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The Antofagasta Region (Spanish: Región de Antofagasta, pronounced [antofaˈɣasta]) is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla. It is bordered to the north by Tarapacá and by Atacama to the south and is the second-largest region of Chile. To the east it borders Bolivia and Argentina. The capital of the region is the port city of Antofagasta, another important city being Calama. The main economic activity is copper mining in the giant porphyry copper systems located inland.
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1. 3 Days Tour Uyuni Salt Flats ending in San Pedro de Atacama Chile
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We conducted a tour to visit the Uyuni salt flat, colored lagoons, volcanoes, desert, landscapes, flora and Andean wildlife, nature at its best in comfortable 4x4 car and equipped professional driver and English guide.
Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by private vehicle 4WD, Sleeping bag, 2 nights accommodation, Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama(no hotel Dropp-off), Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees: tickets (30 Bs Incahuasi Island, 150. Bs. national Park, and some small things, please be with you approx. Bs. 200), Travel Insurance
Reviewed By Michaelk11759
Singed up for a 3 day private tour from (Salar de) Uyuni, through the dessert and dropping me in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama. Jose in the office was great, answering my endless questions and the tour with Maribel and Ariel was perfect. I had the experience of a life time and saw the most beautiful landscapes I had ever seen. Everything was perfectly organised incl hotels, food etc. I had the best time ever!!
2. Piedras Rojas (red Rocks) + Altiplanic Lagoons Daytrip
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The perfect day trip for everything you wish to find in the Atacama Desert. Incredible volcanoes, huge salt flats and beautiful lagoons. You will be amazed with the landscapes of this trip. We will reach over 4.000 meters above sea level, reason why we recommend full rest the night before and warm clothes for the cold.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
3. Tatio Geysers
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The land of water and fire. The heat generated by the active volcanoes of the region warms the underground waters. In contrast with the freezing temperatures of the surface, generous amounts of water vapor are produced. The result is a true spectacle of nature. A geothermical field with hundreds of geysers whose eruption throws bolling water and vapor to about 10 meters high. We arrive to the region before sun rise, reason why the temperatures could reach -20ºC, besides the fact that we will be at over 4.000 meters above sea level. That is why we recommend a night of full rest the day before and very warm clothes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
4. Altiplanic Lagoons
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get to know with Full tour the beautiful lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques. They continue to amaze everyone not only because of their beauty, but also because they are located 4.000 meters above sea level. Their beauty is complemented by the inmensity of the Miscanti and Miñiques volcanoes
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
5. 7-Day Best of Salta & Atacama - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the north of Argentina and Chile on this 7-day tour from Salta, one of traveler’s favorite cities. Visit the Salt Flats and Purmamarca, tour along the Humahuaca Gorge (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and discover the famous Pucara de Tilcara, among others. Leaving Argentina, see the best of San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in the driest desert of the world. Little adobe houses and cozy restaurants are the base to explore one of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: The Moon Valley, Salt Mountain Range, El Tatio Geyser (geothermal field), sand dunes, thermal waters and a totally clear sky full of stars.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights of accommodation (1 in Salta, 2 in Purmamarca, 3 in San Pedro de Atacama), Tours mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Ticket air-conditioned Bus to San Pedro de Atacama (9/10 hs duration), Bilingual guides (English / Spanish)
Exclusions: Gratuities, International and/or Domestic Flights, Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moon Valley afternoon tour in San Pedro de Atacama, National Park Entrance Fees (Pucará de Tilcara, Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000)
6. Red stones
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will begin the excursion with a visit to the pre-Hispanic town of Socaire, characterized by its cultivation terraces. Then we will go to the high plateau, where we will first visit the Miscanti Lagoon and Miñiques Lagoon, habitat of aquatic birds and mammals, such as culpeo foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to the Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes) and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, from where we can see this extension of reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are located. The excursion continues in the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt flat in Chile and the third largest salt flat in the world. There we will walk along the paths of Laguna Chaxa, nesting place and habitat for the three species of flamingos that inhabit Chile: Andean flamenco, Chilean flamenco and James flamenco. Finally, we will visit the town of Toconao, its Church of San Lucas and its characteristic fruit orchards.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
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7. Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Stones, Full Day
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
We are the only agency in San Pedro that leaves at 5 in the morning, we go to one of the most sacred lagoons for the culture of San Pedro: Tuyajto. And the best, when leaving earlier we go alone.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Bernard B
Atacama Majestic/Pachamama Spirit are the best advisers and providers of tours in San Pedro. They are nice, smart, young and very professional. We went on six tours with them and it was perfect: good guides, knowledgeable and nice, good mini-buses, office staff (David speaks fluently English) very helpful. Thank you!
8. Lagunas Altiplanicas com Piedras Rojas / Full Day
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4.4 based on 19 reviews
On this trip we will go to the heart of the Salar de Atacama until arriving at Laguna Chaxa, where we can see different types of flamingos and Andean birds, in a small guided trekking. You will be able to be at the tropic of capricorn, to know two majestic lagoons called Miscanti and Minhique that are to 4,200 msnm, nested in the foothills of the volcanos that bear the same names.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 966jerrym
Worst tour I ever joined around the world. The agency did not provide English tour at all. We were asked to arrive at the agency at 15:30 and wait for 50 minutes until someone else picked us up somewhere else. It would have been fine if the tour is in English. Nonetheless, the tour guide is actually bilingual during which 70% of his time was spent in Spanish and we get less information in English than the others in Spanish. Besides, the guide is kind of rude and he even blamed on clients which did not really violate the rules (to protect his own job). BTW, We are lucky that we have to change our schedule due to inclement weather such that we won’t attend the Iris valley with this agency again. They got our dollars yesterday but refuse to refund the money in dollars. Well... cannot believe they exchange the money immediately. Overall, it cheats in many ways.
9. San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Days Magic Desert Adventure
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4.3 based on 8 reviews
A complete program that includes transfer from Calama to Hotel in San Pedro, Valley of the Moon Tour, Red Stone tour with Salar de Atacama and Toconao, Geiser del Tatio Tour, and a Lagoon Cejar visit and Transfer back to the Airport
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from centrally located hotels in San pedro de Atacama to Geyser del Tatio, Piedras Rojas and transfer out), Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrace Valle de la luna park clp $ 4.000 per person, Entraces Lagunas Altiplanicas and Salar de Atacama clp$ 5.500 per person., Entraces Laguna Cejar : clp$ 17.000 per person, Entrace Geyser del Tatio park: clp$ 10.000 per person
Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac
We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide
10. Altiplanic Lagoons, Piedras Rojas and Atacama Salt Flat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
During the day, discover the magical tones of the desert, with the imposing Piedras Rojas, the beautiful Chaxa, Miscanti and Miñiques Andean lagoons, and the extensive Atacama Salt Flats in the Los Flamencos National Reserve with a professional guide. Lunch is included. This is a Round-Trip Shared Transfer and limited to a maximum of 15 travelers.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Pick up and drop off at the hotel with departure from the main hotels in San Pedro de Atacama. If your hotel is not on the internal list, we will look for a place close to your accommodation as a meeting point between you and our company., Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Maris Z
I experienced a storm and rain in the driest desert in the world. Sights are amazing. You really like to think you're on a moon.
