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6 Days Atacama Desert Superior Adventure Experience

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From Calama to San Pedro De Atacama

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A very well paced tour. I would recommend everyone bring a good camera as the various tours take you to very photogenic spots.
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Rockford, traveled in November
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Operator: Responsible Travel South America
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 7 - 15
Ages 14+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
Start point
Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Calama Airport , 09:30 - 17:10)
Meals
Snack (Hot drinks and snacks after astronomical observation)
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Astronomical Observatory visit with certified astronomer (2.5 hours, includes telescope viewing of Milky Way and constellations)
Landmarks
Calama Airport
San Pedro de Atacama
Day 2
Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) tour (4 hours, includes Three Marías formations, Amphitheater, Great Dune, Quebrada Honda, Coyote Rock)
- Rainbow Valley tour (4.5 hours, includes colored mountains, Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs, Salado River Valley)
Landmarks
Valle de la Luna
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Rainbow Valley
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
Salado River Valley
Day 3
Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Visit to Toconao village with architecture and crafts exploration
- Laguna Chaxa exploration (Los Flamencos National Reserve)
- Visit to Socaire altiplanic village including church and agricultural practices
- Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons visit at 4,200 meters altitude
- Piedras Rojas geological formations visit at Talar Salt Flat
Landmarks
Toconao
Laguna Chaxa
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Atacama Salt Flat
Socaire
Miscanti Lagoon
Meñiques Lagoon
Piedras Rojas
Talar Salt Flat
Day 4
El Tatio Geysers
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- El Tatio Geysers exploration (one of the largest geyser fields in Southern Hemisphere)
- Machuca ancestral village visit
- Laguna Salada visit with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca
Laguna Salada
Day 5
Cejar Lagoon
Meals
Snack
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Laguna Cejar swimming experience (high-salt lagoon with floating effect)
- Ojos del Salar visit (two underground aquifer-fed water pools)
- Laguna Tebenquinche visit with snack
Landmarks
Laguna Cejar
Atacama Salt Flat
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquinche
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
End point
Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Calama Airport , 09:20 - 20:20)
Landmarks
Calama Airport

Landmarks
Calama Airport
San Pedro de Atacama

Landmarks
Valle de la Luna
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Rainbow Valley
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
Salado River Valley

Landmarks
Toconao
Laguna Chaxa
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Atacama Salt Flat
Socaire
Miscanti Lagoon
Meñiques Lagoon
Piedras Rojas
Talar Salt Flat

Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca
Laguna Salada

Landmarks
Laguna Cejar
Atacama Salt Flat
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquinche

Landmarks
Calama Airport

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5.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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5.0
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5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
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Fiann
February 18th, 2026
5
Very enjoyable 5 days exploring Atacama Desert. Great excursions to see highlights of area. Loved the astronomical tour.
Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Hi Fiann, So happy to know you enjoyed all your trip to San Pedro de Atacama :) I also really appreciate that you take time to leave me this review, which is very important for me and my team, and we can improve ourselves. Kind regards, Riwal
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Rockford
November 10th, 2025
5
A very well paced tour. Usually 3 to 7 people in the group. All tour guides were excellent. The hotel I stayed at was...
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Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Hi Rockford, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed your 6-day adventure in the Atacama Desert and that the pace and group size felt just right. It’s great to know you had such positive experiences with our guides and that your hotel met your expectations. I completely agree — the Atacama is a photographer’s dream! I’m glad you brought your camera and tripod to capture those amazing stargazing moments. It was a pleasure helping you organize this trip, and I hope we can plan another journey together in the future — maybe to explore southern Chile next time! Warm regards, Francisco Chile Travel Specialist
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Victor
June 11th, 2025
5
Perfect duration, activities were varied and the programming left the right amour of activity and rest/free time....
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Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Responsible Travel South America
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that the itinerary struck the right balance for you, with just the right mix of activity and relaxation. It’s great to know you enjoyed the delicious food and the incredible sights — that’s exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure! Best regards, Responsible Travel Team!
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written February 2025
  It's a 100% guaranteed tour. Each day you will join a group of other travelers for a maximum of 15 people.

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6 Days Atacama Desert Superior Adventure Experience

Itinerary

Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

Included Activities

Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley

Included Activities

Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas

Included Activities

El Tatio Geysers

Included Activities

Cejar Lagoon

Included Activities

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

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