A 4-day San Pedro de Atacama package with a 4-star hotel, transfers from Calama airport and four guided excursions starts at US$1,710 per person and is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews, according to TourRadar on 9 November 2026. The cheapest of the 8 we compared starts at US$574 for 4 days, and the most expensive, a 6-day semi-private programme, at US$2,980. None includes the flight to Calama: they all start and end at El Loa airport or in town.
If you already have a place to stay and only need excursions, the guide you want is San Pedro de Atacama tours, with day tours from CLP 37,900. If you plan to continue to Bolivia, see the Uyuni salt flats tour from San Pedro, and before you go read things to do in San Pedro de Atacama.
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| 4-day package with 4* hotel, from | US$ 1,710 |
| That package's rating | 4.8/5 |
| Packages compared | 8 |
| Packages that include the flight | 0 |
San Pedro de Atacama tour packages compared
All the TourRadar packages include lodging and transfers, and nearly all add the three desert classics: Moon Valley, the Tatio Geysers and the altiplano lakes. What changes is the hotel, how many excursions the price covers and whether you travel in a group, semi-private or driving yourself.
4 days (Signature DMC)
Hotel El Refugio (4 stars), stargazing, the salt flat, Moon Valley, Piedras Rojas and the Tatio: rated 4.8 of 5 from 15 reviews. No flight.
- Days / nights: 4 / 3
- Lodging: Hotel El Refugio, 4 stars
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7-day desert route (RTSA)
Seven days with Cejar, Rainbow Valley, the altiplano lakes, the Tatio and the salt flats on the Pacana route. No flight.
- Days / nights: 7 / 6
- Lodging: 3-star hotel
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5-day self-drive, no guide (Signature DMC)
Hotel El Refugio and a car for five days to explore at your own pace, no guide: rated 5 of 5 from 7 reviews.
- Days / nights: 5 / 4
- Lodging: Hotel El Refugio, 4 stars
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4 days (Aborigen Tours)
The cheapest: lodging, transfers, insurance and Moon Valley; the Tatio and Cejar cost extra.
- Days / nights: 4 / 3
- Lodging: Included; the listing does not name the hotel
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| Package | Days / nights | Lodging | Tour rating | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days (Aborigen Tours) | 4 / 3 | Included; the listing does not name the hotel | No tour reviews (operator: 4.3 from 311) | US$574 | Book ↗ |
| 4 days (Bamba Travel) | 4 / 3 | Included; the listing does not name the hotel | 3.4 of 5 (4 reviews) | US$821 | Book ↗ |
| 5-day self-drive, no guide (Signature DMC) | 5 / 4 | Hotel El Refugio, 4 stars | 5 (7) | US$985 | Book ↗ |
| 4 days (Signature DMC) | 4 / 3 | Hotel El Refugio, 4 stars | 4.8 (15) | US$1,710 | Book ↗ |
| 6 days (Aborigen Tours) | 6 / 5 | Included; the listing does not name the hotel | No tour reviews (operator: 4.3 from 311) | US$2,099 | Book ↗ |
| 7 days, salt flats, geysers and stars (RTSA) | 7 / 6 | Standard hotel (name not verified) | No tour reviews (operator: 4.6 from 176) | US$2,245 | Book ↗ |
| 7-day desert route (RTSA) | 7 / 6 | 3-star hotel | 5 (1) | US$2,360 | Book ↗ |
| 6 days semi-private superior (RTSA) | 6 / 5 | 3-star hotel | 5 (3) | US$2,980 | Book ↗ |
Source: each package page on TourRadar, checked on 9 November 2026. "From" price per person in US dollars, for the cheapest room; Aborigen's 4-day package showed 15% off US$675 and the three Responsible Travel South America (RTSA) packages 2% off. None includes flights. The rating is the package's TourRadar score, from 1 to 5; where the package has no reviews of its own, we show the operator's.
| 4 days (Aborigen Tours) | 4 | 574 | 144 |
| 4 days (Bamba Travel) | 4 | 821 | 205 |
| 5-day self-drive (Signature DMC) | 5 | 985 | 197 |
| 4 days (Signature DMC) | 4 | 1,710 | 428 |
| 6 days (Aborigen Tours) | 6 | 2,099 | 350 |
| 7 days, salt flats and geysers (RTSA) | 7 | 2,245 | 321 |
| 7-day desert route (RTSA) | 7 | 2,360 | 337 |
| 6 days semi-private (RTSA) | 6 | 2,980 | 497 |
What each San Pedro de Atacama package includes
- 4 days (Aborigen Tours): transfers from Calama (airport or bus station), lodging, breakfasts, guide, insurance and a single included excursion: Death Valley and Moon Valley with sunset on the Great Dune. The Tatio and Cejar Lagoon are listed as optional.
- 4 days (Bamba Travel): Moon Valley, the Tatio Geysers with breakfast at sunrise, Cejar and Tebinquiche lagoons, and a day at Chaxa Lagoon, the altiplano lakes, Socaire and Toconao. Insurance is not included.
- 5-day self-drive (Signature DMC): four nights at Hotel El Refugio with breakfast and a car to explore on your own; the listing says you return it at Calama airport. Excursions are suggestions, with no guide.
