Travel planSan Pedro de Atacama

IDEAL 6-DAYS PLAN in San Pedro de Atacama

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Embark on a 6-Day Journey to the Natural and Cultural Treasures of San Pedro de Atacama Join us for an exciting 6-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of San Pedro de Atacama. Experience the magic of the desert, gaze at the starry skies, and immerse yourself in ancient traditions that make this destination truly unique in the world.

Duration6 days
Group size14 travelers per departure
Departure pointHotel pick-up included
Age range8 – 60 years

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⭐ RECOMMENDED ITINERARY · 6 DAYS

Experience the best of Atacama in 6 days

The itinerary is already planned. You just need to come and enjoy it.

Discover the main must-sees of San Pedro de Atacama with 9 organized experiences over 6 days, combining lagoons, salt flats, geysers, starry skies, sunsets, and hot springs.

🌋 9 experiences · 🚐 Transfers · 🥐 Breakfasts and meals per tour · 🌎 Guides · 💬 Local assistance

📌 Plan Summary

✅ 6 full days of adventure

🗣️ Expert guides (Spanish, English, Portuguese)

🚐 Transport from your lodging in the urban area

🥐 Breakfasts or cocktails included depending on the tour

📅 Rescheduling at no extra cost

6 days. 9 experiences. One single trip.

DAY 1
💧 Cejar Lagoon + 🌌 Astronomical Tour

DAY 2
🌈 Rainbow Valley + 💎 Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

DAY 3
🏔️ Red Rocks + Altiplanic Lagoons

DAY 4
🌋 El Tatio Geysers + 🌙 Moon Valley

DAY 5
🏜️ Salt Flats Route

DAY 6
♨️ Puritama Hot Springs

🔥 Early booking: Save $105 USD

🔒 Security and guaranteed support

🥂 Sunsets with cocktails included

Atacama has so much to see. The secret is knowing how to combine it.

We designed this itinerary so you can discover the different landscapes of Atacama without having to book each excursion separately.

We coordinate the tours, schedules, and logistics for all 6 days. You arrive in San Pedro with your trip fully organized.

🗓️ Thoughtful itinerary
The experiences are distributed over the 6 days.
🚐 Coordinated logistics
Tours include pickup from urban area lodgings and return to the town center.
💬 One single team
You don’t hire nine excursions with nine different operators.

6 days to discover different sides of the desert

We designed the itinerary combining scenery, adventure, and moments of rest so you can make the most of every day in San Pedro de Atacama without having to plan each experience separately.

🗓️ YOUR TRIP DAY BY DAY

6 days to discover different sides of the desert

We designed the itinerary combining scenery, adventure, and moments of rest so you can make the most of every day in San Pedro de Atacama without having to plan each experience separately.

DAY 1 — 💧 The desert and the stars

Cejar Lagoon + Astronomical Tour

Your trip begins by discovering one of Atacama’s greatest contrasts: water in the middle of the desert and one of the most impressive skies on the planet.

☀️ In the afternoon · Cejar Lagoon + Ojos del Salar + Tebinquinche Lagoon

Schedule: 14:00–14:40 pick up • 18:30 end • Cocktail included

Day’s itinerary – stops

Cejar Lagoon (optional floating)
Ojos del Salar
Tebinquinche Lagoon (sunset)

A perfect first afternoon to start discovering the vastness of the desert and enjoying its sunset.

Park fees: General $21,000 CLP / 6–12 Yrs $8,000 CLP / +61 Yrs $13,000 CLP

🌌 At night · Astronomical Tour – Astrophotography (night)

When the sun sets, a completely different experience begins.
We discover the Atacama sky through an astronomical observation experience, telescopes, and an explanation of the sky and Andean cosmovision.

Schedule: according to the moon (approx. 20:00) • guide + photographer • snack board • 2 photos

Day’s itinerary – content

Naked-eye and telescope observation
Andean cosmovision and celestial orientation talk
Astrophotography session (2 Photos)

DAY 2 — 🌈 Colors and hidden lagoons

Rainbow Valley + Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

The second day is dedicated to discovering the colors, mineral formations, and saline waters of the desert.

