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Atacama Desert, Chile
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Atacama Desert Chile: The Ultimate Self-Driving Itinerary

(Last Updated On: February 21, 2023)

Looking for the perfect Atacama Desert Chile itinerary? Keep reading for the perfect 4-day self-driving itinerary.

The Atacama Desert Chile is the driest desert in the world and one of Chile’s top places to see.

The landscapes and rock formations here are so unlike anywhere else in the world that you’ll be left breathless, quite literally, and stupified by its beauty. If, when you hear the word desert, golden, endless sand dunes, camel rides and mystical desert camps come to mind you may as well do away with those expectations now.

The Atacama Desert Chile is very rocky and dusty and if you visit the Atacama Salt Flats the landscape is white, arid and simply put baking. Landscapes that transfer you to the Moon and to Mars immediately spring to mind. What you’ll see here on this Atacama desert itinerary are landscapes eroded by the wind and flash floods over billions of years. 

There is so much variety in this region of Chile that you can easily spend a week working your way around all the beautiful, turquoise lagoons, altiplanic landscapes, numerous salt-flats, volcanoes, traditional Atacamanian villages, smoking geysers and chasing all the local wildlife.

Four days, however, is enough to see most of what this uniquely beautiful part of the world has to offer and anything between 3-6 days is great.

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For this particular trip, we decided to rent a car and explore on our own.

I have also, on a previous occasion, visited the desert and done only tours and each option has its positive and negative aspects and you can find all those in Self-Drive Or Tours? | Which Is Better In The Atacama Desert? 

Having a car simply gives you the flexibility to be able to visit places at your own pace, stop where you like to take photos, have a snack or go to the bathroom.

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Atacama Desert Chile: General
WHEN TO GO
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO EAT
GET IN
SELF-DRIVE TOP TIPS
ATACAMA DESERT CHILE ITINERARY: DAY ONE – WEST
ATACAMA DESERT ITINERARY: DAY TWO – SOUTH
ATACAMA DESERT ITINERARY: DAY THREE – EAST
DAY FOUR – NORTH

Atacama Desert Chile: General

WHEN TO GO

The Atacama Desert Chile is a year-round destination. The high season falls during Chilean summer (Dec-Feb) and the low season is in winter (June-August).

While the day temperature stays similar year-round the night temperatures can fall into the minuses (Celcius) during the winter. If you’re looking to go when there are fewer tourists, winter is the best option.

Whichever season you choose to go make sure you take clothes for both extremely hot weather and freezing weather.

WHERE TO STAY

Most people base themselves out of San Pedro de Atacama, a dusty, authentic desert village containing all the accommodation, amenities and restaurants you’ll need throughout your trip. I’d highly recommend staying there as there generally is nowhere else with better infrastructure.

Nayara Alto Atacama – One of the best hotels situated right outside San Pedro amid the beautiful red rock formations. Rooms are simple yet beautifully decorated, food is top-notch and there’s a spa and wellness center to take advantage of. The hotel can also organise some amazing excursions that involve picnics at some of the most scenic spots in the area. Check rates and book here.

Altiplanico Atacama– Another excellent choice in the Atacama Desert, this property features minimalistic, desert-inspired architecture in a quiet, natural setting. You’ll find a gorgeous pool and each room has a panoramic terrace. This is a great choice that doesn’t break the bank. Check rates and book here.

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Tierra Atacama – Stay in the Atacama location of Chile’s best luxury hotel brand, Tierra will ensure a fantastic stay throughout your time in the desert. This hotel is just gorgeous and everything you might expect and more from a unique, luxury stay in the desert. The spa here is probably the best one in Chile. Also has an all-inclusive option with is expensive but totally worth it. Check rates and book here.

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás – For a modern, stylish property for somewhat of a budget, opt for this gorgeous hotel that’s fairly close to the center of San Pedro. With simple, modern king rooms, natural abode buildings, a large pool to relax in during the day and exceptional food it’s a great choice for your stay in the Atacama Desert Chile. Check rates and book here.

