The Atacama Desert Tours & Holidays
The Atacama Desert Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
This seemingly inhospitable area was first inhabited by the Atacameño people, who discovered the small oases scattered around and developed the area for farming, despite the landscape incorporating desert, salt flats, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. The small town of San Pedro de Atacama takes you back in time, with its beautiful, whitewashed adobe buildings and the still active Lascar Volcano on the horizon. From here the Valle de la Luna, Tatio ...
This seemingly inhospitable area was first inhabited by the Atacameño people, who discovered the small oases scattered around and developed the area for farming, despite the landscape incorporating desert, salt flats, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. The small town of San Pedro de Atacama takes you back in time, with its beautiful, whitewashed adobe buildings and the still active Lascar Volcano on the horizon. From here the Valle de la Luna, Tatio Geysers and Los Flamencos National Reserve are easily accessible. The skies remain clear throughout the day and offer a plethora of stars at night, hence why the scientifically significant Alma Observatory is placed here, which makes for an fun way to spend the evening.
Best experiences
Star gaze in Atacama’s desert sky
Atacama Desert is internationally renowned for its astrological clarity thanks to its clear skies and low humidity. Using tripod telescopes on this 3-hr tour we will be able to observe the night sky and discover a variety of constellations and planets.
Explore the Death & Moon Valleys
Enjoy an afternoon or evening exploration of the Death and Moon valleys ideally at sunset. Walks and drive through Death Valley's bizarre rock agglomerations and Moon Valley's silent moonscape with strange salt and clay formations.
Visit Salar de Atacama & Toconao
The picturesque town of Toconao, with classic architecture of the town church and bell tower is also full of traditional crafts. Salar de Atacama is home to Los Flamencos National Reserve and Chaxa Lagoon with 3 different species of flamingos and other animals.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Awasi Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama
A marvellous boutique lodging on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama, fashioned from adobe, wood and stone to create a refined, rustic hotel with just eight rooms. Each room comes with a private…
La Casa De Don Tomas, San Pedro de Atacama
Located just 2 kilometres from the Pukará de Quitor ruins, Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás is a high value, low key lodge of quality in San Pedro de Atacama. Rooms are simple but attractive with a private…