Atacama Desert Tours

1. Valle de la Luna

A hike in the Valle de la Luna will allow you to take in the world-class views of the Andes, and the peacefulness of the Atacama Desert. You’ll find a lunar-like landscape that offers crimson sunsets. Include this natural wonder in your Atacama Desert tour and you’ll see why this valley is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world.

2. Salar de Atacama

The salt flats of Atacama are considered the driest places on earth, with 1-3 millimeters of precipitation a year. They are a great destination for those looking to stargaze. Also, if you’re interested in nature, you’ll find the Andean flamingo in this area. Large volcanoes dominate the landscape, including one of Chile’s most active, Lascar.

3. Altiplanic Lagoons

The Miscanti and Miñique lagoons are located 13,121 feet above sea level, with beryl-blue waters on the surface of the land that draw a variety of wildlife. Rich in biodiversity, these Lagoons are home to the Andean and James Flamingo—make sure to snap a photo on the lakes, and check out the unique beauty of the salt crystals at the floaty Cejar Lagoon.

4. El Tatio Geysers

A great way to start the day is to visit El Tatio Geysers at sunrise. Located on the border of Bolivia, the world’s third-largest geyser El Tatio or “oven” will astound you with more than 80 active hot springs. Take a steady walk through this bubbling land and dip your toes into these warm waters.

5. Machuca

A scattering of clay brick houses with windswept thatched roofs make for a charming Chilean village escape in Machuca. Walk by the whitewashed churches and bell towers and see the colonial architecture at work, a perfect place to Chile’s rural life. Less