Top Things to do in Atacama Region
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Atacama Region, Atacama Region
Discover the best top things to do in Atacama Region, Chile including Private Arica and Ancient Cultures Tour, Pintados Geoglyphs Humberstone and Salar Grande tour, Piedras Rojas (red Rocks) + Altiplanic Lagoons Daytrip, Tatio Geysers , Altiplanic Lagoons, Red stones, Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Stones, Full Day, La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch and Archeological Museum, Valle de Elqui Fullday Tour, Elqui Valley and Vicuña Private Tour Including Lunch.
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1. Private Arica and Ancient Cultures Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica. Do not forget to bring a camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. We will make a circuit to know the cultural heritage and various historical attractions of over 5000 years within the city of Arica. In addition, we visit an archaeological sample of the Chinchorro Culture Mummies and the story of the first inhabitants who managed to adapt and thrive in the desert. This tour is designed for lovers of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, providing a dynamic way to know the Azapa and Lluta Valley, the coastline and the various cultural influences that settled for thousands of years in the city of Arica.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
2. Pintados Geoglyphs Humberstone and Salar Grande tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tour visiting the ghost town of Humberstone (UNESCO), Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve, Cerro Pintados geoglyphs, Salar Grande and a Sea lions colony. Local products picnic lunch included.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By 814graziellab
We booked the Wildlife Photo Safari Pacific-Andes tour from Iquique, a unique experience and probably the best way to learn about nature and culture of the Andes region around Iquique in a short time. Billy is extremely knowledgeable about the region and let no question unanswered (and we asked many!). Not only spotting a great variety of wildlife but also the overnight stay with an Aymara family at 4000 masl, listening to the songs and tales of Don Eugenio, and learning about their life and traditions, will remain unforgotten.
3. Piedras Rojas (red Rocks) + Altiplanic Lagoons Daytrip
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The perfect day trip for everything you wish to find in the Atacama Desert. Incredible volcanoes, huge salt flats and beautiful lagoons. You will be amazed with the landscapes of this trip. We will reach over 4.000 meters above sea level, reason why we recommend full rest the night before and warm clothes for the cold.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
4. Tatio Geysers
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The land of water and fire. The heat generated by the active volcanoes of the region warms the underground waters. In contrast with the freezing temperatures of the surface, generous amounts of water vapor are produced. The result is a true spectacle of nature. A geothermical field with hundreds of geysers whose eruption throws bolling water and vapor to about 10 meters high. We arrive to the region before sun rise, reason why the temperatures could reach -20ºC, besides the fact that we will be at over 4.000 meters above sea level. That is why we recommend a night of full rest the day before and very warm clothes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
5. Altiplanic Lagoons
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get to know with Full tour the beautiful lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques. They continue to amaze everyone not only because of their beauty, but also because they are located 4.000 meters above sea level. Their beauty is complemented by the inmensity of the Miscanti and Miñiques volcanoes
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By TchayraS
My aunt and I went on a tour to Viña Del Mar & Valparaíso with Daniel and the driver Alejandro. They are friendly, funny and extremely patient. Not only do they do their jobs well done, but they are always giving pertinent tips on the cheapest market, where to eat and the better deals. Daniel not only takes us roaming through the two cities but also makes remarks about the smallest details, as well as historic and geographical context. He’s the full package, he even takes great pictures of all the tourists in group (in our case nicknamed the “mafia simpática” ????????????)! Congratulations on a job done with excellence, we can tell how much you do it with passion. I recommend the tour with these guys, it’s a great time guaranteed and p.s. they make extra stops to take advantage of the great landscape so we can take great pictures). I was simply enchanted!
6. Red stones
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will begin the excursion with a visit to the pre-Hispanic town of Socaire, characterized by its cultivation terraces. Then we will go to the high plateau, where we will first visit the Miscanti Lagoon and Miñiques Lagoon, habitat of aquatic birds and mammals, such as culpeo foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to the Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes) and the Piedras Rojas viewpoint, from where we can see this extension of reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are located. The excursion continues in the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt flat in Chile and the third largest salt flat in the world. There we will walk along the paths of Laguna Chaxa, nesting place and habitat for the three species of flamingos that inhabit Chile: Andean flamenco, Chilean flamenco and James flamenco. Finally, we will visit the town of Toconao, its Church of San Lucas and its characteristic fruit orchards.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
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7. Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Stones, Full Day
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
We are the only agency in San Pedro that leaves at 5 in the morning, we go to one of the most sacred lagoons for the culture of San Pedro: Tuyajto. And the best, when leaving earlier we go alone.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Breakfast, Lunch
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Reviewed By Bernard B
Atacama Majestic/Pachamama Spirit are the best advisers and providers of tours in San Pedro. They are nice, smart, young and very professional. We went on six tours with them and it was perfect: good guides, knowledgeable and nice, good mini-buses, office staff (David speaks fluently English) very helpful. Thank you!
8. La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch and Archeological Museum
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
7 hours tour. Explore the city of La Serena, Chile's second oldest city, full of history and colonial architectural elements that adorn their facades and streets, like churches, important buildings and The lighthouse of La Serena. Visit the city of Coquimbo, famous port surrounded with stories and traditions of the sea. Be part of the history of the fourth Region through this tour, which runs from Incas and Diaguitas civilization to pirates and corsairs.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel / port pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By RalphArtPhoto
We booked this tour and were picked up at our Hostel el Punto at 8:30 am. The guide Filipe spoke fluently English and was very inspiring and enthusiastic telling a lot about the Elqui Valley, guiding us around very professionally. We had enough photo-stops and he offered me even to sit on the front seat to enable me to take better pictures while driving. The highlights like a visit to the dam and the Pisco area were brilliant as well as the provided lunch. One tip: although La Serena can be cold and windy in November, once you are in the mountains it is very hot up there, so take care of that by choosing smart clothings.
9. Valle de Elqui Fullday Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Elqui Valley history, literature, culture, Pisco distillery and lunch included at the solar kitchens, where they cook just with the solar radiation. From 8:30 hours to 19:00 hours.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
10. Elqui Valley and Vicuña Private Tour Including Lunch
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4.6 based on 13 reviews
This 6 HOURS tour will take you through the great Elqui Valley (Valle del Elqui) where you can find places with paths between vineyards and fruit trees, barren hills covered with vines and pisco factories (liquor extracted from grapes). We will visit the city of Vicuña where you can find its main square and the museum of the poet Gabriela Mistral. Also you can visit the salesroom of Papaya, the typical fruit of the area. Then we will enjoy lunch in a restaurant where food is cooked with sunlight!
Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
