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Rainbow Valley and Petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas

4.8 (37 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Rainbow Valley and Petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas

About this activity

Discover the dazzling beauty of the Rainbow Valley, where the geology of the Domeyko Range displays an explosion of colors and textures.

Start your day with a breakfast surrounded by unique landscapes and enjoy a hike that will take you through stunning geological formations.

Also, explore the ancient petroglyphos of Good Grass, which tell the ancestral story of Atacama and its sacred rituals.

This experience is ideal for nature and history lovers looking for a deep connection with local culture.

  • Enjoy a breakfast overlooking the Rainbow Valley
  • Take a geological hike through the Domeyko mountain range
  • Know the typical flora and fauna of the region
  • Explore the petroglyphos and the history of Atacama
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At a glance

Duration
5 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 18 people
People per booking
1–18
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
HORIZONTE ATACAMA

Ages: Infants (2–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Breakfast: Homemade natural juices, Brazilian coffee in French press, tea, coca infusion, Fresh bread, Scrambled eggs, palta, cheese, ham, homemade Nutella Queques, strawberry jam, raspberry, damazco
  • Included: Binoculars by observing local fauna
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Bottled water
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Admission to the parks

Itinerary

  1. Valle Arcoiris

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    In the rainbow valley, passengers will enjoy breakfast and then a walk into the valley and geological formations.

    The guide will tell you about the formation of the Domeyko mountain range with the mineralology of the different rocks.

    In the rainbow valley you can enjoy a wide variety of fauna and flora.

  2. Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs

    one hour

    Thanks to the ancient petroglyphs engraved by the ancient atacameños,

    discuss the history of Atacama, the ancestral cultures and sacred rituals of the region.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Don Raul Hotel
  • Hotel Takha Takha
  • Hotel La Cochera
  • Hotel Pascual Andino
  • Hotel Noi Casa Atacama
  • Hostal Apanantor
  • Terrantai Hotel
  • Ittai Hotel
  • Foresta Atacama Lodge
  • La Casa De Don Tomas
  • Hotel Pirwa
  • Incahuasi Travelodge

and 18 more pickup points

We move on to find the clients in their respective accommodations.

A whatsapp group is generated with the passengers and the guide. Via the group, the guide coordinates the pick-up by advising the order of the hotels.

Passengers should be waiting for the hotel reception from the beginning of the pick-up, attentive to the group and leave the hotel when the van approaches according to the instructions of the guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 37 reviews
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