ITINERARY
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CLASSIC PROGRAM
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Not included:
- Meals not specified
- Other expenses not mentioned
- Other services not specified
- Personal insurance or travel insurance
- Entrance tickets – (Check prices and conditions here)
- Technical clothing or suitable attire for the activity, unless otherwise indicated in each excursion
What to bring:
- Personal water (mandatory)
- Camera or mobile phone with a fully charged battery
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the service, depending on the destination and weather conditions
General recommendations:
- Passengers are advised not to consume alcohol or red meat the night before high-altitude excursions
Day 1
➜ Flight and transfer
Flight: Santiago – Calama:
Shared transfer: Calama Airport – Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Check In – accommodation: From 15:00 hrs
Day 1
➜ Astronomical Tour
The Astronomical Tour offers one of the most fascinating experiences in San Pedro de Atacama, recognized worldwide for the purity of its skies and for offering privileged conditions for observing the universe. This excursion takes place in the Ayllu de Solor (Solor Ayllu) area, located just a few kilometers from the center of San Pedro de Atacama, in an ideal setting for contemplating the desert night sky.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, heading toward an area specially prepared for astronomical observation. During the experience, an introduction to the night sky is provided, allowing travelers to recognize different celestial bodies visible depending on the season, in a natural environment marked by the silence of the desert and the vastness of the firmament.
During the activity, deep-sky observation is carried out through telescopes, from which it is possible to appreciate planets, clusters, galaxies and stars, depending on the season. The experience is complemented with hot drinks and a photographic souvenir under one of the most impressive skies in Chile. At the end of the activity, return to the accommodation is included.
Check your lunar calendar:
Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)
- Summer: Between 21:00 and 21:30 hrs
- Winter: Between 20:00 and 20:30 hrs
Return time: (Return to the accommodation)
- Summer: From 23:30 hrs
- Winter: From 22:30 hrs
- Return time may vary depending on weather conditions or other operational circumstances
Starting point of the tour: Astronomical observatory
- Transfer time between the accommodation and the astronomical observatory: Between 20 and 30 min approx per way
Includes:
- Shared round-trip transportation from and to the accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama (sprinter)
- Certified bilingual astronomer guide
- Entrance tickets
- Hot drinks: tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Two individual night photographs (sent digitally)
Important information:
- Meals are not included
- Approximate altitude: 2,400 MASL
- Snacks are not included. We recommend bringing your own
- The tour includes group and individual photographs sent digitally
- During full moon days, the tour becomes a lunar tour, since the moon’s brightness interferes with how clearly other celestial bodies and the sky can be seen.
- In the case of an astro-lunar tour, the photos are taken through the telescope eyepiece
- The activity is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled due to cloud cover or other factors that prevent proper astronomical observation. If the activity cannot take place and the cancellation is informed at least one day in advance, the possibility of rescheduling during the following days of the trip or the corresponding refund will be evaluated, according to availability and operational conditions
- If the cancellation occurs once the transfer has already started or while en route due to force majeure, the service will be considered as rendered by the provider
Day 2
➜ Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
The Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) excursion allows you to explore one of the most iconic landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, located approximately 17 kilometers from the center of town, in the heart of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain Range). This area stands out for its formations of salt, rock and sand, shaped over thousands of years by wind erosion and ancient geological processes, creating an environment similar in appearance to the lunar surface, recognized for its scenic beauty and natural value.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, heading toward one of the most visited areas of the destination due to its desert landscapes and unique geology. During the route, several stops are made to observe dunes, rock formations and eroded reliefs, in an environment marked by the silence of the desert, the vastness of its views and the characteristic color contrasts of northern Chile.
During the excursion, emblematic places such as Las Tres Marías (The Three Marys), El Anfiteatro (The Amphitheater) and the Gran Duna Mayor (Great Dune) are visited, allowing travelers to appreciate the scale of the landscape and its natural formations. The experience ends at the Mirador de Ckari (Ckari Viewpoint), one of the best places to watch the sunset in San Pedro de Atacama, where ochre, golden and reddish tones transform the surroundings into an unforgettable postcard. At the end of the visit, return is made to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square).
Sites visited: Las Tres Marías (The Three Marys), El Anfiteatro (The Amphitheater), Gran Duna Mayor (Great Dune) and Mirador de Ckari (Ckari Viewpoint)
Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)
- Summer: Between 15:30 and 16:00 hrs approx
- Winter: Between 15:00 and 15:30 hrs approx
Return time: (Return to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square))
- Summer: From 20:30 hrs
- Winter: From 18:30 hrs
- Return time may vary depending on weather conditions or other operational circumstances
Transfer time between the accommodation and the starting point of the tour
- Between 10 and 20 min approx per way
Includes:
- Shared transportation departing from the accommodation and returning to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square) in San Pedro de Atacama (sprinter)
- Certified bilingual guide
- Beverages and snacks during the excursion
Important information:
- Entrance ticket not included
- Minimum age required: 6 years
- Not permitted for pregnant women
- Maximum tour altitude: 2,500 MASL
- Not recommended for people with uncontrolled hypertension
- If the activity cannot take place and the cancellation is informed at least one day in advance, the possibility of rescheduling during the trip or the corresponding refund will be evaluated according to operational conditions
- If the cancellation occurs once the transfer has already started or while en route due to force majeure, the service will be considered as rendered by the provider
Day 3
➜ Return transfer and flight
Check Out – accommodation: 11:00 hrs
Shared transfer: Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama – Calama Airport
Flight: Calama – Santiago
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