Self Drive Experience in Atacama Desert - 5 Days

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Duration
5 days
Group Size
1 to 4 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

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 information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Pick up your rental car at Calama Airport or downtown rental office - Time zone: America/Santiago

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
Breakfast: 4
Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes
Activities and museums schedule, suggested restaurantes, etcetera
Free Parking at the hotel
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Itinerary

Day 1: Calama - San Pedro de Atacama - Moon and Death Valley (Approx. 120 km)
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.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 2: Half Day Salar de Atacama - Half Day Puritama Hot Springs (Approx. 162 km)
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.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast:

Day 3: San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons (Approx. 240 km)
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.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast:

Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers (Approx. 180 km)
Today we recommend visiting Tatio Geysers and Machuca village. Departure time around 05:00 AM from the hotel. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast:

Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama - Calama (Approx. 101 km)
Leave San Pedro de Atacama and drive to Calama to drop off your rental car.

Breakfast:

FAQ

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