Coast to Desert Tour – Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Atacama Desert

From the Chilean coast to the high Andes, and one of the driest deserts in the world, this tour has it all! This is one of our most popular tours and perfect for those of you that have just under two weeks to explore Chile. Here you will experience the cultural diversity of Santiago, the amazing mariscos (seafood) and wineries found on the coast, and one of the highest & driest deserts in the world, the Atacama Desert!

The Atacama Desert borders the high Andean peaks of Bolivia and Chile. This is a very pristine area with high mountain lakes, hot springs, and active volcanoes, which are ideal for day hikes and extensive climbing trips. Near the village of San Pedro de Atacama where you will be based, there are unlimited opportunities for single track mountain biking, canyoneering, spelunking, para-gliding, sand boarding, and much more.

The desert abounds with petroglyphs, pictographs, and indigenous cultures. Did we mention all the wonderful food and variety of pisco sours you can have during your stay in San Pedro?!?

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SANTIAGO

Arrive in Santiago and spend the afternoon on a winery excursion.

Arrive in Santiago
Transfer to hotel and check in
Afternoon excursion to winery
Rest, overnight at hotel

DAY 2: SANTIAGO

On day 2 you will take a city tour then have the afternoon free.

Breakfast at the hotel
City tour
Free Afternoon
Rest, overnight at hotel

DAY 3: SANTIAGO-VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO

You will be transfer to the coast followed by a free afternoon.

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the coast
Free afternoon
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 4: VIÑA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO

You will tour both cities with visits to the wineries.

Breakfast at the hotel
Tour both cities
Visit wineries
Overnight at hotel

DAY 5: VIÑA DEL MAR-SANTIAGO

Start with a free day followed by transferring to Santiago

Breakfast at the hotel
Free day (excursions available)
Transfer to Santiago
Overnight in hotel

DAY 6: SANTIAGO-SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

You will fly to Atacama Desert and transfer to hotel in San Pedro.

Breakfast at the hotel
Flight to Atacama Desert
Transfer to San Pedro
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 7: SAN PEDRO & SURROUNDINGS

You will be taken on an archeological tour followed by afternoon to Valle de La Luna excursion.

Breakfast at the hotel
Archeological Tour
Afternoon Valle de La Luna Excursion
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 8: ATACAMA DESERT

You will be taken on an excursion to Altiplanic lakes, salt flats, and traditional village with lunch.

Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Altiplanic lakes
Excursion to Salt Flats
Lunch
Excursion to Traditional Village
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 9: GEYSERS DEL TATIO-SAN PEDRO

You will be taken on an excursion to Tatio Geysers with breakfast followed by a free afternoon (other excursions available). You will finish the evening with a stargazing excursion.

Breakfast at Tatio Geysers excursion
Free Afternoon (other excursions available)
Evening Stargazing Excursion
Overnight at the hotel

DAY 10: SAN PEDRO-SANTIAGO

You will have a free morning followed by a flight to Santiago, then a flight home.

Breakfast at the hotel
Free morning
Flight to Santiago
Flight home

What's Included

SANTIAGO
3 nights of lodging with breakfast
Ground transportation
City Tour
Tango show & dinner
Winery tour
VINA DEL MAR &VALPARAISO
2 nights of lodging with breakfast in one of two cities
Ground transportation
Tour of both cities and wineries
ATACAMA DESERT
Flights from Santiago to Atacama Desert
4 nights of lodging with breakfast
Ground transportation
Archeological tour
Valle of the Moon excursion
Excursion to salt flats, Altiplanic lakes, and traditional village with lunch
Tatio Geysers excursion with breakfast

What's Not Included

International flights will be added on (airfare is based on specific departure city)
Additional excursions in Atacama Desert, Santiago, Vina del Mar, or Valparaiso
Trip extension to other destinations in Chile or South America

Please Note: Excursions, activities, additional lodging can be arranged