About this trip
San Pedro de Atacama sits in the heart of the Atacama Desert, where Aymará and Andean culture run through everything from the local villages to the landscape itself. This trip gives you nine days to explore the region at a steady pace, based in and around the town.
Expect a mix of desert scenery and history — salt flats, volcanic valleys, geysers and high-altitude lagoons, alongside centuries-old Inca ruins and colonial churches. It's a good fit if you want sightseeing and culture with a bit of adventure built in, rather than a fast-paced itinerary.
What you'll do
- Explore the Moon Valley's rock formations
- Visit the Tatio Geysers
- See the Atacama Salt Flat
- Walk among Inca-era Pucara ruins
- Visit 18th-century colonial churches, now national monuments
- Take in high-altitude Andean lagoons
- Group size can vary from place to place as travellers join or leave along the way
- Hotel accommodation, breakfast and transfers are included
- Flights, internal buses, optional excursions and personal expenses are not included
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 23 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
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Worth it if you're keen on desert landscapes and can roll with logistics hiccups. Think twice if you need reliable wifi, seamless multi-country coordination, or deep cultural immersion.
- Guide in Atacama was exceptional and sorted out issues with local operators effectively.
- Hotels had poor internet, Santiago location lacked English-speaking staff and basic facilities like elevators.
- Tours feel repetitive; multiple salt lakes blur together. Limited exposure to indigenous culture or historic towns like Tula.
- No advance guidance on what to pack for desert conditions; you'll need to buy sweaters, hats, gloves on arrival.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Santiago · 26 Jul – 27 Jul
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