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Self Drive Experience in Atacama Desert – 5 Days
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5 Days
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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)
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
- Unlimited Kilometers, local taxes
- Activities and museums schedule, suggested restaurantes, etcetera
- Free Parking at the hotel
- Gasoline
- Extra days
- Extras at the hotel
- Meals
- Personal Insurance
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Pick up your rental car at Calama Airport or downtown rental office
Start time
07:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
El Loa Airport
, , Calama, Chile
What To Expect
Calama - San Pedro de Atacama - Moon and Death Valley (Approx. 120 km)
1 Stop
Atacama Dessert
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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Half Day Salar de Atacama - Half Day Puritama Hot Springs (Approx. 162 km)
1 Stop
Salar de Atacama
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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals : Breakfast
San Pedro de Atacama - Altiplanic Lagoons (Approx. 240 km)
1 Stop
Salar de Atacama
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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals : Breakfast
San Pedro de Atacama - Tatio Geysers (Approx. 180 km)
1 Stop
Geyser del Tatio
Today we recommend visiting Tatio Geysers and Machuca village. Departure time around 05:00 AM from the hotel. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at a 4* Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals : Breakfast
San Pedro de Atacama - Calama (Approx. 101 km)
1 Stop
Atacama Dessert
Leave San Pedro de Atacama and drive to Calama to drop off your rental car.
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Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Signature Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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