venus in the starry sky of San Pedro de Atacama
professional telescope of the astronomical tour
family strolling through the valley of the moon
friends posing with the valley of the moon in the background
red stones
group in front of the piedras rojas tour lagoon
person in the steam columns
geyser tatio
cejar lagoon
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4 Day Atacama Desert Tour Package from San Pedro de Atacama

4 Day Atacama Desert Tour Package with 5 guided tours and entrance fees included

(11 reviews)
San Pedro de Atacama
4 days
Spanish and English
Starts: From San Pedro de Atacama. The schedule may vary up to half an hour depending on the month.
Ends: To San Pedro de Atacama
Free cancellation!

Briefing

The 4 Day Atacama Desert Tour Package is the perfect way to discover the must-see highlights of San Pedro de Atacama in one unforgettable trip. Over four incredible days, you’ll experience some of the most iconic landscapes in northern Chile, including a stargazing tour under one of the clearest skies in the world, the surreal scenery of Moon Valley, the stunning high-altitude landscapes of Piedras Rojas, the impressive Tatio Geysers at sunrise, and the famous Cejar Lagoon, where you can float effortlessly in its salty waters.

This package also includes the entrance fees to the main attractions, making your experience easier, more comfortable, and worry-free from start to finish.

It’s also an excellent way to acclimatize to the altitude before continuing your journey to the Salar de Uyuni, helping reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Below, you’ll find all the details of this unforgettable Atacama Desert adventure:

Tour details

Included

  • Astronomical Tour Excursion
  • Moon Valley Tour Excursion
  • Tatio Geyser Excursion Tour
  • Cejar Lagoon Excursion
  • Piedras Rojas Excursion
  • Shared transportation
  • Professional guide (Spanish-English)
  • Individual photo (Astronomical Tour)
  • Snack, juice and pisco sour (Tour Valle de la Luna and Tour Laguna Cejar)
  • Entrance to the Valley of the Moon
  • Breakfast (Tatio Geyser Tour and Piedras Rojas Tour)
  • Lunch (Piedras Rojas Tour)
  • Piedras Rojas and Altiplanic Lagoons Entrance (Piedras Rojas Tour)
  • Access to the Tatio Geyser
  • Cejar Lagoon Entrance
  • Tebenquinche Lagoon Entrance
  • Chaxa Entrance (Piedras Rojas Tour)

Not included

  • Lodging
  • Meals not mentioned above

Important information

  • The itinerary of this tour package is indicative and the order of the tours may vary depending on availability and weather conditions. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will inform you which days each activity will take place.
  • During the early hours of the morning the temperatures in the Atacama Desert are very low, especially in the Tatio Geyser Tour. We recommend that you bring warm clothing suitable for the cold.
  • In the Cejar Lagoon Tour, departure is at 3:30 p.m. between October and March, and at 3:00 p.m. between April and September.
  • The Piedras Rojas Tour is available for travelers 8 years and older.
  • During full moon days, the Astronomical Tour does not take place. On those dates, the activity will be replaced by the Rainbow Valley Tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

DAY 1 San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour

Tour start: San Pedro de Atacama office (first shift) and lodging (second shift)

End of tour: at your lodging in San Pedro de Atacama

Time: 19:50 or 22:00

Duration: 2 hours and a half

San Pedro de Atacama Astronomical Tour

The guide will pick you up at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama. With this astronomical tour you will learn all about the universe, the galaxies, the solar system and the constellations, discovering one of the best night skies in the world! The guide will give you the corresponding explanations while you observe the objects of interest through the professional telescope. In addition, there will be a photo session with the stars. You will be back 2 hours and a half later.

three boys watching the starry sky

DAY 2 Moon Valley San Pedro de Atacama Tour

Tour start: San Pedro de Atacama office

End of tour: at your lodging in San Pedro de Atacama

Time: 15:30

Duration: 5 hours

San Pedro de Atacama Moon Valley Tour

In the Moon Valley tour, the meeting point will be at the San Pedro de Atacama office. On this day, you will learn all about this unique landscape where you will visit the Duna Mayor, Mina Victoria and the Tres Marías. In the late afternoon, you will approach the Ckari Viewpoint where you will observe one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world over the great Cordillera de la Sal.

valley of the moon

DAY 3 Piedras Rojas San Pedro de Atacama Tour

Start of tour: from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama

End of tour: at the municipal parking lot of San Pedro de Atacama

Time: 6:00 a.m.

