Top North Chile Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

Experience a complete experience in the highlands of the Atacama Desert with this 3-in-1 excursion that combines natural landscapes and local culture. The tour includes an outdoor breakfast, ideal to start a day surrounded by unique settings. The experience includes a visit to the impressive Red Stones, whose formations of crimson tones contrast with the highland landscape, as well as an approach to the village of Socaire, where it is possible to know aspects of Andean culture and its traditional architecture. Along the way, the highland lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques are explored, surrounded by volcanoes and wide landscapes, offering an atmosphere of calm and connection with nature. The itinerary also includes the Chaxa Lagoon, located in the Salar de Atacama. During the day, a lunch is included in a natural environment, accompanied by information and the accompaniment of bilingual guides.

Take a full-day excursion to visit the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons, the Salar de Talar, and the Atacameño town of Socaire. Observe the famous Salar de Atacama from above and enjoy included meals. Do not miss the opportunity that we offer you to make this reservation and take some memories that will remain in your memory as the best vacations. You will only have to relax and enjoy, we assure you comfort and well-being throughout the experience

This tour stands out by offering a complete and immersive journey through the Elqui Valley, one of Chile’s most scenic and culturally rich destinations. From breathtaking mountain landscapes to charming traditional villages, you will experience the true essence of the region in a single day. Unlike standard tours, this experience combines culture, gastronomy, and local traditions, including visits to a pisco distillery and a high-altitude winery, where you will enjoy guided tastings of regional products. The journey also includes a traditional lunch in the heart of the valley, allowing you to connect with the flavors and lifestyle of northern Chile. With a well-balanced itinerary, comfortable transportation, and expert guidance, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to discover the Elqui Valley in a deeper and more authentic way.

Our tour combines some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Atacama Desert into one experience. It includes breakfast and lunch, allowing you to enjoy the tour in greater comfort, as well as the company of local guides who will share information about the geography, fauna and culture of the area. The itinerary is carefully planned to offer the necessary time at each stop, providing excellent opportunities for landscape observation and photography in some of the most emblematic places of the Chilean highlands.

This experience stands out by offering a boutique stargazing journey in the Elqui Valley, one of the best places in the world for astronomy thanks to its exceptionally clear skies. Unlike large observatories with crowded groups, this tour takes place in a private and peaceful setting, allowing for a more personal and immersive connection with the night sky. Guided by an expert, you will explore stars, planets, and deep space objects through professional telescopes in a relaxed and intimate environment. The experience also includes astrophotography, giving you the opportunity to capture unforgettable moments under one of the clearest skies on Earth.

Get a glimpse of life in 19th-century Chile as you explore the ghost towns of Humberstone and Santa Laura on this full-day tour from Iquique. Discover the fascinating history of the long-deserted Saltpeter works, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, then pay a visit to La Tirana, which hosts the famous Fiesta de la Tirana each summer. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), relax in the Pica hot springs, then marvel over the dramatic Pintados Geoglyphs as you journey back through the Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve.

Live a unique experience in the Atacama highlands, exploring stunning high-rise landscapes and connecting with nature in its purest form. Accompanied by a bilingual guide (Spanish and English), you will learn about the history, culture and geography of this incredible region. The tour includes hotel pick-up, shared transportation along scenic routes, as well as breakfast and lunch during the day. Lasting approximately 10 hours, it is an ideal choice to discover the highlands in comfort and professional organization. Book ahead and secure your place in one of Atacama’s must-see experiences.

With just one day in Punta Arenas, this full-day tour ensures you check off all the highlights. Spend the morning exploring the coast of the Magellan Strait, stopping at historic sites such as Fort Bulnes, Mansa, and Puerto del Hambre; then take in Punta Arenas landmarks including Antoine de Saint Exupery square and the Hernando de Magallanes monument.

See some of the Atacama Desert's high-altitude highlights with ease on this small-group day trip from San Pedro de Atacama. Travel between the red rock formations of Piedras Rojas, mountain lagoons, salt flats, and flamingo habitat without having to tackle the rugged landscapes alone. Breakfast, lunch, and hotel pickup are included, making an early start much easier.

Explore Chile's lush Elqui Valley on a private shore excursion from your La Serena port of call. Set out for this stunning region where the bulk of Chilean pisco is produced, stopping first at Puclaro, an artificial reservoir offerings spectacular views of the area. Next tour a pisco factory, learn about the distillation process of this national spirit and enjoy a sampling or two before continuing on to Vicuña, the birthtown of poet Gabriela Mistral. Peruse the Gabriela Mistral museum, then enjoy lunch in Villaseca before returning to port.

