Coast to Desert Tour-Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Atacama Desert
Destination: Chile Availability*: All YearDifficulty
= Easy Duration/Dates
10 Days/9 NightsFrom 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?!?
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago
Arrive in Santiago; transfer to hotel; afternoon winery excursion; overnight at hotel
Day 2: Santiago
Breakfast at hotel; city tour; free afternoon; overnight at hotel
Day 3: Santiago-Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Breakfast at hotel; transfer to the coast; check-in at hotel; free afternoon; overnight at hotel
Day 4: Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Breakfast at hotel; city tour of both cities with visit to wineries; overnight at hotel
Day 5: Viña del Mar-Santiago
Breakfast at hotel; free day (excursions available); transfer to Santiago; check-in at hotel; overnight
Day 6: Santiago-San Pedro de Atacama
Breakfast at hotel; transfer to airport; flight to Atacama Desert; transfer to hotel in San Pedro; overnight
Day 7: San Pedro & Surroundings
Breakfast at hotel; archaeological tour; afternoon Valle de La Luna excursion; overnight at hotel
Day 8: Atacama Desert
Breakfast at hotel; excursion to Altiplanic lakes, salt flats, and traditional village with lunch; overnight at hotel
Day 9: Geysers del Tatio-San Pedro
Excursion to Tatio Geysers with breakfast; free afternoon (other excursions available); evening stargazing excursion; overnight at hotel
Day 10: San Pedro-Santiago
Breakfast at hotel; free morning; transfer to airport; flight to Santiago; connecting flight home