Rainbow Valley Day Trip

Explore one of the most breathtaking places in Chile on our Rainbow Valley Day Trip from San Pedro de Atacama. We'll admire the strikingly colourful mountains and see prehistoric engravings on the rocks.

Rainbow Valley Day Trip

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and head south towards the foothills of the Cordillera Domeyko mountain range. During the journey, you'll admire wonderful desert landscapes and the huge peaks of the Andes.

Our first stop will be the archaeological site of Yerbas Buenas, where you'll see the famous collection of ancient rock art from the different cultures that once inhabited this region. However, before this, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast. We'll walk through the pre-Colombian site and view the petroglyphs that have been carved onto the rocks using sharp stone tools. These fascinating carvings depict animals, scenes of daily life, and even constellations of the stars.

Next, we'll head to Rainbow Valley and pass through the town of Matancilla on the way. When we arrive, you'll be struck by the colourful rocks that gave this place its name. You'll also discover why the minerals are lined up in colourful strips, creating an environment so incredible that it almost appears man-made. Rainbow Valley also has unusual rock formations which have been eroded and shaped by the wind over millions of years.

Finally, we'll make our way back to San Pedro de Atacama, where we'll bring this tour to an end after between 4.5 and 6 hours.

Pickup Info

This activity includes pickup from hotels located within a radius of up to 5 kilometres or 3.1 miles from the centre of San Pedro de Atacama. Depending on availability, we may be able to pick you up from hotels closer (maximum radius of 2 kilometres or 1.2 miles) or further away (maximum radius of 5 kilometres or 3.1 miles), so we recommend that you always specify accommodation located in the historic centre of San Pedro. Please note that pickups in the nearby towns of Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included.

If you are staying in other more remote places, you will have to go to an alternative meeting point that we will detail on your booking voucher.

Important Info

Please keep in mind that the itinerary is flexible and is subject to changes.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will embark on a guided day trip to Rainbow Valley, starting with a hotel pickup in San Pedro de Atacama. Your journey will take you through scenic desert landscapes, culminating in the colourful formations of Rainbow Valley.

Included
Hotel pickup from the specified areas in San Pedro de Atacama.Breakfast at the archaeological site.Guided tour of Yerbas Buenas and Rainbow Valley.

Not Included
Pickup from hotels in Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao.Drop-off at hotels outside the designated radius.

Meeting Point

If your accommodation is too far for pickup, further details of the alternative meeting point will be provided in your booking voucher.