Santiago – Take a half day city tour of colonial architecture and traditional neighbourhoods
San Pedro de Atacama – Enjoy this picturesque oasis village with an expansive archaeological museum
Salar de Atacama – Visit Chile’s largest salt lake
Geysers del Tatio – Wake up early for a sunrise visit to soak in the thermal springs
Valle de la Luna – Marvel at the striking lunar-like landscape with a sunset visit to enjoy the changing colours
Chuquicamata – Tour one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world
Cerro Pintados – Explore this ancient site consisting of more than 400 giant geoglyphs
Humberstone and Santa Laura – Visit these abandoned ghost towns with crumbling houses and rusty processing plants
Arica – See the brilliantly preserved Chinchorro mummies
Lauca National Park – Visit the stunning Chungara Lake backed by the snow-capped Parinacota volcano
Chuquicamata – Tour one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world
Cerro Pintados – Explore this ancient site consisting of more than 400 giant geoglyphs
Humberstone and Santa Laura – Visit these abandoned ghost towns with crumbling houses and rusty processing plants
Arica – See the brilliantly preserved Chinchorro mummies
Lauca National Park – Visit the stunning Chungara Lake backed by the snow-capped Parinacota volcano
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10 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
2 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Santiago, Chile
Arica, Chile
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What's Included
Accommodation
9 nights standard accommodation. Superior and deluxe available upon request. Accommodation rating – see Trip Notes for details
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
Transport
Private airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 10All relevant transfers and transportation
Others
Services of local English-speaking guides for scheduled sightseeingHalf day Santiago city tour, half day Taito Geysers tour, half day Moon Valley tour, full ay excursion from Putre to Lauca National Park and Chungara LakeFull day tour from Atacama to Iquique including Chuquicamata mines and Pintados GeoglyphsFull day tour from Iquique to Arica including Humberstone and Santa Laura, Pampa del Tamarugal, Atacama Giant Geoglyph, Tiliviche Ravine and Chiza EscarpmentFull day tour from Arica to Putre including Arica City Tour, Cerro Sombrero & Cerro Sagrado, Poconchile, Cardones Canyon, Pukará de Copaquilla and Socoroma terracesAll excursions and sightseeing on a shared basis with other travellers (private touring available for a supplement)
Entrance
Entrance fees for included sightseeing
Itinerary
Venture into the lesser-known wonders of northern Chile with "Atacama & the North - 10 Days." Starting in Santiago and ending in Arica, this easy-paced guided tour is ideal for mature travelers who crave off-the-beaten-path exploration. Delve into the lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert, marvel at El Tatio’s geysers, and uncover ancient geoglyphs and pre-Hispanic ruins. Visit mammoth copper mines and abandoned ghost towns, all while enjoying comfortable hotels and curated experiences. The USP here is the rare opportunity to witness Chile’s northern frontier—an area rich in natural beauty, history, and striking contrasts—away from the typical tourist trails.
day 1Santiago
Bienviendos a Chile! Upon arrival into the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Santiago. The rest of the day is free for you to get out and explore.
OverNight
Santiago
day 2Santiago City Tour
day 3San Pedro de Atacama
day 4Atacama Desert
day 5Tatio Geysers and the Valley of the Moon
day 6Chuquicamata copper mine
day 7Nitrate ghost towns
day 8Arica
day 9Putre
day 10Arica
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