Discover the Atacama Desert in 3 days & 5 tours
El Loa, Chile
Explore the wonders of the picturesque Atacama, the driest desert in the world, in 3 full days & 5 tours, with local guides and an immersion in the culture and peculiarities of San Pedro.
Discover Atacama: 3-Day Tour Package with 5 Excursions
This 3-day tour package in San Pedro de Atacama offers five guided excursions, ideal for travelers wanting to explore the highlights of the Atacama Desert.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1:
Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache – Choose a 7:00 AM or 2:00 PM departure with pick-up from your accommodation. The tour includes visits to:
- Hidden Lagoons
- Llano de la Paciencia
The morning option includes breakfast; the afternoon option includes a cocktail. Transportation, entrance fees, and a guide are provided.
Please bring a towel, wear swimwear, apply sunscreen before departure, and carry 1 liter of drinking water per person to protect the lagoons.
Astronomy Tour – In the evening, meet at a central point in San Pedro de Atacama for a 2.5-hour guided stargazing experience. Includes:
- Two professional photos per person
- Two telescopes
- Appetizer table
- Guide and transfer to your hotel
Day 2:
Piedras Rojas, Altiplanic Lagoons, and Laguna Chaxa – A full-day excursion starting at 7:00 AM with hotel pick-up and return by 4:30 PM. Includes breakfast, lunch, transportation, entrance fees, and a guide. Sites visited:
- Piedras Rojas
- Altiplanic Lagoons (Miscanti and Miñiques)
- Laguna Chaxa (Flamingos National Reserve)
- Tropic of Capricorn
Day 3:
El Tatio Geyser – Early departure at 4:30 AM with pick-up from your accommodation; return around 11:30 AM. Visit:
- El Tatio Geysers geothermal field (third-largest in the world)
- Pueblo Machuca
- Bofedal de Putana
Breakfast and entrance fees are included. Temperatures can drop to -10°C in summer and -20°C in winter, so warm clothing is essential.
Valle de la Luna – Afternoon departure between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM depending on the season, with return around 6:30 PM or 8:00 PM. The tour covers:
- Duana Mayor
- Amphitheater
- Três Marias
- Ckari Viewpoint
- Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain Range)
The tour includes transportation, guide, entrance fee, and cocktail. There is a 40-minute hike; bring at least 1 liter of water and a jacket for cooler evening temperatures. Sunset viewing depends on weather conditions and is not guaranteed.
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel (except Astronomy Tour, which departs from a central meeting point)
- Drop-off in downtown San Pedro de Atacama (except Astronomy Tour, which returns to the hotel)
- All transfers, entrance fees, and guides
- Breakfast for morning tours, cocktails for afternoon tours, and lunch on full-day tours
Important Information
- The tour order cannot be changed due to altitude acclimatization logistics, starting with low-altitude tours and progressively increasing.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water daily and wear layered clothing.
- Inform about any food allergies or dietary restrictions at booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Booking tip: Reserve in advance and bring sun protection, water, appropriate clothing for temperature variations, and swimwear for lagoon visits.
