Rainbow Valley Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
Description
We will travel to the west of San Pedro de Atacama to meet the Cordillera de Domeyko, a spectacular formation that coexists in parallel to Los Andes. The Rainbow Valley tour is a tour that invites you to discover incredible geological formations, compositions of different colors and peculiarities. We will start with a good breakfast in the heart of the Rainbow Valley, to then make a circuit of approximately 1 hr, walking through this incredible place, and then visit Yerbas Buenas, a small local town that practices agriculture and llamas grazing, and in whose area there is a concentration of petroglyphs and pictographs dating back hundreds of years, thus internalizing the history and archeology that underlies these territories. For lovers of history and archeology this is the ideal tour After our incredible experience in between the geographic and cultural history of Atacama, we will return our trip back to San Pedro de Atacama. The drop off will be at the city centre.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup starting at 08:00 a.m. Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up.
We will travel to the west of San Pedro de Atacama to meet the Cordillera de Domeyko, a spectacular formation that coexists in parallel to Los Andes. First we will visit the sector of Yerbas Buenas, of great historical relevance for its rock art, since it has one of the most important groups of petroglyphs in the region. The tour will transport us to the time of the indigenous caravans, adding historical and cultural value to the experience.
Then, and crossing Matancilla, a sector rich in flora and fauna, we will find the Valley of the Rainbow, named for the variety of tonalities that can be seen in the surrounding hills: earth, reddish, brown, green, white and yellow colors , which combined with the white salts and the blue sky, make up a unique place.Then we will visit the viewpoint where we will contemplate the Rainbow Canyon where we will enjoy the landscapes that the desert gives to us, includying the cultural and geographic history behind of these places
After our incredible experience in between the geographic and cultural history of Atacama, we will return our trip back to San Pedro de Atacama. The drop off will be at the same point as where you were picked up (meeting point or Hotels from the list)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Remember that the Hotel pick up off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes including trekking pants, shoes and a windbreaker or warm jacket
- It is recommended that you bring water, sunblock and sunglasses
- Note: Please bring cash to pay for the entrance fees and any additional expenses
- Meals or drinks not specified aren't included
- Remember that the Hotel pick up and drop off is included only on Hotels located nearby San Pedro de Atacama urban zone. If your Hotel is located on Ayllus far away from the downtown, please let us know to arrange a meeting point for being picked up. Please reconfirm the pick up information (time and location) 1 day before!
Reviews(35)
Amazing place to visit. Nature is so beautiful and this is definitely up there as one of the best.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beauty of this incredible destination. It truly is a special place, and we’re happy to know it ranks among your favorites. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!
It was phenomenal, one of the best tours I’ve gone on…full of amazing geology and rock formations. It was really fun, and worth every minute…excellent guide!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you found the tour phenomenal and enjoyed the incredible geology and rock formations. It’s great to know that the experience was fun and worthwhile, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guide. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Great views, delicious and varied breakfast. Bastian was a very passionate and helpful guide who took lovely photos of every one of us.
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and the breakfast, and that Bastián made the experience even more special with his enthusiasm and help. We will be sure to share your comments with him.
Nata (our guide) and Carlos (our driver) were exceptional hosts. Nata amazed us with her energy, thorough knowledge of the stops on the tour, and her precise timing that kept our group away from the crowds. She slipped seamlessly and tirelessly from Spanish to Portuguese to English. Carlos was a safe driver and an excellent breakfast chef. We had a great morning and would recommend this tour to anyone!!!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear about your experience and especially your kind words about Nata and Carlos. Nata’s passion, knowledge, and dedication to creating memorable experiences are qualities we deeply value, and we are glad this was reflected throughout your tour. We will also be sure to share your compliments with Carlos, both for his driving and his breakfast skills! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation.
Hearty vegetarian friendly breakfast Knowledgeable and funny guide Prudent driver Very good organisation for pickup, visits, and regular toilet breaks I wholeheartedly recommend
Thank you very much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the hearty vegetarian-friendly breakfast, our knowledgeable and humorous guide, the careful driving, and the overall organization of the tour, including pickups and regular breaks. It’s wonderful to know the experience met your expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards,
Our tour guide took time to explain in both Spanish and English to engage all tourists and made sure the trip was educational and interesting. The breakfast is delicious :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed both the explanations in Spanish and English, as well as the delicious breakfast. Our team always strives to make each tour engaging, educational, and enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
Excellent experience! The guide Thomas was great! With plenty of time at each stop for photos and walks!
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário! Ficamos felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência excelente e que o nosso guia Tomás contribuiu para isso. É ótimo saber que o tempo em cada parada permitiu aproveitar ao máximo. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima aventura!
Incredible scenery and nice breakfast. Although we booked for English speaking there was only a driver who spoke limited English and no separate guide.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the scenery and breakfast. We’re sorry to hear about the language limitation during your tour. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll work to ensure that future experiences match the language service booked.
A great, easy walk through spectacular red, green and white hues with spectacular landforms and a chance to see amazing petroglyphs from some of Chilies original inhabitants. As a professional geologist I enjoyed the technical aspect of the rock formations and my wife loved the colors and land forms. A tour for all that we found much more interesting and fun than some of the more popular tours that cost a lot more.
Thank you so much for your review! We're truly happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back soon.
Javi was a great tour guide and the driver was great too. Enjoyable morning seeing Rainbow Valley and a good breakfast supplied. Thank you.
