San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama (Semi-private)
Atacama Desert
- Season
All year. - Nearest airport
Calama airport. - Duration
4 days - 3 nights. - Skill level
Intermediate. - Important
No suitable for pregnant women. Minimum age 7 years (on Geyser del Tatio 12 years min). People with hypertension, only with medical authorization.
Overview
Discover San Pedro de Atacama on an unforgettable journey. Explore the Valley of the Moon, the Cejar and Tebenquiche lagoons, and the El Tatio Geothermal Field. Enjoy unique sunsets and impressive landscapes in this unique destination in Chile. *Important: The order of the days for the excursions may vary depending on availability.
Itinerary
Meals: Cocktail / Duration: 4 hours / Pickup at 14:30. Departure at 15:10.
Arrival in Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Valle de la Luna, also known as Moon Valley, is a desert landscape and a geomorphological wonder. Declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1982, it is part of the Flamenco National Reserve. This area offers stunning landscapes that resemble a fragment of the lunar landscape, with geological formations like Los Tres Vigilantes (now Las Tres Marías) and the majestic Major Dune. Don't miss viewpoints like Quebrada Honda, home to the famous Coyote Stone, especially stunning at dawn and dusk.
Entrance Ticket: Valle de La Luna (included).
Meals: Cocktail / Duration: 6 hours / Pick up at accommodation between 08:20 to 08:40 am / Return to San Pedro 14:30.
In the Cejar Lagoon area, visitors can experience the unique sensation of floating in "Laguna Piedra," thanks to its high salinity. Later, at Tebenquiche Lagoon, you can admire the impressive Andean volcanoes reflected in its waters. Finally, Ojos del Salar offers a panoramic view of two hills against the backdrop of the majestic Andes mountain range.
Entrances: Cejar Lagoon (included).
Meals: Breakfast / Duration: 7 hours / Pickup in accommodation at 04:30 to 05:00 am / Dropoff in Center of San Pedro.
Visit the Tatio Geysers, one of the highest geyser fields globally and the largest group in the southern hemisphere. Located in the Andes cordillera northeast of San Pedro de Atacama, these geysers are the third largest globally, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia). Witness the maximum expression of these geysers at dawn, with temperatures reaching 85°C.
On the return journey, observe wildlife such as vicuñas, llamas, ñandúes, and vizcachas, among others. Admire the flora, including giant cacti, llaretas, and coirón. Visit the small ancestral village of Machuca, where residents are mainly engaged in pastoralism and cheese production. Nearby, find the Salty Lagoon, home to families of flamingos, ducks, and seagulls, set against a stunning landscape.
Entrance Tickets: Geysers del Tatio (included).
A transfer will pick you up to take the Calama Airport, prior coordination, according to the schedule of your flight.
Included
- Transfer Calama - San Pedro de Atacama.
- Semi-private transportation on excursions.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned.
- Cocktail during the Valley of the Moon tour.
- Cocktail during the Laguna Cejar tour.
- Breakfast at El Tatio Geysers.
- 3 Excursions (semi-private services).
- Maximum 12 people on the tour.
Not included
- Flights.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Accommodation.
- Tips.
Starting place
Our program begins and ends in the Calama Airport. From there, our transfer will take you to your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
Policies
Read our Terms and Conditions where our cancellation policies and changes are defined. Always remember to plan your trips in advance.