The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on earth, but that doesn't mean there's no water in this region. On this tour from San Pedro de Atacama, visit Cejar Lagoon (Laguna Cejar) on the Atacama Salt Flat and swim in its buoyant salty water. At Eyes of the Salt Flat (Ojos del Salar), understand the inspiration for the name in two round, freshwater pools. And see the Andes reflected in Tebinquinche Lagoon (Laguna Tebinquinche).

Unlike other well-known highland routes, this route takes you to a much less traveled territory for mass tourism, where volcanic geology is the real protagonist. You’ll see the Lascar volcano, one of Chile’s most active volcanoes, up close, and you’ll get to know the Maar Cerro Overo, a rare volcanic crater virtually unknown to most visitors to San Pedro de Atacama. In addition, this tour combines nature, geology and local culture: we pass through Talabre and Toconao, highlands where the Atacameño tradition is still lived, and we reach Laguna Lejía, a mirror of water surrounded by volcanoes that rarely appears on traditional tourist circuits.

Full day to learn about Chile and its geographies, take the best pictures in the driest desert in the world. The company has the best collaborators to deliver a unique and quality service. -Altiplanica lagoon -Red Stones -Toconao Town -Salar de Atacama

The Elqui Valley is the most valuable cultural and mountain destination in Chile, creator of the most emblematic cultural treasures of our country. Its illuminated atmosphere allowed the creation and development of various cultural practices that make it a dream destination for those seeking relaxation, inspiration, cosmic connection and advanced knowledge about Chile's cultural heritage. Its beautiful geography welcomed ancient indigenous peoples, churches and hacienda houses of the first conquerors surrounded by pyramidal mountains full of minerals, energy and a transparent atmosphere, propagated tropical, desert and Mediterranean crops and the oldest wine and pisco cellars in the country. You will discover the art of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins of Chilean and Argentine wine, the advanced astronomical observatories and the places that inspired mystics and the first female Nobel Prize winner for literature in Latin America, Gabriela Mistral.

Travel from the Pacific coast to one of South America's most spectacular high-altitude landscapes. This private experience takes you through valleys, archaeological sites, traditional Andean villages, and Lauca National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and dramatic scenery. Surrounded by the majestic Parinacota, Pomerape, Guallatire, and Quimsachatas volcanoes, you'll visit the stunning Chungará Lake at 4,500 meters (14,764 ft) above sea level, considered one of the highest lakes in the world. Along the way, discover colonial churches, ancient fortresses, towering cactus forests, wetlands, and abundant wildlife including vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, flamingos, and many native bird species.

Set out from Coquimbo port on a private sightseeing tour of La Serena, known for both its historic architecture and exquisite beaches. Visit some of the city's stone-built churches as well as its Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from Easter Island's Rapanui culture. Continue onto La Serena Lighthouse en route to Coquimbo city, another place known for its white sands as well as seafaring traditions. After lunch stop by the Cross of the Third Millennium and Guayacan, a neighborhood rich in copper smelting history. This shore excursion includes round-trip transport.

This tour takes you to several scenic and historic areas in the Isluga National Park, including the Geysers of Puchuldiza. First stop at Gigante de Atacama to see 390ft (119m) tall geoglyphs and hear about their origins. Next visit the geysers for some photos and more information. Stop again at Laguna Aravilla to enjoy the scenery, and finally have a rest and a dip in the thermal baths at Enquelga.

Explore some of the most impressive landscapes of the Atacama desert on a complete, comfortable and full of unforgettable scenery tour. The experience begins with a delicious breakfast and follows iconic places like Piedras Rojas, the Salar de Aguas Calientes, the incredible Lagunas Miscanti y Miñiques and the famous Laguna Chaxa, flamingos’ natural habitat. During the journey, you will have a local Guide, comfortable transportation. Itinerary: • Tropic of Capricorn • Rojas Piedras and Salar de Aguas Calientes • Highland Lagunas • Laguna Chaxa • Return to San Pedro de Atacama A perfect experience for those who want to know the best of Atacama in a single day. Pick-up between 06:30 and 8:00 - we will contact to confirm.

Discover the Atacama's most striking contrasts in one seamless journey, from the mineral-red formations of Piedras Rojas to the serene high-altitude beauty of the Lagunas Altiplánicas. See picturesque villages and churches and enjoy insights into local culture and history from your guide. Effortlessly access remote highlights that are tricky to get to on your own.

This experience stands out by offering one of the best opportunities in Chile to observe fin whales, the second largest animal on Earth, in their natural habitat. Located in the remote and protected waters of Chañaral de Aceituno, this tour takes you far from crowded tourist areas and into a unique marine ecosystem where wildlife thrives. With a high probability of sightings during the season, you may encounter not only whales, but also dolphins, seabirds, and other marine species. Combined with a scenic journey through the coastal desert and a visit to a traditional fishing village, this experience offers a rare and unforgettable connection with Chile’s wild nature.