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Offbeat Chile Trip: Atacama & Lake District

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

14 Days / 13 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

Two weeks off the well-worn route — Iquique's ghost towns and geoglyphs, San Pedro de Atacama's Rainbow Valley, and the volcanoes and rainforest lodges of the Lake District's Huilo Huilo reserve. This trip stays entirely within Chile, from the northern desert around Iquique and San Pedro de Atacama to the Lake District around Pucón and Huilo Huilo.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Santiago's international airport (SCL), Chile.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Santiago

Arrive in Santiago for a bike tour through parks and historic districts.

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Day 2 — Lap Up the Chilean Coast in Iquique

Fly north to Iquique, a city with a distinctive Chilean-Peruvian cultural blend.

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Day 3 — Explore the Ghost Towns of Santa Laura

Visit the UNESCO-listed abandoned mining towns and the geoglyphs of Bosque del Tamarugal.

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Day 4 — Discover the Expanse of the Desert

Drive toward Altiplanico via the Collahuasi mine route, spotting flamingos and alpacas.

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Day 5 — Journey to the Atacama Desert

A six-hour drive through mountain landscapes to San Pedro de Atacama.

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Day 6 — Adventure Through Otherworldly Landscapes

Explore the Rainbow Valley's colored cliffs and the lunar formations of Valle de la Luna.

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Day 7 — Get Lost in the Stars of the Atacama Desert

Sunrise at El Tatio Geysers, hot springs, Machuca village, and an evening astronomical tour.

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Day 8 — Journey to Pucón

Fly to Temuco and transfer to Pucón in the Lake District.

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Day 9 — Marvel at the Natural Beauty of Pucón

View the Villarrica volcano glacier, Ojos del Caburgua, and relax in hot springs.

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Day 10 — Find Adventure in Huerquehue

A full day in Huerquehue National Park's glacial lagoons and araucaria forest.

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Day 11 — Immerse Yourself in the Forests of Huilo Huilo

Transfer to the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve and its rainforest-canopy lodge.

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Day 12 — Hike Through the Majesty of the Rainforest

Self-guided trails to a waterfall on the Fuy River and a cable-car viewpoint.

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Day 13 — Journey Back to Santiago

Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Santiago.

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Day 14 — Say Farewell to Chile

A final morning at leisure before your transfer for departure.

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Departure

The trip ends in Santiago with a transfer to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the whole route stays within Chile, from the northern desert to the Lake District.
It skips the standard Santiago–Valparaíso start for Iquique's ghost towns and geoglyphs, and finishes at the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve rather than a standard Lake District town.
It's a private overland transfer from Pucón, arranged as part of the itinerary — no separate booking needed.
A blend of desert excursions, moderate national-park hikes, and self-guided rainforest trails — approachable for most fitness levels.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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