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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Allison
Jan 22, 2025
Amazing Bike Tour through Devils Throat - Would highly recommend this bike tour if your in San Pedro. The guide was knowledgeable and I learned a lot about the region on the tour. I also felt safe with a guide quality bike. He was able to tailor the tour to my biking skill level. Overall really enjoyed this!
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Tripthis4fun
Jan 19, 2025
Outstanding Experience (5 Stars) - Fantastic experience. First, the scenery and trails are outstanding. Wonderful vistas and unique mountain formations. Second, Andrej is a terrific guide. Very experienced and knows the area so well. Tailors the ride to your interests and capability. So very kind and patient if you are not an experienced rider. All levels will have fun. Third, the bikes are in great condition and Andrej ensures a good fit and comfort. I ride both mountain and road bikes and these bikes changed gears well with good disc brakes. Finally, having a private guide through the complex trails makes the experience so much more enjoyable as we took different routes and trails from the basic rides. Recommend very, very highly.
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Gabrielgb7688oe
Jan 10, 2025
Extremely recommended, unforgettable bike adventure - If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in the Atacama Desert and in San Pedro, this bike tour is an absolute must! From start to finish, this experience was exceptional. I like to do bike trips in every city I visit, but this one surely will be the Top 1 for some time. Julia clearly loves what she does, and that energy is contagious. She even gave me the best tips for some gifts I was looking for. Highly recommended!
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Relax592427
Jan 7, 2025
Don't miss this activity! The highlight of our Atacama adventures! - The highpoint of our adventures in Atacama! Andrej was a fantastic guide. He was very informative about the history and the natural surroundings. The bikes were excellent and the ride was so much fun! Riding through the gorge was a unique and so beautiful! We did a hike up to a summit with breathtaking views. Andrej was so kind and helpful on the steep descent. We are so happy we did this excursion.
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Willian
Jan 4, 2025
Unforgettable tour with spectacular guide - Probably my favorite tour at Atacama! Andrej was extremely kind and led us on a tour rich in knowledge and landscapes. In addition, he offered to stay with one of the cell phones of the members of the group to take photos and make videos of the tour. Care far beyond what I expected. Gratitude!
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Claudia
Jan 1, 2025
Spectacular - It was spectacular - and Andrej was amazing. Highly recommended to anyone. You can see landscapes that are different from everything else and in a way you cannot do from a car or a van.
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Josefin
Dec 31, 2024
Joyful experience in amazing landscapes - Andrejs was a wonderful guide who was very attentive to everyone’s needs. Not only did we get to bike through a stunning landscape, we also got to learn a lot about the geology, flora, history and traditions of the area we were travelling through. We had an amazing time.
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Godat705
Nov 29, 2024
Would do again!!! - What an amazing tour! One of the highlights of our trip to Chile for sure. The views were beautiful and Julia was a kind, attentive, and informative guide. The ride is beginner friendly but definitely still interesting for intermediate riders. We had a ton of fun!!
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Jay_p
Nov 28, 2024
Great way to see the desert - We loved this ride. The scenery was truly amazing - like nothing we have ever seen. Juli was a great and considerate guide who led us through some challenging but exciting terrain.
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Philip_j
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing - Cycling through the clay valleys with Juli who was a brilliant guide.. The cycle was exactly the right distance at the right pace..
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