🌈 In the morning · Rainbow Valley

We tour one of the most geologically unique sectors of the region, known for the different shades that form its mountains and ravines.
A unique experience to understand how nature shaped Atacama over millions of years.

Includes:
✓ Transport
✓ Guide

Schedule: 07:00–07:40 pick up • 13:00 end • Buffet breakfast

Day’s itinerary – stops

Rainbow Valley viewpoints
Hierbas Buenas sector
Matancilla Petroglyphs

Park fees: General $10,000 CLP / 12–17 Yrs $4,000 CLP / +61 Yrs $6,000 CLP

💎 In the afternoon · Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache

Afterward, we head toward a completely different landscape: a series of deep-colored lagoons in the middle of the desert.
It’s one of those places that seem impossible until you stand right in front of them.

Includes:
✓ Transport
✓ Guide

Schedule: 14:00–14:40 pick up • 18:30 end • Cocktail included

Day’s itinerary – stops

Trail and viewpoints of the 7 lagoons
Free time for photos
Panoramic sunset spot

Park fees: General $12,000 CLP / 5–17 Yrs, +61 Yrs, and indigenous ethnicity $6,000 CLP

Colorful mountains in the morning. Lagoons in the middle of the desert in the afternoon.

DAY 3 — 🏔️ The big day in the Altiplano

Red Rocks and Altiplanic Lagoons (full day)

Today we venture into some of the most breathtaking landscapes of the Chilean altiplano.
It is one of the most complete days of the trip and an experience that truly represents the vastness of Atacama.

Schedule: 07:00–07:40 pick up • 16:30 end • Breakfast + lunch

Day’s itinerary – stops

Chaxa Lagoon (One of the famous postcards of the Atacama Salt Flat and flamingo habitat)
Red Rocks sector – Talar Salt Flat (Reddish formations that contrast with the blue of the lagoons and mountains)
Tropic of Capricorn (An iconic stop along the route)
Miñiques and Miscanti Lagoons (Two altiplanic lagoons surrounded by volcanoes and high-altitude scenery)

Park fees: Chaxa + Red Rocks: Nationals per person $20,300 CLP / 5-11 Yrs $8,000 CLP / 12-17 Yrs, +61 Yrs $15,000 CLP

Includes:
✓ Transport
✓ Guide
✓ Breakfast
✓ Lunch

DAY 4 — 🌋 From sunrise among geysers to sunset on the Moon

El Tatio Geysers + Moon Valley

One of the most special days on the itinerary because you will experience two completely different landscapes in just a few hours.

🌋 At sunrise: El Tatio Geysers

We leave early for one of the most famous geothermal fields in the region.
The experience takes place during the first hours of the day, when low temperatures make the steam columns emerging from the altiplano much more dramatic.
During the tour, we also enjoy breakfast.
Includes:
✓ Transport
✓ Guide
✓ Breakfast in the geothermal field

Schedule: 05:00–05:40 pick up • 12:00 end

Day’s itinerary – stops

El Tatio geothermal field
Putana Wetland
Machuca Town

Park fees: General $15,000 CLP

🌙 In the afternoon · Moon Valley

Later, we change scenery completely.
We step into a landscape of dunes, salt formations, and mountains shaped by erosion.
The day ends watching the colors of the desert shift with the final rays of light.
Includes:
✓ Transport
✓ Guide

You start the day among steam and mountains. You end it watching the sun set over the desert.

