Things to do in Antofagasta Region, Chile: The Best Multi-day Tours

September 23, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

The Antofagasta Region (Spanish: Región de Antofagasta, pronounced [antofaˈɣasta]) is one of Chile's fifteen first-order administrative divisions. It comprises three provinces, Antofagasta, El Loa and Tocopilla. It is bordered to the north by Tarapacá and by Atacama to the south and is the second-largest region of Chile. To the east it borders Bolivia and Argentina. The capital of the region is the port city of Antofagasta, another important city being Calama. The main economic activity is copper mining in the giant porphyry copper systems located inland.
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1. 3 Days Tour Uyuni Salt Flats ending in San Pedro de Atacama Chile

Uyuni, Uyuni, Potosi Department Joker Expedition, Bolivia.
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We conducted a tour to visit the Uyuni salt flat, colored lagoons, volcanoes, desert, landscapes, flora and Andean wildlife, nature at its best in comfortable 4x4 car  and equipped professional driver and English guide.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by private vehicle 4WD, Sleeping bag, 2 nights accommodation, Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama(no hotel Dropp-off), Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees: tickets (30 Bs Incahuasi Island, 150. Bs. national Park, and some small things, please be with you approx. Bs. 200), Travel Insurance

Reviewed By Michaelk11759

Singed up for a 3 day private tour from (Salar de) Uyuni, through the dessert and dropping me in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama. Jose in the office was great, answering my endless questions and the tour with Maribel and Ariel was perfect. I had the experience of a life time and saw the most beautiful landscapes I had ever seen. Everything was perfectly organised incl hotels, food etc. I had the best time ever!!

2. 7-Day Best of Salta & Atacama - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser

Salta Tours by Say Hueque
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Explore the north of Argentina and Chile on this 7-day tour from Salta, one of traveler’s favorite cities. Visit the Salt Flats and Purmamarca, tour along the Humahuaca Gorge (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and discover the famous Pucara de Tilcara, among others. Leaving Argentina, see the best of San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in the driest desert of the world. Little adobe houses and cozy restaurants are the base to explore one of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: The Moon Valley, Salt Mountain Range, El Tatio Geyser (geothermal field), sand dunes, thermal waters and a totally clear sky full of stars.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights of accommodation (1 in Salta, 2 in Purmamarca, 3 in San Pedro de Atacama), Tours mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Ticket air-conditioned Bus to San Pedro de Atacama (9/10 hs duration), Bilingual guides (English / Spanish)

Exclusions: Gratuities, International and/or Domestic Flights, Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moon Valley afternoon tour in San Pedro de Atacama, National Park Entrance Fees (Pucará de Tilcara, Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000)

3. Atacama desert program 4 days - 3 nights

Calama, Antofagasta, Chile Anclatourchile
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Its unique landscape, the clear skies that make it a perfect enclave for astronomic observation and rich gastronomy. Far from being inert, the Atacama Desert is an area abundant in energy, thanks to its welcoming ancestral cultures and the oasis that is the source of life in the driest desert in the world. It ascends the more than 4,000 meters of height of the Andean plateau to discover small towns that keep intact their customs in the middle of the extremes that are worth photographing. Explore the desert and highest point such as geothermal field located at 4300 meters above sea level in the Andean Mountain range. Visit to San Pedro de Atacama and explore unique landscapes in the world. Salaries, geysers and lagoons of an intense blue color, are part of the places that will amaze you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel, Geiser del Tatio + Machuca tour, Salar de Atacama + Toconao+Valle de jerez , Breakfast on the Tour, ticket to tours, snacks

Exclusions: Air Ticket , Lunch

Reviewed By adcdiving

The Rapa Nui National Park is not cheap as we pay 54,000 Chilean Peso (80US $) per person. You have no choice, because you come to Easter Island to admire the impressive Moai statues. Easter Island is special and I am glad I saw it

4. Salar de Uyuni with lodging - 4 days full tour - With Tunupa

Intiraymi Expediciones
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Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 tour, with a duly registered agency with years of experience. We know the special tastes of each visitor who comes to visit us! Our tour covers all the highlights of the city, from the Rusted Train Graveyard, the world's largest salt desert, an island filled with rock formations and giant cacti, and much more. This tour includes meals, accommodation, guide, all entrance fees and stops to review the geometric patterns of the salt, time to take classic perspective photos on the huge salt flats and many surprises that you can only see LIVING THIS MAGICAL MOMENT, some details plus the you will find below. Are we going to explore Uyuni together?

