the Atacama desert, you will relax in the famous thermal springs of Puritama. Your guide will take you to the middle of the desert, where the naturally hot water creates incredible baths. Enjoy a time of relaxation and disconnection from the world!

Your final adventure is a short hike at Guatin, also known as Cactus Valley.  

Then, your driver will transport you to Calama Airport for your flight to Santiago. Arriving at Santiago’s airport, you will have the option to spend one more night in beautiful Chile or hop on your flight back home.

¡Adiós, Chile!

Recommended Airport

Santiago international airport

Price Includes

  • 2 local flights per person
  • 5 nights in superior private rooms with bathroom
  • Accommodations include breakfast, mountain bikes, snack service, WiFi, parking, and spa (massages are charged separately).
  • High quality activities with an English-speaking guide: Moon Valley, Rainbow Valley, Altiplano, geysers, stargazing, hot springs
  • Private transfer to and from the Santiago airport
  • A customized travel guide
  • Full support on site
  • A dedicated local contact
  • Shared transportation to and from the Calama airport

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Entrance fees to national parks
  • Tips