The 10 Best Walking Tours in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region

August 17, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Looking for an unusual and beautiful landscape? Sandstone canyons, flamingo-dotted salt flats, steaming geysers, hot springs, volcanic peaks and alien-looking rock formations are on offer all around San Pedro de Atacama. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are the preferred means of exploration. Death Valley here is surprisingly great for picnics.
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1. 3-Day Classic Atacama - Moon Valley & Geysers del Tatio

San Pedro de Atacama Tours by Say Hueque
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Venture into the Atacama Desert, one of the most hostile places in the world on a 3-day tour and skip the hassle of dealing with logistics as we take care of your Calama airport round-trip transportation. Get to know San Pedro de Atacama and explore some of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: Tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath, on the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers, the highest in the world. In a place where the geysers and thermal waters coexist with the lowest temperatures. Following up, the world-famous Moon Valley awaits you: A natural Sanctuary, set of landscapes of incomparable beauty and that resembles a fragment of the lunar landscape. Take advantage of the first lights in the morning and the last lights in the afternoon on these two tours included: Get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert at sunrise and sunset! A trip you can't miss!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 2 nights in San Pedro de Atacama, Professional Bilingual Driver-Guide Assistance (English and Spanish), Tours mentioned in the itinerary (shared service), Round-trip transfer to and from Calama Airport (shared service)

Exclusions: International or Domestic Flights, Optional Tours & Tips & Unmentioned Food and Drink, Hotel pick-up on Moon Valley tour & Hotel drop-off on all tours, National Park Entrance Fees (Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000)

Reviewed By sbgLosAngeles

Awesome, 4-person tour with a fabulous guide! You start early in the morning (6:00-6:30 am) and drive to the flamingo reserve. We were the first to enter the park and enjoyed a nice walk prior to breakfast. Breakfast was very nice, including hot eggs. After another hike, we headed to a small village (Socaire) where we interacted with a woman knitting gloves and purchased incredible volcanic rocks. We had a nice stroll through Tocanic village where we made our way around the water and lush fruit trees. I'm not sure our hike was supposed to be part of the tour but it was a great spot! I highly recommend this tour. Make sure they don't try to put you on another tour if the # of sign-ups is low. You are paying for a small group and it was part of why the tour was great (in addition to the guide).

2. Unique and Unforgettable Experience

Enjoy Atacama
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Our purpose is to provide our clients with responsible tourism through relaxed travel experiences that exceed their expectations based on our quality of service, professionalism and passion for the details of our staff.

Inclusions: Aperitif in Valle del Arcoiris, Breakfast outdoors in the Geysers, Lunch outdoors in the 4 Altiplanic Launas

Exclusions: Entrances to National Parks

Reviewed By Anu99Raj

We did the Gautin and Quesar hike with Emilio of "Enjoy Atacama" tours. He was very friendly and informative. We took several pictures and videos of our hike and posted it. At the end of the hike, he served us brilliant food and wine! since we had just come from Bolivia, we wanted to do soemthing different than Bolivia. So, we skipped the lagoons and did these two hikes - which were easy and enjoyable by the kids and us!

3. 7-Day Best of Salta & Atacama - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser

Salta Tours by Say Hueque
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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)

4. Uyuni Private Express Tour (Roundtrip) - 3 Days

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An exciting journey between Chile and Bolivia, an exclusive tour through through the Atacama Desert to discover the salar de Uyuni. You will be accompanied in private tour to the discovery of this extraordinary wild landscape by reliable drivers and guides that will make your trip pleasant, relaxing and safe. The salar de Uyuni, an immense magic mirror, unique in the world, where heaven and earth come together, where you can perceive the beauty and magic of our planet.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner

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Reviewed By Smashas_M

We booked a return tour from San Pedro Atacama to Uyuni salt flat. Overall the tour was amazing. We were lucky to have Wilson as our guide. He was driving carefully, giving a lot of info about the sights (in Spanish only), and he is also good at taking photos, which was useful at the salt flats. Communication prior to the tour was good too, Gabriel was always available to answer our questions. The slight downside was dealing with addional requests. Another couple from our group didn't get the private bathroom they paid for. The change of the driver in Uyuni, after the main part if the tour was finished, was a bit of unpleasant surprise. If you join this tour pack soap, sanitiser and toilet paper, as hygenic facilities are basic.

5. Private tours in San Pedro de Atacama, enjoy the people you love

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We believe in the energy of places and people, we want people to have an encounter with themselves that they learn from local guides and that they enjoy a place of great magic in Chile, that they can learn and deal only with feeling nature, Learn from the history of the place and keep a good memory.

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Reviewed By shiyuj

Pablo is so nice n he even helped me out when he was about to close to store. He was really patient in helping me make a prefect schedule. Besides, everyone working in their company are pretty chill. Love the vibes. Thanks.

6. Tour Piedras Rojas and Altiplanicas

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We will start the tour with a visit to the pre-Hispanic village of Socaire, characterized by its cultivated terraces. Then we go to the Altiplano, where we will visit Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques, habitat of aquatic birds and mammals such as red foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to the Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Águas Calientes) and the viewpoint of Piedras Rojas, from where we will see these reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they stay. The tour continues on the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest in Chile and the third largest in the world. There, we will walk along the paths of Laguna Chaxa, nesting and habitat of the three species of flamingos present in Chile: Andean, Chilean and James. Finally, we will visit the village of Toconao, its Church of San Lucas and its characteristic orchards.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

