Catarpe Valley: Oasis Adventure in the Desert

Embark on a thrilling bicycle tour in San Pedro de Atacama’s historic Catarpe Valley. Explore stunning landscapes, ride through an oasis in the desert, and descend the exhilarating Devil’s Throat. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5Q3V+JW Catarpe - We will meet in the center of town. We will quickly enter the Atacama Desert.
    We will cross the Valley of Catarpe, we will arrive to the San Isidro Chapel, we will take a break and we will descend the Garganta del Diablo, Quebrada de Chulacao.
    This tour can be quiet or we can turn it into an adventure.
    The rhythm is decided by…
What's Included
  • Bicycle and safety equipment
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to the Valley $5000 CLP
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

The Valley that we will visit is wonderful, due to its history, its geological formations and the passage of the San Pedro River, which makes this Valley a true oasis in the desert.
I believe that touring the landscapes riding a bicycle makes the adventure have a unique flavor.
We will enter the Catarpe Valley through El Carmen so that you can see the…

Location
Caracoles & Toconao
We will meet at the door of the Cruz Verde Pharmacy, to go to Rent Bike.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Klantern
Aug 30, 2024
Wow! Andrej, our guide, provided an amazing experience - Our guide Andrej was a very experienced cyclist. You could tell Andrej was not only attentive, but caring, as soon as we sized up the bikes. He made sure our bikes were in good condition and made sure the bike was adjusted to each of our measurements. My wife was at first hesitant on the bike and he did an amazing job making her feel capable and confident. The tour lets you get some good exercise while learning about the topography and enjoying the amazing scenery. We parked our bikes and hiked about 15 minutes to a stunning summit. Throughout the ride Andrej was not only our tour guide, but also our photographer. I gave him my phone and he took terrific photos and videos
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Vladimb2019
Aug 24, 2024
Lovely activity - Very lovely activity in San Pedro. Cycling around beautiful landscape with friends, you don’t even need to be sport person, it’s for everybody. On top of it friendly guides Julia and Andrej. We had a great time, thanks.
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Kevinf20202
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing tour! - What a fantastic tour - great sights, terrific guide and decent sized ride. Seeing this area by bike is a must - it's spectacular! I highly recommend this tour! It was amazing.
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Juanhfa
Jun 24, 2024
great tour, knowledgeable guide! - Julia offers a great tour with relevant stories, she knows the place and the alternative routes, would love to come back!! thank you
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Renata
Jun 4, 2024
Bike Tour with Julia - Beautiful trip with dear Júlia. We went to a park that is not very popular with tourists, a peaceful place full of wonderful views. The Devil's Throat was the highlight of the tour. You don't need to be a big cyclist, but you know how to pedal and want a different adventure in the desert. Light clothing and lots of water make a difference. I recommend this tour with Júlia, a former top athlete.
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Ronny_j
Feb 23, 2024
Wonderful Bike Tour Through the Desert. - Julia is a wonderful tour guide. I absolutely loved my tour and wished I was in better shape ! Recommended for anyone who wants to experience a bit of history while appreciating the geography of the Atacama desert.
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Marceloi717
Jan 24, 2024
Bike tour in San Pedro - The bike trip offered by Julia allows you to get to know a really beautiful place next to the San Pedro River. It should be a must-see for visitors to San Pedro de Atacama with energy and enjoyment of adrenaline. Our guide Julia was very nice and kind as well as knowledgeable about the track.
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241camilof
Jan 8, 2024
Unmissable tour - The tour positively surprised me, I thought it was going to be a boring bike ride and it had everything, anyone can do it, but the route has options for all levels, the less experienced can choose between walking or climbing an intermediate level slope , the same with the descents and other trails inside the devil's throat. The weather was pleasant at all times, it was preferable to do it early to avoid the afternoon sun. The landscapes are surreal, with geological formations that can only be seen there. Take into consideration that you are pedaling at altitude and there is a lot of dust in the air, be well hydrated and rested, as it is more than 20km long, with an elevation of just 500 meters but it is still challenging. If you like enduro, do not hesitate to rent a bike with double suspension, you will undoubtedly enjoy the segments that lend themselves to going fast and taking a little more risk much more, all the difficult areas have a parallel version for beginners that is not dangerous at all. The guide knows the terrain and the best places on the route very well, it is not worth doing it without a guide and without a doubt Julia's patience and attitude makes it much more beautiful Safety pin!!!
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Seaside41482931822
Dec 31, 2023
Awesome day seeing the desert on 2 wheels - Made a core memory of a lifetime mountain biking in the desert. Julio is the best guide. she knows the best spots to bring us and is ever helpful and accommodating. To see a beautiful place is one thing. To see it in beautiful company who knows it inside out is another. Must do in Atacama. I can’t wait to go back.
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Juliengd9645ti
Dec 27, 2023
Unforgetable experience - The tour with Julia was incredible... I had never thought to visit a desert with a bicycle 😊 I recommend 100%. Plus Julia is very professional.
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From $70
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).