Overview
Atacama Desert Experience, 4 days trip
B-Side Travel Chile
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 9999
Atacama Desert Experience, 4 days trip
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 9999
B-Side Travel Chile
$2,000
About this trip...
This itinerary is just a glimpse of what B-Side Travel Chile uncovers in Atacama. A desert that feels like another planet, where silence has texture, colors defy reason, and the night sky reminds you just how small and fortunate you are. But beyond the landscapes, what we're truly passionate about is listening to what moves you, what you're looking for, and what you want to take back with you — and from there, designing an experience that's completely your own, blending the places everyone knows with the corners only we know how to find. Because Chile has a B-Side, and no two versions are ever the same.
Day 1
Discover the magic of the Moon Valley
“Explore lunar landscapes and experience the most iconic sunsets in the Atacama Desert”
Discover the mysterious and amazing Valley of the Moon, one of the most iconic destinations in San Pedro de Atacama. This tour will take you through landscapes that seem from another planet, with surprising rock formations, sand dunes and mountains that defy the imagination. Located in the Cordillera de la Sal, this corner of the Atacama Desert offers a unique experience, with landscapes eroded by nature that have been sculpted over millions of years.
Information
Itinerary: visit rock formations sculpted by time, such as the Amphitheater, Gran Duna, Tres Marias and Mirador de Ckari
Altitude: 2.400 m
Departure time: 14:30-15:10
Return: 19:00 (or until 20:30 from September)
Includes: Snacks and cocktails
What to take: 1L of water, sunscreen/lip balm, cap/hat, windbreaker, comfortable clothes and shoes
Day 2
Piedras Rojas and Altiplano Lagoons
“Discover turquoise lagoons and red rocks in the middle of the Andes”
Discover the natural beauty of the Chilean Altiplano on a tour that will take you to the most impressive landscapes in the region. From the rock formations of Piedras Rojas to the crystal-clear lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, passing through Laguna Chaxa in the Salar de Atacama, this tour will allow you to explore the geological and biological diversity of the Atacama Desert.
Information:
Itinerary: stops at the Tropic of Capricorn, Piedras Rojas, Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques, and Laguna Chaxa
Altitude: up to 4,200 m
Exit: 06:00-06:40
Return: 17:00
Includes: Breakfast and lunch
What to take: 1L of water, sunscreen/lip balm, layered, well-sheltered clothing, gloves, hat, scarf, warm socks.
Day 3
AM: Rainbow Valley and Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
“Explore colorful mountains and ancient rock art in one tour”
Rainbow Valley is one of the most impressive and visually striking places in the Atacama Desert. Located in the Domeyko Mountain Range, this valley is famous for its vibrantly colored rock formations, ranging from red, green, and white to yellow. These hues are the result of various minerals that, over time, have given rise to a landscape that appears painted by nature itself. This tour is a unique opportunity to experience the geological magic of the desert, combined with the tranquility and beauty of its surroundings.
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Itinerary: visit to the Cordillera de Domeyko, Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs and the Arcoíris Valley
Altitude: 3.500 m
Exit: 07:00-07:40
Return: 12:30
Includes: Breakfast
What to take: 1L of water, sunscreen/lip balm, cap/hat, windbreaker, comfortable clothes and shoes
Day 4
Tatio Geysers Tour
“Experience the most impressive sunrise at the Largest Geothermal Field in South America”
The Tatio Geysers are one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the Atacama Desert. Located at an altitude of 4,320 meters above sea level, this geothermal field is the largest in South America and the third largest in the world. At sunrise, the steam from the geysers rises into the cold air, creating a magical and surreal landscape that attracts travelers from all over the world. This tour will take you to discover this natural phenomenon in all its splendor, as well as explore the surroundings and enjoy the views of the Altiplano.
Information
Itinerary: visit to the geothermal field Geiser El Tatio, Bofedal de Machuca and Vado de Putana
Altitude: 4.320 m
Exit: 04:30-05:10
Return: 12:00
Includes: Breakfast
What to take: 1L of water, sunscreen/lip balm, layered, well-sheltered clothing, gloves, hat, scarf, warm socks
We recommend acclimatizing 24 hours beforehand
Prohibited for children under 8, pregnant women and people over 75
Pricing
A. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
San Pedro de Atacama, ChileAbout your organizer
B-Side Travel Chile exists to show travelers the Chile that most people never find, off the beaten track — and to protect it while doing so. We design intimate journeys through desert silence, ancient forests, and wild coastlines, in partnership with local guides, family-run lodges, and communities who have cared for these landscapes long before tourism arrived. We work in small groups, move with intention, and leave as little trace as possible — because we believe that travel done right doesn't consume a place. It honors it.