7. Death Valley Sandboard Tour

San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile Viajando Comigo
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Sandboarding is a sport that consists of descending sand dunes or hills with special snowboard-like boards. The most famous place in Chile to practice this sport is the Death Valley, located just 2 kilometers from San Pedro do Atacama. Let's head from the center of San Pedro do Atacama to the Valley of Death. Once we have already selected our equipment (helmet, boots and board), we will climb to the top of the dune to receive an introduction class, in which they will teach us what are the best practices of this sport. After class we will start with the descents, which are accompanied by the spectacular landscapes of the Death Valley, with their strange rock formations surrounding the dune.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Sports Equipment

Exclusions: Landing and facility fees

8. Atacama Express: 2-Day tour visiting Tatio Geysers & the Moon Valley

San Pedro de Atacama Tours by Say Hueque
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This 2-Day tour is ideal for active people that don´t want to waste any second of their trip! Venture into the Atacama Desert, one of the most hostile places in the world as we take care of your Calama airport round-trip transportation. The world-famous Moon Valley awaits you: A natural Sanctuary, set of landscapes of incomparable beauty that resembles a fragment of the lunar landscape. To further add to your adventure, tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath: The geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers. A place where the geysers and thermal waters coexist with the lowest temperatures. Take advantage of the first lights in the morning and the last lights in the afternoon on these two tours included: Get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert! A trip you can't miss!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Accommodation for 1 night in San Pedro de Atacama , Tours mentioned in the itinerary (shared or private service, depending on the option chosen), Professional Bilingual Driver-Guide Assistance (English / Spanish), Calama Airport Round-trip transfers (shared or private service, depending on the option chosen)

Exclusions: International or Domestic Flights or Buses, Entrance Fees (Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000), Gratuities & Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up on Moon Valley tour & Hotel drop-off on all tours

Reviewed By sbgLosAngeles

Awesome, 4-person tour with a fabulous guide! You start early in the morning (6:00-6:30 am) and drive to the flamingo reserve. We were the first to enter the park and enjoyed a nice walk prior to breakfast. Breakfast was very nice, including hot eggs. After another hike, we headed to a small village (Socaire) where we interacted with a woman knitting gloves and purchased incredible volcanic rocks. We had a nice stroll through Tocanic village where we made our way around the water and lush fruit trees. I'm not sure our hike was supposed to be part of the tour but it was a great spot! I highly recommend this tour. Make sure they don't try to put you on another tour if the # of sign-ups is low. You are paying for a small group and it was part of why the tour was great (in addition to the guide).

9. Small-Group Tour to Moon Valley from San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile San Pedro de Atacama Tours by Say Hueque
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Venture into one of the most hostile places in the world: the Atacama Desert. You will have the opportunity to visit this amazing place more intimately, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups: Within the Flamencos National Reserve, you will get to the world-famous Moon Valley. Find yourself astonished as you take in the views of a geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range. You will understand the delicacy of the clay when visiting 'Las Tres Marias'; sculptures carved by nature. And, for a perfect closure, admire the sunset on the Death Valley or the Kari Lookout; get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert!

Inclusions: Bilingual driver-guide assistance, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fee - CLP $3000 (included on Semi-Private Tour)

Reviewed By sbgLosAngeles

Awesome, 4-person tour with a fabulous guide! You start early in the morning (6:00-6:30 am) and drive to the flamingo reserve. We were the first to enter the park and enjoyed a nice walk prior to breakfast. Breakfast was very nice, including hot eggs. After another hike, we headed to a small village (Socaire) where we interacted with a woman knitting gloves and purchased incredible volcanic rocks. We had a nice stroll through Tocanic village where we made our way around the water and lush fruit trees. I'm not sure our hike was supposed to be part of the tour but it was a great spot! I highly recommend this tour. Make sure they don't try to put you on another tour if the # of sign-ups is low. You are paying for a small group and it was part of why the tour was great (in addition to the guide).

10. 4-Day Best of Atacama: Moon Valley, Tatio Geysers and Altiplanic Lagoons

San Pedro de Atacama Tours by Say Hueque
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4-Day tour getting to know San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in the driest desert of the world! Skip the hassle of dealing with logistics as we take care of your Calama airport round-trip transportation! Find yourself relaxed as you take in the views of the beautiful landscape of the Altiplanic lagoons, with waters of an intense blue fed by underground rivers. Tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath, on the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers. Also, the world-famous Moon Valley awaits you: Resembles a fragment of the lunar landscape. Get ready to see how all the colours change in the desert at sunrise and sunset! A trip you can't miss! You can choose between 3 types of accommodation with breakfast included and shared or private services, depending on your preferences. Lunches and dinners are at your expenses, and your guides will be happy to recommend places for you to taste the local cuisine.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 3 nights in San Pedro de Atacama , Tours mentioned in the itinerary (shared or private service, depending on the option chosen), Professional Bilingual Driver-Guide Assistance (English / Spanish), Calama Airport Round-trip transfers (shared or private service, depending on the option chosen)

Exclusions: International or Domestic Flights and Buses, Entrance Fees (Altiplanic Lagoons CLP 5.500; Tatio Geysers CLP 10000; Moon Valley CLP 3.000), Gratuities & Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up (Included on Tatio Geysers tour) & Hotel drop-off on tours

Reviewed By sbgLosAngeles

Awesome, 4-person tour with a fabulous guide! You start early in the morning (6:00-6:30 am) and drive to the flamingo reserve. We were the first to enter the park and enjoyed a nice walk prior to breakfast. Breakfast was very nice, including hot eggs. After another hike, we headed to a small village (Socaire) where we interacted with a woman knitting gloves and purchased incredible volcanic rocks. We had a nice stroll through Tocanic village where we made our way around the water and lush fruit trees. I'm not sure our hike was supposed to be part of the tour but it was a great spot! I highly recommend this tour. Make sure they don't try to put you on another tour if the # of sign-ups is low. You are paying for a small group and it was part of why the tour was great (in addition to the guide).

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