Top North Chile Bus Tours

Navigating the vast otherworldly landscapes and rugged desert terrain of Valle de la Luna, one of the Atacama Desert’s most spectacular natural wonders, can be tricky for independent travelers. Leave the driving and the logistics to the experts on a small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama that ensures you miss none of the key viewpoints and highlights. Visit Las Tres Marías, Duna Mayor, Quebrada Honda, and the famous Piedra del Coyote while learning about the area’s geology, history, and Indigenous heritage.

Effortlessly explore the Elqui Valley without the logistical overwhelm, on a full-day tour from La Serena. Learn about the people who have called the region home, from Indigenous peoples to a Nobel Prize winner, visit a wine cellar to taste high-altitude wines, learn about the region's pisco-making heritage, and enjoy a hearty homestyle lunch.

Explore the Atacama Desert’s extraordinary landscapes without the stress of navigating rugged roads by yourself. This full-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama takes you to several desert highlights, including red-hued scenery of Piedras Rojas and Salar de Aguas Calientes, as well as the shimmering Altiplanic Lagoons and flamingo-filled Laguna Chaxa.

Thanks to its bone-dry climate and lack of light pollution, the night skies in San Pedro de Atacama are some of the best in the world. This stargazing tour combines telescope observation and astronomical storytelling for the ultimate evening experience, with hot chocolate and blankets to keep you warm.

Explore the universe like never before under one of the clearest skies on the planet. After a short drive from San Pedro, you will arrive at a private site equipped with professional telescopes. Guided by a bilingual expert, you’ll learn how to identify constellations, star clusters, distant galaxies and planets, based on their position in the night sky. Be amazed by the majesty of the Milky Way as you sip a cocktail and snack under the vastness of the Atacama Desert. This experience includes 2 professional photos to take with you the memory of a magical night. Maximum height: 2,400 m.s.l. Includes: Group telescope, bilingual guide, cocktail and snack, 2 professional photos. Estimated duration: 2 hours. Important note: The cocktail includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Alcoholic beverages are only offered to travellers over 18 years of age (in accordance with Chilean law). Minors will receive non-alcoholic beverages.

Immerse yourself in one of Chile's most magical landscapes. This small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama takes you to the turquoise-colored desert lagoon, Laguna Cejar. The lagoon's high salt content allows you to effortless float on its surface while taking in the natural beauty of its surroundings. You'll also visit the nearby lagoons of Ojos de Salar and Laguna Tebenquich.

If this Tour is booked, continue and add other Tours! We have all the tours in San Pedro de Atacama. The vision of the cosmos and the traditions of ancient people combine perfectly with technology, telescopes. We are located in the first settlement where the Atacama people emerged, with clear and privileged night skies and an experience free of noise and lights. Our astronomical tour has experts in the field, who help tourists learn about the constellations, with a naked eye observation and then observation through professional telescopes, in one of the cleanest skies in the world, then we move on to a section of photographs where tourists can take a nice memory of the stars through a digital photo of the group.

Explore the otherworldly beauty of the Valle de la Luna, without the stress of navigating rugged desert roads alone, on a tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Admire dramatic rock formations, towering dunes, and mineral-colored landscapes while visiting highlights including Las Tres Marías, Duna Mayor, and Piedra del Coyote. End the day with a spectacular Atacama sunset accompanied by drinks and snacks.

Experience one of the Atacama Desert’s most spectacular natural wonders without the stress of navigating rugged roads yourself. This early-morning tour from San Pedro de Atacama takes you to the El Tatio Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the Southern Hemisphere, and is timed to see the geysers at sunrise when the contrast between light and steam is most dramatic. Afterward, stop at a flamingo-filled lagoon on the return drive.

Get a deeper understanding of the night sky during a stargazing experience in San Pedro de Atacama, home to some of the clearest skies in the world. See stars before your naked eyes and through powerful telescopes, capture the sparkling Milky Way with astrophotography, and learn tips and tricks to improve your photos. The tour is offered in English and Spanish.

Keep your camera to hand as you journey through the startling landscapes of the Rainbow Valley on this morning excursion from San Pedro de Atacama. Learn more about the unique geology and mineral-rich rocks of Rainbow Valley than you would from the guidebook alone, as you weave your way through the multi-colored rock formations. Next, take a peek at the pre-Columbian ruins of Hierbas Buenas, famed for its ancient petroglyphs.

Besides being the best tour to acclimate with the height, Piedras Rojas is the most complete tour of San Pedro. They will enjoy various types of landscapes and volcanic formations, high salt flats, atacama salt flats, volcanoes, lakes, fauna and rich flora. That tour is a must in Atacama.

As one of the driest places on the planet, the landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama are totally unique. This 5-day tour helps you navigate the rugged, otherworldly landscapes of the desert (which are difficult to drive on by yourself) and saves you days' worth of planning, as all admission tickets are included. Note hotels are not included.

