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4-Day Atacama Desert Experience with Hotel, Tours & Meals

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Overview

This 4-day Atacama Desert Experience combines comfort and adventure in one complete program that includes hotel accommodation, guided tours, entrance tickets, and transfers. Discover the region’s most iconic landscapes — from the surreal rock formations of Moon Valley and the vibrant red tones of Piedras Rojas to the deep-blue Altiplanic Lagoons. Witness the sunrise over the El Tatio Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the Southern Hemisphere, and spot flamingos, vicuñas, and other wildlife in high-Andean wetlands. A perfectly curated experience to explore the magic of the driest desert in the world — effortlessly and with everything arranged for you.

Activity location

  • El Loa
    • El Loa
    • Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El Loa
    • El Loa
    • Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

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What's included, what's not

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    Altiplanic lagoons and red stone
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    Lunch
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Round trip
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    Geiser del Tatio
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    Snacks
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    Moon Valley
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    Air Ticket

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the hotel + Valley of the moon
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.
El Loa
  • 1h
The program begins at El Loa Airport in Calama, where you will be met and transferred in vehicle to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
San Pedro de Atacama
  • 4h
You will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to begin your first excursion to Moon Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations, vast dunes, and otherworldly landscapes that resemble the surface of the moon. After exploring this unique natural wonder, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 2: Full-Day Tour to Piedras Rojas & Altiplanic Lagoons from San Pedro
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.
San Pedro de Atacama
  • 30m
You’ll be picked up early from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to begin this unforgettable high-altitude adventure. As you travel through the desert, enjoy the morning light over the Andes while your guide shares insights about the region’s geography and wildlife.
Piedras Rojas
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast en route, arrive at Piedras Rojas, one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Atacama Desert. The contrast between the deep red volcanic rocks and the turquoise waters of the Aguas Calientes salt flat creates a surreal, picture-perfect scene surrounded by mountains and flamingos.
Salar de Aguas Calientes
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Take time to walk around the Aguas Calientes salt flat, located over 4,000 meters above sea level. Here, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring panoramic views of the high plateau and the silence of the desert.
Lagunas Altiplanicas
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue your journey to the stunning Altiplanic Lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, set at the base of majestic volcanoes. Their intense blue waters and surrounding salt crusts create one of the most iconic images of northern Chile. Keep an eye out for vicuñas, foxes, and flamingos that inhabit the area.
Tropico de Capricornio
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Before returning to San Pedro, stop at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of the few points on Earth where the sun is directly overhead during the solstice. It’s the perfect spot for photos and to learn about the astronomical importance of this latitude line.
San Pedro de Atacama
  • 30m
Return to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama after a day filled with colors, contrasts, and breathtaking Andean landscapes.
Day 3: El Tatio Geysers & Andes Wildlife Full-Day Tour from San Pedro
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.
Geyser del Tatio
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
You will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama in the early morning to visit El Tatio, the largest geothermal field in the Southern Hemisphere. Here you will witness more than 80 active geysers at their peak activity, a breathtaking natural spectacle. Afterward, enjoy breakfast near a wetland where local wildlife can be observed. The excursion continues to the Putana River wetland, with views of the impressive active Putana Volcano, and finally to Machuca, where flamingos and high-Andean landscapes await. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 4: Transfer from the hotel to the airport
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.
El Loa Airport
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Transfer from San Pedro hotel to El Loa airport.

Location

Activity location

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    El Loa
    • El Loa
    • Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    El Loa
    • El Loa
    • Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

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