Looking for somewhere really special? Read 10 Luxury Hotels in the Atacama Desert Chile

WHERE TO EAT

Plant-based eating options in San Pedro de Atacama don’t excite, quite honestly yet this isn’t a culinary destination. In general, food is expensive and the best time to eat in town is at lunchtime when many restaurants have a set meal for a cheaper price.

The only vegetarian restaurant in town is Estrella Negra which serves a variety of salads, burgers and various main dishes. It is possible that many other restaurants also offer veggie and even vegan options but we didn’t explore any further.

GET IN

By Plane– Most flights land in Calama, a mining city 100km to the West of San Pedro de Atacama. LATAM, Sky Airlines and JetSmart all offer cheap flights from Santiago and other many Chilean cities. Use the form below to find the best deals for flights for your dates.

By Bus– Many long-distance buses from all over Chile and also Argentina arrive in Calama or even San Pedro if you’re lucky. From Calama bus station it’s very easy to make the onward connection to San Pedro de Atacama. On average it takes 19 hours to get there by bus from Santiago and bus tickets are sometimes even more expensive than flights. 

From Uyuni– Many tours of the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia can drop you off in San Pedro ready for you to continue your trip into Chile. The same is true the other way around and there any many tours that offer excursions of the Bolivian Salt Flats, ending in Uyuni.


As this is a self-driving itinerary, you’ll need to rent a car, ideally when you get to Calama. It’s impossible to do this trip by public transportation as it’s non-existent.

When searching for rental cars I personally check the following three websites that never fail when it comes to finding the best deals. They vary by country so it’s best to search through all three.

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SELF-DRIVE TOP TIPS

↠ If your budget allows, rent a 4×4 for this Atacama desert Chile itinerary. You may not need it but it definitely helps to have a car with a higher clearance. Most of the roads are sealed but not always and there are many potholes and bumps which just feel a lot smoother in a larger vehicle. 

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↠ Due to not all the roads being sealed mainly to Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache and Tatio Geysers, there are rocks and stones all along it. You’ll need to take more care and it really really helps to know how to change a tyre just in case. Also due to a much higher probability of punctures makes sure your rental car has a spare tyre or a puncture repair kit.

↠ Places to eat lunch are sometimes scarce. After landing in Calama I’d highly recommend stopping at a supermarket to load up on snacks and supplies before continuing on.

My favourites are nut and seed mixes, hummus and other veggie dips with crackers, bread and more hummus for sandwiches you can make in the car and fruit like bananas and apples.

Night temperatures are generally quite low so the car acts as a fridge at night conserving all the food. 

↠ Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen. The sun here is fierce and due to the altitude, it’s advised to drink more water than usual anyway.

It isn’t advisable to drink tap water in San Pedro. We bought three 6-litre containers of water, kept them in the car and refilled our reusable bottles as we needed. It wasn’t ideal but this was the best, most eco-friendly option we could find. 

Vicunas in Atacama Desert
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↠ It’s high so take it slow. San Pedro sits at 2,500 metres above sea level and that’s generally the lowest point. The highest point we visited was 4,800m. Aim to visit the highest points on the last days of the itinerary.

This gives you the maximum amount of time possible to acclimatise. Our itinerary below takes this all into account. 

↠ You can’t fly a drone almost anywhere you’d actually like to. If you are a drone pilot you’ll find this really frustrating. They make it quite clear to you and when I refused to leave mine with someone I didn’t know she threatened to break it if I was caught flying it.

↠ Valle de la Luna, one of Atacama’s most popular spots can only be visited in the morning or for sunset with a reservation if you aren’t part of a tour. If you’d like to see this popular valley and sunset spot, you’ll have to come by one morning and make a reservation.

