Rainbow Valley
Operative tour
Discover the colored mountains of the Rainbow Valley and the Salado River Valley with a 2-hours round trip walk. Transport and guide included.
Price per person:
CLP$ 29.000 por persona.
Times:
Duration:
5 hours.
Included:
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Pickup at the hotel (urban area), Breakfast and Transportation
What to bring:
Warm clothing, Water, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Comfortable shoes and Hat to protect against the sun
Not included:
Lunch
Restrictions:
Not allowed for pregnant women and Minimum age required of 5 years old
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
24 hours.
*Currently there is no visit to the petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas.
Price
- Adult: CLP$ 29,000 per person.
- Children: CLP$ 22,000 per person.
*Children’s rate valid until age 12. Minimum age required of 5 years.
We will pick you up at your hotel to begin this tour several miles outside San Pedro de Atacama, to the place known as Rainbow Valley. We will make a stop to stretch the legs and visit this place walking 1hour to go there, and then 1 hour back, which name is because of the varied colors of the rocks, product of the different minerals that they have.
After the tour with explanations of our guide and time to take pictures, we will go to the Salado River area, where there is a small valley in which we will be able to walk to see the landscape. After that, we will return to San Pedro de Atacama to end the activity.
*The order of the visiting places is subject to changes the same day of the tour.
*The pickup service included is nor carried out from/to accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located at ayllus close to San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor and Coyo) nor accommodations in the town of Toconao.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of vehicles are used in this tour?
The vehicle will depend on the size of the group, having a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (or similar) for 18 people, or a Volare (or similar) for maximum 25 people.
How far in advance should I book the tour?
We receive bookings until 48 hours in advance. However, we have limited spaces and always are subject to availability, so our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.
Which is the maximum altitude reached in this excursion?
The maximum altitude reached is 3500 m. For a good acclimation, our recommendation is to eat a light meal and drink lots of water the previous days to the excursion. Because of the altitude, we recommend leaving this tour for the end of your stay in San Pedro de Atacama.