4-Day Atacama Desert Experience with Hotel, Tours & Meals

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About this activity

This 4-day Atacama Desert Experience combines comfort and adventure in one complete program that includes hotel accommodation, guided tours, entrance tickets, and transfers. Discover the region’s most iconic landscapes — from the surreal rock formations of Moon Valley and the vibrant red tones of Piedras Rojas to the deep-blue Altiplanic Lagoons. Witness the sunrise over the El Tatio Geysers, the largest geothermal field in the Southern Hemisphere, and spot flamingos, vicuñas, and other wildlife in high-Andean wetlands. A perfectly curated experience to explore the magic of the driest desert in the world — effortlessly and with everything arranged for you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Anclatourchile

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–21 years) · Adults (22–55 years) · Seniors (56–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Altiplanic lagoons and red stone
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Round trip
Included: Geiser del Tatio
Included: Snacks
Included: Moon Valley

Not included

Not included: Air Ticket

Itinerary

Day 1 · Transfer from the airport to the hotel + Valley of the moon

Stop 1

one hour

The program begins at El Loa Airport in Calama, where you will be met and transferred in vehicle to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
San Pedro de Atacama

4 hours

You will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to begin your first excursion to Moon Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations, vast dunes, and otherworldly landscapes that resemble the surface of the moon. After exploring this unique natural wonder, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.

Day 2 · Full-Day Tour to Piedras Rojas & Altiplanic Lagoons from San Pedro

San Pedro de Atacama

30 min

You’ll be picked up early from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to begin this unforgettable high-altitude adventure. As you travel through the desert, enjoy the morning light over the Andes while your guide shares insights about the region’s geography and wildlife.
Piedras Rojas

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast en route, arrive at Piedras Rojas, one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Atacama Desert. The contrast between the deep red volcanic rocks and the turquoise waters of the Aguas Calientes salt flat creates a surreal, picture-perfect scene surrounded by mountains and flamingos.
Salar de Aguas Calientes

2 hours Admission included

Take time to walk around the Aguas Calientes salt flat, located over 4,000 meters above sea level. Here, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring panoramic views of the high plateau and the silence of the desert.
Lagunas Altiplanicas

2 hours Admission included

Continue your journey to the stunning Altiplanic Lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, set at the base of majestic volcanoes. Their intense blue waters and surrounding salt crusts create one of the most iconic images of northern Chile. Keep an eye out for vicuñas, foxes, and flamingos that inhabit the area.
Tropico de Capricornio

one hour Admission included

Before returning to San Pedro, stop at the Tropic of Capricorn, one of the few points on Earth where the sun is directly overhead during the solstice. It’s the perfect spot for photos and to learn about the astronomical importance of this latitude line.
San Pedro de Atacama

30 min

Return to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama after a day filled with colors, contrasts, and breathtaking Andean landscapes.

Hotel accommodation in 3–4 star properties, carefully selected for comfort and local charm.

Day 3 · El Tatio Geysers & Andes Wildlife Full-Day Tour from San Pedro

Geyser del Tatio

7 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama in the early morning to visit El Tatio, the largest geothermal field in the Southern Hemisphere. Here you will witness more than 80 active geysers at their peak activity, a breathtaking natural spectacle. Afterward, enjoy breakfast near a wetland where local wildlife can be observed. The excursion continues to the Putana River wetland, with views of the impressive active Putana Volcano, and finally to Machuca, where flamingos and high-Andean landscapes await. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.