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Most visitors to San Pedro de Atacama just take a day trip into the desert, but you can thoroughly explore Atacama on this four-day tour. See the desert's most spectacular sights, including the Moon Valley and El Tatio geysers, and choose from three types of accommodation to suit your budget.

The clay and various minerals flood the hills with color and rock formations of that unique place. We will visit the amazing Rainbow Valley and the Hierbas Buenas sector, where you can see some ancient and wonderful petroglyphs. Includes transportation, breakfast and guide. - Schedule: Departure 7:00 a.m. / Return 12:30 p.m. - Includes: hotel pickup, shared transportation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English) and breakfast. MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 3,600 MASL

Where did we all come from and where are we all going? Answers to such questions come easy to astronomers. Expand your mind while learning about and observing the expanding universe in one of the best places in the world to view the night sky for its low levels of light pollution.

4 unmissable tours when visiting San Pedro de Atacama in 3 days. Includes round-trip transfers between Calama Airport and your hotel. The itinerary of this plan is designed for those who visit San Pedro de Atacama for 3 days, considering that your flight to Calama arrives on Day 1 of the program (until 5:00 p.m.) and your flight from Calama departs on Day 3 (after 16:00). In case your flight to Calama arrives on a date before Plan Day 1 and/or your flight from Calama departs on a date after Plan Day 3, you can still book it. Day 1 Transfer from Calama Airport to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Astronomical Tour. Day 2 07:30 to 13:00: Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache. 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Valley of the Moon. Day 3 04:30 to 12:00: Tatio Geysers. Transfer from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport.

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.

Visit one of the highlights of the Atacama Desert in a more intimate way on this small-group tour. Venture into the Rainbow Valley and marvel at the shades on the surrounding hills: red, brown, green, white, yellow and sky blue colors. Add historical and cultural value to the experience by visiting the Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs, where the local people left an important relic of their culture.

Spend a day exploring the Atacama Desert on this small-group tour, led by an English-speaking guide. You'll see flamingos at Los Flamencos National Reserve, explore the Atacama Salt Flats, and take an hour-long hike toward the Piedras Rojas, named for its red-hued stones, with included hotel pick-up, breakfast, and lunch along the way.

We will accompany you to discover the wonders of the North of Chile, its cultures and crafts, and admire the cleanest skies in the world. You will be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful and mystical geographical areas in the world, San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings. your trip will be extraordinary, you can fulfill your dreams and live unforgettable moments

We will go to unique places by bike. We will visit the ancient place where the Inca and Licanantai resisted the Spanish invasion.

Get up close to Chile’s coastal wildlife on this full-day tour from La Serena, including hotel pick-up. Drive past vibrant fields of desert wildflowers (depending on the season), then cruise around the windswept Gull, Choros and Damas islands. After spotting bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and penguins at the Humboldt Penguins National Reserve, tuck into a delicious seafood lunch (included), then spend time relaxing on the islands’ white sand beaches.

Visit one of the main highlights of the Atacama Desert, the Tatio Geysers, and learn about the geothermal area on this full-day tour. Join a small group and head to the geothermal field before dawn so that you can capture the geysers during the first light of the morning. On the way back, stop at the Rio Putana to observe local flora and fauna.

Discover San Pedro de Atacama in a one-day experience with 2 tours that combine nature, culture, and unforgettable landscapes. In the morning we will visit the colorful Rainbow Valley and the ancient Hierbas Buenas Petroglyphs, with breakfast included. In the afternoon we will explore the Valley of the Moon, touring the Great Dune, Las Tres Marías, and the Kari Viewpoint. We will finish enjoying a pisco sour while contemplating a spectacular sunset over the Salt Mountain Range.

Discover the otherworldly landscape of the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) on an exciting excursion from San Pedro de Atacama. Marvel at sharp peaks, undulating sand dunes, and rugged caverns as you journey through one of the driest and most diverse deserts on earth. Explore the area on foot with your guide, ascending to the top of a vertiginous dune to watch a spectacular sunset.

