Rainbow Valley from San Pedro de Atacama

Rainbow Valley from San Pedro de Atacama

Day trips

Rainbow Valley from San Pedro de Atacama

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Discover the Yerbas Buenas Valley and its colorful light reflections

From San Pedro de Atacama we will go to the Domeyko mountains, where you can enjoy the desert landscape and a stunning view of the Andes, until reaching the Rainbow Valley sector, which owes its name to its colorful hills, that give the impression of a rainbow. This phenomenon is attributed to the composition of the minerals. After walking around this area, we will proceed to Hierbas Buenas, where you will find volcanic rock formations that tell the history of peoples who have inhabited the place through their petroglyphs. After this visit we will go back to San Pedro de Atacama

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
5 to 6 hours approx Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Guided trip to Rainbow Valley, also called Matancilla
  • Hierbas Buenas & view of volcanic rock formations
  • Rainbow Valley, see the phenomenon of hills striped in different colors
  • Get marvelled by the history behind this incredible place
  • Stunning view of the Andes & desert landscape

  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included in the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English and Spanish (bilingual guide)
  • Breakfast (bread, ham, cheese, coffee, tea, jams, fruits and cakes)

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (10.000 CLP)

  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included in the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Tour departs from San Pedro de Atacama.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing for this excursion

Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup.



We will travel to the west of San Pedro de Atacama to meet the Cordillera de Domeyko, a spectacular formation that coexists in parallel to Los Andes. First we will visit the sector of Yerbas Buenas, of great historical relevance for its rock art, since it has one of the most important groups of petroglyphs in the region. The tour will transport us to the time of the indigenous caravans, adding historical and cultural value to the

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Highlights
  • Guided trip to Rainbow Valley, also called Matancilla
  • Hierbas Buenas & view of volcanic rock formations
  • Rainbow Valley, see the phenomenon of hills striped in different colors
  • Get marvelled by the history behind this incredible place
  • Stunning view of the Andes & desert landscape
Includes
  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included in the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English and Spanish (bilingual guide)
  • Breakfast (bread, ham, cheese, coffee, tea, jams, fruits and cakes)
Excludes
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (10.000 CLP)
Essential Information
  • Hotel pick up. Remember that the transfers are included in the Hotels near to the center. If your accommodation is in the allyus please contact us.
  • Tour departs from San Pedro de Atacama.
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing for this excursion
Itinerary

Your day trip from San Pedro de Atacama begins with hotel pickup.



We will travel to the west of San Pedro de Atacama to meet the Cordillera de Domeyko, a spectacular formation that coexists in parallel to Los Andes. First we will visit the sector of Yerbas Buenas, of great historical relevance for its rock art, since it has one of the most important groups of petroglyphs in the region. The tour will transport us to the time of the indigenous caravans, adding historical and cultural value to the

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