Discover the magic of the Valley of the Moon: a reality-defying experience Embark on a fascinating journey through the surreal landscape of the Atacama Desert. Our tour to the Valley of the Moon is not only an excursion, it is a total immersion in an environment that seems to be taken from another planet. Walk among monumental dunes, rock formations shaped by centuries of wind and terrain reminiscent of the lunar surface. What really makes this tour stand out is the sunset: from privileged viewpoints, you will see how the light transforms the desert into a vivid palette of deep golds, deep oranges and soft pinks. It's a magical moment that will be etched in your memory... and on your camera. Ideal for nature lovers, adventurous travelers and photography enthusiasts.

Discover the best of the Atacama Desert in a complete 3-day experience carefully designed to make the most of your time. This itinerary brings together the most emblematic landscapes of the region, allowing you to visit its main attractions in a comfortable, safe and worry-free way. Unlike other programs, it includes transportation, specialized guide, food during excursions and all entrances to parks and nature reserves, avoiding additional expenses and optimizing each day. Experience unforgettable experiences such as the sunrise in the Tatio Geysers, the unique colors of the Rainbow Valley, the stunning landscapes of Piedras Rojas, the flotation in Laguna Cejar and the spectacular sunsets of the Valley of the Moon. Ideal for those who want to know the must-see of San Pedro de Atacama with fully organized logistics and the accompaniment of local professionals, focusing only on enjoying an unforgettable adventure.

The white color of the salt flats contrasts with the opaque, rustic and classic brown shades of the desert. This already perfect experience can only be improved with the presence of vicuñas and flamingos, part of the beautiful local fauna, and a delicious lunch in the open air. Simply unforgettable.

An essential excursion, large-scale fumaroles, it is worth getting up early, it is necessary to dress warmly to weather the temperatures of -10 to -15 degrees. A wonderful environment that offers the opportunity to be very close to different types of Geysers that very early in the morning offer impressive fumaroles. We offer a rich breakfast and stops en route to see and observe the Flora and Fauna of the Altiplano. Altitude 4,320 masl. approx.

One of the most stunning landscapes in the desert Generally named by travelers as the most incredible tour in the region, Piedras Rojas y Lagunas Altiplanicas has a magic that you have to try to understand. Get ready to experience the best of San Pedro de Atacama! *Attention* The entrance ticket to the park is not included in the price of the tour and must be paid separately in person at the agency.

Live a magical night in the Atacama Desert, one of the best places in the world to observe the sky. Far from light pollution, you contemplate stars, planets, nebulae and the Milky Way with professional telescopes, guided by an expert astronomer who turns the universe into an easy to understand and fascinating experience. The tour includes astrophotography, with unforgettable records under the starry sky, and a desert picnic with hot drinks and the traditional Chilean Pisco Sour. On full moon nights, the experience adapts to the Astrolunar, revealing stunning details of the lunar surface. A unique experience that unites science, nature and emotion perfect for those who want to delight in the sky of Atacama. Pick-up between 19:30 and 23:00 - we will contact to confirm.

Discover the magical Valley of the Moon in an experience designed for those looking for more than just a traditional tour. Unlike the massive tours, this tour takes place in small groups, allowing you to enjoy each stop calmly, without haste and with a much more personalized attention. During the tour you will visit the most emblematic points of the valley, such as the impressive Dune Mayor, the iconic Las Tres Marías and the spectacular Mirador de Kari. Each place is toured by guided walks, where you will know in a clear and entertaining way the geology, history and culture of the desert. The most special moment comes at the end: an exclusive sunset cocktail, where you can enjoy a pisco sour while the colors of the sun transform the Salt Range into an unforgettable landscape. More than a tour, it is an experience designed to connect with the Atacama Desert in an authentic, calm and memorable way.

Explore the high Andean altiplano without worrying about navigating remote routes. This small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama takes you to the colorful villages of Toconao of Socaire, the flamingo-dotted Laguna Chaxa, the Miscanti and Meñiques lagoons, and the surreal Salar de Talar (Piedras Rojas), where red volcanic rock meets salt flats.

Enjoy a magical night in the Atacama Desert, just 15 minutes from San Pedro, where light pollution is nonexistent and silence reigns. Under the vastness of the Milky Way, the evening begins with a talk about the sky and its wonders. A professional photographer will capture your moment with a high-resolution panorama. Observe 8-10 celestial objects through state-of-the-art telescopes, including galaxies and nebulae, with detailed explanations from an expert guide. Finally, relax with a snack and a cocktail of wine as you gaze across the starry sky.

Discover one of the least explored trails in the Atacama Highlands on a scenic hike from the Puritama Hot Springs to the heart of Purilibre. This trek combines stunning landscapes, Andean silence, and a connection with nature. Ideal for those seeking authentic adventure, far from mass tourism. Includes expert guide, transportation and snack.