5 days tour

5 Days Self Drive @ Atacama Desert

$ 890 .00 USD

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5 Days Self Drive @ Atacama Desert

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast @ hotel

Others

Free Parking at the hotel Tailor made itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown, highlights of the area, activities and museums schedule, suggested restaurants, and any other helpful information.

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation at Casa Don Tomas Hotel with buffet breakfast

Transport

4 days car rental, category D (Nissan XTrail 4X2 or similar) Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes Pick up &Drop off at Calama Airport around 12h00 CWD, PAI & SACA insurances GPS tracking

Not included:

Others

Car Rental: Gasoline, extra days, other insurances, driver Entrance fees to Museum and archaeological sites Extras at the hotel Meals Any item donยดt mentioned Travel Personal Insurance (highly recommended)

Optional

There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us. there are NOT included in the total price of the tour.

Insurance

Travel Personal Insurance

Flights

Internal Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Days Self Drive @ Atacama Desert

  • Day 1 Day 1: Calama, San Pedro De Atacama And Moon And Death Valley (Approx. 120 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Calama, San Pedro De Atacama And Moon And Death Valley (Approx. 120 Km)

      Pick up your rental car at Calama Airport or downtown rental office. 

      Once having arrived, you should go directly to the MITTA Desk located at the arrival Hall.  Complete the formalities: sign contract, credit card guarantee, check the vehicle. 

      Start your journey through the spectacular northern ends of Chile. Your destination will be San Pedro de Atacama; once center to the Paleolithic culture. Impressive rock fortresses on steep mountains encircle the green valley, making it truly a unique and stunning sight to visit. It contrasts with the eerily silent desert landscape home to vast plains and salt ponds with octagonal-shaped crystals reflecting the towering volcanoes. 

      In the afternoon, you can visit the intriguing Moon Valley boasting various stone and sand formations which have been carved over centuries by wind and water. It has an impressive range of color and texture, looking somewhat similar to the surface of the moon. 

      Note:  there is an information center where entrance fee payment must be is made. You will pay 2 admission fee.  Paid on the spot. 

      Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hd Salar De Atacama & Hd Puritama Hot Springs (Approx. 162 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hd Salar De Atacama & Hd Puritama Hot Springs (Approx. 162 Km)

      You will have a full day at leisure to explore its surroundings. 

      Bring enough food and water for the excursions. 

      We recommend visiting the Atacama Salt Lake located only about an hour away from San Pedro is the Los Flamencos National Reserve where some of the most remarkable arrays of wildlife exist. Home to the dark blue lagoons, flamingo flocks and many other bird species it is an ornithologistโ€™s paradise. The Atacama Salt Flat is similarly a must see and highlight of the region. It is the largest salt flat in Chile with large volcanoes and salt crusts dominating its landscape. 

      Note:  there is an information center where entrance fee payment must be is made. You will pay 2 admission fee.  Paid on the spot. 

      Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Day 3 Day 3: San Pedro De Atacama, Altiplanic Lagoons (Approx. 240 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: San Pedro De Atacama, Altiplanic Lagoons (Approx. 240 Km)

      You will have a full day at leisure to explore its surroundings. 

      Bring enough food and water for the excursions. 

      We recommend visiting the Atacama Salt Lake located only about an hour away from San Pedro is the Los Flamencos National Reserve where some of the most remarkable arrays of wildlife exist. Home to the dark blue lagoons, flamingo flocks and many other bird species it is an ornithologistโ€™s paradise. The Atacama Salt Flat is similarly a must see and highlight of the region. It is the largest salt flat in Chile with large volcanoes and salt crusts dominating its landscape. 

      Note:  there is an information center where entrance fee payment must be is made. You will pay 2 admission fee.  Paid on the spot. 

      On the route back to San Pedro de Atacama along route 23, there is a marker for the Tropic of Capricorn. Also near this marker is a white cross which marks the beginning of an old Incan trail.

      Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Day 4 Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama, Tatio Geysers (Approx. 180 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama, Tatio Geysers (Approx. 180 Km)

      You will have a full day at leisure to explore its surroundings. We recommend visiting Tatio Geysers & Machuca village.  

      The night before please ask at the reception desk for your box breakfast. Bring enough food and water for the excursion. 

      Before dawn break (around 5 :30am) you will depart from San Pedro and head north to the famous El Tatio Geysers; a geothermal field flanked by soaring peaks. El Tatio is situated at 4,300 meters above sea level on the Altiplano. You will find a lot of tourist vehicle heading the same direction. The route is well signposted.   The first 20 minutes are on a sealed road and after that the road is  unsealed but in good condition, a few potholes but we averaged 60 - 70 km/h so definitely not bad! 

      It is the highest geothermal field in the world and boasts spectacular scenery. At dawn you will be able to observe powerful spurts of steam that shoot out from various geyser blowholes and steaming ponds.  You have the oppotunity to enjoy โ€œPozon Rusticโ€the thermal waters provided by the mountain range. 

      Note:  there is an information center where entrance fee payment must be is made. You will pay 2 admission fee.  Paid on the spot. 

      Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

  • Day 5 Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama, Calama (Approx. 101 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama, Calama (Approx. 101 Km)

      After an enjoyable breakfast, leave your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and  drive to Calama Airport to drop off your rental car. 

      Give yourself plenty of time for the car return formalities. 

      Do not forget to fill your petrol tank up. 


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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