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Professional Guide, All entries, 4X4 transport, Accommodations

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Reviewed By Maximilliam P

There is nothing about this tour that we could complain about, eveything was top notch and very well organised. The driver was very safe and patient, he had an excellent playlist to keep us entertained on the long drive. We also had many stops to let us stretch our legs and not feel worn out by the long trip.

5. Salar de Uyuni with Lodging - 2 full days - With Minor Lagoons

Intiraymi Expediciones
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Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 tour, with a reliable agency and years of experience that overwhelm us. We know the special tastes of each tourist who comes to visit us! Our tour covers all the highlights of the city and its surroundings, from the train cemetery, the largest salt desert in the world, lagoons with volcanoes that give a unique view, valley of volcanic rocks and giant cacti that demonstrate a vegetation admirable. You will be able to enjoy meals, lodging, guide, all the entrances and special stops. Time to take classic photos in perspective on the huge salt flats and many surprises that you can only see LIVING THIS MAGICAL MOMENT, with people you know about the place, its people, history and culture. You will find some more details below.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodations, Foods, First aid box, Oxigen bottles, All entries

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Reviewed By Lalitha A

The best tour, We felt very safe and was easy to organise! We traveled with a 3 year old and this was by far the best tour agency and they are not expensive too! She also organises private stargazing tours in the salts. Our guide spoke english and he was a wonderful photographer. He took a million pictures and helped us with those perspective photos and videos too! They don't pack you in a big group. We were a group of four and it was perfect! I like that this tour agency is not money minded. In fact we had to chase her to pay the money. She was very kind and I would absolutely recommend her!

6. Salar de Uyuni with lodging - 3 full days - With lagoons

Intiraymi Expediciones
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Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 tour, with a reliable agency and years of experience that overwhelm us. We know the special tastes of each tourist who comes to visit us! Our tour covers all the highlights of the city and its surroundings, from the train cemetery, the largest salt desert in the world, lagoons with volcanoes that give a unique view, valley of volcanic rocks and giant cacti that demonstrate a vegetation admirable. You will be able to enjoy meals, lodging, guide, all the entrances and special stops. Time to take classic photos in perspective on the huge salt flats and many surprises that you can only see LIVING THIS MAGICAL MOMENT, with people you know about the place, its people, history and culture. You will find some more details below.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Accommodations, All entries

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Reviewed By Lalitha A

The best tour, We felt very safe and was easy to organise! We traveled with a 3 year old and this was by far the best tour agency and they are not expensive too! She also organises private stargazing tours in the salts. Our guide spoke english and he was a wonderful photographer. He took a million pictures and helped us with those perspective photos and videos too! They don't pack you in a big group. We were a group of four and it was perfect! I like that this tour agency is not money minded. In fact we had to chase her to pay the money. She was very kind and I would absolutely recommend her!

7. Classic Sorbac Atacama, check in Monday and Wednesday

Sorbac
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They are four full days of adventure, perfect for short trips, where you can get to know all the main attractions of San Pedro.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrances to tourist attractions. $ 52.00 pesos per person, Gratuities

Reviewed By lucasbabadopulos

Our trip to San Pedro de Atacama, with wife and two friends, was one of our best ever. Much of this great success was thanks to the wonderful day tours (we did 6 of them) and experience provided by SORBAC. We had time to enjoy each of the attractions, very good information (from Culture to Nature) to learn a lot. Food was great as well, and the staff was super friendly!! Thanks a lot!

