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5-Day Tour Best of San Pedro de Atacama
  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    EASY

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

We invite you to enjoy the clearest skies, the driest desert, and the most spectacular landscapes gathered in one place.
Through this package of 5 days and 4 nights you will explore San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings in a magical and special way.

Join us on this adventure to visit the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt deposit in Chile, and the Valle de la Luna with its landscapes that look like from another world. We will explore the Geysers del Tatio, the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and enjoy floating in the altiplanic lagoons. We will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy a sunset in the Salar de Atacama, seeing how this incredible landscape is modified with the last rays of the sun.

Itinerary
  • Day 1 - Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama
    Day 1 :

    Arrival at Calama International Airport (Atacama). At the agreed time, a driver will wait for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Rest of the day free for resting or exploring the city.

  • Day 2 - Atacama and Altiplanic Lagoons
    Day 2 :

    We will leave very early in the morning to make the most of the day. At 6:30 am we will pick you up at the selected hotels to begin our adventure. We will go to the Salar del Talar where the Mirador Piedras Rojas is located, and here we can enjoy a simple breakfast while admiring the landscape. We will visit the Miñique and Miscanti Lagoon, where we will do a little trekking to explore the area on foot. We will visit the village of Socaire, whose main attraction is its houses without windows and its antique Church. We will continue our way to the Salar de Atacama, where we will visit the Laguna Chaxa National Reserve and have time for lunch. Finally, we will visit the town of Toconao, which firmly keeps its indigenous traditions.




  • Day 3 - Valley of the Moon
    Day 3 :

    At 2 pm, we will go to the Valle de la Luna, located about 10 km from San Pedro de Atacama. Located within the Cordillera de la Sal, it is part of the Los Flamencos Nature Reserve. We will visit the salt statues "Las Tres Marías", and the salt caverns. We will go up to the great dune to enjoy an incredible sunset, and then we will be returning to our hotels.

  • Day 4 - Tatio Geyser, Cejar Lagoon and Ojos del Salar
    Day 4 :

    We will leave very early in the morning, at 5 am we will pick you up to go to the Tatio Geysers, the largest formation of Geysers in the Southern hemisphere. We will arrive a little before 7 am, where the temperature is below zero. We will have a simple breakfast and then we will start a walk through the geothermal field, where we can see the steam columns, fumaroles, boiling water wells and enjoy the landscape that the high peaks provide us. On our return, we will be visiting the town of Machuca, with houses built traditionally. We will return to our hotels at approximately noon to be able to rest and have lunch (not included).

    We will pick you up again at 3 pm to visit the Laguna Cejar. We will say goodbye to these magical landscapes enjoying a bath in the turquoise lagoons where thanks to its high salinity content it's impossible to sink. From here we can see an exceptional sunset, and then we will return to our hotels in San Pedro de Atacama.



  • Day 5 - Good.bye San Pedro de Atacama
    Day 5 :

    Depending on the departure time of your flight, you will have free time to make last-minute purchases or go explore the city. At the agreed time, your driver will pass by the hotel to take you back to Calama International Airport (Atacama).

What's Included
Food and drinks

Lunch
Breakfast
Accommodation
Excursions and transfers detailed in the program

What's Excluded

Flights
Entrances fees
Extras, Meals and Others NOT Specified in itinerary
Personal expenses

Know before you go
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required
  • Minimum age of passengers is: 8
Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Take into account that due to the height and climatic conditions of the region, the tours on this package are only available for people between 8 and 65 years.
  • In the early morning, temperatures tend to fall below freezing, so it is recommended to wear warm clothes.
  • As we are going to visit lagoons, you can bring your swimsuit.
  • Take into account that the order of the tours may vary according to weather conditions or availability
  • Rates NOT valid for Carnival, Easter, Long Weekends, Winter Holidays (July) Congresses and Special Dates.
  • These tours are not recommended for pregnant women or people with heart problems.If you have any health problems, consult your doctor before booking.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.


OFFICE NUMBER: ( 54 11) 4[sensitive content] (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)



EMERGENCY MOBILE: ( 54 911) 4[sensitive content] (After office hours)

  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

  • Language

    English, Spanish

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