Mar to Desert Adventure – Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Atacama Desert
Mar to Desert Adventure – Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Atacama Desert
Looking for a Chilean adventure? From the coast to the high Andes and to one of the driest deserts in the world, the Atacama, this tour has it all! This is the shorter version of our Coast to Desert Tour, which is for 10 days and 9 nights. 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! This trip is packed with tours and active excursions, so you can take in as much of the culture and breathtaking sights as possible during your Chilean adventure.
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?!? Whether you are hiking through the Atacama Desert or touring Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, you are sure to love every second of our Chilean tours and excursions.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: SANTIAGO
Arrive in Santiago and take a city tour.
- Arrive in Santiago
- Transfer to hotel and check in
- City Tour
- Rest, overnight at hotel
DAY 2: VALPARAISO & VIÑA DEL MAR
On day 2 you will take an excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso
- Rest, overnight at hotel
DAY 3: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
You will be fly to the Atacama Desert and transfer to hotel in San Pedro.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Flight to Atacama Desert
- Transfer to hotel in San Pedro
- Overnight at the hotel
DAY 4: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
You will take an archaeological tour followed by an excursion to Valley of the Moon.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Archaeological Tour
- Excursion to Valley of the Moon
- Overnight at hotel
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Fill the day with excursions to salt flats, high Altiplanic lakes, and traditional village.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Salt Flats
- Excursion to Altiplanic Lakes
- Excursion to Traditional Village
- Overnight in hotel
DAY 6: SAN PEDRO
You will either have a free day or another fun filled excursion.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day (or excursion)
- Overnight at the hotel
DAY 7: SAN PEDRO-SANTIAGO
You will start with breakfast at an excursion to Tatio Geysers followed by flying to Santiago.
- Breakfast at excursion to Tatio Geysers
- Flight to Santiago
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
DAY 8: SANTIAGO
You will start with a free morning followed by a winery tour ending with your return home.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning is free
- Winery Tour
- Flight home
What's Included
- SANTIAGO
- 3 nights lodging with breakfast
- Ground transportation
- City Tour
- Winery tour
- Excursion to Vina del Mar & Valparaiso
- ATACAMA DESERT
- Flights from Santiago
- 4 nights lodging with breakfast
- Ground transportation
- Archeological tour
- Valle of the Moon excursion
- Excursion to salt flats, Altiplanic lakes, and traditional village
- Tatio Geysers excursion with breakfast
What's Not Included
- International flights will be added on (airfare is based on specific departure city)
- Lunches & dinners (one lunch is included)
- Additional excursions
- Trip extension to other destinations in Argentina, Uruguay, or South America
Please Note: Excursions, activities, additional lodging can be arranged