- 4 days (Signature DMC): Hotel El Refugio, stargazing at a private observatory, the Atacama Salt Flat with Chaxa and Toconao, Moon Valley, the altiplano lakes and Piedras Rojas with breakfast and lunch, and the Tatio on the last day before the airport transfer.
- 6 days (Aborigen Tours): Moon Valley, the altiplano lakes and Piedras Rojas, Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar and Tebinquiche, the Tatio and an astronomy tour, with insurance included.
- 7 days (RTSA, two programmes): add Rainbow Valley, the Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs and a day across the Aguas Calientes, Pujsa and Quisquiro salt flats with the Monjes de la Pacana. The "salt flats, geysers and stargazing" programme lists a Calama-Santiago flight on day 7, yet the same page says flights are not included: ask before paying.
- 6 days semi-private (RTSA): the same route in a small group, and the only one that says it includes the Cejar and Tatio entry fees.
Source: itinerary and "What's Included" sections of each package on TourRadar, 9 November 2026. RTSA stands for Responsible Travel South America.
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| Days | From price (US$) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aborigen, 4 days | 4 | 574 |
| Bamba, 4 days | 4 | 821 |
| Self-drive, 5 days | 5 | 985 |
| Signature, 4 days | 4 | 1,710 |
| Aborigen, 6 days | 6 | 2,099 |
| RTSA salt flats, 7 days | 7 | 2,245 |
| RTSA route, 7 days | 7 | 2,360 |
| RTSA semi-priv., 6 days | 6 | 2,980 |
The 4-day San Pedro de Atacama package with a 4-star hotel, day by day
It is the best-rated package among those with more than five reviews, and the one that handles altitude best: it starts with the stars and the salt flat, close to the town's 2,400 metres, and leaves the Tatio, at about 14,100 feet (4,300 metres) according to the listing, for the last day.
- Day 1Transfer from Calama airport and stargazingAbout 2 hours with telescopes at a private observatory.
- Day 2Atacama Salt Flat, Chaxa Lagoon, Toconao and Moon Valley
- Day 3Altiplano lakes and Piedras RojasBreakfast in the tamarugo forest and lunch included.
- Day 4Tatio Geysers and transfer to Calama airport
Package or do-it-yourself?
The five tours that most packages include, bought separately on Civitatis, add up to CLP 242,900 per person, with no hotel, transfers or entry fees. Prices come from our Atacama tours guide, checked on 6 November 2026.
| Tour bought separately | Duration | Price from | Entry fee extra (foreigner) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Valley | 4 to 4.5 h | CLP 37,900 | CLP 10,800 |
| Tatio Geysers and Machuca | 7 to 8 h | CLP 50,000 | CLP 15,000 |
| Piedras Rojas and altiplano lakes | 12 to 12.7 h | CLP 70,000 | CLP 29,000 |
| Cejar Lagoon and Ojos del Salar | 4 to 5 h | CLP 45,000 | CLP 21,000 |
| Stargazing | 2 to 2.5 h | CLP 40,000 | Not applicable |
| Total | CLP 242,900 | CLP 75,800 |
The package wins if you want to arrive with everything sorted (Calama transfer, hotel and the order of the tours) or if you travel in high season, when places on the Tatio and Piedras Rojas tours sell out. Doing it yourself wins if you already have a hotel or are a couple on a tight budget: the cheapest package costs US$574 and includes just one excursion.
What the package leaves out: flight, fees and altitude
| Cost or warning | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Flight to Calama | Not included in any of the 8 packages | TourRadar, "What's Not Included" section |
| Site entry fees | Only the RTSA semi-private says it includes Cejar and Tatio; for the rest, ask | TourRadar listings, 9 Nov 2026 |
| Travel insurance | Included only by Aborigen; Bamba, Signature and RTSA list it as not included | TourRadar, "What's Included" |
| Altitude | San Pedro sits at 2,407 metres; the Tatio and altiplano lakes are above 4,000 | Our Atacama tours guide |
A high-end extra: the balloon over the desert
None of the packages includes the hot-air balloon flight, the most expensive experience sold in San Pedro. Civitatis offers it at sunrise and you can add it to any programme.
| Experience | Duration | Rating | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot-air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert | 3 to 5 hours | 9.6 of 10 (27 reviews) | CLP 319,000 | Book ↗ |
Source: Civitatis listing, 9 November 2026. "From" price per person.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a San Pedro de Atacama tour package?
Without flights, from US$574 per person for 4 days with one excursion, and from US$1,710 for 4 days with a 4-star hotel and four excursions, according to TourRadar on 9 November 2026.
Do Atacama packages include the flight?
No. All 8 packages we compared list flights as not included; they begin with the transfer from Calama.
How many days do you need in San Pedro de Atacama?
Four days cover the three classics (Moon Valley, the Tatio and the altiplano lakes); with 6 or 7 you add Cejar Lagoon, Rainbow Valley and the southern salt flats, and acclimatise better to the altitude.
Are entry fees included in the package?
Only the RTSA semi-private says it includes Cejar and the Tatio. The others do not list them as included: they add up to about CLP 75,800 per person for the five main sites.
