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- The best Atacama Desert tour packages
- What people love about Atacama Desert Tours
- Travel Atacama Desert your way
- Top operators in Atacama Desert
- Discover Atacama Desert tours for every budget
- Atacama Desert tours for every group
- Top Atacama Desert travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Atacama Desert
- Contact our Atacama Desert travel experts
The best Atacama Desert tour packages
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MelissaAtacama Desert travel expert at TourRadar
San Pedro serves as your gateway to Atacama's extraordinary landscapes, including Moon Valley and Salar de Atacama salt flats. Meet traditional llama caravans with Atacameño communities and visit the desert oasis of Toconao.
Duration 15 days Destinations Santiago, Valparaiso, Calama, San Pedro De Atacama, Salar de Atacama, Puerto Varas, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, German Operator Miller Reisen From
- US$5,853
The otherworldly Atacama landscape beckons with Death Valley sandboarding and Salt Mountain Range night treks. Float in Cejar Lagoon's salty waters, venture through Baltinache's seven hidden lagoons, and watch El Tatio's geothermal spectacle at dawn.
Duration 5 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama Age Range 14 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From
- US$2,015
Valle de la Luna's moonscape and Cejar Lagoon's salt pools showcase the world's driest desert. Float in mineral-rich waters, observe ancient petroglyphs at Yerbas Buenas, and stargaze under pristine skies. Includes 6 nights in San Pedro with expert guides.
Duration 7 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama Age Range 3 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Ecuador Galapagos Travels From $1,600
11% Off- US$1,425You save $175
8 - Days Unique experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Highly recommended without a doubt. If you are going to be in Chile, DO IT and stop reading the comment.”
EugenPatrone, traveled in February 2019
Moon Valley's salt sculptures and Mars Valley's red landscapes showcase Atacama Desert's unique beauty. Watch El Tatio geysers at dawn, observe Chaxa lagoon's flamingo habitats, and stargaze at San Pedro's private observatory. Stay at Casa de Don Tomás in San Pedro.
Duration 8 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama, Valle de la Luna, Santiago, Easter Island Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature Tours From
11% Off- US$2,630
Valle de la Luna's amphitheater opens a journey through Atacama's otherworldly terrain to El Tatio's steaming geysers. Chaxa Lagoon hosts a vibrant flamingo sanctuary near Piedras Rojas' copper-colored formations. Rest at Hotel La Casa de Don Tomas in San Pedro de Atacama.
Duration 4 days Destinations Calama, San Pedro De Atacama, Salar de Atacama, El Tatio Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR From
11% Off- US$1,388
What people love about Atacama Desert Tours
- 4 Days Unique Experience @ Chilean high Plateau (Chilean Altiplano)
An excellent itinerary. Our guide was highly professional at all times.
- 8 - Days Unique experience in San Pedro de Atacama & Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
I did the tour a few weeks ago, and the truth today as I write the review I get a smile of the good memory I have. I did it with my two grown children. All 3 of us agreed that it was very good. We were able to meet a new part of Chile and is beutiful. It is the first time we chose Signature Tours and they knew to be at the level we were looking for. They were always punctual with the schedules, kind. Our guide was Ariel, a very funny person with an excellent level of English.
- San Pedro De Atacama Wonders (4Days/3Nights)
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Travel Atacama Desert your way
Our explorer tours of the Atacama run 5-8 days and really capture what makes this place special. Starting from San Pedro de Atacama, you'll join local guides who know exactly when and where to take you. The night sky viewing is a highlight - you'll use professional telescopes while guides point out nebulae, star clusters and galaxies you'd never spot on your own. The itinerary takes you through Moon Valley with its unique salt formations, up to the Tatio Geysers at 4,300 meters where steam bursts from the earth in the early morning light, and out to Chaxa Lagoon to see flamingos in their natural habitat. The mineral-colored rocks of Rainbow Valley are pretty incredible too. Our travelers consistently tell us how much they appreciate the guides' deep knowledge of the geology, wildlife and ancient history that makes each site come alive.
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Top operators in Atacama Desert
- 5.0 (417 reviews)
"Well-paced and varied itinerary with an excellent guide and drivers. Breakfasts, lunch and "cocktails" were way above expectations with both cooked and fresh food options.