8. 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure from San Pedro de Atacama

Bamba

Depart San Pedro de Atacama on an unforgettable 3-day expedition in a 4x4 Toyota land cruiser through the desert of southwest Bolivia and into the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni. Along the way, visit tiny villages, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and thermal hot-springs at 5,000m.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 1 Night bus Uyuni - La Paz (no tour leader on bus), Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack during tour, Local Driver, Shower on the 2nd night but very basic (Hot Shower for 10 Bs)

Exclusions: Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*), Reserva Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area (150 Bs*, Please note that these fees must be paid in Bolivianos and are subject to change without prior notice., English Speaking Guide, Shower on the first night Tips, Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated., Airport Transfers, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance

9. 7-Day Best of Atacama & Salta - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser

San Pedro de Atacama Tours by Say Hueque

Explore the north of Argentina and Chile on this 7-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Skip the hassle of dealing with logistics as we take care of your airport round-trip transportation and between cities. Get ready to see how all the colours change in the Atacama Desert at sunrise and sunset and discover some of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: The world-famous Moon Valley, a natural sanctuary, set of landscapes that resembles a fragment of lunar land. Tour the place where the Earth exhales its millenary breath, on the geothermal field of the Tatio Geysers; here, the geysers and thermal waters coexist with the lowest temperatures. Leave Chile behind and travel to Salta, in Argentina, one of the travellers' favourite cities. From here, visit the Salt Flats and Purmamarca, tour along the Humahuaca Gorge (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and discover the famous Pucara de Tilcara, among others. A mixture of culture and natural beauty awaits you!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights of accommodation (3 in San Pedro de Atacama, 2 in Salta, 1 in Purmamarca,), Tours mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Ticket air-conditioned Bus to Salta (11/12 hs duration), Bilingual guides (English / Spanish)

Exclusions: Gratuities, International and/or Domestic Flights, Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moon Valley afternoon tour in San Pedro de Atacama, National Park Entrance Fees (Pucará de Tilcara, Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000)

Reviewed By sbgLosAngeles

Awesome, 4-person tour with a fabulous guide! You start early in the morning (6:00-6:30 am) and drive to the flamingo reserve. We were the first to enter the park and enjoyed a nice walk prior to breakfast. Breakfast was very nice, including hot eggs. After another hike, we headed to a small village (Socaire) where we interacted with a woman knitting gloves and purchased incredible volcanic rocks. We had a nice stroll through Tocanic village where we made our way around the water and lush fruit trees. I'm not sure our hike was supposed to be part of the tour but it was a great spot! I highly recommend this tour. Make sure they don't try to put you on another tour if the # of sign-ups is low. You are paying for a small group and it was part of why the tour was great (in addition to the guide).

10. The Salt of the Earth

Prisma Andino

Beautiful Road trip that takes you in the vastness of Chile. An adventure in 4x4 extreme lands. Strong contrast between the different altitudes and thermo-environmental levels. Flight from the capital of Chile to the north of the country. And then in jeep entry and exit from Bolivia, through high-altitude border crossings. The journey is often done within Natural Reserves considered national monuments. On the path you can improvise walks on paths that allow you to deepen the discovery of primeval territories. And then the final dive: 4500 meters panoramic routedown to the sea, to dinner with sea lions on the pier.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation

Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax

Reviewed By Smashas_M

We booked a return tour from San Pedro Atacama to Uyuni salt flat. Overall the tour was amazing. We were lucky to have Wilson as our guide. He was driving carefully, giving a lot of info about the sights (in Spanish only), and he is also good at taking photos, which was useful at the salt flats. Communication prior to the tour was good too, Gabriel was always available to answer our questions. The slight downside was dealing with addional requests. Another couple from our group didn't get the private bathroom they paid for. The change of the driver in Uyuni, after the main part if the tour was finished, was a bit of unpleasant surprise. If you join this tour pack soap, sanitiser and toilet paper, as hygenic facilities are basic.

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