Chile · 6 days

San Pedro de Atacama and Uyuni Express

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Day 1: Calama Airport - San Pedro de Atacama - Half-day Valle de la Luna
Arrival in Calama. Airport reception and transfer to the selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. In the afternoon we will visit Valle de la Luna, amid the deep aridity of the Cordillera de la Sal we find a landscape of salt and clay shaped by water and wind over millions of years. During our tour we will enjoy the beauty created by the extravagant forms of the cordillera that inspire imagination and reflection through its tranquility. Finally, we will witness the sunset whose colorful hues provide a wonderful end to our excursion.
Accommodation.
Day 2: San Pedro de Atacama - Full-day Geysers del Tatio
Our journey to the highlands begins in the early morning to reach one of the world's most important geothermal fields, the "Geysers del Tatio", surrounded by water and steam emanations. We will enjoy the beauty of the Andes and in this natural setting we will offer you a refreshing breakfast. On our way back to San Pedro de Atacama you will enjoy the beauty of the landscape, native flora and fauna before we stop at the village of Machuca, a place of llama herders. Today this town of adobe, straw and cactus wood houses is dedicated to tourism, offering local products such as Andean crafts.
Accommodation.
Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama - Hito Cajón - Uyuni
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pickup in San Pedro de Atacama (city center) and transfer to the Hito Cajón border, where vehicle transfer will take place, heading to the hotel in Colchani without guide. Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Uyuni - Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. Hotel pickup and visit to the Train Cemetery in Uyuni, then we visit the town of Colchani to see the manual salt extraction process, the artisanal salt market, stores with llama and alpaca wool textiles, hats and ponchos. You will also see salt heaps, salt water springs, Dakar Rally monument, world flags square, the first salt hotel (now a museum restaurant), where lunch will be served, when it is cold and windy with dust. Visit to the giant salt structures: salt staircase, also called staircase to heaven, salt pyramid, salt clock, salt hand and salt condor. Picnic lunch on the salt flat with colored tablecloths and pillows (weather permitting). After lunch, visit to Isla Incahuasi, characterized by its giant cacti, where a hike to the top of the island will offer views of the salt flat in its entirety. On the return we will make stops for photos and videos in perspective, passing through intermediate settlements such as San Juan and Chiguana. We will arrive at the Volcán Ollague viewpoint (semi-active volcano) at 5,865 meters above sea level. Then visit to the lagoons (Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Negra), after which we head to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation.
* Isla Incahuasi is only visited during the dry season from April to November.
Day 5: Desert - Hito Cajón - San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at the hotel. We begin the tour with a visit to the Siloli Desert, where the Árbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) is located, a geomorphic formation due to wind erosion. We then continue to see Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs at Polques, the Salvador Dalí rocks. We will continue to the Licancabur volcano viewpoint to observe Laguna Verde and as our last attraction we will visit Laguna Blanca. Border transfer at Hito Cajón between 12:00, private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (hotel in city center).
Accommodation.
Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama - Calama
Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Calama Airport.
Flight recommendations:
- Santiago (SCL) / Calama (CJC) Arrive in Calama before 11:00 hrs.

Prices per person

Tourist category: Diego de Almagro
Rates valid from April 1 to December 15, 2026
SGLUSD 4650Inquirie
DBLUSD 2840Inquirie
TPLUSD 2280Inquirie
Superior category: El Refugio
Rates valid from April 1 to December 15, 2026
SGLUSD 4850Inquirie
DBLUSD 2910Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
First category: Cumbres San Pedro
Rates valid from April 1 to October 14, 2026.
SGLUSD 4950Inquirie
DBLUSD 2950Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
Package details

Included

- Transfer from Calama Airport to selected hotel in San Pedro.
- 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Half-day Valle de la Luna tour with entrance fees.
- Full-day Geysers del Tatio tour with entrance fees.
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary:
- 3 Days/2 Nights San Pedro de Atacama / Salar de Uyuni / San Pedro de Atacama (Spanish-speaking driver only).
- 1 night accommodation in Uyuni + Breakfast & Dinner.
- 1 night accommodation in Desert + Breakfast & Dinner.
- Meals according to itinerary.
- Entrance fees and/or tickets according to itinerary.
- 1 night accommodation with breakfast in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Transfer from selected hotel in San Pedro / Calama Airport.
- Shared services in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Private services in Uyuni.

Not Included

- International or domestic flights.
- Voluntary tips.
- Anything not specified in the program.

Package Conditions

- The order of visits, points of interest and excursion schedules may be modified at destination by the local operator without prior notice.
- Transfers from 20:00 to 08:00 are private (Consult surcharge).
- Luggage allowed on transfers: One standard suitcase per passenger. A second piece will incur an additional passenger tariff.
- The following are considered additional items and subject to additional passenger tariffs: Baby chairs, bicycles, 2 pieces of luggage, boxes, etc.
- The drop-off point for excursions is at San Pedro's Main Square.
- December to March is the rainy season in Bolivia; the salt flat is not crossed and access to Isla Incahuasi and Tahua is not available.
- Programs are non-modifiable.
- Not applicable for trade fairs, congresses, special events or high occupancy periods at hotels.
- A surcharge will be applied to all services on the following dates: September 18 and 19.
Travel requirements for Chile

Requirements and consular contacts

- Current ID (DNI) or passport

Consulate:
Avenida Pte. Roque Saenz Peña 547, Piso 2, CP 1035, CABA.
+54 (11) 4331-6228 / 4331-6229 / 4331-6230 / 4331-6232 / 4331-6233 / 4331-6235
Embassy:
Tagle 2762, CP 1425, CABA
+54 (11) 4808-8601 / 4808-8655 / 4808-8600 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-5927

Important

It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.

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