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Depending on your arrival and departure times, we'll arrange your transportation so you can be on time.

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What type of accommodation will we stay in?

The accommodation is generally basic, but specifics can be adjusted based on your preferences.

What should I prepare for the cold weather in July?

You need appropriate gear such as a warm jacket, pants, and trekking shoes since July is quite cold.

Are meals included in the tour package?

Meals are typically included in the tour package, but it may vary, so please check your itinerary.

What transportation options are included for my transfers?

We include shuttle bus services for the transfers from the airport to the tour locations.

How many people can join this tour?

The tour can accommodate a maximum of 4 people at a time.

Is there availability for the tour in April?

Yes, the tour is available from the 13th to the 20th of April.

Is it the same hotel all the time? Can I include a visit to a volcano? Is it very cold at this time (in July)?

1)Yes It includes the same hotel every night. 2)Yes we can include a visit to a Volcano, if you are an experienced Hiker we can go to Sairecabur which is 6000 mts over sea level and includes a 3-4 hrs ascension with a high difficulty level. Another Option is Cerro Toco which doesn't require much experience, the difficulty level is medium with 2-3 hrs ascension and the altitude you reach is 5600 over Sea level. 3)July is one of the coldest months so you need the appropriate gear including a nice jacket, pants, and trekking shoes.

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7 Days Atacama Desert Route

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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 9+

Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Start point
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile (Calama Airport CJC)
Meals
Cocktail (Cocktail with snacks during astrotour)
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Shared transfer from Calama Airport to hotel
- Evening astrotour with telescope observation
Optional Activities
- Dinner at San Pedro's town center restaurants (casual to Andean fine dining options available)
Day 2
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast, Cocktail (Sunset cocktail at Laguna Tebenquiche)
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Laguna Cejar (swim/float)
- Visit Ojos del Salar
- Visit Laguna Tebenquiche with sunset cocktail
Landmarks
Laguna Cejar
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquiche
Day 3
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Rainbow Valley (geological formations and petroglyphs)
- Visit Yerba Buena and salt-flat lagoon viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Lunch at San Pedro's central streets (Chilean comfort food to internationally-oriented cafés)
Landmarks
Rainbow Valley
Yerba Buena
Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Tropic of Capricorn monument
- Visit Laguna Chaxa (flamingo habitat)
- Visit Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons (vicuña, emu, and Andean birdlife viewing)
- Visit Piedras Rojas and Aguas Calientes
- Visit Socaire village
Landmarks
Tropic of Capricorn
Laguna Chaxa
Miscanti Lagoon
Miñiques Lagoon
Piedras Rojas
Aguas Calientes
Socaire
Day 5
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast (Outdoor breakfast at the geyser site)
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Tatio Geysers with outdoor breakfast
- Machuca Wetland and Putana Ford (wildlife viewing and Putana volcano views)
Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca Wetland
Putana Ford
Putana Volcano
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Visit Licancabur and Juriques volcano viewpoint
- Visit Quepiaco wetland (flamingos and vicuña viewing)
- Visit Monjes de la Pacana rock formations
- Visit Aguas Calientes, Pucsa, and Quisquiro salt flats
Landmarks
Licancabur Volcano
Juriques Volcano
Quepiaco Wetland
Monjes de la Pacana
Aguas Calientes Salt Flat
Pucsa Salt Flat
Quisquiro Salt Flat
Day 7
San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
End point
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile (Calama Airport CJC)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from hotel to El Loa Airport

Landmarks
Laguna Cejar
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquiche

Landmarks
Rainbow Valley
Yerba Buena

Landmarks
Tropic of Capricorn
Laguna Chaxa
Miscanti Lagoon
Miñiques Lagoon
Piedras Rojas
Aguas Calientes
Socaire

Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca Wetland
Putana Ford
Putana Volcano

Landmarks
Licancabur Volcano
Juriques Volcano
Quepiaco Wetland
Monjes de la Pacana
Aguas Calientes Salt Flat
Pucsa Salt Flat
Quisquiro Salt Flat

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Fanny5.0•April 2024
It was an amazing trip, the agent was perfect, always available for any quesfiin and provided all the support needed....
It was an amazing trip, the agent was perfect, always available for any quesfiin and provided all the support needed. Highly recommend this trip and this agencyShow more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Hi Fanny, thank you very much for your review :) It was a pleasure to accompany you on this trip! Best, Riwal :)
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Adrian
Asked on August 20th, 2025
Is this flexible? eg. On departure day we'd need to leave early to catch connecting flight Santiago to BA.
Flights / Transfers
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written August 2025
  Depending on your arrival and departure times, we'll arrange your transportation so you can be on time.
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  Adrian
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Do we do our booking with you or through the Tour Radar website (a 3% discount is offered if I book now).
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  Adrian
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I am supposed to contact you if am over 75. I am 78 and my wife 77. Is that a problem? We are both experienced travellers with this kind of trip.
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written August 2025
  We just need to know if you might have any issues during the trip. Since you mentioned you're a seasoned traveler, everything should be just fine, so no worries!
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Laurent
Asked on February 15th, 2025
What happens if I am the only one scheduled for the tour?
Group size
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  Don't worry. There are usually travelers joining later, so your tour will not be canceled.
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Sofia
Asked on December 25th, 2024
What type of accommodation will we stay in?
Accommodation
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  The accommodation is generally basic, but specifics can be adjusted based on your preferences.
E
Eva
Asked on December 10th, 2024
What should I prepare for the cold weather in July?
Other
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  You need appropriate gear such as a warm jacket, pants, and trekking shoes since July is quite cold.
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Kirsten Janieke
Asked on December 4th, 2024
Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written December 2024
  Meals are typically included in the tour package, but it may vary, so please check your itinerary.
M
Maximiliano
Asked on August 14th, 2024
What transportation options are included for my transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written August 2024
  We include shuttle bus services for the transfers from the airport to the tour locations.
T
Tyler
Asked on July 11th, 2024
How many people can join this tour?
Group size
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written July 2024
  The tour can accommodate a maximum of 4 people at a time.
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Ungurean
Asked on May 10th, 2024
Is there availability for the tour in April?
Price / Availability
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written May 2024
  Yes, the tour is available from the 13th to the 20th of April.
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Bruce
Asked on March 30th, 2024
Is it the same hotel all the time? Can I include a visit to a volcano? Is it very cold at this time (in July)?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written March 2024
  1)Yes It includes the same hotel every night. 2)Yes we can include a visit to a Volcano, if you are an experienced Hiker we can go to Sairecabur which is 6000 mts over sea level and includes a 3-4 hrs ascension with a high difficulty level. Another Option is Cerro Toco which doesn't require much experience, the difficulty level is medium with 2-3 hrs ascension and the altitude you reach is 5600 over Sea level. 3)July is one of the coldest months so you need the appropriate gear including a nice jacket, pants, and trekking shoes.
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  Bruce
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  I think we can rule out the volcano. I am going with my 16year old niece. In not in a great shape to climb for 2-3 hours… I would keep as it is. It sounds good so far. But I still have to check with her and her parents.
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  Bruce
  Traveler•Written May 2024
  I am sorry to inform that for now I will put this trip on hold. My niece did not want to come with me. I will surely take this trip at some other time.
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Maria
Asked on March 4th, 2024
Can I customize the itinerary to include additional activities?
Tour Details
- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written March 2024
  Yes, you can customize the itinerary and include additional activities, but it may involve adjustments in either the schedule or the pricing.

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