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Things to do in Atacama Region, Atacama Region: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Atacama Region, Chile including On the trail of the Inca messengers, Sandboard activity in Iquique with Transfer, Tour Tatio Geyser Safari style by Grade 10, Ethno-Gastronomy Tasting menu, 5 or 9 times with Pairing., Archaeological Tour, Astronomy Tour in San Pedro de Atacama, La Serena: Full day Tour to Elqui Valley , La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch and Archeological Museum, Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up to San Pedro de Atacama, Astronomic tour.
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1. On the trail of the Inca messengers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Night hike in the Atacama desert
Inclusions: Food and drinks, Transport to San Pedro on the way back., We will have an aperitif at the end of the hike.
Exclusions: Frontal torch, hiking sticks. We can rent it to You.
Reviewed By Angela P
the tour was great! I would definitely recommend it. Just couple of things that nobody told me when I booked the tour. I asked a lot of agencies in San Pedro and here we go: most of them do the same tour (they stop in the same places, make sure they give you a paper with all the stops so you can check everything out), never mind what they tell you, DO NOT pay extra for hot water in advance because you will need to pay at the hostels as well ( none of the agencies include hot water for your shower). In my opinion, I would definitely book the cheapest one as I said before, they all do the same.
2. Sandboard activity in Iquique with Transfer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Iquique city of extreme sport, we have the largest urban dune in the world the Cerro Dragon, its fine sands, variety of tracks and good weather all year round makes it the best place to practice this sport. The breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean during sunset is undoubtedly one of the best experiences in the area.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Sandboard and helmet, Photos and videos, Professional Instructor
Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Merel96
It is an amazing tour, really recommend it when you want to sandboard or just want to learn it. We got beautiful pictures and videos after from the go pro!
3. Tour Tatio Geyser Safari style by Grade 10
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
With us you will have a unique experience. Touring spectacular places and that will leave you surprised. In our exclusive safari-style bus, with reclining seats and an unparalleled panoramic view, we will take you to the most spectacular places in the Atacama Desert. In the Tour geyser del Tatio you will travel through magical desert places with our safari bus, you will have a buffet breakfast with tables and chairs for you to enjoy, a guide with extensive knowledge of the area and maximum safety
Inclusions: We offer a breakfast buffet pancakes with delicacies and ham and cheese sandwiches, hot tea or coffee, milk, juice, cake and cookies and fruits
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By isabellaaparicio
i booked the 4 tours grado10 offered after a friend recommended me. worth it! even though it’s a bit more expensive than the other companies, it’s much better. the bus/truck is very comfortable, with big reclining chairs (which is a must since some tours leave at 5am and you will want to sleep until you get to your destination), and also very nice during the tours (in some of them you can go on top of it). breakfast is the best as well. the tours are very well organized, leaving earlier than the other companies so you won’t get the places crowded. they also create whatsapp groups to facilitate communication and to send pictures afterwards. our guide George gave us a beautiful picture of the sky when going to the geysers and our guide Barbara was very professional and clear to understand. as a bonus, Luis was a very good chat when we were on the road. their tours were my favourite and i definitely recommend it!
4. Ethno-Gastronomy Tasting menu, 5 or 9 times with Pairing.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
With the ethno-gastronomic experience, travelers discover Atacama through the sense of taste. Each dish brought to the table is presented by Chef Lickan antai, explaining the reason for each preparation, both traditional and signature cuisine.
Inclusions: Private transportation, 9 or 5 Tasting dishes, depending on the reserved times, plus pairing., Bottled water, Pairing
Exclusions: Gratuities
5. Archaeological Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this tour you will know the history behind the first inhabitants of this territory, the development of agriculture and about the oldest mummification technique in the world used by the Chinchorro Culture. A tour that includes archeological sites, museums and gardens where you will be surprised at the contrasts between desert and valleys.
Inclusions: Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to the Archaeological Museum and the Picaflor Sanctuary.
