Multi-Day San Pedro de Atacama Tour: Discover Northern Chile's Wonders and Skies

Embark on a multi-day tour of San Pedro de Atacama and uncover the wonders of Northern Chile. Immerse yourself in the local culture, witness breathtaking landscapes, and gaze at the world’s clearest skies. Experience an extraordinary journey filled with unforgettable moments.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Moon Valley Tour and Astronomical Tour

Valle De La Luna - We will start the tour leaving from the center of San Pedro de Atacama towards the Cordillera de la Sal in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth, with
direction to one of its most picturesque points: the Valley of the Moon. The names already give a clear clue to the landscape, where rock formations modeled by erosion, salt mantles, the Duna Mayor and views that will make you feel like on another planet reign.
We will cross the valley transversally, visiting its famous rock formations: the Tres Marías, the Canyon and the Amphitheater. To finish the tour, we will enjoy the sunset from the Lickanantay viewpoint, where you can see how the desert is changing color, with large volcanoes on the horizon, offering a spectacle that will leave you speechless.

Solor - Astronomical Tour in Ayllu de Solor, under the stars,

San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile has some of the best skies in the world for astronomical observation, come and experience this incredible nighttime spectacle.
What does this experience include?

Once at the place, you will be welcomed by our guides and we will immerse ourselves in a fascinating initial session of observing the sky with the naked eye, in the company of Rodrigo Zúñiga, renowned author of the book series “Under the Night of Atacama” and “Nueve notes to recover the sky.” During this first part, you will become familiar with the most prominent constellations and celestial elements of the season, establishing an intimate connection with the natural splendor that surrounds us.
Later, we will expand your experience through the use of electronic telescopes, which will allow us to contemplate planets, star clusters, nebulae and other cosmic wonders, depending on the time of year.

Includes personal/group photography

Rainbow Valley Tour, Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar and Tebenquinche Lagoon, Atacama Salt Flat

Valle Arcoiris - We start very early where we head 90 km from San Pedro towards the Rio Grande basin where we arrive at the Rainbow Valley. Its name is given due to the variety of colors that can be seen in the valley’s hills; earth colors, red, beige, green, white and yellow. All combined with traces of white salt and a blue sky. The colors of this sector show the ecological richness of the clay, minerals and salts, we will visit this place on a walk of 1 hour there and 1 hour back, then

We will move to the Salado river sector, where a small valley is formed in which we can take a walk to appreciate the landscape. After this, we will return to San Pedro de Atacama where the activity ends

Laguna Cejar - We will start the tour visiting Laguna Cejar which has a high concentration of salt so you can float as if you were in the Dead Sea, it is surrounded by salts of various shapes, where we will walk along beautiful trails observing the biodiversity of the environment, highlighting the importance of the conservation of fauna, which is home to foxes, flamingos and microorganisms that live in extreme situations where there are only 3 places in the world, Chile being one of them. Ending our tour with the most beautiful sunset in the desert.

Piedras Rojas and Altiplanic Lagoons

Lagunas Altiplanicas - The trip begins towards the Piedras Rojas and Altiplanic Lagoons viewpoint, we will pick you up at the hotel and we will go through important tourist places within the Atacama desert such as the picturesque towns of Toconao and Socaire, the guide will explain in detail the formation of the loose and fauna of the place in addition to its history. We will pass through the Tropic of Capricorn and make a stop at the Altiplanic Lagoon to enjoy a rich buffet breakfast, then we will continue our journey until we reach 4,200 meters high at the Piedras Rojas Viewpoint where you can observe the impressive color of the stones and the amazing formation of the place. We will have an incredible lunch, we will visit the altiplano, one of the most beautiful salt flats in the world, the Salar de Talar called a sea of colors.

Tatio Geyser

Geyser del Tatio - At dawn we go to one of the entrances of the Andean plateau, where we will go directly to one of the most important geothermal fields in the world, the “Geyser del Tatio” with 80 Geysers with their smoking fumaroles, a unique spectacle in the world, where we will remain around approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, then we will enjoy a rich breakfast buffet to continue our journey back where we enter the hills and mountains of the Andes Mountains we will contemplate important high altitude ecosystems of rich biodiversity such as the wetlands of Machuca and Vados by Putana

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

We will accompany you to discover the wonders of the North of Chile, its cultures and crafts, and admire the cleanest skies in the world.
You will be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful and mystical geographical areas in the world, San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings.
your trip will be extraordinary, you can fulfill your dreams and live unforgettable moments

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(100 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Domingof913
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent service of your tour - Excellent advice, friendly and knowledgeable guides, thank you for making you feel at home and sharing your experience with people, very good service.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Antoniami1942zj
Sep 20, 2024
more than recommended - Excellent organization!!! Very good breakfast Friendly guides and drivers the collection worked 100% (without Whatsapp, thanks to Ronald;)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sylviagy9853jj
Sep 20, 2024
Excellent attention - The guides and drivers of several tours I did was excellent their attention Laguna cejar, valle del Arco Iris, Piedras Rojas❤️❤️❤️
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Iraitzabaigar
Aug 31, 2024
100% recommended tour - Tour 100% recommended. Valentine was an excellent Guide. Attentive, pleasant, passionate about his work and with a lot of knowledge, which he transmitted to us throughout the tour. If you are in San Pedro de Atacama you cannot leave without taking this tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marinasy5051pd
Aug 18, 2024
Very good experience - The tours are very good. When it is chili tours directly is better. Sometimes they send you to other agencies with which they have an agreement and they do not inform you in advance. Either way it was a good experience
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Roberteka
Aug 9, 2024
Cold, but happy. - On tours and in San Pedro, you eat very well. In August it is very cold, but well warm, you can enjoy all the walks, I will return first,
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ximenac_rd0bag
Aug 1, 2024
Great experience - Our experience started from when we chose the tour with the agency. Nicolas and Ignacio were excellent guides, we visited the Valley of the Moon a magical place. We had a very nice and delicious cocktail and ended with a beautiful sunset. 10 out of 10
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Tranquilo
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing 3 days private tours with Cristobal as a guide - We reserved three days with this agency. All private tour with Cristobal as a guide. From the reservation process where they customized everything for us to the pick up, the meals, the guide it was an amazing experience. Cristobal was not only great to spend three days with, his knowledge was amazing, his driving smooth and he was so flexible. I strongly recommend this agency to everyone willing to spend three great dates. Thanks again.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Cristiang481
Jul 24, 2024
All wonderful! recommended to 100! - Very good service from the beginning! Good service, guides, wonderful breakfasts and lunches with vegetarian/vegan options, a 10, I would definitely repeat some experience with them 🙌
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Miriamba7325kz
Jul 22, 2024
Francisca TOP - Awesome places! We want to congratulate and highlight the work of Francisca as Guide and Jorge as Driver and Cook! Top-rated!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today