Atacama Desert Tours & Trips
4.5 stars on(7,516 reviews)- Choose from 27 Atacama Desert tours
- 50+ verified reviews from TourRadar travelers
- 24/7 customer support
Table of contents
- The best Atacama Desert tour packages
- What people love about Atacama Desert Tours
- Travel Atacama Desert your way
- Top operators in Atacama Desert
- Discover Atacama Desert tours for every budget
- Atacama Desert tours for every group
- Top Atacama Desert travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Atacama Desert
- Contact our Atacama Desert travel experts
The best Atacama Desert tour packages
Compiled by
MelissaAtacama Desert travel expert at TourRadar
The world's driest desert beckons with visits to El Tatio geysers, Moon Valley, and salt flats. Visitors soak in 14,000-foot Puritama Hot Springs, spot Andean flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon, and stargaze under the clearest skies on Earth. Stay in authentic desert accommodations.
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro De Atacama, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Punta Arenas Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Insight Vacations 
Massive dunes invite sandboarding, salt lagoons offer peaceful floating, and crystal-clear skies provide perfect stargazing conditions in Earth's driest desert. Both day and night adventures span varied desert terrains.
Duration 5 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama Age Range 14 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From
- US$2,015
5 Days Unique Experience @ Chilean high Plateau (Chilean Altiplano)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation was very good, and the landscapes very beautiful.”
PaulSer, traveled in January 2020
Northern Atacama stretches from coastal plains to mountain peaks. Ancient villages, desert oases, and high-altitude salt flats fill 5 days. Features 5.0-rated accommodations and expert guides throughout.
Duration 5 days Destinations Arica, Putre, Lauca National Park Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature Tours From
- US$2,100
8 - Days Unique experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were able to meet a new part of Chile and is beutiful. It is the first time we chose Signature Tours and they knew to be at the level we were looking for.”
LeticeCasey, traveled in December 2018
The world's driest desert unfolds through salt flat excursions, geyser visits, and professional stargazing. Three nights at Casa de Don Tomás include daily breakfast and expert-guided tours of Moon Valley and Atacama's diverse terrain.
Duration 8 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama, Valle de la Luna, Santiago, Easter Island Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature Tours From
- US$2,532
- Mega Sale
Seven days of diverse desert experiences await at approx. $230 per day. Salt lagoons offer swimming, Rainbow Valley displays mineral-painted cliffs, and crystal-clear skies provide perfect stargazing. Includes 3-star accommodation, daily breakfast, and all entrance fees.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama Age Range 3 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From $1,600
11% Off- US$1,425You save $175
What people love about Atacama Desert Tours
- 3-days Discovery @ San Pedro de Atacama
An unforgettable trip. It is a very complete package with meals and accommodation. It is an excellent service. The guide we had in the city tour was very friendly and with excellent English.
- 3-days Discovery @ San Pedro de Atacama
Very good everything, thank you very much for taking care of everything, and for helping us with the problems of the airline.
- 3-days Discovery @ San Pedro de Atacama
We loved our trip to the Atacama. This package delivered all we could ask for. We were fortunate enough to have the same friendly and knowledgeable guide (Kevin) 3 days in a row. Accomodation was excellent. Would recommend this package to others
Travel Atacama Desert your way
Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten paths with over 17 adventures available in Atacama Desert.
See all Explorer toursSelect from our extensive range of 15 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Atacama Desert with our expert guides leading the way.
See all Fully Guided tours
Top operators in Atacama Desert
- 4.5 (65 reviews)
"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 agency
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $426
- 4.0 (123 reviews)
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $182
- 5.0 (415 reviews)
"Well-paced and varied itinerary with an excellent guide and drivers. Breakfasts, lunch and "cocktails" were way above expectations with both cooked and fresh food options.
- Tours
- 6 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $492
Discover Atacama Desert tours for every budget
Browse the best budget and luxury tours in Atacama Desert that will take you through unmissable places like San Pedro De Atacama and Calama.
Atacama Desert budget tours
Atacama Desert tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
18 tours in Atacama DesertExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Atacama Desert. We have 18 adventures that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
12 tours in Atacama DesertVisit Atacama Desert with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
6 tours in Atacama DesertEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Atacama Desert tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 6 itineraries to choose from.
Top Atacama Desert travel itineraries to fit your plans
Find all the best 7 day adventures heading to Atacama Desert, stopping at places like San Pedro De Atacama and Calama. There are 17 trips that go to Atacama Desert, with the most popular time to go being January, which has the most number of tours.
Calama, San Pedro De Atacama
See all toursDemographics
Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
- Solo Travelers18 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples5 tours All tours for Couples
- Seniors (50+)11 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Atacama Desert
- Spring 2025
Experience the Atacama Desert bloom, explore the steamy El Tatio geysers, and wander otherworldly landscapes. The weather is mild, the rain is rare, and the crowds are fewer.
- March 2025 popular 20 tours
- April 2025 20 tours
- May 2025 15 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer brings warm temperatures and more rain and is the peak tourist season. Explore the striking Salar de Atacama salt flats, visit gorgeous lakes, and go sandboarding.
- June 2025 popular 15 tours
Contact our Atacama Desert travel experts
Melissa
Expert in Atacama Desert at TourRadar
Melissa is one of our seasoned Atacama Desert Travel Experts. Reach out to us to get all your questions about Atacama Desert tours answered!
- Choose from 27+ Atacama Desert tours
- 54 verified reviews by TourRadar customers
- 24/7 customer support
Call us
+1 844 311 8331