The Atacama desert is overflowing with life. Its ancient cultures offer a warm welcome to modern travellers and sustain an astonishing diversity of life here in the world's driest desert.

Witness the highest geothermal field in the world, float in extremely salty waters, enjoy under the Atacameño sky the wonderful experience of gazing at the stars, discover lagoons of an intense blue color; explore unique landscapes, places that will amaze you.

We recommend having at least midday to adapt to the altitude and combine the tours from lower to higher altitude.

Best time to travelAll year round

How to get there from Santiago The closest airport to San Pedro de Atacama is El Loa de Calama Airport. Direct flights are offered from Santiago to Calama, with an approximate duration of 2 hours. Once at the Calama airport, you must take a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, with an approximate duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Hire a transfer Hire a transfer that will take you from the airport to San Pedro de Atacama.

Distance Calama ↔ San Pedro de Atacama 1h 17min (aprox. 60 miles)

Elevation 2.438 m.s.n.m

Recommended minimum stay 4 days / 3 nights

Suggested clothing In this area, you are likely to experience hot and cold on the same day, especially when you include morning and afternoon tour outings.Keep in mind that in places like the Tatio geysers or the Altiplanic lagoons, the temperatures can be below zero degrees, so it is recommended to go very warm, with a hat, gloves and comfortable shoes. If you choose to bathe in hot springs, you must bring a bathing suit, sandals and a towel.

If you go into the desert or the salt flats, you should wear pants to avoid the discomfort of the sand in contact with your skin in the face of strong gusts of wind. It is recommended to wear a windbreaker.

Basic clothing: Walking shoes or trekking boots, thermal clothing (indoor and outdoor), T-shirts, bathing suit, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lipstick.