Private Tour
Self Drive Experience in Atacama Desert - 5 Days
Overview
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120 hours
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Officially the driest desert on the planet, Atacama is an all year-round destination. Summer days definitely get sizzling hot whilst nights keep a constant low temperature due to the altitudes. The Altiplanic winter consists of afternoon downpours with plenty of electrical storms. Sometimes heavy rains in January and February and snow fall during July and August.
REQUIREMENTS
Meet the minimum age 25 years old
A valid driver’s license and passport for each driver. (An international permit is not necessary to drive in Chile)
A major credit card in the name of the renter (MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club or American Express)
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Calama Airport around 12:00 PM
Tailor-Made Itinerary featuring a day-by-day breakdown
CWD, PAI and SACA insurances
4 days car rental, category D (Nissan XTrail 4X2 or similar)
4 Nights Accommodation at Casa Don Tomas Hotel with buffet breakfast
GPS tracking
Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes
Activities and museums schedule, suggested restaurantes, etcetera
Free Parking at the hotel
Gasoline
Extra days
Extras at the hotel
Meals
Personal Insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Calama - San Pedro de Atacama - Moon and Death Valley (Approx. 120 km)
Accommodations
Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Atacama Dessert
Pick up your rental car at Calama Airport or downtown rental office. In the evening you should not miss a visit to the Moon Valley. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
Half Day Salar de Atacama - Half Day Puritama Hot Springs (Approx. 162 km)
Accommodations
Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Salar de Atacama
Today we recommend visiting the Atacama Salt Lake. In the afternoon you may relax at Puritama Hot Springs, a set of volcanic hot springs located 38 km north of San Pedro.
San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons (Approx. 240 km)
Accommodations
Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Salar de Atacama
Today you will have a very panoramic drive, yet challenging. Leave San Pedro de Atacama and head in south-eastern direction towards Altiplanic Lagoons (first part on paved road, then on gravel roads) taking the Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers (Approx. 180 km)
Accommodations
Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Geyser del Tatio
Today we recommend visiting Tatio Geysers and Machuca village. Departure time around 05:00 AM from the hotel. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama (Approx. 101 km)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Atacama Dessert
Leave San Pedro de Atacama and drive to Calama to drop off your rental car.
Options
Single Base Occupancy
Single Base Occupancy
Double Base Occupancy
Double Base Occupancy
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