Atacama Desert

The Atacama desert stretches for approximately 1000 km beside the Pacific coast and is one of the driest places on Earth! A visit to the Atacama is a perfect accompaniment to your trip to Patagonia; with some extraordinary landscapes featuring salt flats, lava and valleys.

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Trekking the Atacama

Trekking San Pedro de Atacama

Trek the landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, camping on route. You will have the chance to hike in the moon valley, visit the salt flats and bath in the Tatio geysers. With plenty of trekking in canyons and valleys…

9 Days
$2,136

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Classic Atacama Trip

4 Days £950

Take in the stunning scenery of the Atacama desert. Explore it’s other worldly valleys and rock formations, shimmering high altitude lagoons, vast salt flats that reflect the sky, and geothermal fields with geysers spouting steam from the depths of the earth.

This is the classic way to experience Atacama and is one of our most popular trips. You can combine this with ‘Classics’ in other parts of Chile and Argentina to tailor your 2-3 week holiday.

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Swoop Says

Whether you want to seek adventure hiking the valleys and volcanoes or whether you're interested in a leisurely exploration of the Atacama's highlights, there is something to suit you.

Trips in the Atacama

Exploring the Atacama

Explore the incredible scenery of the Atacama desert. You will have the opportunity to hike in the Moon Valley, visit the salt flats and see the Thermal Pools in action, all the while staying in a comfortable hotel. A great…

4 Days
$831

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Multisport Adventure in the Atacama

For those seeking adventure this challenging multi-sport trip allows you to explore San Pedro de Atacama combining Trekking, Cycling and Horse Riding. With all 5 nights in a comfortable hotel, this is a great way to enjoy the wonders of…

6 Days
$2,789

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Extremes of Chile

Visit the Atacama Desert, the Chilean Lake District & Chiloe Island and Torres del Paine National Park on this comprehensive tour of Chile. Relax and enjoy the scenery and culture whilst visiting some of Chile's most well-known…

14 Days
$4,798

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What our customers think

The Atacama was a great place to start our trip. We loved the high steppes and the wildlife, the geology, history and the views. We were glad of our extra day to visit some archeology sites.

Martha December 2016

Hotels in the Atacama

Take a look at Swoop's recommendations for where you should stay on your trip to the Atacama. Whether you're looking for some all-inclusive luxury or for somewhere to rest your head, there will be something to suit your needs and budget.

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