ITINERARY
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – EXPLORER 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 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
➜ Laguna Cejar (Cejar Lagoon), Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebenquiche (Tebenquiche Lagoon)
The excursion to Laguna Cejar (Cejar Lagoon), Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebenquiche (Tebenquiche Lagoon) allows you to explore some of the most characteristic landscapes of the Salar de Atacama (Atacama Salt Flat), in the surroundings of San Pedro de Atacama. This excursion combines highly saline lagoons, unique natural formations and wide desert views, in an environment marked by color contrasts and open horizons.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama, heading toward Laguna Cejar (Cejar Lagoon), where it is possible to experience natural floating thanks to the high salt concentration in its waters. Afterwards, the route continues to the Ojos del Salar, two freshwater pools that emerge in the middle of the salt landscape, creating a unique contrast within the desert.
The experience ends at Laguna Tebenquiche (Tebenquiche Lagoon), a wide mirror of water that allows travelers to appreciate the immensity of the salt flat and the reflections of the surroundings, in one of the calmest settings of the excursion. At the end of the excursion, return is made to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square).
Sites visited: Laguna Cejar (Cejar Lagoon), Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebenquiche (Tebenquiche Lagoon)
Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)
- Between 14:00 and 14:30 hrs
Return time: (Return to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square))
- 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 25 and 35 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 tickets not included
- Minimum age required: 6 years
- Not permitted for pregnant women
- Maximum tour altitude: 2,500 MASL
- Beverages and snacks are not included. We recommend bringing your own
- Bring: Bag for wet clothes, comfortable clothes and a change of clothes, swimsuit, towels, robe and sandals
- 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 4
➜ Geysers del Tatio (El Tatio Geysers)
The Geysers del Tatio (El Tatio Geysers) excursion offers the opportunity to experience one of the most impressive natural phenomena in northern Chile, located in the altiplano at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, in the surroundings of San Pedro de Atacama. This geothermal field is recognized for its columns of steam emerging at sunrise, creating a unique landscape in the middle of the Cordillera de los Andes (Andes Mountain Range).
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama during the early morning, ascending toward the altiplano to witness the activity of the Geysers del Tatio (El Tatio Geysers) at its most intense point. During the visit, different sectors of the geothermal field are explored, allowing travelers to observe the fumaroles in a natural setting of great openness and contrast.
Afterwards, the route descends toward lower areas where the Bofedales de Putana (Putana Wetlands) and the village of Machuca are visited, appreciating the fauna and landscapes characteristic of the altiplano. During the day, a stop is made to enjoy breakfast along the route. At the end of the excursion, return is made to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square).
Sites visited: Geysers del Tatio (El Tatio Geysers), Río Putana (Putana River), Machuca and Local Wetlands
Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)
- Summer: Between 04:20 and 04:40 hrs
- Winter: Between 05:00 and 05:20 hrs
Return time: (Return to Plaza Apacheta (Apacheta Square))
- Summer: From 11:00 hrs
- Winter: From 11:30 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 1 hr 35 min and 1 hr 45 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
- Panoramic breakfast
Important information:
- Entrance ticket not included
- Minimum age required: 10 years
- Not permitted for pregnant women
- Maximum altitude of the tour: 4,320 MASL
- Beverages and snacks are not included. We recommend bringing your own
- Not recommended for people with uncontrolled hypertension or for travelers over 70 years old
- 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
Recommendations:
- Avoid alcohol consumption and red meat the night before the tour
Day 4
➜ 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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