SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
PRIVATE TOURS 2023 - 2024
EXPLORE ATACAMA
Together we’ll have the chance to visit and enjoy locations that resemble the surface of the moon, incredible sunsets in the middle of the Atacama salt- flat, wildlife from the Andes wetlands, and the milky way in one of the best places in the world for Stargazing and Astrophotography.
We offer an experience that allows our travelers to enjoy their adventure exploring at their own pace, discovering colors, geological formation, smells and sounds of this remote landscapes.
On our tours through Atacama, you will go with an experienced local bilingual guide, who will meet you at your hotel to adjust your experience according to your interests and physical abilities, for this adventure we include Private 4 x 4 vehicle, Park fees, Water and Snacks according to the excursion.
Day 1
Rainbow Valley
Its place where erosion left exposed different layers of minerals with different colors, hence the name.
The strong erosion also left intriguing formations that we can explore walking around the area.
Approximately 4 hr tour
Departure Time 8 am
Vallecito
Its a place in the middle of the salt mountain range and it resembles the surface of the moon.
We will visit a salt mine, walk on one of the cornices of the salt mountain range and go down a sand dune.
Approximately 4 hr tour
Departure Time 4:30 pm
Day 2
Trekking Catarpe
Here we drive north of San Pedro into the Catarpe Valley, half way into the valley we go into a gorge made by the erosion of water, it's full of beautiful formations and at the end we climb a small hill to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the hole area.
Its a 2 hr trekking / 3 to 4 hr Tour
Departure Time 9:00 am
Chaxa Lagoon
60 km south of San Pedro we arrive to a lagoon in the middle of the Atacama salt flat, it is the Sumer residence for South American flamingoes, we’ll walk around the lagoon and have the chance to see other migrating birds as well.
Approximately 4 hr tour
Departure Time 4:30 pm
Day 3
Guatin Gatchi
In this trekking we follow the Vilama River into this beautiful canyon, one wall made of pyroclastic flows the other made of lava flows. At the end of the tour we will see a small forest of ancient cacti
Approximately 4 hr tour
Departure Time 8 am
Trekking Rio Salado
Only 30 min. away this incredible place in the middle of the pre cordillera, lets us enjoy a refreshing trekking through the river in the driest desert in the world.
About 50% of the trekking is through the water and you need to bring tennis shoes to have them wet.
Approximately 4 hr tour
Departure Time 4:30 pm
Day 4
Valle de la Luna
Only 15min from San Pedro the Moon Valley its one of the most popular places in Atacama, characterized by natural formations that resemble the surface of the moon. Here we drive and walk through the area to enjoying the beautiful landscape.
Approximately 3 hr tour
Departure Time 9 am
Valle de Marte
Only 15 min from San Pedro the site offers the chance of beautiful panoramic views, long trekking and Sand dunes. With its colors and unique shapes, the site resembles the surface of Mars.
Approximately 3 hr tour
Departure Time 4:30 pm
Day 5
Tatio Geysers
Here we drive north into the Andes Mountains, reaching 14,000 feet we we’ll be driving trough the South American altiplano until we reach the geysers, on the way back we stop at a high altitude wetland were we ‘ll have the chance to see Vicunas (south American camel) and migrating birds.
Approximately 6 hr tour
Departure Time 6:00 am
Day 6
Lagunas Altiplanicas y Piedras Rojas
Here we drive north into the Andes Mountains, reaching 14,000 feet we we’ll be driving trough the South American altiplano until we reach the geysers, on the way back we stop at a high altitude wetland were we ‘ll have the chance to see Vicunas (south American camel) and migrating birds.
Approximately 7 hr tour
Departure Time 9:00 am
Program Options
The price includes private vehicle, park fees, water, snacks and food according to the excursion needs.
The times and sites can be arrange according to the persons preferences
The order of the excursions are arrange in order to favor the acclimatization process.
The Tatio Geyser and Lagunas Altiplanicas require 2 days of acclimation before ascending to 14.000 ft.
The Price is for 2 persons (1 extra person USD 200 per day)
You don't know what to choose yet!!!
No Problem
Just choose how many day you want
Then together with your guide
you can choose the sites you want to visit
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE Private 4x4 vehicle, Bilingual guide, Park fees, Water and Snacks according to the excursion. The departure times and excursions according to your preferences. You can choose between a full-day excursion with lunch included (between 4 and 7 hours approx.) or two half-day excursions (between 2 and 5 hours approx.), returning to your hotel for lunch between both excursions.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS - All reservations should be requested in writing and will be confirmed in the same way. - To confirm the reservation, a prepayment of 50% of the rate must be made. - Reservations will not be confirmed until the deposit has been received. - Forms of payment: Credit, Debit or Deposit - The balance must be paid on arrival to San Pedro CANCELLATION FEE - Up to 91 days prior to arrival: No Charge. - 90 - 61 days prior to arrival: USD 100 per person. - 60 - 15 days prior to arrival: USD 150 per person. - 14 - 00 days prior to arrival: 100% of the reservation deposit.