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Atacama Desert Tours in Chile

Atacama Desert tours from San Pedro de Atacama: the classic sights in 4 days, two nights camping under the stars, or a 7-day trek up to 4,267 m.

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Panoramic view of Valle de la Luna at sunset during an atacama desert camping expedition, with salt-crusted rock formations in the foreground, rust-red badlands to the left, a sandy trail marked by rope posts, and Andean volcanoes silhouetted against a peach sky

5-day Atacama Desert Camping Trip Off the Beaten Path

4.9· 8 reviews
AtacamaModerate

Two nights camping in the Atacama with a local team, plus Moon Valley, a bike ride, a hidden waterfall, and an old herders’ trail to Río Grande.

from $ 2,652

5-day Atacama Desert Camping Trip Off the Beaten Path
Hikers climbing a broad red-sand dune during an atacama desert trek, with layered rock cliffs and distant mountains under a cloudy sky at sunset

Atacama Desert Trek: 7-Day Hiking Tour from San Pedro

AtacamaExtreme

Hike from Moon Valley to Machuca on a guided trekking tour, climbing up to 4,267 m and returning each night to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

6 nights

from $ 3,750

Atacama Desert Trek: 7-Day Hiking Tour from San Pedro
Turquoise-green waters of the Piedras Rojas salt flat lagoon reflecting multicolored Andean volcanoes under a deep blue sky, with rust-red rocks and sandy desert shore in the foreground — a highlight of a 5 day Atacama tour

5-Day Atacama Tour: Stargazing, Geysers, and Lickanantay Culture

5.0· 41 reviews

From San Pedro, this small-group Atacama tour takes you to Moon Valley, the altiplanic lagoons, and El Tatio, with stargazing and Lickanantay culture.

4 nights

from $ 1,126

5-Day Atacama Tour: Stargazing, Geysers, and Lickanantay Culture
A lone traveler stands on rocky desert terrain gazing up at the Milky Way arching across a vivid purple and star-filled night sky, a highlight of any atacama desert tour package

Atacama Desert Tour Package: 4 Days from Moon Valley to El Tatio

5.0· 41 reviews

This Atacama Desert tour package packs six guided excursions into 4 days, with small groups, 3 nights in San Pedro, and transfers from Calama.

3 nights

from $ 1,112

Atacama Desert Tour Package: 4 Days from Moon Valley to El Tatio

What our travelers say

Real guests, real trips. These are the words of travelers who explored Chile with us, from Atacama tours to Patagonia treks.

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Gabriela RBrazil

We did all of our tours in Atacama and have nothing but praise! From the service to the organization of the tours, everything worked very well. They were always punctual and organized, with comfortable transportation and very good food. A special thank you to the guides Hugo, Javier and Leonardo, who were incredible! Very sweet, attentive and always concerned with making sure we had the best experience possible. Each one, in their own way, made our tours even more special. Thank you to the whole team for being part of a trip that I will certainly cherish. 🏜️❤️🇨🇱

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AlainCanada

Super 3 days with our guide Claudio! The agency gave us 5-star service! Our guide showed us magical places while always giving us relevant explanations! Thank you! And what can I say about the breakfasts, 5-to-7s and lunch in a luxury version with homemade small dishes and local wine! Simply wow! Don't hesitate!

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Bruna OBrazil

We loved all the tours, and the team and guides were super lovely. It was a great experience, despite an atypical week of weather in the desert!! It was a special vacation and we'll be back to do the tours we missed with the team!

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Abhirup CGermany

We had booked multi day tours with them in July. Very professional & flexible from the beginning including crystal clear communication. We were in touch with the owner Paula herself who definitely went out of her way to ensure every detail was proactively shared with us. Our guide Leonardo or Leo was just absolutely fantastic ! Very nice to talk to and knowledgeable , he always made it a point to tweak the itinerary a bit to better suit our travel style and even suggested & took us to a remote breathtaking location - what we consider as one of the major highlights of our Atacama trip. Would highly recommend them for tours around Atacama. Thank you, Team ! It was wonderful to tour with you.

Giovanni Del PeloItaly

The visit to the Atacama desert, the Valle de la Luna, the Tatio Geysers and Piedras Rojas was incredible. Besides the breathtaking scenery, the tours were enriched by the preparation and passion of the two guides, Jonathan and Nicolás.