Duration: 12 hours

San Pedro de Atacama Red Rocks Tour

The guide will pick you up at your lodging at 6 am. On the Piedras Rojas tour you will discover the reddish landscape that characterizes it, surrounded by lagoons in the middle of the Chilean altiplano. You will also visit the Salar de Atacama and its lakes located at more than 4.00 m.a.s.l. You will also visit the famous Tropic of Capricorn and the altiplanic lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques. You will be back in San Pedro de Atacama around 6:00 pm.

girl sitting and taking pictures of the reddish stones

DAY 4

Geyser del Tatio San Pedro de Atacama Tour

  • Start of the tour: from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
  • End of tour: downtown San Pedro de Atacama
  • Time: 5 a.m.
  • Duration: 7 hours

Cejar Lagoon San Pedro de Atacama

  • Beginning of the tour: from San Pedro de Atacama office
  • End of tour: at the municipal parking lot of San Pedro de Atacama
  • Time: 2:20 p.m.
  • Duration: 5 hours

Geyser del Tatio San Pedro de Atacama Tour

Today we have to get up early! At 4:30 in the morning the guide will pick you up at your lodging, but don't worry, as a reward you will see one of the most impressive sunrises. On this day you will visit the mythical geothermal field Geyser del Tatio.

After breakfast with your group, you will visit the last stop before returning to San Pedro de Atacama: Vado de Putana. Here you will be able to observe hundreds of pink flamingos and Andean camelids. You will be back at 12:30 noon.

tatio geyser steam columns

Cejar Lagoon San Pedro de Atacama

In the afternoon, you will head to the Atacama Salt Flat and enjoy some spectacular lagoons. You will visit the Cejar Lagoon, where they say the water is saltier than the Dead Sea, and also the Laguna Piedra, where you will experience a bath with a floating effect.

Later you will visit the Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebenquiche, where you will appreciate how the sky merges with the whiteness of the salt desert. You will be back in San Pedro de Atacama around 7:00 pm and put an end to this 4-day San Pedro de Atacama tour.

Cejar Lagoon

What to bring to 4 Day Atacama Desert Package from San Pedro de Atacama tour

  • Hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable and warm clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Small backpack
  • Towel (Tour Laguna Cejar)
  • Swimsuit (Tour Laguna Cejar)

Where does the tour 4 Day Atacama Desert Package from San Pedro de Atacama start

The tour starts in San Pedro de Atacama. Most travelers arrive from one of these three areas:

  • From Santiago de Chile: the most comfortable option is to take a direct flight to Calama. From there you can travel to San Pedro de Atacama by shared or private transfer. We recommend Transfer Pampa as one of the most reliable companies in the area.
  • From Peru: many travelers arrive from Cuzco or Arequipa. In this case, the most common route is to cross the Tacna-Arica border and continue by bus to San Pedro de Atacama. Keep in mind that the journey requires combining several means of transport.
  • From Salta (Argentina): there is a direct bus between Salta and San Pedro de Atacama with an approximate duration of 11 hours.

Questions & Answers

  • Can the Astronomy Tour be cancelled due to bad weather?

    Yes, the Astronomy Tour depends on weather conditions and sky visibility. In case of cloudy or bad weather, the activity may be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Does the Astronomy Tour operate every day?

    No. During full moon days the tour does not take place, as the moonlight makes it difficult to observe the stars. On those dates, the Astronomical Tour is replaced by the Rainbow Valley excursion.

  • Is it very cold in the Tatio Geysers?

    Yes, temperatures during the early morning are very low in both winter and summer. We recommend that you bring enough warm clothing, including a hat, gloves and a thermal jacket. If you don't need it later, you can leave it in the minibus.

  • What is the maximum altitude reached in the Piedras Rojas Tour?

    The maximum altitude of the tour is approximately 4,200 meters above sea level. To favor acclimatization, we recommend resting well, hydrating and avoiding heavy meals before the excursion.

  • Is it possible to swim during the Piedras Rojas Tour?

    No. The lagoons visited during the Piedras Rojas Tour are not authorized for swimming.

  • Can I swim in the Cejar Lagoon?

    Yes, during the Cejar Lagoon Tour you will have time to swim in Laguna Piedra and experience the floating effect due to the high concentration of salt in the water.

  • Is this package recommended before visiting the Salar de Uyuni?

    Yes, this tour package is an excellent option to acclimatize to the altitude before traveling to the Salar de Uyuni and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

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