Best Day Trips in San Pedro de Atacama 2025

Day Trips in San Pedro de Atacama

Day trips in San Pedro de Atacama offer travelers the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and convenience. Whether you are short on time or simply looking for an immersive experience without the need for overnight stays, these tours provide an excellent way to explore the highlights of San Pedro de Atacama and its surroundings in just one day. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, you can uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures that bring the destination to life. From exploring scenic countryside and nearby villages to visiting historic monuments and vibrant marketplaces, day trips are designed to maximize your travel experience. They are ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, offering curated itineraries that combine comfort with unforgettable exploration. You can relax knowing that transportation, guides, and carefully planned stops are all taken care of. Best of all, day trips in San Pedro de Atacama give you the chance to see more in less time, making them a smart choice for travelers who want to make the most of their visit. With a variety of options available, every traveler can find a day trip that matches their interests and leaves them with lasting memories.

Top Day Trips in San Pedro de Atacama

Half-Day Tour to Laguna Cejar

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (42 reviews)

Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

The Salar de Atacama is the largest salt deposit in Chile and is formed by a depression with no water outlet that receives from the San Pedro River and multiple streams through which water is filtered from the mountain range. Inside this, you will find Laguna Cejar beautiful and mystical of turquoise color. Its high salt content generates the floating effect which makes a relaxing bath and a fun experience. Altitud 2.200 msnm. aprox.

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Small-Group tour to Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebinquinche

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)

Free Cancellation

From $ 59.00

 

With this small-group tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights in a more intimate way, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups: Found within the Atacama Salt Flats is the Cejar Lagoon. This body of water is a saltwater swimming pool where you can float until your troubles fade away. Find yourself relaxing as you take in the views of the beautiful landscape paired against the turquoise waters, volcanoes and great expanse of the salar. Next up, you’ll visit the Salar Eyes, which are two freshwater round-shaped lagoons in the middle of one of the world’s driest deserts. To further add to your adventure, you’ll visit the impressive Tebinquinche Lagoon where you’ll stop to enjoy a view of the Andes reflected in the saltwater lagoon and, in summer you can observe how water evaporation forms a white mantle of salt.

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Why Choose Our Day Trips in San Pedro de Atacama?

Our day trips in San Pedro de Atacama are carefully designed to combine convenience, cultural insights, and memorable experiences. Each itinerary highlights the best of San Pedro de Atacama, led by local guides who know the destination inside and out.