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Atacama Desert, An unforgettable 4 days journey

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Start and end in Calama
5.0 (1 review)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama

    Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama
    Start point
    Aeropuerto El Loa (CJC), Av. Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Pick up at Calama Airport , 08:00 - 19:00)
  3. Day 2

    Cejar Lagoons, Ojos del Salar & Tebinquiche Lagoon

    Cejar Lagoons, Ojos del Salar & Tebinquiche Lagoon
    Meals
    Cocktail or Snack (Cocktail or snack during half day tour)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Laguna Cejar with floating experience
    • Visit Laguna Tebenquiche
    • Visit Ojos del Salar
    Landmarks
    Laguna Cejar
    Laguna Tebenquiche
    Ojos del Salar
  4. Day 3

    Tatio Geysers, Putana Volcano, Machuca Wetland & Moon Valley

    Tatio Geysers, Putana Volcano, Machuca Wetland & Moon Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast (Box breakfast at Tatio Geysers), Cocktail or Snack (Cocktail during sunset at Moon Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tatio Geysers geothermal site
    • Stop at wetland area for wildlife observation
    • Visit Putana volcano and wetland
    • Visit Machuca wetland for flamingo spotting
    • Explore Moon Valley formations and amphitheater
    • Visit Coyote Stone lookout for sunset viewing
    • Sunset cocktail at Moon Valley
    Landmarks
    Tatio Geysers
    Putana Volcano
    Machuca Wetland
    Moon Valley
    Coyote Stone Lookout
  5. Day 4

    Departure from San Pedro de Atacama

    Departure from San Pedro de Atacama
    End point
    Aeropuerto El Loa (CJC), Av. Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Drop off at Calama Airport , 10:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

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  • Yoshiko
    Yoshiko5.0•October 2024
    I enjoyed the tour very much. The tour guide prepared our lunch in picnic style in the natural outdoor environment,...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Signature DMC
    Thank you Yoshiko. We appreciate your feedback and really happy to know you had an unforgettable experience at Atacama Desert. It was really a pleasure to organize and handle your trips from the beginning. I am sure you keep wonderful memories of the places you visited and people you met along the way. Thank you for your kind words and hope to see you again in our latitudes ! Marilda
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    Trevor

    Asked on December 22nd, 2025

    We are interested in a tour of the Atacama Desert. We will be traveling around Christmas time 2026. What might you be able to offer our family of 4 (all adults)?

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    • Signature DMCOperator•Written December 2025

      We have many offers to Atacama Desert. Could you please check these offers and let us know what you think about it. Which one do you prefer? These are just examples, we are able to prepare a Tailor Made itinerary according to your interests, availability and budget.

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    Keith

    Asked on July 10th, 2025

    Is there an option to add stargazing?

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    • Signature DMCOperator•Written July 2025

      Definitely yes, we can include the stargazing (in shared service) on the program. Add cost per person U$D 95

    • Signature DMCOperator•Written July 2025

      We could offer it in private services to have an amazing experience that is always more comfortable for friends or families. Each excursion will be on your rhythm, and 100% dedicated to all of you. The only one activity provides on shared basis is Stargazing because it is extremely expensive on private basis.

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    Oliver

    Asked on November 25th, 2024

    How much is it for a solo traveller?

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    • Signature DMCOperator•Written November 2024

      The program in Single room is U$D 1,815.- Do you have a fixed budget? If you prefer, I could quote with another category of hotel.

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      Oliver

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      If possible the original price listed, what is the difference with hotels?

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    Adam

    Asked on September 16th, 2024

    How will the accommodation be charged? please provide details on this matter.

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    • Signature DMCOperator•Written September 2024

      For 3 pax: 2 females and 1 male you can choose between Option A: 1 twin bedded room + 1 single Option B: 1 Triple room (only 1 bathroom)

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      Adam

      Traveler•Written September 2024

      Will the airport pick up service still be available? I'll most probably be arriving at Calama at 9pm on 1 January 2025

    • Signature DMCOperator•Written September 2024

      If you most probably be arriving at Calama at 9pm on 1 January 2025, we will organize the arrival transfer accordingly.

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    Alicia

    Asked on July 20th, 2024

    Do you have any tours in April 2025

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    • Signature DMCOperator•Written July 2024

      Availability was already updated, so now you could book.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on May 17th, 2024

    is there opportunity to stargaze in an unpolluted light area?

    Tour Details
    • Signature DMCOperator•Written May 2024

      Definitely yes. The sky is possibly the clearest in the world, you can see simply walking a little away from the light of the town.

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      Rhonda

      Traveler•Written May 2024

      What time can we get to the airport at the end of day 3 (Tatio Geysers)? I am trying to book our flight.

    • Signature DMCOperator•Written May 2024

      You have to book a flight departing from Calama Airport after 5:00pm on 10/31.

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