We simply didn’t manage to weave it into this itinerary and watched the sunset from a valley lookout point instead. 

San Pedro is a desert oasis with four roads radiating out from it, West to Calama, East to Argentina and Bolivia, South to the Salt Flats and North to Bolivia and the Tatio Geysers. This made dividing up our days really easy and we simply took a different direction each day. 

ATACAMA DESERT CHILE ITINERARY: DAY ONE – WEST

After arriving in Calama, renting your car at the airport and doing a supermarket run, head onto Route 23 and towards San Pedro de Atacama.

The first stop of the trip is Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache which are reached by a 45-minute dirt road ride (the turning for which is a little before you get to San Pedro). The entrance fee is CLP$5,000 per person.

Atacama Desert Chile
Lagunas Baltinache
Lagunas Baltinache Chile

Here you’ll find eight pristine salt lagoons, each one different in shape, colour and texture.

Follow the designated path to walk from one to the next and admire the shape of the salt formations, the clarity of the lagoons, their depth and the sheer beauty of the landscape.

The colours here are insane too, the contrast of the white salt with the blue of the water and the greys and reds of the rock is stunning. It simply looks like you’ve landed on the moon.

You can swim in the first and last lagoon and I’d highly recommend it for the sensation of total weightlessness. The cool water is highly saline so you just float.

Showers are provided to get the salt off your body at the end.  At the first lagoon, you can find a picnic area which makes for a lovely lunch spot amidst the turquoise pools. 

Lagunas Baltinache, Atacama Desert Chile
Lagunas Baltinache, Atacama Desert Chile
Lagunas Baltinache, Atacama Desert Chile
bathing at lagunas baltinache
Lagunas Baltinache Chle
Lagunas Baltinache Chile
Lagunas Baltinache, Atacama Desert Chile
Laguna Baltinache

Driving back up the road you came down on and onto Route 23, head to Valle del Marte or Valle de la Muerte (it goes by two names), the sunset spot for tonight. Entrance is CLP$3,000 per person.

Explore deep into the otherworldly scenery of this valley. The jagged rock formations and their red, baked-clay colour make you feel like you’ve just landed on Mars. Squeeze yourself through their crevasses and caves and gawp at their dramatic formations. 

Mars Valley, Atacama Chile
Mars Valley, Atacama Chile
Mars Valley, Atacama Chile

Close to sunset make your way up to the viewpoint which lies a little further up from the car park.

While you probably won’t have the place to yourself, the view from here makes for one of the best in the area. As the sun sets it lights up the volcanoes on the adjacent size turning them a fiery orange and then yellow- mother nature’s colour spectacle never failing to impress. 

Sunset light in Chile
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Sunset over Valle del Marte

ATACAMA DESERT ITINERARY: DAY TWO – SOUTH

Today it’s time to explore the road to the South of San Pedro de Atacama and with that a completely different altitude and landscape. Head south along Route 23 towards the villages of Toconau and Socaire.

The drive is so beautiful with the Atacama Salt Flats on your right that we stopped dozens of times for photos. You’ll also pass the Tropic of Capricorn so keep your eyes peeled for the sign.

Continue on until you get to the turn off point for Laguna Miscanti and Laguna Miñiques or Lagunas Altiplanicas as they’re known collectively.

These lakes located at 4,000m, are fed from underground springs and provide a home to the abundance of wildlife that lives here, vicuñas, flamingos, a variety of birds as well as vizcachas, a type of desert rabbit.

Admire the amazing scenery and if you’re lucky to arrive early enough, you’ll be able to catch the reflection of the volcano in the deepest blue of the lagoon.

Road in the Atacama Desert
Altiplanic valleys with vicunas

Continue south along the road to Piedras Rojas and the Salar Aguas Calientes, probably my favourite place on the whole trip.

Soon after leaving the lagoons, we encountered nobody else on the road and it felt like we were discovering a new universe for the first time.

