Rainbow Valley

Description

We’ll depart San Pedro de Atacama westward to explore two desert highlights. First stop: Yerbas Buenas, a site of great historical value with one of the region’s most important petroglyph groups. Ancient indigenous caravans once traveled this route between northwest Argentina, the Bolivian Altiplano, and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll see rock engravings of llamas and camelids, birds, monkeys, and dogs.

Next, you’ll visit the Rainbow Valley, named for the mineral colors in its formations. You’ll take a 1-hour out and 1-hour back hike along an easy trail, moving at a relaxed pace to appreciate layers of ochres, greens, and reds.

To finish, you’ll head to the Salado River area, where a small valley invites a short walk for fresh viewpoints and photos. We’ll then return to San Pedro de Atacama.

Important notes

• The order of visits may change on the day due to conditions.
• Rainbow Valley hike: 1 hour out + 1 hour back along the trail.
  

You can choose one of the following options:

Shared tour

• Includes Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide (select according to your preference).
• Price:
  • Adult: CLP$ 29.000 per person.
  • Child (age 6 to 12): CLP$ 29.000 per person.

Private tour

• Bilingual guide included (Spanish and English).
• Price:
  • 1 person: CLP$ 244.000.
  • Group of 2 people: CLP$ 122.000 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: CLP$ 81.000 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: CLP$ 61.000 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: CLP$ 64.000 per person.
  • Group of 6 people: CLP$ 53.000 per person.
  • Group of 7 people: CLP$ 53.000 per person.
  • Group of 8 people: CLP$ 46.000 per person.
  • Group of 9 people: CLP$ 41.000 per person.
  • Group of 10 people: CLP$ 37.000 per person.

Pickup Area

The pickup service is available for accommodations located within the area marked in blue. If your accommodation is outside this area, you will be assigned one of the following meeting points, marked with a yellow star:

• La Apacheta Square.
• Domingo Atienza & Gustavo Le Paige Intersection.
• San Pedro de Atacama Bus Terminal.
• Séquitor Roundabout.