Best Walking Tours in San Pedro de Atacama

Discover the beauty of San Pedro de Atacama on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring San Pedro de Atacama by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in San Pedro de Atacama

Small-Group Tour to Moon Valley from San Pedro de Atacama  in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (89 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 65.00

 

Venture into one of the most hostile places in the world: the Atacama Desert. You will have the opportunity to visit this amazing place more intimately, sharing your day with other travellers but avoiding big groups: Within the Flamencos National Reserve, you will get to the world-famous Moon Valley. Find yourself astonished as you take in the views of a geological phenomenon known as Salt Mountain Range. You will understand the delicacy of the clay when visiting 'Las Tres Marias'; sculptures carved by nature. And, for a perfect closure admire the landscape from Kari Lookout point!

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Laguna Cejar in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 60.50

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

On this tour we will visit a series of lagoons inside the Salar de Atacama, the largest salt flat in Chile. Our first stop will be at the famous Lagoa Cejar and Lagoa Piedra, surrounded by green and yellow grass that enhances the color of the water, contemplating the unique landscape of turquoise waters and volcanoes. In Lagoa Piedra we will have the possibility to take a bath and experience the Flotation Effect, similar to the Dead Sea.

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Small-Group Tour to Rainbow Valley in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 65.00

 

With this tour, starting on San Pedro de Atacama, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the highlights in a more intimate way, sharing your day with other travelers but avoiding big groups: Venture into The Rainbow Valley: Find yourself astonished as you take in the views of the variety of shades on the surrounding hills: earth, red, brown, green, white and yellow colours, which combined with the white salts and the blue sky, make up a unique place. Add historical and cultural value to the experience by visiting the Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs: A point of great historical importance based on rock art, and where the Atacamenian people left an important vestige of their culture. This Chilean wonder is not to be missed!

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Purilibre Trekking: Disconnection and Nature in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Discover one of the least explored trails in the Atacama Highlands on a scenic hike from the Puritama Hot Springs to the heart of Purilibre. This trek combines stunning landscapes, Andean silence, and a connection with nature. Ideal for those seeking authentic adventure, far from mass tourism. Includes expert guide, transportation and snack.

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23km downhill bike tour + trekking among giant cacti in San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama , North Chile

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Explore the best kept secret of the Atacama Desert in the Guatin Canyon. This hidden oasis surprises with its vegetation and wildlife, far from conventional tourism. Our tour invites you to get out of your comfort zone with exciting outdoor activities: rock jumping, river crossings, small climbs and baths in refreshing waters. The day culminates with an exciting and easy descent by bicycle, offering impressive panoramic views of the desert. A unique experience to feel freedom and nature at its best in San Pedro de Atacama.

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Small-Group tour to Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar and Laguna Tebinquinche in San Pedro de Atacama

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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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore San Pedro de Atacama at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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