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Self-Drive Or Tours? | Which Is Better In The Atacama Desert?

(Last Updated On: April 28, 2021)

The Atacama desert is one of Chile’s must-see places and should be added to any South America or Chile travel itinerary. Characterized by otherworldly rock formations and landscapes, crusty salt flats and sun-baked altiplano peaks and volcanoes, it leaves any visitor captivated and speechless. Keep reading to find out which is better for you, Atacama desert tours or self-driving the desert.

I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Atacama desert twice now, once doing the desert tours by agencies found in San Pedro de Atacama- the main tourist hub in the area and also by renting a car and self-driving. I’ve been asked by many of you guys which I would recommend so I thought I’d outline the pros and cons of each here so you can make a decision for yourselves.

There is no public transportation in San Pedro de Atacama and the most famous sites such has Tatio Geysers, Valle de la Luna and Laguna Chaxa can only be reached by private transportation. Cycling is an option, but only for nearby sights such as Valle de la Muerte and Valle de la Luna. Cycling is no easy feat due to the sun and altitude however, so come prepared, both mentally and physically.  If you are a budget backpacker tours or car rental will no doubt have you spending a little more than you might be used to but it’s well worth it to see one of the world’ most beautiful deserts. 

ATACAMA DESERT TOURS

Atacama Desert tours are a great, inexpensive way to see the surrounding landscapes and sights. Tours can be booked in San Pedro de Atacama where there are numerous operators, their offices are found on the main street in town. There is no need to book in advance outside of Jan-Feb and even then most people arrive and reserve. Atacama Desert tours don’t vary much company to company- most of the time the same things are included such as a guide and entrance fees and often, during quiet times tour companies will pool together to reduce costs. Prices are very competitive too.  Make sure to check if the tour price includes lunch (for a full day tour) and entrance fees. If it doesn’t then be prepared to add CLP$5,000-10,000 for entrance fees on top of the tour price. 

PROS OF TAKING TOURS

↠ If you are travelling solo it is the cheapest way to see the area. Paying for single seats on tours is a little cheaper than renting a car plus the cost of fuel and insurance. 

↠ You have a guide with you that explains everything. For me, what’s best about Atacama desert tours is the fact that you learn so much about the area from the local guides. They are really passionate and approachable and are more than happy to answer all your questions. The guides also know the area very well so they often know the best places to go for sunset or to spot certain animals etc. 

↠You don’t have to worry about driving, whether you’re going the right way or how to get to places. You just arrive and there is no planning whatsoever on your part.  It’s easy, just find, pay and go.

↠ You contribute more to the local economy.

CONS OF TAKING TOURS

↠Less flexibility. The schedule is set and that’s that. You can’t stop at the side of the road to take pictures when you want. That being said when there is a cool animal sighting or something interesting on the road the driver will stop. 

↠Lunchtimes and stops are fixed. Again if you get hungry and don’t have snacks you just have to wait. (Do bring snacks though!) 

↠Atacama Desert tours often lead you to where everyone else is going. The guides and drivers here know all the best spots for sunsets etc but so does every other tour group. Due to this, you’ll be sharing locations with many other tour groups, some of which can get extremely busy, especially at sunset. On a tour, you have virtually zero chance for exploring and finding your own spots. 

↠If arriving by plane you have to pay for a transfer from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama from which you can start looking for excursions and this does take time and also cost money. The transfer to San Pedro de Atacama from the airport cost about CLP$20,000 return. 

SELF-DRIVING

Renting a car in Chile is a simple and easy process, all you need is your booking confirmation, your passport and your driving license. Both your driving license and passport or ID documentation has to be from the same country. (I didn’t know this and found out the hard way).

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Exploring more of Northern Chile? Check out 11 Off-The-Beaten Track Places to See in Northern Chile.

PROS OF SELF-DRIVING

↠ Waste little time with transfers and finding tours. You can rent a car at Calama airport or in the town centre after arriving by bus, which means that very quickly you’re on the road and on your way to your first amazing point of interest. If you only have 3 or 4 days this can be vital!

↠ Flexibility- this is probably the biggest advantage of renting a car. You can go where you want, when you want and explore at your own pace. For example, all tours head to the Tatio Geysers at the same unsociable hour of 4 am to arrive at sunrise. We opted to go later to have the place to ourselves and while the geyser fumes weren’t as strong, it was magical.  Such an experience couldn’t have been possible on a tour.