Vicuñas were dashing in front of us, across the road chasing each other and providing the most natural of entertainment. We had the Salt Flats and Piedras Rojas almost to ourselves. Simply stop wherever you please and leave your car on the side of the road.

Admire the whole landscape from an incredible viewpoint and look out for more vicuñas and flamingos here as well as vizcachas (high-altitude rabbits).

The variety of textures and colours in the landscape is something to ogle over, from the ice blue colour of the salt flat to the clay reds of the volcanoes flanking it. The untouched, unspoilt nature here is something else.

Salar de Talar
View of Salar de Talar Atacama Chile
Tree pose in the Chile desert
View over Piedras Rojas
Piedras Rojas, Atacama Chile

Continue back to Socaire where you’ll find a number of eateries serving delicious, local, home-cooked food. It’s a little on the meaty side but there is always one veggie dish, salad and rice. 

A walk around Socaire after lunch will help with digestion and provide some insight into the Atacamanian culture and the people that live the incredibly simple life here.

A notable place to visit is the little church called Iglesia Antigua (Old Church). Its building style and materials are synonymous with the desert landscape and its bare-bones, simple interior is worth a peek inside. 

Church in the Atacama Desert
Village in Atacama Desert
Church in the Atacama Desert
Atacama Desert Chile

Continuing a little north and turning off on the next left towards Paine you get to the B-355 on which you continue north to Laguna Chaxa.

This lagoon is one of the best places to see flamingos and potentially from quite close if you’re lucky. The lagoon is located in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat and a walkaway juts out into the lagoon from which you can observe the flamingos.

We decided to stay here for sunset and we’re so glad that we did. The glowing sun lit up the landscape turning the white salt into a mirror for that golden hour light. The silhouettes of the flamingos in the lagoon punctured the landscape, with the volcanoes and high plains of the Andes turning pink in the backdrop. The day couldn’t have ended any better. 

Flamingos in Laguna Chaxa Chile
Flamingos in Laguna Chaxa Chile
Sunset at Laguna Chaxa, Atacama
Sunset over LAguna Chaxa Chile
Flamingo in Atacama Desert
Flamingo close up
Flamingos in Laguna Chaxa Chile
Sunset at Laguna Chaxa

Not sure whether to rent a car or take tours in the Atacama Desert Chile? Check out my must-read guide, Atacama Desert: Self-drive or Tours? to help you decide.

ATACAMA DESERT ITINERARY: DAY THREE – EAST

After a good breakfast in San Pedro start the steep ascent up Route 27 toward Reserva Nacional Los Flamingos.

Here you’ll soon pass the majestic sight of Juriques, a snowy, perfectly cone-shaped volcano and the Bolivian border crossing. Keep going until you get to Caldera La Pacana viewpoint.

The drive to the viewpoint will take you to the highest point on this trip (4,800m) as well as through some breathtaking landscapes. You’ll find and simply have to stop and photograph the unique rock formations in some of the valleys, the spectacular lagoons with grazing vicuñas and the wind-formed ice formations by the side of the road (only in winter).

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Arriving at Caldera la Pacana we were greeted by a display of running and playing vicuñas and the most beautiful ice-blue lagoon views. It was quite difficult to grasp the enormity and beauty of the landscape here.

Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos
Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos
Reserva NAcional Los Flamencos
Atacama Desert Chile

Head back to San Pedro for lunch and an afternoon of exploring the oasis-like town itself. From the main square, notable places to visit include the local church made entirely out of adobe as well as the local archaeological museum. San Pedro also makes a great place for souvenir shopping. 

For sunset make your way towards Valle de la Luna.

If you managed to reserve tickets in advance for sunset then you’ll be able to enter and explore the valley as well as watch the sunset from the dunes below.

We didn’t have the time to go in the morning to reserve any tickets so we opted for the next best thing; sunset views over Valle de la Luna. Mirador de Kari/ Piedra del Coyote is a viewpoint located on a rocky clifftop above Valle de la Luna, just off of the main road and a signpost on the main road will guide you here.

