Chile · HIKING & TREKKING IN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
The 7 best hiking & trekking in San Pedro de Atacama you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Half-day trek in Puritama canyon, then soak in warm natural hot springs near San Pedro de Atacama. Hotel pickup and snack included.
“The pickup was an hour late. The tour was advertised as English speaking but driver/guide only spoke Spanish.”
San Pedro de Atacama canyoning and trekking with 4 rappels and waterfall jumps. Small group, hotel pickup, 6-hour adventure.
“Our activity was phenomenal from start to finish. The evening before canyoning, Gary sent me a WhatsApp to confirm the time and see if we had any questions or concerns. The guides, Sebastian and Gary were friendly, knowledgeable about all things Chile, spoke English well and kept us safe throughout our excursion. The scenery and canyon (with water!!!) was an unreal experience. It was a great way to get off the beaten track and see things that most other people do not have the opportunity to see. We highly recommend this activity. Thank you Sebastian and Gary!”
Cerro Toco hike from San Pedro de Atacama with pickup, breakfast acclimatization, gear, and summit views at 5,200 m.
“Gary was super friendly and helpful. We didn't realize this was a private tour, but that was great! The altitude made this super challenging, even for 2 late 20s individuals who are pretty consistent about working out. Felt like we were stepping so slowly and yet can barely breathe! We ascended in about ~1 hr 30 mins, and descended in ~40, with some brief acclimation time at the start and rest at the top, total time was 3.5 hrs, which seems to be a little faster than average. Definitely take any anti-altitude sickness and remedies in advance... we underestimated that and got sick on the way back / had a…”
Ride Atacama hikes Chile’s active Láscar volcano from San Pedro de Atacama, reaching up to 5,590 m with fumaroles and big Andes views.
“Super guide, attentionné et prévenant. Belle découverte, on recommande.”
Hike through Puritama Canyon to natural hot springs near San Pedro de Atacama. Hotel pickup, bilingual guide, snacks included.
“A lovely short hike, good if you are newly arrived at the altitude. The trail was interesting as we went down into the valley and reached the waters. The guide gave informative explanations of the geology and history of the area. It was good that a snack was provided.”
Trek 40 minutes through Puritama River canyon, then swim and relax in Purilibre natural pools on a 6-hour San Pedro tour.
“It was such a great experience to walk through the canyon And then sit in the pool! Our guide was excellent.she made sure all were safe and so we had a great time ! Also the cacti were amazing”
Guided Purilibre trek from Puritama to small-group canyon trails, ending with a refreshing hot springs dip in San Pedro de Atacama.
“This was my first activity after arriving in San Pedro de Atacama. I’m glad I went with the group. Fortunately everyone was in similar condition and capability, so no long waits for people to catch up. The guide was helpful all along the way and she provided information of interest. You “could” do this on your own; the trail is pretty obvious so there’s little chance of getting lost. But having the transportation and guide was a good idea for me (solo, without a car). Note: The “hot springs” at the end was more luke-warm. It was refreshing and fun to get in, especially under the waterfall, but don’t expect…”
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