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Vinicius Anthon... MBrazil

I'm Brazilian and I couldn't have had a better experience! The main point I highlight from the trip was our guide Javier, who was extremely attentive, kind, always on time, in very high spirits, and with a huge knowledge of the area. We did practically all the tours with Javier and I believe this greatly enhanced the quality of the trip, and the connection with the culture, history and scenery of San Pedro de Atacama. The food was very good, whether at breakfasts, lunches or afternoon snacks. We were treated very well and we will definitely be back!

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Mariela Bordones

I traveled with my husband and my two children, Loreto and Cristóbal, and from the very first moment the service was exceptional. I especially want to highlight Felipe and Paula, with whom I arranged everything via WhatsApp, and also Paulina the receptionist; their constant attention, kindness and willingness to help us coordinate every detail gave us enormous peace of mind traveling as a family. The hostel offers an ideal atmosphere to rest after the intense days of excursions, standing out for its comfort, cleanliness and the warmth of its staff. The tours operated by your agency are first-rate. We had the chance to visit marvelous places such as Laguna Chaxas, Piedras Rojas, the Altiplanic Lagoons, the Tatio Geysers and the Valle de la Luna. Each excursion was perfectly organized and tailored. A huge thank you to the guides, Diego and Javier, who showed their professionalism through their deep knowledge of the area, great punctuality and a great energy that let my children and us enjoy the desert to the fullest. 10 out of 10!!!

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Renan A

I did almost all the tours and everything was great! From the pre-trip guidance, including about acclimatization and the order of the tours, to the execution, the agency's space, information, etc. In particular, I want to thank the guides Diego, very fun and upbeat, and Javier, a very calm, kind, helpful person who is eager to share knowledge. I even did the Lascar and Licancabur treks with the guide Brian Cameron, a person with a lot of energy, helpful, who lent equipment and made sure everything went well. They were unforgettable experiences.

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Pedro

We booked all of our tours, which made the whole logistics of the trip much easier. In general, the tours with this agency are done in smaller groups (the most we had was a group of 4 people in total), which, in my opinion, makes the experience better. All the guides were incredible (Javier, Leonardo, Ronald and Christian), always giving very thorough explanations about the places we visited. In addition, the agency also always provided very prompt service, answered all the questions that came up and helped in every situation. Lastly, I'd like to give two special thanks: 1) To Javier, for the two tours he guided us on, for his friendliness and for helping us in a very special personal moment, and 2) To Christian, on the Cerro Toco trek, he was excellent and helped us a lot with the ascent/descent, it was an outstanding tour! I 100% recommend it

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AnaBrazil

The agency gave us extraordinary moments in the Atacama desert. A very professional agency, attentive to every detail. The guides Javier and Leonardo accompanied us on all six days of tours, and words fall short to thank them for turning our trip into such a sensational experience.

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Atacama Desert tours: classic sights, camping, or a 7-day trek?

Spanning roughly 105,000 km² across northern Chile, the Atacama holds the title of Earth’s driest nonpolar desert. Annual rainfall averages a mere 15 mm, with certain weather stations recording no precipitation whatsoever. The base camp for our tours is San Pedro de Atacama, a historic adobe village situated at an elevation of 2,450 m.

The classic sights are a day trip from San Pedro: Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) at sunset; the Salar de Atacama, Chile’s largest salt flat at about 3,000 km², where Andean flamingos feed at Laguna Chaxa; the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons above 4,000 m; and the El Tatio geysers at sunrise, the largest geyser field in the Southern Hemisphere.

Atacama Desert tours differ most in how you move. A 4-day trip covers the classics by car, in shared groups of up to 9 guests, while a 5-day camping trip sleeps two nights in tents—the second in Machuca at 4,000 m. A 7-day private trek walks about 65 km up to 4,267 m, back at the hotel every night.

You can visit the Atacama Desert all year. From October to March, days reach 20–24°C and nights 0–5°C; from April to September, nights drop to −10°C. February is the exception: summer rain on the Altiplano can close parks. The dry, clear air also makes this one of the best places on Earth to see the stars.

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