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Explore remote villages on one of the below 6 unique Atacama Desert cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Hiking, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, and Biking and cost from $1,824 for experiences of 5 to 13 days. Tell us about your ideal Atacama Desert cultural trip and our Atacama Desert experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $5,318
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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary
  • Biking and wine tasting
  • Explore the Atacama Desert
  • Rafting in the Lake District
  • Hike in Torres del Paine
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.
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Atacama Moon
from $3,730
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Atacama Desert Trek

Private Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Valle de la Luna’s dunes
  • Visit stripped hills Rainbow Valley
  • View ancient petroglyphs at Yerbas
  • Trek to Rio Grande through trails
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Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert
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Village Visits, Hiking
Activity Level
Challenging
Explore the Atacama Desert on a 7-day trekking tour through Chile’s most iconic landscapes. Hike Valle de la Luna, Rainbow Valley, and Guatin Valley. Visit ancient petroglyphs, the village of Rio Grande, the Tatio Geysers, and the Atacama Salt Flat. See flamingos at the turquoise Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons before returning to Calama.
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Observe the night sky over the Atacama desert
from $8,865
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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore La Serena and Coquimbo
  • Join an astronomy tour in Gemini
  • Discover Elqui Valley and nearby
  • Visit Omega Astronomical Center
  • Experience Atacameno traditions
  • Explore lagoons and geysers
Starts / Ends
La Serena / Calama
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.
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The salt flats of the Atacama Desert stretch as far as the eye can see
from $1,824
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Atacama Desert

4-5 Day Itinerary
  • Be inspired by unique geology
  • View the rainbow of desert colors
  • Experience Tatio Geyserys
  • Explore Moon Valley
Activity Level
Easy Active
Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to the Valley of the Moon, and the El Tatio geysers. Evenings are spent at the renowned Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama.
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Laguna Colorada
from $4,685
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
Activities
Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.
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Rainbow over Torres del Paine
from $6,260
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Chile North to South Premium

13 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Santiago
  • Explore the Atacama Desert
  • Hike on epic trails in Perez Rosale
  • Enjoy rafting on Chile's rivers
Activities
Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration, Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.
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