San Pedro de Atacama: Guided Buggy Tour Through the Desert

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Explore the Atacama Desert riding a buggy through a variety of terrains such as riverbed crossings, steep mountain climbs, and beautiful sand dunes. Escape the hordes of tourists and learn about geology, wildlife, and the surroundings with a local guide.

Highlights

  • Experience real 4x4 action in sand dunes, mountains, and river crossings
  • Go to areas no GPS can take you and avoid the crowds
  • Explore the open desert, an oasis, 2 archeological sites, the salt mountain range, and more
  • Find out more about the local area and its wildlife with an expert guide
  • Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off

Description

Feel the wind on your face while going to places no other tourists go on this guided buggy tour in the Atacama Desert. Drive-up thrilling trails with your expert local guide, and be entertained and informed by their extensive knowledge of the area. Begin your tour with pickup from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama. From there, drive to the local partner's headquarters with your guide. Once there, listen to a safety lecture and suit up in a helmet, gloves, and glasses. Have a look at a map to understand where the activity will place and find out the itinerary through the desert, the salt mountain range, and two archeological sites. Then, let the fun begin: Set off on your approximately 50-kilometer (31-mile) buggy adventure through the Atacama Desert. Tackle a variety of terrains like riverbed crossings, steep mountain climbs, and beautiful sand dunes. Make the most of the opportunity to take pictures of pristine Atacama with no other tourists in tow. During the tour, there will be 3 different main stops along the way to share information and take pictures. At the end of the buggy tour, you'll return to the headquarters before being dropped off at your accommodation.

Includes

Ride along the Atacama desert and the salt mountain range Hotel pickup and drop-off Safety equipment Water and trail mix Passionate bilingual guide (English and Spanish-speaking) Fuel

Important Information

  • You will be exposed to weather and wind
  • This tour is not suitable for people under 120 centimeters (47 inches) in height

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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