- Tours
- 6 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $492
- 4.5 (69 reviews)
"It was an amazing trip, the agent was perfect, always available for any quesfiin and provided all the support needed. Highly recommend this trip and this agency
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 11h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $426
- 4.0 (128 reviews)
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 11h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $182
Discover Atacama Desert tours for every budget
Looking for good value in the Atacama? Our 3-4 day budget tours hit all the essential spots without unnecessary extras. You'll travel with local guides to see Moon Valley's strange rock formations at sunset, watch the Tatio Geysers shoot steam at dawn and explore the colorful minerals at Red Stones. Our travelers really like how these tours mix guided activities with free time to wander San Pedro de Atacama. You'll stay at places like Casa Don Tomás - comfortable and well-located but not fancy. Most tours include breakfast and some throw in lunch during full-day trips, which helps keep your costs down.
Atacama Desert budget tours
Atacama Desert tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
17 tours in Atacama DesertExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Atacama Desert. We have 17 adventures that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
12 tours in Atacama DesertVisit Atacama Desert with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
6 tours in Atacama DesertWant more flexibility? Our private Atacama tours let you set the pace over 4 days with your own guide and driver from Calama Airport. You'll stay at upscale spots like Hotel Cumbres and time your visits perfectly - like seeing Cejar Lagoon when the light's just right and having drinks served at Licarantay Lookout for sunset. Our customers tell us having their own guide makes a huge difference, especially when learning about local geology and spotting wildlife. The 7-day option adds some special touches like the secluded Baltinache Lagoons and warm soaks in Puritama's thermal pools, with plenty of time to take photos and really explore each spot.
Top Atacama Desert travel itineraries to fit your plans
Seven days lets you really get to know the desert's hidden corners. Along with the main sites, there's time to swim in Cejar Lagoon's salty water and explore Rainbow Valley with its colorful mineral-streaked hillsides. Our travelers tell us they love having a full day at Puritama Hot Springs - you can move between eight thermal pools running 28-31°C which feels amazing halfway through the trip. The longer schedule includes night photography sessions where guides help you capture both the Milky Way and distant galaxies. Several routes take you to less-visited places like Baltinache Lagoons and Vallecito that quick trips often skip. With a week to explore, you can properly check out the ancient rock art at Yerbas Buenas and take walks spotting native wildlife in the Andean foothills.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
San Pedro De Atacama, Salar de Atacama
Demographics
Our 4-day Atacama tours work really well for solo travelers - the guides go out of their way to create a welcoming group atmosphere that our customers mention again and again in their feedback. You'll head out to spots like Chaxa Lagoon where flamingos gather in the shallow waters and catch the truly remarkable sunset at Moon Valley with people who quickly become friends. The night sky tours are a particular highlight; there's something quite special about learning about the constellations together in what scientists say are the clearest skies on Earth. We include airport pickups and hotels in San Pedro de Atacama, which solo guests tell us feels just right - safe to explore on your own between the guided parts of the tour.
The 5-day active tours pack in plenty for younger travelers who want to really experience the desert. You'll get your heart racing sandboarding down massive 200-meter dunes, then jump in a buggy to tackle desert trails that wind through rivers and up hillsides - perfect for social media shots that'll make everyone back home jealous. Our travelers particularly love taking electric bikes out to Cejar Lagoon, riding through green oasis patches before testing out the water that's so salty you float without trying. For something different, we time the Salt Mountain Range night walks with full moons when possible. The mix of early morning geysers and daily activities gives you a proper desert experience, with enough time to take it all in properly.
- Solo Travelers18 tours
- Couples5 tours All tours for Couples
- Seniors (50+)11 tours
Best time to visit Atacama Desert
- Spring 2025
Experience the Atacama Desert bloom, explore the steamy El Tatio geysers, and wander otherworldly landscapes. The weather is mild, the rain is rare, and the crowds are fewer.
- popular 20 tours
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- 15 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer in the Atacama brings nicer temperatures for exploring. Our customers love heading out early to Tatio Geysers when temperatures run from -6°C to 24.5°C - it's just right for walking around the geothermal field and having breakfast outside. Lots of tours include a stop at Cejar Lagoon where the salt content is so high you float without trying; it feels great on a warm day. The extended tours take you to Rainbow Valley and Red Rocks where guides explain all about the colorful minerals and ancient rock art. Our travelers say they like how the summer schedule works - active mornings, relaxed afternoons and plenty of chances to cool off in the shade and grab some water.
- popular 15 tours
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