Private Tour

Self Drive Experience in Atacama Desert - 5 Days

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

120 hours

Mobile ticket

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

What To Expect

Day 1

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.

4 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

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.

4 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

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.

4 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Day 4