Enjoy half & full-day guided Tours around the Atacama Desert
Adventures in the Atacama Desert are plentiful, and at Tierra Atacama you will find a wonderful variety of excursions and tours of the Atacama Desert as well as San Pedro de Atacama tours. Whether you prefer to explore on foot, horseback, bike or vehicle, we’ve got an all-encompassing portfolio of activities that delve into every corner of Atacama. Here you’ll find everything from world-class hiking tours to desert bike rides, horseback adventures to stargazing experiences, and much more
At Tierra Hotels, our small group excursions are included in all-inclusive programs. We also offer private guides and transfers if you are looking for a tailored experience just for you. When you arrive at Tierra Atacama our expert guides will personally walk you through our portfolio of Atacama Desert excursions. The guides will get to know your interests and physical activity level, helping to create a bespoke journey for you to explore the Atacama Desert your way.
* We recommend that children under 10, pregnant women and people with blood pressure problems or other health conditions avoid tours above 4,000 m above sea level.
** All of our excursions are subject to weather conditions, availability depending on local regulations regarding sanitary conditions due to the pandemic, and the entrance policies established by the indigenous communities in charge of the protected areas.
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We generally recommend that you stay at least 4 nights with us in order to o get the most out of your Atacama Desert vacation. This should give you enough time to include the most exhilerating of our San Pedro de Atacama Tours, however, if you would like to climb one or more of the Atacama volanoes, then you should plan on spending a minimum of 5 nights in order to properly aclimatise to the altitudes. Our sample Atacama Desert itinerary may be useful as you plan your trip.
Vallecito
On this walk we will go to the salt mountain range located to the west of the San Pedro Oasis. Once there, we will make three stops.
Tatio Geysers at Sunrise
Feast your eyes on the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites and certainly an icon of the Atacama Desert.
Purilactis
Crystalline rivers, impossibly dramatic rock formations and some of the oldest petroglyphs anywhere in the region are just some of the enticing encounters which await on the Purilaktis Trek.
High-Plains Lagoons and Piedras Rojas
On this tour we will visit 3 beautiful lagoons. We will head south and arrive first at the Miscanti Lagoon, located 1 hour and 30 minutes from the hotel and 4,100 meters above sea level.
The Salar de Atacama
Uncover the bewildering sights of the Salar de Atacama on this captivating excursion to Chaxa Lagoon, where vivid colors and resident Flamingos abound.
Rainbow Valley in the Atacama Desert, Chile
Unearth ancient petroglyphs and admire a kaleidoscope of color at Rainbow Valley on this excursion; a geological and archaeological treat.
Cejar Lagoon
Depart the hotel heading south by bike towards the edge of the Atacama Salt Flat. On arrival at the Cejar lagoon, the view of the thick salt crust which has formed around the water hole is amazing. Following a swim and a rest, we return to the hotel by vehicle.
Cerro Toco Volcano Climb
Located just 6km from the border between Chile and Bolivia, Cerro Toco is as awe-inspiring to look at from the ground, as the expansive panoramas are to be enjoyed from its summit.
Guatin Gatchi Valley
Expect a confection of distinctive desert plantlife and trickling rivers, on this tour to the Valle de Guatin.
Quebrada del Diablo
Discover the beguiling land formations of the Quebrada del Diablo and enjoy a dose of local heritage, here in the Cordillera de la Sal.
