Highlightsof NorthernChile
Discovery
$3969
9 nights in San Pedro & Santiago
What to expect
Moon Valley
Discover the Atacama's spectacular desert landscapes
World-Class Stargazing
Marvel at Chile's breathtaking night skies
Taste Chilean Wines
Tour and taste wines in the Maipo Valley
Salar de Atacama
Spot flamingos among stunning salt lagoons
About this trip...
What's included
Return transfers
Private Room
Breakfast daily, two lunches & two dinners
Santiago city tour & Metropolitan Park-
Santa Rita Winery tour & wine tasting
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Astronomy excursion
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Guided sightseeing and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Let us help you book them! Learn more.
- Private Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrive in Santiago
- Discover Santiago
- Maipo Valley & Santa Rita Winery
- Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama
- Moon Valley
- Salar de Atacama & Toconao
- At Leisure & Stargazing
- El Tatio Geysers
- San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
- Departure day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Santiago
- Dinner Included.
Day Two: Discover Santiago
- Breakfast & lunch Included
Day Three: Maipo Valley & Santa Rita Winery
After breakfast, we travel to the picturesque Maipo Valley, one of Chile's oldest and most celebrated wine regions. Here we'll visit the renowned Santa Rita Winery for a guided tour, learning about Chile's winemaking traditions before sampling three carefully selected wines. Returning to Santiago, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore at leisure.
- Breakfast Included
Day Four: Santiago – San Pedro de Atacama
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight north to Calama before continuing to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes and towering volcanoes, this charming town will be your base for the next five nights. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure exploring its welcoming streets, artisan shops and cafés.
- Breakfast Included
Day Five: Moon Valley
Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading into the heart of the Atacama Desert this afternoon. Explore the spectacular Moon Valley, where wind and time have sculpted extraordinary rock formations, towering sand dunes and shimmering salt deposits. As the sun begins to set, watch the landscape transform into a breathtaking display of changing colours from the viewpoint at Coyote Rock.
- Breakfast Included
Day Six: Salar de Atacama & Toconao
Today's full-day excursion showcases some of the Atacama Desert's most remarkable landscapes. Visit the charming village of Toconao before exploring the vast Salar de Atacama and Laguna Chaxa, home to graceful flamingos. Continue to a traditional Atacameño farm to learn about local life and enjoy lunch featuring regional produce, before ending the day at the beautiful Tebinquinche Lagoon, where the Andes are reflected in its tranquil waters.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day Seven: At Leisure & Stargazing
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore San Pedro de Atacama or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of this unique desert town.
This evening, experience one of the highlights of your trip with a guided astronomy excursion. Thanks to the Atacama Desert's exceptionally clear skies, you'll enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to observe distant stars, planets and galaxies through powerful telescopes.
- Breakfast Included
Day Eight: El Tatio Geysers
Rise early for an unforgettable excursion to the famous El Tatio Geysers, arriving at sunrise to witness steaming geothermal vents set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes. After exploring one of the world's highest geyser fields, return to San Pedro, where the afternoon is yours to relax.
- Breakfast Included
Day Nine: San Pedro de Atacama – Santiago
Transfer to Calama Airport for your flight back to Santiago. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers as you reflect on your unforgettable journey through Chile.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Ten: Depart Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to Santiago international airport for your return flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of Chile's spectacular landscapes, fascinating culture and unforgettable experiences.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodations
(as specified or similar)- Day 1 - 3 | Novapark Hotel, Santiago
- Day 4 - 8 | Hotel Don Raul, San Pedro de Atacama
- Day 9 | Novapark Hotel, Santiago
Day 1 - 3 | Novapark Hotel, Santiago
Day 4 - 8 | Hotel Don Raul, San Pedro de Atacama
Day 9 | Novapark Hotel, Santiago
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Tours and transfers: For guided private tours, tips would be around USD 3-5 per person and day. For driver, tips would be around USD 2 per person and service. Cafes and restaurants: around 10% of your total bill. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
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We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.
Arrival and departure airport transfers are included for the majority of our trips, regardless of whether you book your own flights or our team books your flight. This specific trip includes a complimentary airport transfer option; our team will gladly assist you in securing your transfer. Please note that transfers are excluded from select trips, including our UK breaks. To learn more about flight options, payments, and transfers, click here.
Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader.
