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 see impressive desert landscapes and the huge peaks of the Andes.

Our first stop will be the archaeological site of Yerbas Buenas, where you'll see a collection of ancient rock art from various cultures that once inhabited this region. We will enjoy breakfast before exploring the pre-Colombian site and viewing the petroglyphs carved onto the rocks that depict animals, daily life, and constellations.

Next, we'll head to Rainbow Valley, passing through the town of Matancilla on the way. Upon arrival, you'll see the colourful rocks that give this place its name and learn about the minerals that create stunning colour patterns. Rainbow Valley also features unusual rock formations shaped by wind erosion over millions of years.

Finally, we'll return to San Pedro de Atacama, concluding this tour after approximately 4.5 to 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, pickups from hotels within a maximum radius of 2 kilometres or 1.2 miles may be possible. However, pickups in the nearby towns of Ayllus, Solor, Cucuter, and Toconao are not included.

If you are staying in more remote locations, you will need to go to an alternative meeting point detailed on your booking voucher.

Important Info

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