Atacama Desert Semi-Private Tour, 6 Days
Spend six days based in San Pedro de Atacama and travel through some of northern Chile’s most distinctive desert settings. The program combines evenings under clear skies, salt-flat lagoons, geysers at dawn, and high-altitude landscapes shaped by volcanoes and mineral-rich ground. Travel includes a mix of guided outings to Valle de la Luna, Laguna Cejar, Laguna Tebenquiche, Rainbow Valley, the Altiplanic Lagoons, Piedras Rojas, Socaire, and El Tatio. The pace is steady, with time for the main viewpoints and the practical comfort of returning to the same base each night. Expect a small-group style trip with bilingual guiding, hotel breakfasts, and a set of included activities and transfers arranged around the route.
Key details
6 days
5 nights
Route
Chile
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Trip length
6 days
Style
Small groups
Base
San Pedro de Atacama
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Nature & Wildlife
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
San Pedro de Atacama
Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama and night sky experience
Settle into San Pedro de Atacama and travel out after dark for a guided session at an astronomy site. With a certified astronomer, use telescopes to view the Milky Way and major constellations, then hear a brief introduction to Andean sky traditions. Hot drinks and a snack are served at the end of the evening.Snack - 2
San Pedro de Atacama
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar and Tebenquiche Lagoon
Spend the day among salt-flat waters and open desert views. Float in the dense water of Laguna Cejar, stop at the freshwater pools of Ojos del Salar, and finish at Laguna Tebenquiche for a walk at sunset.Breakfast, cocktail - 3
San Pedro de Atacama
Moon Valley and Rainbow Valley
Visit Valle de la Luna in the morning, with time for its best-known formations and viewpoints. In the afternoon, continue to Rainbow Valley and the petroglyph area of Yerbas Buenas before returning along the salt-flat route with lagoon views.Breakfast, snack
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 3-star hotel category
- Bilingual English and Spanish guide
- Hotel breakfasts from day 2
- Vegetarian and vegan meals available on request
- 5 nights in San Pedro de Atacama
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 snacks
- Cejar Lagoon entrance
- Moon Valley entrance
- Rainbow Valley entrance
- Altiplanic Lagoons entrance
- Tatio Geysers entrance
- Round-trip airport transfers from Calama (CJC) and transport for activities
What's not included
- International or domestic flights
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed
- Beverages not listed
- Services not mentioned
- Personal accident insurance
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.