As the sun goes down behind you it casts the softest, most beautiful light onto Valle de la Luna, turning it orange to yellow to pink. Admire the rock formations and crevassed valleys covered in hard, baked salt.

Valle de la Luna at sunset and sunrise is a truly unbelievable sight. 

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Atacama desert itinerary self driving tour

Top tip: The viewpoint gets extremely crowded at sunset so make sure you get here at the beginning of golden hour to secure a good spot. Or if you’re up for it why not catch it at sunrise?

Valle de La Luna Atacama
Valle de la Luna, Atacama Chile
Overlooking the valle de la luna
Valle de la Luna, Atacama Chile
Valle de la Luna, Atacama Chile

One of the top things to do on any Atacama desert Chile itinerary is stargazing and who doesn’t like a bit of stargazing with a blanket and hot chocolate in hand!?

Due to the area having some of the clearest night skies in the world, most international observatories are based here and even if you’re not particularly interested in astrology, like me, it’s still worth going on a tour to find out more. 

It’s advisable to book a star-gazing tour in San Pedro at some point on your first day. Many companies offer a similar tour. Just note that tours don’t run on the days around a full moon, simply because the brightness of the moon makes it difficult to see anything else, so check the lunar calendar before you book your trip. 

Stars in the Atacama Desert
Stars in the Atacama Desert

We got picked up in San Pedro and taken to an observatory based just outside the town. There, a guide explained the basics of astrology as well as what we could see in the sky that night- we even got a glimpse of Jupiter.

Then you’ll be able to have a look into the many telescopes they have which are lined up to see various stars and planets. The tour lasts about 2-3hours and don’t forget to take warm clothes. On the night that we went in winter, the temperature dropped to about -10°C/14°F!

Freezing temperatures aside, the tour was informative and it was a breath-taking experience to look at a sky so clear while knowing what you’re actually looking at. 

DAY FOUR – NORTH

For our last day in the Atacama desert, it’s time to head North to explore one of the areas most famous sights; the Tatio Geysers, entrance CLP$10,000.

One of the benefits of having a car is that you can visit the geysers at any time you want. All tours arrive just before sunrise, departing San Pedro at about 4 am.

The reason for this is that not only is the valley absolutely spectacular at sunrise, it’s also when the plumes of steam coming up from the geysers are at their strongest. They weaken as the morning goes on and the air temperature rises. 

I had already visited the geysers at sunrise on a tour during a previous visit and while the light is amazing, it’s also extremely crowded. 

This time we opted to arrive at about 9.00 am.

The geysers were certainly weaker but still impressive and we had the area to ourselves. Coming later we managed to experience the silence of the area and the animals that come down once the crowds have left.

Wild Andean foxes and birds came to say hello, and a herd of vicuñas ran straight past us, chasing each other through the valley.  Walk around the puffs of steam and check out the boiling, eggy-smelling cauldrons of water below the ground.

There’s also a thermal bath on-site, heated entirely by the volcanic groundwater below.

Fox at tatio geysers
tatio geysers in Atacama Chile
tatio geysers in Atacama Chile
tatio geysers in Atacama Chile
Woman at the Tatio Geysers Chile
tatio geysers in Atacama Chile
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Tatio Geysers tour

Once leaving the geysers, it’s time to head back to Calama, just the long way. Instead of going back to San Pedro take the turn off for the B-159 that leads to the villages of Caspana and San Francisco de Chiu Chiu.

These are traditional Atacamanian villages and visiting them will give you an understanding of the everyday lives of the local people. I’d highly recommend a visit to the church in San Francisco de Chiu Chiu- it’s one of the oldest in the area.

