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Trek Chile’s Atacama – PRIVATE TOUR ONLY

8 days
From San Pedro De Atacama to Arica
4.0
5 reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Calama Airport to lodge
    • Visit to Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon)
    • Explore sand dunes, salt mines, and rock formations
    • Sunset viewing walk (approximately 30 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon)
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  2. Day 2

    San Pedro de Atacama - San Bartolo Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ at the Oasis)

    Included Activities

    • Canyon trek from San Pedro de Atacama to San Bartolo (2.5km, 4 hours, moderate difficulty)
    • Water crossings during trek
    • BBQ at the Oasis
    • Astronomical tour by night with telescope viewing
    • Constellation learning and night sky observation
    Landmarks
    San Bartolo
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rio Grande to Machuca Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rio Grande traditional village
    • Trek from Rio Grande to Machuca (approximately 7 hours, moderate difficulty)
    • Mountain trail through canyon landscape
    • Return transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
    Landmarks
    Rio Grande
    Machuca
  4. Day 4

    San Pedro de Atacama to Pica Oasis

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tatio Geysers geothermic field
    • Visit to Caspana village
    • Visit to Lasana village with pukara (ancient fortress) and Inca archaeological site
    • Visit to Chiu-Chiu village
    • Visit to Cerro Pintados geoglyphs
    • Bathe in natural swimming pool at Pica Oasis
    Landmarks
    Tatio Geysers (Geysers del Tatio)
    Caspana
    Lasana
    Chiu-Chiu
    Cerro Pintados geoglyphs
    Pica Oasis
  5. Day 5

    Pica Oasis to Cariquima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Huasco Salt Lake (dried salt lake)
    • Visit to Lirima village
    • Bathe in Aguas Calientes hot springs at Lirima
    • Mountain pass crossing at 5000m elevation
    Landmarks
    Salar de Huasco
    Lirima
    Cariquima
  6. Day 6

    Cariquima to Putre

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Isluga National Park
    • Visit to Surire Salt Lake
    • Bathe in natural hot springs at Surire
    • Visit to Lauca National Park
    • View Lake Chungara
    • View Guallatire active volcano (6060m)
    • View Parinacota volcano (6342m) and Pomerape volcano (6282m)
    • Visit to Parinacota village and church
    Landmarks
    Isluga National Park
    Salar de Surire
    Lauca National Park
    Lake Chungara
    Guallatire
    Parinacota
    Pomerape
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Putre to Codpa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bathe in Jurasi hot springs
    • Visit to Belen village
    • Visit to Ticnamar village
    • Trek through hidden canyon (approximately 1 hour)
    • Visit to Ofragia petroglyphs
    • Arrival at Codpa Valley at sunset
    Landmarks
    Jurasi hot springs
    Belen
    Ticnamar
    Ofragia petroglyphs
    Codpa Valley
  8. Day 8

    Codpa to Arica

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the sea in Arica)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Caleta Vitor beach
    • Experience local fisherman lifestyle
    • Visit to Azapa Valley
    • Visit to Azapa Valley museum
    • Visit to Arica's historical Morro
    • Transfer to Arica Airport
    Landmarks
    Caleta Vitor
    Azapa Valley
    Morro of Arica

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Tour ID: 233067

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type L.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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