Would you please also give me the price for the flights to and from San Pedro so I have the total cost of the tour.

Clive, the price of the airfare from Santiago to Calama is 149 usd per passenger (then you take a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama). If you wish to book another flight back to Santiago once the tour is finished the price would be 210 usd per passenger. For both airfares the price is 359 usd per passenger in total.

Is it required to be vaccinated for this trip? Does Chile require vaccination and or PCR test result to enter and participate in this trip?

All foreigners (tourists) who have a scheme Vaccination certificate valid for entry into Chile by the Ministry of Health. All Foreigners (tourists) under 6 years old who have not been able to access vaccination program.

Is it actually an 8 day trip - 8 nights accommodation? Can I book this trip online myself? Could you please quote our flights return from Santiago - Atacama for this trip?

Yes its a 9 days trip, 8 nights accommodation. We can quote the flights. Your flights santiago atacama santiago for that date is starting from 349 u$ each upon availability

Hi I was wondering if I can add an Astronomy/stargazing tour to the itinerary.

yes, astronomy tour is included

What time do I have to arrive in San Pedro de Atacama to participate in all the activities scheduled for the 4th day of the trip? What time will the activities start?

It's ok if you arrive at lunch time

what is the minimum number of travelers for the Sept 27th trip for the trip to proceed as planned?

we have a minimum of 2 pax to make the trip but there is no inconvinience if you travel solo

What is the total cost of the trip with those flight and any other fees/costs?

Local flights are not included, only land services. We can check pricing for those flights and will get back to you when we have news.

Do you have any dates for 2023? And what would be the average price? Is it possible to get a hotel upgrade so I would only be staying in 4 and 5* hotels? I have already been to Santiago, is it possible to only do the Atacama and San Pedro part of the itinerary? Are all the tour dates guaranteed? Is there a minimum of travellers required to ensure the tour is going?

Fares for 2023 should remain the same or +10%. Average fares: 4**** hotels in single occupancy 1999 u$, 5***** 2340 u$. It is possible to only do the Atacama and San Pedro part of the itinerary, in this case fares shall be 4**** 1499 u$, 5**** 1899 u$ in a single room. All tour dates are guaranteed. There is NO minimum number of travellers required to ensure the tour is going.

Is there a minimum amount of guests to be able to run the tour or does this have a guaranteed departure?

I am travelling solo but I do not want to pay extra for a private room. Is there other solo travellers on the tour commencing 12th April that would like to share a room?

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Chile - San Pedro de Atacama - 9 days

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The tours in Atacama were great and our guide was exceptional. All the transportation between hotels and airports ware very good.
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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Santiago
Santiago
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL), Armando Cortinez Norte, Pudahuel, Santiago Metropolitan Region 9020000, Chile (Transfer in/out in each destination - Airport or Bus station , 05:00 - 23:00)
Day 2
Santiago
Santiago
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Santiago's Civic Center
- Visit to La Moneda Government Palace and surrounding Ministerial Buildings
- Visit to Plaza de Armas including the old Consistorial Palace, Post Office building, National Historical Museum, and Santiago Cathedral
- Exploration of Bellavista District
- Visit to Providencia district
- Visit to Los Dominicos Dominican Church National Monument
- Visit to Pueblito of the Craftsmen
Optional Activities
- Visit to Parque Arauco shopping mall
Landmarks
La Moneda Palace
Constitution Square
Plaza de Armas
Santiago Cathedral
Bellavista District
Los Dominicos Dominican Church
Parque Arauco
Day 3
Santiago - Viña del Mar - Valparaiso
Santiago - Viña del Mar - Valparaiso
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valparaiso port city
- Visit to La Sebastiana, House Museum of Pablo Neruda (entrance fee included)
- Guided tour of Viña del Mar
- Visit to Faba with lapis lazuli viewing and Pisco Sour
Landmarks
Valparaiso Port City
La Sebastiana
Viña del Mar
Day 4
Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley
San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Moon Valley
- Visit to 'Three Marias' geological formations
- Exploration of Salt caves
- Sunset viewing at Atacama Desert with Licancabur Volcano
Landmarks
Moon Valley
Licancabur Volcano
Atacama Desert
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers - Machuca Village
San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers - Machuca Village
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Tatio Geysers
- Guided tour of geothermal field
- Swimming in Tatio spring waters
- Wildlife and vegetation observation in natural habitat
- Visit to Machuca Village
Landmarks
Tatio Geysers
Machuca Village
Day 7
San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons - Atacama Saltpeter - Toconao Village
San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons - Atacama Saltpeter - Toconao Village
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Altiplanic Lagoons (Miscanti and Miñiques)
- Wildlife observation (vicuñas, foxes, ñandúes, vizcachas, flamingos, ducks)
- Visit to Talar and Tuyajto lagoons
- Guided tour of Salar de Atacama salt flat
- Visit to Toconao Village
- Exploration of local handicrafts
Landmarks
Miscanti Lagoon
Miñiques Lagoon
Talar Lagoon
Tuyajto Lagoon
Salar de Atacama
Toconao Village
Day 8
San Pedro de Atacama - Astronomical Tour
San Pedro de Atacama - Astronomical Tour
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Astronomical tour with expert astronomer
- Telescope observation of Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter and star clusters
Optional Activities
- Visit to Valle de la Luna
Landmarks
Valle de la Luna
Day 9
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama
End point
Aeropuerto El Loa (CJC), Av. Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Transfer in/out in each destination - Airport or Bus station , 05:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

