Atacama Desert, Chile
What to see at Atacama Desert and how to fit it into a Chile trip.
Quick answer
5,000m geysers erupting at dawn, pink flamingos in high-altitude salt lagoons, Valle de la Luna's Martian landscape and the clearest stargazing skies on earth.
Best season for Chile: October – April. Recommended trip length: 14–21 Days.
About Atacama Desert
5,000m geysers erupting at dawn, pink flamingos in high-altitude salt lagoons, Valle de la Luna's Martian landscape and the clearest stargazing skies on earth.
Atacama Desert is one of 15 places we cover in Chile, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Chile plan. A 5-day Chile trip from Mumbai costs about ₹1,02,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Chile
- Torres del Paine W Trek
- Atacama El Tatio Geysers
- Easter Island at Sunrise
- Torres del Paine
- Easter Island
- Elqui Valley Stargazing
- Carretera Austral
- Chiloé Archipelago
Questions about Atacama Desert
What is Atacama Desert?
5,000m geysers erupting at dawn, pink flamingos in high-altitude salt lagoons, Valle de la Luna's Martian landscape and the clearest stargazing skies on earth.
When is the best time to visit Atacama Desert?
Chile's best season is October – April, which is the best window for Atacama Desert too.
How many days do I need in Chile to include Atacama Desert?
Trripah recommends 14–21 Days for Chile. Atacama Desert fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Atacama Desert in a Chile package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Atacama Desert to a Chile plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.