Atacama Desert Tours
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Travel to the Atacama Desert on Vacation
Embark on an Atacama Desert Tour and you’ll discover one of Latin America’s most spectacular natural wonders. This 600-mile desert is the driest non-polar place on earth, and is characterized by red rock mountains, salt pans, dunes, hot springs, and snow capped mountains. It’s a great place to experience the wild beauty of nature, and the solar system: the Atacama Desert is one of the best places for stargazing worldwide. Speak to a Tourlane Travel Expert today and start planning your trip. We make it possible for you to book flights, transfers, guides, and accommodations, all in one place.
![Stunning sunset on sand formation at " Valle De La Luna " mountains in Atacama desert]( "Valle de la Luna, Atacama Desert, Chile")
Valle de la Luna
![The salt lake Salar and surrounding volcanoes in the Atacama Desert in Chile]( "Salt Lake, Salar de Atacama, Chile")
Salar de Atacama
![View of the Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache, a hidden gem of the Atacama desert]( "Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama, Chile")
Altiplanic Lagoons
![El Tatio is a volcanic and geyser area in the northern part of Chile]( "El Tatio Geysers, Atacama, Chile")
El Tatio Geysers
![View on the church in Machuca, a small Andean village of 20 houses, located a few kilometers from Atacama]( "Machuca, Atacama, Chile")
Machuca
Places to Visit on Your Atacama Desert Tour
1. Valle de la Luna
A hike in the Valle de la Luna will allow you to take in the world-class views of the Andes, and the peacefulness of the Atacama Desert. You’ll find a lunar-like landscape that offers crimson sunsets. Include this natural wonder in your Atacama Desert tour and you’ll see why this valley is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world.
2. Salar de Atacama
The salt flats of Atacama are considered the driest places on earth, with 1-3 millimeters of precipitation a year. They are a great destination for those looking to stargaze. Also, if you’re interested in nature, you’ll find the Andean flamingo in this area. Large volcanoes dominate the landscape, including one of Chile’s most active, Lascar.
3. Altiplanic Lagoons
The Miscanti and Miñique lagoons are located 13,121 feet above sea level, with beryl-blue waters on the surface of the land that draw a variety of wildlife. Rich in biodiversity, these Lagoons are home to the Andean and James Flamingo—make sure to snap a photo on the lakes, and check out the unique beauty of the salt crystals at the floaty Cejar Lagoon.
4. El Tatio Geysers
A great way to start the day is to visit El Tatio Geysers at sunrise. Located on the border of Bolivia, the world’s third-largest geyser El Tatio or “oven” will astound you with more than 80 active hot springs. Take a steady walk through this bubbling land and dip your toes into these warm waters.
5. Machuca
A scattering of clay brick houses with windswept thatched roofs make for a charming Chilean village escape in Machuca. Walk by the whitewashed churches and bell towers and see the colonial architecture at work, a perfect place to Chile’s rural life. Less
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![Admire the Atacama Desert, pictured here in the evening, on a Chile vacation]( "South America - Chile - Atacama Desert")
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