San Pedro de Atacama: Rainbow Valley Tour

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About this activity

Discover the fascinating Rainbow Valley, a unique landscape of the Atacama Desert where colors and geological shapes create a striking setting. The tour allows you to appreciate imposing multicolored hills and rock formations sculpted by millions of years of geological processes.

Accompanied by a specialized guide, you will explore trails that reveal the chromatic richness of the valley, with shades ranging from deep reds to yellows and ochres, offering an unrivalled visual spectacle. During the visit, you will learn about aspects of the geological and cultural history of the area, including ancient petroglyphs that reflect the passage of ancient civilizations through this territory.

The tour ends with a moment of pause to enjoy the silence and breadth of the landscape, inviting contemplation and connection with the natural tranquility of the Rainbow Valley, before returning.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Layana Travel

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Pick up from the accommodation for comfortable transportation.
Included: Breakfast: Gourmet picnic
Included: Guided tour of the Rainbow Valley
Included: Experienced bilingual guide (English and Spanish)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: The fee for the public is CLP 10,000 per person, payable only in cash Chilean pesos at the entrance. Children from 12 to 17 years old pay CLP 4,000, older adults CLP 6,000.

Itinerary

Valle Arcoiris

3 h 30 min Admission not included

After the transfer from San Pedro de Atacama, we will start the day with a delicious breakfast to recharge our energy. Then we will begin the exploration of the Rainbow Valley with its colors and geological formations. Clay and various minerals dye the hills and rock formations with vibrant tones, creating a surreal landscape that captivates with every corner revealing a new nuance of nature.
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs

2 hours Admission not included

In Yerbas Buenas, you will admire ancient petroglyphs that tell stories of past civilizations, offering a fascinating connection with the past. At the end of the tour of the petroglyphs, you will return to San Pedro de Atacama.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Address of our physical office

End point

The tour ends at Apacheta Square at the intersection of Caracoles Street and Ignacio Carrera Pinto Street.

Pickup points

Don Raul Hotel
Hotel Takha Takha
Hotel La Cochera
Hotel Pascual Andino
Hotel Noi Casa Atacama
Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama
Hostal Apanantor
Sami Atacama Lodge
Terrantai Hotel
Fauna Atacama
Ittai Hotel
Foresta Atacama Lodge

and 29 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Visitors must pay admission directly at the park entrance. The fee for the public is CLP 10,000 per person, payable in cash only. Children from 12 to 17 years old have a reduced rate of CLP 4,000, while older adults pay CLP 6,000.

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.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The entrance fee must be paid in cash at the office before leaving for the destination.
What to bring: Comfortable trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and 1 liter of still water per person.