Once a sleepy desert town, now a bustling oasis in the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert, San Pedro de Atacama is a destination where you can experience both natural and cultural wonders in one place. The surrounding desert boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South America, from towering volcanoes and arid valleys to flamingo-filled lakes and geothermal hot springs. San Pedro de Atacama holidays have many hidden gems waiting for you to discover, and the quaint town itself is a good place to begin. The town is famous for its unique blend of indigenous culture, colonial architecture and quirky
shops selling everything from geodes to alpaca sweaters. San Pedro de Atacama holidays are also the perfect choice for anyone who wants to experience Chile’s most spectacular desert: the Atacama. The region is home to some of the driest and most barren land on Earth, but it also boasts vivid colours, strange rock formations and impressive moon-like landscapes. Come evening, snuggle under a blanket to watch the sunset illuminate the Lagoons de Tatio, before night falls and the sky transforms into a blanket of spectacular stars.

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San Pedro de Atacama Holiday Ideas

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The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park

The Lake District,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park

Santiago, Valparaiso and the Chilean Lake District

Tour the colourful barrios of Valparaiso

13 days, from £ 3,780 to £ 5,435

Chile - Santiago - Atacama - Valparaiso

Chile - Santiago - Atacama - Valparaiso

Northern Chile Essentials: Santiago, Valparaiso & the Atacama

A journey in three stages and three different worlds to see the best of the northern part of the country

11 days, from £ 4,430 to £ 6,365

Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia
Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia
Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia

Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia

Explore Chile from North to South: the Atacama, Chiloe Island & Patagonia

Desert, lakes, Patagonian mountain peaks: the grandiose and varied landscapes of Chile

15 days, from £ 5,270 to £ 6,605

Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert

Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert

Highlights of Northern Chile and Easter Island

Enjoy a city tour of Santiago and ascend the Cerro Cristobal funicular

14 days, from £ 5,850 to £ 8,410

Argentina - Chile - North-west - Atacama
Argentina - Chile - North-west - Atacama

Argentina - Chile - North-west - Atacama

Argentina & Chile: Across the Andes, North-West Argentina and the Atacama Desert

Begin in Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital of Argentina, and end in Santiago, Chile’s dynamic and energetic capital

18 days, from £ 5,980 to £ 7,410

The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District
The Lake District

The Lake District

Back to Nature: A Road Trip Around the Chilean Lake District

Enjoy a walking tour around the pretty port city of Valparaiso

14 days, from £ 6,125 to £ 8,800

Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park
Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park

Easter Island,Santiago & Central Valley,Torres del Paine National Park

Museums, Moai and Mountains: The Best of Chile

Explore the capital with a city tour of Santiago

14 days, from £ 6,285 to £ 9,030

Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Patagonia

Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Patagonia

Chile from North to South with your Teens: A Great Chilean Adventure

From the Atacama Desert to the peaks of Patagonia, a journey through magnificent landscapes, to be experienced as a[...]

15 days, from £ 7,105 to £ 10,215

Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert
Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert

Torres del Paine National Park,Santiago & Central Valley,Atacama Desert

Highlights of Chile: Top to Toe

Take a city tour of Santiago

14 days, from £ 7,845 to £ 11,275

Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni
Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni

Chile - Santiago - Valparaiso - Atacama - Bolivia - Uyuni

Landscapes of Chile & Bolivia: From the Atacama to the Salar de Uyuni

The Uyuni Salt Flats in an Airstream caravan: a road-trip in style, a travelling room with a view looking out onto[...]

14 days, from £ 8,215 to £ 10,270

Chile - Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia - Valparaiso

Chile - Santiago - Atacama - Patagonia - Valparaiso

The best hotels in Chilean Patagonia & the Atacama

Travelling through Chile from north to south while staying in its finest accommodation

16 days, from £ 14,730 to £ 21,175

San Pedro de Atacama Guide

Practical advice, client testimonials and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
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