The drive, in itself, is absolutely stunning, amid high Andean passes, volcanoes and pastures of rugged scrubs. Enjoy the drive and stop at whichever village takes your fancy, take a stroll and move on. The villages also make a great lunch stop and an opportunity to taste some more local food. 

Plains in the Atacama Desert
Vicunas in the desert
Tatio Geysers tour
Indigenous village in the Atacama Desert
Flamingos in the Atacama Desert
Vicunas in the Atacama Desert

Arrive in Calama for your flight or transport out of the area.

This Atacama desert Chile itinerary can also be done in three days if you are short on time however you’ll have to drop a couple of the sights. Four or five days is the ideal amount of time in the area. It’s also a good idea to take it slow, simply due to the altitude.

Any comments or questions about this Atacama Desert Chile Itinerary? Leave them below.


Planning a trip right now? These are just some of my favourite websites I use to book everything from hotels to rental cars!

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Booking.com for great deals on hotels

Agoda also for great deals on hotels

Get Your Guide and Viator for tours and adventures around the world

Related posts you might like:

The Best Places to Visit in Chile: The Bucket List Guide

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Top 5 Tips for Exercising at Altitude

The Best Day Tours from Santiago, Chile


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  • Manuel
    September 15, 2019

    Hi, thanks for your wonderful recomendations, I have been to Atacama Desert before but never thought about driving it.
    Amazing photos too by the way!

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      Manuel
      September 15, 2019

      Thank you! That’s awesome, hope you liked it as much as I did. Driving could be an idea for next time!

      Reply
  • Nicki Johnson
    September 17, 2019

    Hi

    I’ve loved reading your Chile blogs, we head over in Dec for our honeymoon. We will stop in Valpo, Santiago, walk to O & have a camper van hired for 5 days in the Atacama. We land in Calama early Christmas Eve and plan to head to Humberstone Nitrate village during this time. Will we be able to walk around here Christmas day?

    Thanks

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      Nicki Johnson
      September 18, 2019

      Hi Nicki, Thanks so much! Really glad you’re enjoying all the blog posts. Your itinerary sounds like a fantastic one! I’ve never been to Humberstone- the closest I’ve got is zooming past on a bus, so I’m not entirely sure if it will be open. In general, most attractions and services are closed Christmas Day. While from my understanding they do charge for entry into Humberstone, I don’t think there is a fence around it so even if the ticket office was closed, you could probably find your way in somehow. That’s what I would do. 🙂

      Reply
  • Ruth
    June 27, 2022

    Hi, thankyou so much for this blog! Honestly so useful and informative. Can’t wait to experience everything for ourselves.
    I just wondered about the driving- how many hours a day driving would you say this route took you? And were the roads OK to get to most of the attractions you mention? My dad is going to be doing the driving and he is super confident on roads but hasn’t done much off road before so don’t want him to feel uncomfortable. Would appreciate your thoughts!!! Thanks again

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    • Alex
      Ruth
      June 27, 2022

      Hi Ruth, Thank you- so glad this helped you plan your trip. Honestly in terms of driving, its really easy! There is just one off-road bit- to the Lagunas Escondidas- it’s still a road but its not paved so it’s dusty as hell but not tricky to drive. That’s it and the rest is a paved road. I’d say it’s a good amount of driving each day at least 5/6 hours but it’s broken up throughout the day. The driving is easy though and the roads are half empty. Have a great trip.

      Reply
  • Alexandra
    December 12, 2022

    Thank you for this itinerary and all the tips! Would you say it’s safe for a female to do this trip solo?

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    • Alex
      Alexandra
      December 13, 2022

      So glad it helped you plan your trip. I would say yes. The biggest safety concern here is environmental so when driving out make sure you have plenty of water, gear etc just in case.

      Reply
  • J&C
    February 15, 2023

    Your blog and this page in particular has been so helpful for our trip!
    Would you say the roads are easy to drive? We heard some rumours of people crashing quite frequently going to geyser del tatio!