Landmarks
La Moneda Palace
Constitution Square
Plaza de Armas
Santiago Cathedral
Bellavista District
Los Dominicos Dominican Church
Parque Arauco

Landmarks
Valparaiso Port City
La Sebastiana
Viña del Mar

Landmarks
Moon Valley
Licancabur Volcano
Atacama Desert

Landmarks
Tatio Geysers
Machuca Village

Landmarks
Miscanti Lagoon
Miñiques Lagoon
Talar Lagoon
Tuyajto Lagoon
Salar de Atacama
Toconao Village

Landmarks
Valle de la Luna

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Rating: 4.2 (291 reviews)
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Response rate: 92%
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4.2

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
3.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.2

Clive4.0•December 2023
Led by Victoria
Everyone helpful and most tours interesting although latterly a bit repetitive - a salt lake is a salt lake is a salt...
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Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Aborigen Tours
Hello Clive. Thanks for your review, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We'll take your suggestions into consideration! Kind regards, Angela Aborigen Tours Team
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Katia4.0•December 2022
Led by Victoria
The tour was good. However, I would prefered if the tour was handle completly by Chilean company and not by company...
The tour was good. However, I would prefered if the tour was handle completly by Chilean company and not by company in Argentina. The tours in Atacama were great and our guide was exceptional. All the transportation between hotels and airports ware very good. The hotels in Santiago and Atacama were picked by the company in Argentina. The hotel in Santiago had almost no existant internet, a lot of the receptionists didn't sppeak English and the room last night was very old, with no elevator to the 5th floor. The lodge in Pedro de Atacama was ok, but no TV and very bad internet and it was located far from downtown. Everytime we had to go to eat the owners had to drive us downtown and back. Also we were not adviced what to bring for Atacama desert. We had to shop for sweaters, hats, gloves when we arrived. If the tour was completly handle by Chilean company that would have been communicated in advance. The guide in Samtiago, Valparraiso and Vina del Mar was good, but we didn't go to all places that were listed in the tours. In summary, a great places to visit but the tour can be improved if handle by a single company in Chile.Show more
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Reply from: Aborigen Tours
thks Katia for your great review!
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Sally4.5•April 2019
Micaela was great and was able to sort out the hiccups that occurred with the local operators. Everything was well...
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Traveled in April 2019
Reply from: Aborigen Tours
Hi, Sally thanks for your review, we will change our local transportation to improve our services! .Was a pleasure to meet you.
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Annette
Asked on August 22nd, 2023
Would you please also give me the price for the flights to and from San Pedro so I have the total cost of the tour.
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written August 2023
  Clive, the price of the airfare from Santiago to Calama is 149 usd per passenger (then you take a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama). If you wish to book another flight back to Santiago once the tour is finished the price would be 210 usd per passenger. For both airfares the price is 359 usd per passenger in total.
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Natasha
Asked on January 31st, 2023
Is it required to be vaccinated for this trip? Does Chile require vaccination and or PCR test result to enter and participate in this trip?
Travel Support
Visa
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  All foreigners (tourists) who have a scheme Vaccination certificate valid for entry into Chile by the Ministry of Health. All Foreigners (tourists) under 6 years old who have not been able to access vaccination program.
S
Suzanne
Asked on October 12th, 2022
Is it actually an 8 day trip - 8 nights accommodation? Can I book this trip online myself? Could you please quote our flights return from Santiago - Atacama for this trip?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  Yes its a 9 days trip, 8 nights accommodation. We can quote the flights. Your flights santiago atacama santiago for that date is starting from 349 u$ each upon availability
