4-Day Atacama Desert Tour: Moon Valley, Geysers del Tatio and the Chilean Salt Flats

4 Days

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

Experience the unearthly panoramas of Chile's Atacama Desert on an enriching 4-day excursion from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama. See the lunar landscape of Moon Valley; watch the sun rise over the shimmering surface of salt flats; witness molten spurts of water shoot from the ground at the Geysers del Tatio; and be mesmerized by the crystalline beauty of the Miscanti and Menique lagoons in Death Valley, one of the driest places on earth. Luxuriate in either three- or four-star accommodation on this incredible tour and enjoy the convenience of round-trip airport transportation in a spacious vehicle.

4-day Atacama Desert tour from Calama
Enjoy a scenic drive to Salt Mountain with your experienced guide
See flamingos nesting at the Atacama Salt Flat
Visit Flamingos National Reserve and see the lagoons of Menique and Miscanti
Watch the sun rise at Geysers del Tatio
Choice of three-star or four-star hotels

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

See the lunar landscapes and breathtaking beauty of the Atacama Desert in Chile on this incredible 4-day guided tour. Watch enchanting sunrises over geothermic geysers; witness flamingoes frolic in the vibrant shallows of lagoons; and experience the climate in one of the world's driest places.Round-trip airport transportation and accommodation in either a three- or four-star hotel is included in the hotel, in addition to breakfast and meals indicated in the Itinerary section.ItineraryDay 1: Calama -- San Pedro de AtacamaAfter being met at Calama airport, you'll be transferred to the village of San Pedro de Atacama. Spend the afternoon with your guide on a scenic drive to Salt Mountain and Valle de Marte (Chile's Death Valley), and watch a spectacular sunset in the extraordinary landscape of Moon Valley. You'll then be transferred to your selected hotel, where the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore San Pedro on your own.Accommodation: Casa Don Tomas Hotel (three-star, choice of twin or triple room) or Hotel Kimal (four-star, choice of twin or triple room) in San Pedro de AtacamaDay 2: San Pedro de Atacama -- Atacama Salt Flat -- Toconao -- San Pedro de Atacama (B, L)Following breakfast, you'll be driven out to the Atacama Salt Flat to see three species of flamingos nesting on Lake Chaxa. After visiting the picturesque town of Toconao, renowned for its classic bell tower, continue on to the village of Socaire and the altiplanic lagoons of MeÃƒÂ±ique and Miscanti. Ringed by volcanoes of the Andes Mountains chain, the vivid blue lakes lie 14,850 feet (4,500 meters) above sea level and are protected by Flamingos National Reserve (Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos). Returning to your selected hotel, you'll have the rest of the day and evening to spend at your leisure.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 3: San Pedro de Atacama -- Geysers del Tatio -- San Pedro de Atacama (B)It's a pre-dawn start today, departing your hotel at 4am to reach the Geysers del Tatio by sunrise. Once at the geysers, enjoy a breakfast box before taking a guided walk around the geothermal field, seeing the breathtaking sight of columns of steam rising from the ground as the sun rises over the Andes Mountains. The return drive to San Pedro de Atacama provides fabulous views of the Torcopuri and Sairecabur volcanoes. After being dropped off at your hotel in San Pedro, you'll have the rest of the day and evening to visit the town's lively market and spend your time as you please.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Calama (B)After breakfast, a transfer takes you to Calama airport to catch your onward flight.