Rainbow Valley Tour from San Pedro de Atacama
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Rainbow Valley Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

Group Size
Up to 16 people
Maximum altitude
3,200 m.a.s.l.
Service type
Group tour
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
Approx. 6 hours

The Rainbow Valley tour is a short but intense experience. Standing in Rainbow Valley means being at the foot of massive multicolored rocks and hills that rise across this area. Red, white, and green are the colors that paint these natural giants, formed by erosion, creating a unique visual sensation that will make you want to observe everything more and more closely.

Overview

Overview

  1. Day 01

    Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs and Rainbow Valley

    Discover the ancient history and colorful mineral landscapes of the Atacama Desert on a Rainbow Valley tour from San Pedro de Atacama.

    The experience begins at Yerbas Buenas, one of the region’s most important rock art sites, where you can observe petroglyphs depicting llamas, camelids, birds and scenes connected to ancient Andean cultures.

    The tour then continues to Rainbow Valley, known for its striking red, green, white, yellow and beige hills, created by different concentrations of minerals, salts and clay.

    Enjoy a short walk through this multicolored landscape before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.

Itinerary

Itinerary

  • We will pick you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama around 8:00 a.m. and head to the Yerbas Buenas area in the Domeyko Mountain Range.

    Here you will have the opportunity to see one of the most important collections of petroglyphs in the region. We will discover several carvings and drawings on the rocks, representing llamas, camelids, birds, and much more.

    Next, we will continue to Rainbow Valley, named for the variety of colors displayed by its mountains, the result of the presence of minerals.

    Earth tones such as red, beige, green, white, and yellow are created by different concentrations of salts, clay, and minerals. We will take a short walk to fully enjoy the impressive landscape before returning to San Pedro de Atacama.

Includes

Includes

Tour includes

  • ✓Hotel pickup
  • ✓Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • ✓Entrance ticket to the Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Transportation in a sanitized minibus

Tour does not include

  • ×Travel insurance (recommended to purchase in your country of origin)
  • ×Tips (optional)

What to bring

  • !Warm clothing, especially for wind conditions
  • !Comfortable shoes
  • !Hat and lip moisturizer
  • !Sunglasses
  • !Sunscreen
  • !1.5 liters of water per person
  • !Snacks

Contact us

  • ✓info@dreamy.tours
  • ✓reserve@dreamy.tours

Restrictions

  • ×Pregnant women
  • ×Not recommended for people with altitude-related health issues
FAQ

FAQ

Location

Rainbow Valley is located in the RĂ­o Grande basin, about 90 km from San Pedro de Atacama, very close to the Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs.

Why is it called Rainbow Valley?

It gets its name from the wide variety of tones that can be seen in the valley’s hills; earth colors, reds, beige, green, white, and yellow, combined with the white salts and the blue sky, all blending into unusual formations.

These colors reflect the rich diversity and different concentrations of clay, salts, and minerals, as well as interesting rock formations shaped by erosion.

What to bring on the excursion?
  • Passport and/or identity card: Do not forget to bring the required documentation.
  • Extra cash in Chilean pesos: We recommend bringing at least $10,000 CLP per person to cover additional expenses during the trip.
  • Sunglasses: The sun may affect your vision.
  • Camera and extra battery: To avoid running out of battery and capture the best photos of your life.
  • Additional water: The tour only provides water during shared meals.
  • Sunscreen and hat: At over 3,600 meters above sea level, UV radiation levels are very high.
  • Warm clothing: Wear several layers of clothing.
  • Toilet paper: Restroom facilities are basic.
  • Snacks: Meals are provided in sufficient quantity, but you may bring extra snacks between meals.
  • Lip balm: Sun, wind, and dry air can cause chapped lips.
  • Luggage: One small bag per person.
Prices

Prices

How much does it cost?

We offer price options that suit all budgets, with rates per person, expressed in US dollars.

You can request quotes and make reservations by email at info@dreamy.tours. You may also contact one of our sales executives using the phone numbers listed below. We will be happy to assist you.

  • ‱Mobile – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
  • ‱Mobile – WhatsApp: +51 986 994 218

How to book?

To start your reservation process, please send us the following information:

  • ‱Full name:
  • ‱Passport number:
  • ‱Nationality:
  • ‱Date of birth:
  • ‱Phone number:

It is very important to provide your hotel information in San Pedro de Atacama so we can pick you up at the beginning of the tour.

To confirm the reservation, a 50% advance payment is required, and the remaining 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.

Payment methods

  • ‱IZIPAY
  • ‱PAYPAL
  • ‱WESTER UNION
  • ‱TRANSFERENCIA A NUESTRA CUENTA BANCARIA
  • ‱MONEYGRAM

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