Top North Chile Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our excursion to the Salar de Atacama and Altiplanic Lagoons will take you to visit the different high-altitude lagoons, to observe its beautiful landscapes and discover the native fauna and flora. Among the places of interest we will visit are the Flamencos National Reserve and the Chaxa Lagoon; Miscanti and Miñique lagoons, located more than 4,000 meters above sea level and the town of Toconao. Definitely a ride not to be missed!

This tour takes us to see many of the landscapes of the desert highlands. It is a tour with very beautiful landscapes that look like paintings. The tour goes from 2000 meters high to 4500 meters so the landscapes and vegetation change. A tour full of mountains, flamingos, vicuñas and very beautiful places.

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.

Discover one of northern Chile’s most-important archaeological landscapes in the company of a guide who brings its ancient stories to life and explains the meanings behind the mysterious petroglyphs. This guided tour from La Serena takes your through the Valle del Encanto provides insights into the pre-Columbian Molle culture that you'd likely miss visiting on your own.

Discover one of northern Chile’s top nature experiences without hassle of organizing logistics yourself. This tour to the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve from La Serena takes you past the islands of Gaviotas, Choros, and Damas while watching for penguins, dolphins, sea lions, and otters. On Isla Damas, you can walk across white-sand beaches for a closer look at its desert flora and dramatic landscapes.

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.

We invite you to visit one of the unmissable places of San Pedro de Atacama: the Geysers of Tatio. Here we can observe amazing emanations of water and steam up to 10 meters high, surrounded by the beauty of the Andes.

Explore with us the most northern city of Chile! We will be knowing the most important historical and architectural landmarks of Arica, along with different beaches and caves where we can reconstruct the history of the city. You can visit a craft market and the Historic Morro where one of the most important battles of the Pacific War happened.

Visit the home of Chile’s famous Pisco Sour on this full-day, small-group tour of the Elqui Valley from La Serena, including hotel pickup. Uncover the cosmic secrets of the Cochiguaz Valley; tour a Pisco production plant; and indulge in an expert-led Pisco tasting. After tucking into a traditional lunch (included) at a local restaurant, spend time exploring Vicuña, the hometown of Nobel Prize winning poet Gabriela Mistral.

Live an entire day of immersion in the stunning Chilean plateau, where every moment promises breathtaking views and unforgettable encounters with nature. Start your journey by visiting the impressive Salar de Atacama, followed by a serene exploration of the Lagoa de Chaxa, where you will be enchanted by the graceful presence of the flamingos. Then embark on a delicious trekking adventure through the Red Stones, a captivating landscape of volcanic material. Over 1 hour and 30 minutes, cross this unique terrain until you reach the Salar de Aguas Calientes, where absolute tranquility reigns. His adventure continues with visits to the highland lagoons of Meñiques and Miscanti, with majestic volcanoes as their background. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the charming villages of Toconao and Socaire, and cross the Capricorn Tropic, adding a touch of geographic fascination to your trip.

Come and discover the beauty of the highland landscape in Lauca National Park! Through this tour, we will be visiting the National Park and Lake Chungará. We will be able to observe the varied fauna that lives 4500 meters above sea level such as vicunas, guanacos, pink flamingos, and vizcachas.