    Also for any other readers – we’ve found the price for a car to be 85,000 peso per day

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    • Alex
      J&C
      February 15, 2023

      Hi, so glad it helped you with your trip. Yes, the roads are easy to drive but they aren’t sealed, so you’ll need to drive slow and watch out for potholes and large rocks but as long as you’re looking where you are going you’ll be fine. It’s not a problem at all. Ah yes, thanks for that. That price must have been a pandemic special!

      Reply
  • Jarrod
    February 21, 2023

    Hi , I like the look of this. We arrive in Calama at 5pm so on day 1 would we have time to go anywhere? It is on the 18th of December so at least there should be a lot of daylight.
    On day 4 we fly out of Calama at 5pm so I assume we’ll have plenty of time for the Tatio Geysers etc

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    • Alex
      Jarrod
      February 21, 2023

      Hi Jarrod, Yes, on day one you can do Valle de la Luna and/or Valle de Marte as it’s on the way from Calama to San Pedro. Valle de la Luna has some amazing sunset spots too to stop at, and yes on the last day you would definitely have time for Tatio in the morning.

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    • Alex
      Jarrod
      February 21, 2023

      Hi Jarrod, Yes, on day one you can do Valle de la Luna and/or Valle de Marte as it’s on the way from Calama to San Pedro. Valle de la Luna has some amazing sunset spots too to stop at, and yes on the last day, you would definitely have time for Tatio in the morning.

      Reply
    • Jarrod
      Jarrod
      February 21, 2023

      Excellent, thanks for the quick response and information.

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Don’t mind me, I seem to have buried myself knee-deep in the California archives. ☀️🌵 Forever one of my favourite places in California, Joshua Tree is full of energy, magic and just stunning scenery. If you haven’t yet been make sure it’s on your California bucket list. #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatrees #joshuatreenps #joshuatreecalifornia
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Don’t mind me, I seem to have buried myself knee-deep in the California archives. ☀️🌵 Forever one of my favourite places in California, Joshua Tree is full of energy, magic and just stunning scenery. If you haven’t yet been make sure it’s on your California bucket list. #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatrees #joshuatreenps #joshuatreecalifornia
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Desert vibes 🌵

Take me back to those desert sunsets and all those amazing houses in Palm Springs. 

#palmsprings #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #palmspringsca #palmspringshomes
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Desert vibes 🌵 Take me back to those desert sunsets and all those amazing houses in Palm Springs. #palmsprings #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #palmspringsca #palmspringshomes
1 week ago
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Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
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Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
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Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
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Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
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Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. #puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
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A little time out goes a long way. 
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A little reminder to slow down, take some time for you and to really be. Here. With yourself.

#wellnesstravel #spatreatment #spatravel #travelandbeyond #travelandleisure
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A little time out goes a long way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A little reminder to slow down, take some time for you and to really be. Here. With yourself. #wellnesstravel #spatreatment #spatravel #travelandbeyond #travelandleisure
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Life lately. A lot of walks, days out, exploring, eating and dolce far niente. 

Jokes side the last few months have been far from anything I expected when spending a more prolonged time in Italy. It’s definitely been a lot of problem solving and of course 14 hr work days in front of the computer (but that doesn’t make as interesting reel content 😁).

I’m working on something super exiting which I hope to reveal soon! It definitely involves a lot more time spent in Italy. ✌️

#weareinpuglia #dolcefarniente #dolcevita #pugliamia #lifelately #pugliaview
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Life lately. A lot of walks, days out, exploring, eating and dolce far niente. Jokes side the last few months have been far from anything I expected when spending a more prolonged time in Italy. It’s definitely been a lot of problem solving and of course 14 hr work days in front of the computer (but that doesn’t make as interesting reel content 😁). I’m working on something super exiting which I hope to reveal soon! It definitely involves a lot more time spent in Italy. ✌️ #weareinpuglia #dolcefarniente #dolcevita #pugliamia #lifelately #pugliaview
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Standing over one of the hottest places in earth in summer. 🥵 Yet Death Valley still ending up being one of my favourite places on our West US road trip. There simply is nowhere else quite like it.