- S
  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  Can I book this trip online?
- S
  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  I uploaded a return flight to and from Santiago and Calama. Does this seem like good time choices to fit into our trip? I know luggage and carry on isn't included in this price but even with that it would come to about $286 Can. Am I missing something that would compare with the $349 US you quoted?
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  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  Our tour finished Nov 22nd but we did not use the voucher for our trip from Santiago to the airport because we aren't leaving Santiago until Friday Dec 2nd. Can we use that last voucher on Dec 2nd to get to the airport from our Airbnb?
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Marilyn
Asked on October 9th, 2022
Hi I was wondering if I can add an Astronomy/stargazing tour to the itinerary.
Tour Details
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  yes, astronomy tour is included
O
Oliver
Asked on October 7th, 2022
What time do I have to arrive in San Pedro de Atacama to participate in all the activities scheduled for the 4th day of the trip? What time will the activities start?
Tour Details
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  It's ok if you arrive at lunch time
O
Olga
Asked on July 21st, 2022
what is the minimum number of travelers for the Sept 27th trip for the trip to proceed as planned?
Group size
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written July 2022
  we have a minimum of 2 pax to make the trip but there is no inconvinience if you travel solo
F
Frank
Asked on April 29th, 2022
What is the total cost of the trip with those flight and any other fees/costs?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written April 2022
  Local flights are not included, only land services. We can check pricing for those flights and will get back to you when we have news.
S
Sophia
Asked on March 30th, 2022
Do you have any dates for 2023? And what would be the average price? Is it possible to get a hotel upgrade so I would only be staying in 4 and 5* hotels? I have already been to Santiago, is it possible to only do the Atacama and San Pedro part of the itinerary? Are all the tour dates guaranteed? Is there a minimum of travellers required to ensure the tour is going?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written March 2022
  Fares for 2023 should remain the same or +10%. Average fares: 4**** hotels in single occupancy 1999 u$, 5***** 2340 u$. It is possible to only do the Atacama and San Pedro part of the itinerary, in this case fares shall be 4**** 1499 u$, 5**** 1899 u$ in a single room. All tour dates are guaranteed. There is NO minimum number of travellers required to ensure the tour is going.
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Elizabeth
Asked on March 8th, 2022
Is there a minimum amount of guests to be able to run the tour or does this have a guaranteed departure?
Group size
Tour Details
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  Elizabeth
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  I am travelling solo but I do not want to pay extra for a private room. Is there other solo travellers on the tour commencing 12th April that would like to share a room?
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written April 2022
  No. It's no possible. If you go solo you pay extra for a private room
- E
  Elizabeth
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  Is the tour not a group tour with a guide?
- Aborigen ToursOperator•Written April 2022
  the tour is amazing and fares are very fair, the tour is conducted in every visit by a tour guide

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Chile - San Pedro de Atacama - 9 days

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Santiago

Santiago

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Santiago - Viña del Mar - Valparaiso

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Santiago - Calama - San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama - Moon Valley

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San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers - Machuca Village

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San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons - Atacama Saltpeter - Toconao Village

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San Pedro de Atacama - Astronomical Tour

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