The third largest geothermal field in the world - and the first in the southern hemisphere - is located in San Pedro de Atacama. In the first hour of dawn we reached 4,200m high to walk through the geysers at their busiest time, while on the way down, we took advantage of the beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna of the plateau. *Attention* The entrance ticket to the park is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately in person at the agency.

Explore some of the Atacama Desert's most striking landscapes on this day-tour from San Pedro de Atacama. In a small group of no more than 15 guests, swap the hustle and bustle of town for an otherworldly desert experience as you explore salt flats, lagoons, the slopes of volcanoes, and landscapes painted in all the colors of the rainbow.

Explore the otherworldly landscapes of Chile’s Vale de la Luna, or Moon Valley, when you book this half-day excursion from San Pedro de Atacama. Join a small group and visit the three main areas of the valley where you can capture fun photos of the moon-like landscape. Visit several viewpoints and salt caverns, and end the day with a beautiful sunset.

Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth, towards one of its most picturesque points: the Valley of the Moon. The names already give a clear clue to the landscape, where rock formations modeled by erosion, salt mantles, the Duna Mayor and views that will make you feel like on another planet reign. We will cross the valley transversally, visiting its famous rock formations: the Tres Marías, the Canyon and the Amphitheater. To finish the tour, we will enjoy the sunset from the Licarantay viewpoint, where you can see how the desert is changing color, with large volcanoes on the horizon, offering a spectacle. The entrance to the Valley of the Moon must be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the excursion until 6:00 p.m. https://compras.puntoticket.com/tickets/es/valle-de-la-moon

We are the best local suppliers in the region to make sure your next trip is a safe, personalized and exceptional experience. Our prices are not higher than what you will find at destination. We do not charge management fees. We accompany you before, during and after your trip to immediately address all your doubts and requirements, in your language and through the service channel you prefer.

We will explore the dunes in the salt mountain range, where you will learn about the lunar desert landscape and how it got its unique aesthetic. Next, we will travel to the Valley of the Abandoned Bus, also known as the 'Magic Bus'. Iconic for its rustic look and perfect setting, you can take advantage of this time to capture the perfect photo. We will end the trip with an incredible sunset, celebrating this moment with delicious drinks and snacks for us to enjoy.

Experience the wonder of the universe on this astronomic tour of the night skies in San Pedro de Atacama. Learn about the stars, planets and galaxies visible from the Earth in this special Dark Sky area, and about how the indigenous Atacaman people—the Likan Antay or Atacameños—read the sky and use their findings in their beliefs and culture.

Watch flamingos flit across remote lagoons on a half-day tour that reveals a different side of the Atacama Desert. Explore the vast Salar de Atacama without worrying about driving on its uneven terrains, so you can focus your attention on the sights. Transportation also lets you enjoy the changing desert scenery without navigating the remote roads yourself.

Our tour offers an exclusive and complete experience in the most stunning landscapes of the Atacama Desert. Start floating in the mystical Cejar Lagoon, famous for its saline waters, and enjoy the unique feeling of weightlessness. Then, explore the Eyes of the Salt Flat, two freshwater wells in the middle of this arid environment, where you will have the opportunity to swim and cool off. The end in the Tebinquinche Lagoon, where the colors of the sky are reflected in the water, creating a dream natural spectacle. Unlike other tours, we offer personalized service, with expert guides sharing fascinating details about the local ecosystem and geology. You will also enjoy local drinks and snacks. This combination of adventure, relaxation and unique scenery makes our tour an unrivalled experience.

Immerse yourself in the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert on this small-group tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Valley of the Moon. Take in the views of the geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range; see the mysterious nature-carved 'Three Marias'; walk on the towering Great dune, and, finally, admire the changing colors of the landscape as you watch the sunset from a safe location along the route.

Discover the natural splendor of the Atacama Salt Flats on a full-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit the luminescent salt flats of Soncor; observe fabulous flocks of brightly colored flamingos in Los Flamenco National Park; and explore the luscious lagoons of Miscanti and Miniques. Feast upon a traditional Chilean lunch in the charming village of Socaire, and browse the bespoke boutiques of Tocanao for special souvenirs and artisan treasures.