Top North Chile Archaeology Tours

Through our archaeological tour we will take you to visit not only impressive landscapes of the highlands but also places of historical importance, while we visit the most important archaeological sites in the sector to learn about the origin of the Atacameña culture.

Immerse yourself in the history of Chile as you explore Iquique and its surroundings. Visit the UNESCO-listed Humberstone town which was once a booming nitrate extraction site, observe the local flora and fauna, see the petroglyphs carved into the mountain slopes, and visit the salt-mining desert town of Salar Grande. This tour is great for those interested in learning about the history, culture, and daily life of northern Chile.

We know that it is the commitment to show and teach history, and we consider that to start with the different excursions or landscapes we offer, it is necessary to start with the grandparents. It is one of those excursions that take you back in time to theirs, and that brings you closer to the origins of the Atacameña Culture, going through part of its archaeological sites full of history, such as Tulor Village and Pucara de Quitor.

The Atacama Desert is one of the largest and driest deserts on earth and it's a top destination in Chile thanks to arresting ancient landscapes. On this half-day tour, explore a desert highlight called the Valley of the Moon (Valle de la Luna). Once located under the ocean, this landscape has been sculpted by water, wind, and time to create sloping dunes, caves, and rock formations. The scenery is even more dramatic in the evening light as the sun sets at the end of this tour.

This 4-day tour of the Atacama Desert takes the planning and guesswork out of exploring the region’s highlights. Your guide accompanies you to the otherworldly landscape and salt caves at Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), vibrantly colored red rock formations Chaxa Lagoon, and off-the-beaten-track sites that you might miss on your own. All transportation is included with daily hotel pickup and drop-off, so you can choose your own accommodation and meals to suit your tastes.

Escape the tourist trail on this full-day tour from Arica, and explore the wild landscapes and archaeological wonders of Chile’s far north. Discover the sweeping valleys and volcanic peaks of the Lauca National Park; spot rare birds around Chungará Lake and visit the historic villages of Parinacota and Putre. After lunch (included), journey back through the Lluta Valley stopping to admire the mysterious geoglyphs and view the towering candelabrum cacti in Los Cardones Ravine.

Pangue Observatory is probably the best Astrotourism Observatory in Chile, its privileged location at 1300 meters above sea level and the absence of light pollution teaches the universe, galaxies and stellar objects of the Southern Hemisphere like nowhere else in the world. The El Pangue Observatory has two types of tours, the classic tour (16" telescope) and the extreme tour (25" telescope). The number of stellar objects to observe is the largest that can be obtained in an astronomical tour in Chile, from 8 to 12 objects are seen. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through the heart of the highlands of San Pedro de Atacama with our Salares Route. Discover extraordinary landscapes and iconic natural wonders, such as the Salar de Quisquiro, the Salar de Aguas Calientes, Las Vegas de Quepiaco, the Caldera La Pacana and the mystical Monks of the Pacana. The Salar de Quisquiro, located at more than 4,200 meters altitude, offers an environment of extreme conditions and imposing landscapes, where the silence and breadth of the highlands create a deeply immersive experience. Along the way, the natural environment is constantly transformed, revealing contrasts of colors, textures and unique geological formations of the Atacama Desert. The experience is designed so you can enjoy the tour in comfort. During the day, breakfast is offered, allowing pleasant breaks in the middle of the landscape to recharge and continue exploring the highlands with tranquility

The Valley of Enchantment is a marvelous place with a unique nature and numerous striking resources that surprised and enchanted thousands of years ago primitive nomadic tribes native to the Atlantic and the Amazon, attracted by the good climate, precious stones, and the Pacific coast. and its ancient oceanic forests, becoming the first sedentary of the regional valleys. This mysterious culture settles in this beautiful natural space and hidden semi-arid ravine, turning it into the most important artistic, astronomical and ceremonial center of Chilean prehistory. Its attractive and strategic location, geomorphology, variety of slopes, flora and fauna, its large stones with surprising engravings, paintings and mortars, teach the amazing art, rituals and worldview of the oldest and shamanic culture of the Coquimbo Region: Molle culture.

We will go through great mysteries of the area that the Archaeological remains show us on the slopes that enclose this transversal valley where for thousands of years Andean men descended towards the coast. We will visit important geoglyphs and also the famous "Archaeological Museum of Azapa", where the Mummies of the Chinchorro Culture stand out, approximately 10,000 years old, the oldest in the world.