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Desert Premium Experience: San Pedro de Atacama

4 days
From San Pedro De Atacama to Salar de Atacama
4.8
68 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Pedro de Atacama

    You'll arrive in San Pedro de Atacama and get transferred to your accommodation. After you settle in, the rest of the day is open for wandering around town at your own pace. It's a good chance to get your bearings, grab a bite, and start taking in the local vibe of this desert town.

    Start point
    Aeropuerto El Loa (CJC), Av. Aeropuerto, Calama, Antagasta 1390000, Chile (Calama`s Airport , 06:00 - 23:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Pedro de Atacama city
    Landmarks
    San Pedro de Atacama
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  2. Day 2

    Lagoons & Moon Valley

    This morning you head out to explore the Atacama salt flats and their lagoons. You'll swim in the buoyant Cejar and Piedra Lagoons, then check out the freshwater wells at Ojos del Salar and take in the views at Tebinquinche Lagoon. Later in the afternoon, it's off to Moon Valley where you'll walk through otherworldly rock formations like Tres Marías, Cañón, and the Amphitheater. By evening, you catch the sunset from Licarantay Lookout Point, which gives you some really nice views across the landscape.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Cocktail

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cejar Lagoon with swimming
    • Visit Piedra Lagoon with swimming and flotation effect
    • Visit Ojos del Salar freshwater wells
    • Visit Tebinquinche Lagoon with guided walk
    • Visit Moon Valley rock formations (Tres Marías, Cañón, Amphitheater)
    • Watch sunset from Licarantay Lookout Point
    • Guided tour with Spanish/English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Cejar Lagoon
    Piedra Lagoon
    Ojos del Salar
    Tebinquinche Lagoon
    Moon Valley
    Tres Marías Rock Formation
    Cañón Rock Formation
    Amphitheater Rock Formation
    Licarantay Lookout Point
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  3. Day 3

    El Tatio Geysers

    You're heading out early to the Altiplano and up into the Andes toward El Tatio Geysers, which sits at 4,200 meters elevation. Once you arrive, you'll explore the geothermal camp and its 80 steaming geysers, then have breakfast right there surrounded by the natural scenery. On the way back, you'll stop at Putana River to watch for local wildlife and vegetation. It's a full day of driving and exploring at high altitude, so the pace is steady but rewarding.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Replenishing breakfast at El Tatio Geysers)

    Included Activities

    • Visit El Tatio Geysers geothermal camp
    • Explore geothermal features with steaming geysers
    • Stop at Putana River to observe native flora and fauna
    • Guided tour with Spanish/English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    El Tatio Geysers
    Putana River
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  4. Day 4

    San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport

    After breakfast, you'll transfer to Calama Airport where your tour services wrap up. This is your departure day, so you'll head out with plenty of time to catch your flight and head home from your time in the Atacama Desert.

    End point
    Aeropuerto El Loa (CJC), Av. Aeropuerto, Calama, Antagasta 1390000, Chile (Calama`s Airport , 06:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Calama Airport
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  • Julien
    · March 24th, 2025
    Mountains and landscapes
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  • Graham
    · February 27th, 2025
    The tour was a very good introduction to the highlights of Patagonia. The excursions were excellent with knowledgable English speaking guides and hard working drivers. Hotels were comfortable and good quality. Transfers were efficient and on time.
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  • Barb
    · February 20th, 2024
    Patagonia tour, Atacama Desert, Buenos Aires and Santiago. Wonderful trip! Eve had every detail perfectly set up so that all ran smoothly. Recommend We People for sure.
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Tour ID: 161003

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