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6 Days- Atacama Desert Semi-Private Superior Experience.

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Start and end in 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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Group Size 7 - 15
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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 snack after stargazing)
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Astronomical Observatory stargazing experience with certified astronomer (2 hours 30 minutes)
- Telescope observation of Milky Way and constellations
- Talk about Andean cosmovision and astronomy knowledge
Landmarks
Calama Airport (CJC)

Landmarks
Calama Airport (CJC)

Day 2

Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (don tomas)

Included Activities

Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) guided tour with entrance fee (4 hours)
Rainbow Valley guided tour (4.5 hours)
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs visit
Salado River Valley exploration

Landmarks
Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon)
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Three Marías Rock Formation
The Amphitheater
Piedra del Coyote (Coyote Rock)
Rainbow Valley
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
Salado River Valley

Day 3
Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Toconao village visit
- Laguna Chaxa exploration with flamingo viewing
- Socaire village visit and church
- Miscanti Lagoon visit
- Meñiques Lagoon visit
- Piedras Rojas rock formations visit
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 guided tour with entrance fee
- Machuca village visit
- Laguna Salada visit with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca
Laguna Salada
Day 5
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquinche
Meals
Snack (Snack at Laguna Tebenquinche)
Accommodation
Hotel (don tomas)
Included Activities
- Laguna Cejar swimming and floating experience with entrance fee
- Ojos del Salar natural pools visit
- Laguna Tebenquinche visit with snack
Landmarks
Atacama Salt Flat
Laguna Cejar
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquinche
San Pedro River
Day 6
San Pedro de Atacama to Calama
End point
Aeropuerto, Calama, Antofagasta 1390000, Chile (Calama Airport , 09:20 - 20:20)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Calama Airport (CJC)

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
Atacama Salt Flat
Laguna Cejar
Ojos del Salar
Laguna Tebenquinche
San Pedro River

Landmarks
Calama Airport (CJC)

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5.0
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Guide
5.0
Accommodation
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Fiann
February 18th, 2026
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
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
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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6 Days- Atacama Desert Semi-Private Superior Experience.

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Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

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Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley

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Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas

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El Tatio Geysers

Included Activities

Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquinche

Included Activities

San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

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