Exclusions: Lunch
6. Astronomy Tour in San Pedro de Atacama
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
The cosmos vision and traditions from the ancient people seamlessly combined with technology, computerized telescopes, augmented reality tablets & current catalog with the best deep sky objects. We are located in the first settlement where the Atacama people emerged, with privileged clear night skies and a noise and light free experience. Magical moments that will be immortalized with Professional Astrophotography under the southern night sky.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Parking Fees, Astrophotography (individual, couples & group pictures), Use of Binoculars & Telescopes, Astrophotography Tutorial (bring your own DSLR camera & we'll teach you how to take great pictures), Ancestral Ceremony & Farewell
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Reviewed By Joseph L
Excellent. Alex is a superior abs exceedingly caring guide! I did others and his is by far the best.
7. La Serena: Full day Tour to Elqui Valley
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Discover the mystical Elqui Valley on this full-day guided tour from La Serena. Small group. Get a glimpse of new-age lifestyles at Cochiguaz. Enjoy a pisco tasting at a production plant. Visit Vicuña, the Nobel laureate Gabriel Mistral's hometown.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Guide for the whole tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
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
8. La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch and Archeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
7 hours tour. Explore the city of La Serena, Chile's second oldest city, full of history and colonial architectural elements that adorn their facades and streets, like churches, important buildings and The lighthouse of La Serena. Visit the city of Coquimbo, famous port surrounded with stories and traditions of the sea. Be part of the history of the fourth Region through this tour, which runs from Incas and Diaguitas civilization to pirates and corsairs.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel / port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By RalphArtPhoto
We booked this tour and were picked up at our Hostel el Punto at 8:30 am. The guide Filipe spoke fluently English and was very inspiring and enthusiastic telling a lot about the Elqui Valley, guiding us around very professionally. We had enough photo-stops and he offered me even to sit on the front seat to enable me to take better pictures while driving. The highlights like a visit to the dam and the Pisco area were brilliant as well as the provided lunch. One tip: although La Serena can be cold and windy in November, once you are in the mountains it is very hot up there, so take care of that by choosing smart clothings.
9. Astronomical Tour with Guide and Pick Up to San Pedro de Atacama
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 30 reviews
We will make observation of the deep sky through high-end, computerized and manual telescopes with which we will make an equatorial and azumuthal sweep of the objects visible during the night in Atacama, depending on the time of the year we can observe: planets, open clusters and closed, galaxies and stars. Where we can distinguish its shape and colors with great ease. Add to the explanatory scientific talk of our astronomy guides Patricio and Nathan who seek to dynamically and didactically deliver the scientific information of the universe. We can also relate the visible constellations of the southern hemisphere with the help of a laser pointer. If you like to know about the Andean archeology-astronomy of Latin America, you should ask for an explanation from Patricio, who is the speaker in the explanatory talk about how our American ancestors related the cosmos to the geographical and cultural zone.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up from accommodation, Astronomy conversation by guides in Spanish or English languages, Blankets - Chairs, Astro Photography (Without Moon)
Exclusions: Pick up in ayllu de Coyo, Solor or Quitor
Reviewed By SarahYoda
This excursion started off slow as we had to wait for an English-speaking guide. After a 30 min. wait, we ended up having a private session with Nathan who was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the cosmos's. Thanks Nathan!
10. Astronomic tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 8 reviews
Los cielos de San Pedro de Atacama son únicos en el mundo debido a la baja humedad en el cielo lo que permite ver muchas estrellas de gran claridad visual
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By 830hernanm
This was a great experience! Felipe and Paz (the guides) were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable and took very good care of us! They had blankies, hot chocolate, coffee and tea and snacks available, were punctual and very professional! My three friends and I all left feeling very satisfied with the service provided. The guides took the time to answer all questions and each of us had plenty of time to look at this amazing sky through their telescope. I highly recommend taking this tour; it was one of the highlights of our visit to San Pedro de Atacama. Thank you Paz and Felipe for this wonderful experience!
