Calama Airport - San Pedro de AtacamaReception at Calama Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon, departure from the hotel to the Moon Valley, declared a Nature Sanctuary and Monument and protected by the uniqueness of its beauty.It consists of a depression surrounded by small hills with impressively sharp peaks. We will see the Dinosaur Valley and Death Valley, where there is a spectacular panoramic view of the area. We continue to the Moon Valley, where we will find geological formations that are the result of successive foldings of the earth's crust. In the valley is possible to appreciate the salt sculptures known as Las Tres Marias, formed by wind erosion.Continuing we will walk through the interior of the caves that remain from the old deposits, to get closer to valley where is the Big Dune. W´ll climb this dune, which impresses with its size and is used for extreme sports. At sunset, a bold palette of golds and reds appear, touching the soul and sensibilities of the visitor.Overnight at Hotel Casa de Don Tomas
Chile · Desert Adventure
3-Days Discovery at San Pedro de Atacama
The journey
- 01 Explore Moon Valley and Death Valley in the Atacama Desert
- 02 Visit the Atacama Salt Flat and Altiplanic Lagoons
- 03 Experience the El Tatio Geysers and Machuca
- 04 Enjoy sunset views over dramatic desert landscapes
- 05 Stay 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
- 06 Includes breakfast, airport pickup, and bilingual guided tours
Discover the dramatic landscapes around San Pedro de Atacama on a 3-day journey through one of the world’s driest deserts. This itinerary combines some of the region’s most iconic natural highlights, including Moon Valley, the Atacama Salt Flat, the Altiplanic Lagoons, and the steaming El Tatio Geysers, with accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and airport transfers from Calama.
From sculpted salt formations and sweeping desert panoramas to high-altitude lagoons and traditional villages, this experience is designed for travellers who want to see the area’s most popular sights in a short stay. With breakfast, guided tours, and 2 nights in a 4-star hotel included, it’s a convenient way to explore the geological wonders of northern Chile.
At sunset, a bold palette of golds and reds appear, touching the soul and sensibilities of the visitor.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
San Pedro de AtacamaAltiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat & Toconao. Duration: 7 to 8 hours. Difficulty: easy.Overnight at Hotel Casa de Don Tomas
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama AirportEl Tatio Geysers and Machuca. Duration: 6-7 hours. Difficulty: easy (with previous acclimation).Late afternoon, you will be transfered to the airport to take your flight back home. We recommend to book a flight after 4:00pm
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Breakfast
- 2-Nights Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
- Admission fee to Archaeological sites in San Pedro de Atacama
- Bilingual Guide in all tours
What's Not Included
- Air tickets and airport taxes
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
Know before you go
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Calama..
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