↠ It’s cheaper for 3+ people. If you’re a small group or family then renting a car will, without doubt, be cheaper, and that includes having extra car insurance and all fuel. For a couple, the price looks about the same but we opted for daily extra insurance and a 4 x 4. If you skip the insurance and rent a cheaper car the cost will be cheaper. Also, technically renting a car is cheaper as we saw much more than what I did on the Atacama desert tours previously. See the table below for how the cost compares exactly.

CONS OF SELF-DRIVING

↠ You have to drive and a lot- if you are on a trip looking for complete rest and relaxation then driving may seem like too much. I personally know plenty of people who don’t like to drive when they’re on holiday. Distances in the Atacama Desert are big also, our average distance per day was about 230km (140miles).

↠ Getting lost- as you don’t have a local driver or guide, you’ll spend a bit of time using Google Maps and occasionally getting lost, however, I believe this isn’t necessarily a bad thing and comes with the magic of exploring new places. 

We booked through ACE Rent a Car but the service was carried about by Econorent at Calama airport and I’m happy to recommend them. Click here for the latest rates.

COST OUTLINES ( all prices are in CLP)

THE VERDICT

For me personally, I had a better experience seeing the Atacama Desert by car. I love exploring new places for myself, getting lost and finding magical spots all to myself so the flexibility that renting a car gives, for me is a no-brainer. I also travel with a lot of photography gear so being able to throw that on the back seat and choose what I needed at the moment made life very easy indeed.

Check out our exact self-driving itinerary for San Pedro de Atacama/Atacama Desert here.

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  • Julie
    September 24, 2019

    Your photos are stunning! I love them. Thanks for sharing!

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      Julie
      September 24, 2019

      Hi Julie, Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying them! 😉

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  • Sri
    April 22, 2022

    Excellent blog post. So very informative. I had a question about renting a car. You mention that you found out “the hard way” that the passport and driver’s license have to be from the same country. I am in a similar situation (I assume) of having my passport and driver’s license from different countries. How were you able to resolve the issue and rent a car anyway? I would love to be able to rent a car from Calama but I can’t figure out how to work around this problem.

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    • Alex
      Sri
      April 23, 2022

      Hi Sri,
      Hmm well in the end they ‘worked it all out’. The guy made a few calls and then got on with the reservation and it turned out to be ok but I’m not sure if that would work again. In Chile, everything depends on who you deal with sometimes- some guys will say ok no problem, other guys will say no. I would say don’t book with Europcar because that’s who we booked with. Perhaps make a reservation online but don’t pay anything yet, then call the office at Calama airport and ask if it’s a problem? Hope this helps, let me know how it goes!

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  • Stuart Worley
    April 24, 2022

    Any suggestions regarding a self drive tour and stay from San Pedro to the Bolivian salt flats for a couple of days.

    And, or … I am with a group of advanced photographers considering stopping in Atacama on our way to Easter Island. It would be nice to have a dedicated guide, but I have been to Atacama once and I am okay with self driving. But, would you have a private tour guide you would recommend for a multiple day visit to Atacama and Bolivia?

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    • Alex
      Stuart Worley
      April 25, 2022

      Hi Stuart, Unfortunately, we never did that trip, but we would have loved to. I know there are a few tour companies in San Pedro that specialise in trips to the Salt Flats in Bolivia but as far as I know, the standard tours are one way- they leave you in Bolivia. But I’m sure they’ll be able to arrange a private tour for you with a guide and vehicle. Kangaroo Bolivia is one tour company in Bolivia that have a 3 day San Pedro to Bolivia tour, I’m not sure of any others. They are pretty easy to find when in San Pedro though if you don’t mind leaving things until the last min.

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It's not the things you do when travelling that make it fulfilling it's your mindset when it comes to doing those things. Fulfilling travel is all about connection- to the people and the culture, it's about stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing yourself into doing something you normally wouldn't. But it's your mindset that's key when doing all those things. 
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What makes travel fulfilling? ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A walk on a pretty beach? Maybe. Forest bathing among Redwoods? Maybe. Skydiving over the Blue Hole? Nope, or maybe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's not the things you do when travelling that make it fulfilling it's your mindset when it comes to doing those things. Fulfilling travel is all about connection- to the people and the culture, it's about stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing yourself into doing something you normally wouldn't. But it's your mindset that's key when doing all those things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When we travel from a place of love, respect and acceptance, the experience is very different. We are open to learning and taking yet also giving back. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As Buddha once stated, true happiness comes from giving and putting the happiness of others first, so, perhaps the most fulfilling trips are those where we travel with a mindset of love and giving and a goal to truly connect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's fulfilling travel to you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wellnesstravel #conscioustravel #consciousliving #sustainablelivingtips #sustainablelivingcommunity
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Postcard moments from Puglia 🇮🇹
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There's something about these divine moments in Italy, waking up early, heading out in the early morning, hitting a viewpoint and seeing the most magical, sunrise with nobody else around but local fishermen. 
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Mornings in Puglia are also the calmest- no wind or waves, it's almost like time stood still. As a sunrise person, I'm all about Puglia too, it's without a doubt the best time to be out.
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Have you visited Puglia or Polignano a Mare? Is it on your bucketlist?