Hot tip, pun intended, don’t go in the summer. 

#deathvalleynationalpark #deathvalley #deathvalleylove #deathvalleynps #deathvalleynp #californialove
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Standing over one of the hottest places in earth in summer. 🥵 Yet Death Valley still ending up being one of my favourite places on our West US road trip. There simply is nowhere else quite like it. Hot tip, pun intended, don’t go in the summer. #deathvalleynationalpark #deathvalley #deathvalleylove #deathvalleynps #deathvalleynp #californialove
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Don’t mind me, I seem to have buried myself knee-deep in the California archives. ☀️🌵

Forever one of my favourite places in California, Joshua Tree is full of energy, magic and just stunning scenery. If you haven’t yet been make sure it’s on your California bucket list. 

#joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatrees #joshuatreenps #joshuatreecalifornia
Don’t mind me, I seem to have buried myself knee-deep in the California archives. ☀️🌵 Forever one of my favourite places in California, Joshua Tree is full of energy, magic and just stunning scenery. If you haven’t yet been make sure it’s on your California bucket list. #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatrees #joshuatreenps #joshuatreecalifornia
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Don’t mind me, I seem to have buried myself knee-deep in the California archives. ☀️🌵 Forever one of my favourite places in California, Joshua Tree is full of energy, magic and just stunning scenery. If you haven’t yet been make sure it’s on your California bucket list. #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatrees #joshuatreenps #joshuatreecalifornia
5 days ago
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2/6
Desert vibes 🌵

Take me back to those desert sunsets and all those amazing houses in Palm Springs. 

#palmsprings #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #palmspringsca #palmspringshomes
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Desert vibes 🌵 Take me back to those desert sunsets and all those amazing houses in Palm Springs. #palmsprings #palmspringsstyle #palmspringslife #palmspringsca #palmspringshomes
1 week ago
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Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. 

#puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
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Our Curated Guide to Puerto Vallarta Mexico is finally up on the blog! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find out all the best places to visit and get away from the crowds, the resorts and the noise. I’ve given away all the best beaches (including the one in the last slide), hidden gems and stays in this post so if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta soon, make sure to check it out! Link in bio. #puertovallarta #puertovallartamexico #puertovallartajalisco #puertovallartaphotographer #rivieranayarit #visitméxico
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A little time out goes a long way. 
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A little reminder to slow down, take some time for you and to really be. Here. With yourself.

#wellnesstravel #spatreatment #spatravel #travelandbeyond #travelandleisure
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A little time out goes a long way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A little reminder to slow down, take some time for you and to really be. Here. With yourself. #wellnesstravel #spatreatment #spatravel #travelandbeyond #travelandleisure
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Life lately. A lot of walks, days out, exploring, eating and dolce far niente. 

Jokes side the last few months have been far from anything I expected when spending a more prolonged time in Italy. It’s definitely been a lot of problem solving and of course 14 hr work days in front of the computer (but that doesn’t make as interesting reel content 😁).

I’m working on something super exiting which I hope to reveal soon! It definitely involves a lot more time spent in Italy. ✌️

#weareinpuglia #dolcefarniente #dolcevita #pugliamia #lifelately #pugliaview
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Life lately. A lot of walks, days out, exploring, eating and dolce far niente. Jokes side the last few months have been far from anything I expected when spending a more prolonged time in Italy. It’s definitely been a lot of problem solving and of course 14 hr work days in front of the computer (but that doesn’t make as interesting reel content 😁). I’m working on something super exiting which I hope to reveal soon! It definitely involves a lot more time spent in Italy. ✌️ #weareinpuglia #dolcefarniente #dolcevita #pugliamia #lifelately #pugliaview
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