A canyon with a stream in the Rainbow Valley

Private half-day tourRainbow Valley and Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs Private Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

6h, from 07:00

Up to 16 people

Your hotel or lodge in San Pedro de Atacama (the town and the ayllus around it)

Free cancellation, 24h

North of San Pedro to the Valle del Arcoíris, where the hills are streaked green, red and white, with a stop at the rock carvings of Yerbas Buenas on the way.

The day

A quieter half day than the valleys closer to town, with more time on the road and fewer people at the stops.

Start

Your hotel

Collected in San Pedro at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.

+1h 15m

Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs

Hundreds of figures of llamas, birds and people carved into the rocks along a short path.
Entrance not included

+2h 15m

Valle del Arcoíris

The Rainbow Valley: hills of clay and minerals in green, red, purple and white, with a short walk into the gorge.
Entrance not included

+4h

Back towards San Pedro

The road back across the desert.

+6h

Back to your hotel

Or to the centre of town.

Rocky desert hills in the Rainbow Valley

Coloured rock under a blue sky in the Rainbow Valley

Photos by Florian Delée on Unsplash

In the price

Private vehicle and driver for six hours
Fuel, tolls and parking
Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances to Yerbas Buenas and the Rainbow Valley, food and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Cash: Both entrances are paid on site, in cash. Bring Chilean pesos.
Bring: Water, a hat and sun cream. There is little shade and nothing to buy at the sites.
Best for: A second or third day in San Pedro, when you have seen the Valle de la Luna.
Start time: Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language: Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Does the price depend on the size of the group?

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €250. Choose the number of people when you book.

Is there much walking?

Short walks at both stops, on uneven ground.

Can we add another stop?

Yes, if there is time. Tell your driver in the morning.

What if there are more than 16 of us?

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Can we customise the tour?

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Can I change the date or the time afterwards?

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.