Schedule: 14:00–14:40 pick up • 19:00 end • Sunset with cocktail

Day’s itinerary – stops

Duna Mayor and Amphitheater
Las Tres Marías
Ckari Viewpoint • Salt Mountain Range

Park fees: General $10,800 CLP / 11–17 Yrs and +61 Yrs $5,400 CLP

DAY 5 — 🏜️ Heading to the grand salt flats

Salt Flats Route (full day)

Schedule: 07:00–07:40 pick up • 14:30 end • Breakfast + lunch

Day’s itinerary – stops

Aguas Calientes Salt Flat
Quepiaco Wetland
Monjes de la Pacana
Licancabur Viewpoint

DAY 6 — ♨️ The perfect finale

Puritama Hot Springs Transfer + Tickets

Schedule: 08:00–08:40 pick up • 13:00 end

Day’s itinerary – experience

5 thermal pools between 30–34°C
Free time for relaxation and photos
Coordinated return to hotel

Park fees: included

🌎 And that’s how you experienced Atacama

By the end of the six days, you didn’t just go on a collection of excursions.

You experienced:
💧 Saline lagoons
🌌 The Atacama sky
🌈 Colorful mountains
🏔️ The Altiplano
🦩 Salt flats and flamingos
🌋 Geysers
🌙 Moon Valley
🏜️ Vast desert landscapes
♨️ Natural hot springs

6 days · 9 experiences · one single booking. We manage the logistics. You experience Atacama.

Your Atacama Plan · 6 days

Regular price per person
$580 USD

Pack promo price $475 USD

Save $105 USD per person
Book today with $118 USD
Remaining balance: $357 USD per person

✓ The deposit is part of the total price.
✓ Single booking for all 9 experiences.
✓ Online confirmation.
✓ Support from our team throughout your trip.

🎟️ Park entrance fees not included
Entrance fees to certain attractions are a contribution to the local communities that manage and preserve these sites.
We help you arrange them in advance so you arrive fully organized and make the most of your time.

One booking. This entire itinerary.

✓ 9 experiences in 6 days
✓ Transfers corresponding to each tour
✓ Tour guides
✓ Breakfasts on indicated tours
✓ Lunches on indicated full days
✓ Cocktails/snacks where applicable
✓ Tickets to Puritama Hot Springs
✓ Assistance from Expediciones San Pedro

Does not include
✕ Lodging
✕ Flights
✕ Park entrance fees except where specified
✕ Personal expenses

Want to customize something? This trip can be tailored for you.

This is our recommended 6-day itinerary, but everyone travels differently.
We can help you adapt the experiences based on your dates, interests, and travel pace.

Book your adventure in San Pedro de Atacama now!

⚠️ Clarifications: Schedules subject to weather and operations. Park entrance fees may change by decision of each local administration; if they vary, we will notify you before the tour with the updated value and payment method.

📜 Booking, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies

Booking the plan represents a attendance commitment.

1. Attendance Commitment

By making a reservation, you secure your spot on the tour. The deposit is non-refundable.

2. Rescheduling at No Extra Cost

Reschedule at no cost with at least 72 hours’ notice (valid for 12 months).

3. How to reschedule?

F.A.Q

🚐 Does it include transfers from my accommodation?

Yes, all the tours in the plan include pickup at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and a return to the centre of town at the end.

🎒 What do I need to bring for the tours?

Comfortable clothing in layers, a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and closed shoes. And do not forget your camera for the landscapes.

❄️ Is it cold on the tours?

Yes, especially on tours such as the Tatio Geysers, which leave very early. We recommend warm clothing, gloves and a hat on those days.

🍽️ Are meals included?

Yes. Some tours include breakfast, others a cocktail, and some full-day tours offer lunch. The plan description states each detail.

🧒 Can children join?

Of course. The plan is suitable for families with children over 6. For babies or small children, we recommend checking before booking.

🛑 Can I cancel or change dates?

Yes. You can reschedule at no cost up to 72 hours before the first tour.

💳 How do I pay?

You book with a deposit of US$118 per person and pay the remaining US$357 at the agency when you arrive in San Pedro. The deposit is deducted from the total price.

🌎 Do the guides speak other languages?

Yes. We have professional guides who speak Spanish, Portuguese and English.

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