Rainbow Valley Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
Recommended by 94% of travelers
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Letting someone else drive lets you soak up the scenery
- Admire ancient petroglyphs at the pre-Columbian ruins in Hierbas Buenas
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Local guide
- Drop off is at the city centre
- BreakfastPan, charcutería, mermeladas, café, te, queques, frutas.
- Entrance fee - Rainbow ValleyCLP10,000.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Remember that the Hotel pick up off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before!
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
San Pedro de Atacama (Pass By)
1
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Valle Arcoiris
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
San Pedro de Atacama (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants, shoes and a windbreaker or warm jacket
- It is recommended that you bring water, sunblock and sunglasses
- Note: Please bring cash to pay for the entrance fees and any additional expenses
- Meals or drinks not specified aren't included
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 35 reviews
James_G, Apr 2026
It was phenomenal, one of the best tours I’ve gone on…full of amazing geology and rock formations. It was really fun, and worth every minute…excellent guide!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear that you found the tour phenomenal and enjoyed the incredible geology and rock formations. It’s great to know that the experience was fun and worthwhile, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guide.
We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Eline_D, Mar 2026
Great views, delicious and varied breakfast. Bastian was a very passionate and helpful guide who took lovely photos of every one of us.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and the breakfast, and that Bastián made the experience even more special with his enthusiasm and help. We will be sure to share your comments with him.
Kristine_d, Feb 2026
Nata (our guide) and Carlos (our driver) were exceptional hosts.
Nata amazed us with her energy, thorough knowledge of the stops on the tour, and her precise timing that kept our group away from the crowds. She slipped seamlessly and tirelessly from Spanish to Portuguese to English.
Carlos was a safe driver and an excellent breakfast chef.
We had a great morning and would recommend this tour to anyone!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
We are truly delighted to hear about your experience and especially your kind words about Nata and Carlos. Nata’s passion, knowledge, and dedication to creating memorable experiences are qualities we deeply value, and we are glad this was reflected throughout your tour. We will also be sure to share your compliments with Carlos, both for his driving and his breakfast skills!
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation.
Emily_L, Sep 2025
Our tour guide took time to explain in both Spanish and English to engage all tourists and made sure the trip was educational and interesting. The breakfast is delicious :)
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed both the explanations in Spanish and English, as well as the delicious breakfast. Our team always strives to make each tour engaging, educational, and enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
Karen_H, Jul 2025
Incredible scenery and nice breakfast. Although we booked for English speaking there was only a driver who spoke limited English and no separate guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the scenery and breakfast. We’re sorry to hear about the language limitation during your tour. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll work to ensure that future experiences match the language service booked.
Helen_T, Nov 2024
Javi was a great tour guide and the driver was great too. Enjoyable morning seeing Rainbow Valley and a good breakfast supplied. Thank you.
KATHLEEN_R, Nov 2024
This was in someways our favorite of the four tours we took from San Pedro. It started early in the morning, but was a five hour instead of 10 hour tour. The Rainbow Valley was the most spectacular thing we saw in the Atacama, though many other scenes in the desert were also amazing. The guide was great and made the visit to the petroglyphs very interesting and meaningful. It was a good combination with the Rainbow Valley.
KimYou_T, Oct 2024
The programme is interesting and it is well delivered
The guide knows his subject and the ground well
Remi_M, Mar 2024
This tour was one of my favorites of my trip. The guide Mauricio was really knowledgeable and gave us time to wander and explore. He also was a great photographer. Hierbas Buenas was also really cool to explore. Would definitely recommend!
Jayme_D, Oct 2023
This tour was great ! We got to see lots of ancient petroglyphs and hear about the history of the first people in the area, as well as all about the surrounding landscapes. It was cool to learn what mineral deposits created the colours in this valley. The only thing I was a little disappointed in is that the tour said we would visit a local handicraft town, and we did not do that.
Renata_P, Nov 2022
Excellent tour! Ths giude Ivan is one of the best guides I've ever done tour with. He gives excellent explanations, has an amazing knowledge of the fauna and flora, also the origin of the formations. Also, the breakfast served is delicious. I fully recomend it.
Paul_R, Oct 2022
Stunning Rick formations and ancient writings on rocks. Helped by knowledgeable guide on Maurizio. Well worth a visit
John W, Nov 2017
Good trip and an excellent guide. Very knowlegeable about the geological features of the Valley.
Some fantastic different colours and crystals in the rocks
liney, Jan 2017
The Rainbow Valley was spectacular. Tour includes breakfast.
Shivesh R, Dec 2015
Excellent Trip - We only had 5 people so it was a bit more personal. Superb scenery with stunning landscapes and color. Superb for photography. 2nd only to the Valley of The Moon Tour, but should not conflict in term of time overlap. Go early to avoid crowds andante better lighting
Helead, Jun 2015
Really enjoyed this tour, and the colours in the valley were spectacular. Only four in the group with a mix of Spanish and English speaking. He took time to explain geology features, and did not rush us.
Zhenmin P, Apr 2015
some area land were difficult to drive after snow melting, the driver did best to drive over and the guide helped us took nice photos. It was an impressed tour.
Ricardo_S, Sep 2025
Excellent experience! The guide Thomas was great! With plenty of time at each stop for photos and walks!
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Response from Host, Sep 2025
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário! Ficamos felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência excelente e que o nosso guia Tomás contribuiu para isso. É ótimo saber que o tempo em cada parada permitiu aproveitar ao máximo. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima aventura!
Miguel_O, Apr 2024
Por un problema administrativo, no me buscaron en el hotel a la hora designada (no figuraba en la lista). Me comunique con el operador y me dieron una solución al instante: me asignaron un tour privado. Esto es porque ningún turista se debe quedar sin hacer la excursión pactada. A la hora, ya había iniciado el tour. Una experiencia inolvidable. Es de destacar la comunicación fluida y al instante del personal del operador turístico. Felicitaciones.
EvertonLuis_P, Aug 2023
Locais muito bonitos e preservados.
O vale do arco-íris é único e fantástico!
Vale a experiência.
Contudo, não ganhou 5 estrelas, pelo fato do guia não organizar o tour. Ficamos perdidos em um momento sem saber para onde ele foi.
Ivonete T, Sep 2017
Muito bonito e interessante. O guia Ricardo faz a diferença dessa excursão.
As explicações da formação das rochas e do seu povo antigo foram muito interessantes.
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