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Postcard moments from Puglia 🇮🇹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's something about these divine moments in Italy, waking up early, heading out in the early morning, hitting a viewpoint and seeing the most magical, sunrise with nobody else around but local fishermen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mornings in Puglia are also the calmest- no wind or waves, it's almost like time stood still. As a sunrise person, I'm all about Puglia too, it's without a doubt the best time to be out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you visited Puglia or Polignano a Mare? Is it on your bucketlist? #italyiloveyou #ig_italy #polignanoamare #polignano #polignanoamare❤️
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Magical mornings in Prague. ✨
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Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most popular sights but most of the day it’s teeming with people. How to get photos with no one on it? Get there early, the earlier the better. 
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Locals actually use this bridge to move around and get to work so it fills up pretty quickly. The best time to take photos in the summer is between sunrise and
7am. 
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For shots of the sunrise sky in the background make sure to face towards the historic center and for shots of Prague Castle in the background face towards Mala Strana. 
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Magical mornings in Prague. ✨
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Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most popular sights but most of the day it’s teeming with people. How to get photos with no one on it? Get there early, the earlier the better. 
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Locals actually use this bridge to move around and get to work so it fills up pretty quickly. The best time to take photos in the summer is between sunrise and
7am. 
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For shots of the sunrise sky in the background make sure to face towards the historic center and for shots of Prague Castle in the background face towards Mala Strana. 
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Magical mornings in Prague. ✨
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Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most popular sights but most of the day it’s teeming with people. How to get photos with no one on it? Get there early, the earlier the better. 
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Locals actually use this bridge to move around and get to work so it fills up pretty quickly. The best time to take photos in the summer is between sunrise and
7am. 
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For shots of the sunrise sky in the background make sure to face towards the historic center and for shots of Prague Castle in the background face towards Mala Strana. 
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What’s one of the busiest places you’ve been to? 
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Magical mornings in Prague. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Charles Bridge is one of Prague’s most popular sights but most of the day it’s teeming with people. How to get photos with no one on it? Get there early, the earlier the better. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Locals actually use this bridge to move around and get to work so it fills up pretty quickly. The best time to take photos in the summer is between sunrise and 7am. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For shots of the sunrise sky in the background make sure to face towards the historic center and for shots of Prague Castle in the background face towards Mala Strana. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s one of the busiest places you’ve been to? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prague #praguetoday #praguelife #visitprague #visitpragueofficial
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Trying to escape that mid- morning heat in Cartagena and anywhere else for that matter. 
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But seriously though, consider this your reminder to first, visit Cartagena because it really is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America and two, always wear sunscreen 😊💙
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Trying to escape that mid- morning heat in Cartagena and anywhere else for that matter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But seriously though, consider this your reminder to first, visit Cartagena because it really is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America and two, always wear sunscreen 😊💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cartagenacolombia #cartagenadeindias #cartagenacolombia🇨🇴 #cartagenadeindiascolombia #visitcolombia
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Memories of the most perfect mornings exploring Prague. 🇨🇿

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Memories of the most perfect mornings exploring Prague. 🇨🇿 #pragueworld #praguecz #pragueczechrepublic #praguetoday ##praguecity
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Currently packing to head back to Italy! 
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It’s been three whole years since I’ve been back so it’s time to strap on some sandals, order an Aperol and some orecchiette and get ready to explore some white-washed cities, endless olive groves, beautiful wineries and more. 
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I’m heading to one of Italy’s less-visited parts and couldn’t be more excited for it. Who’s ready to explore Italy with me? 🇮🇹
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Currently packing to head back to Italy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s been three whole years since I’ve been back so it’s time to strap on some sandals, order an Aperol and some orecchiette and get ready to explore some white-washed cities, endless olive groves, beautiful wineries and more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m heading to one of Italy’s less-visited parts and couldn’t be more excited for it. Who’s ready to explore Italy with me? 🇮🇹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #veniceitaly🇮🇹 #veniceitaly #venice_italy #italyiloveyou #italygram
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