2 days in Atacama desert at night

Created 11/1/2025

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Day 1

  • San Pedro de Atacama — Begin your journey with a walk through this charming desert town, setting the stage with its adobe structures and vibrant local culture.
  • Valle de la Luna — Experience otherworldly landscapes as you wander through the Moon Valley. The wind-sculpted dunes and rugged hills evoke a sense of serenity and wonder.
  • Sunset at Piedra del Coyote — As the sun dips below the horizon, watch the Atacama Desert transform under the warm hues of sunset from this iconic viewpoint.
  • Star Gazing Tour — Embrace the night with a guided tour beneath one of the clearest skies on Earth, where constellations paint the universe above.

Day 2

  • El Tatio Geysers — Rise early to witness the spectacle of geothermal activity at dawn, as steam rises against the backdrop of the awakening desert.
  • Puritama Hot Springs — Find relaxation amidst nature’s embrace, soaking in these rejuvenating thermal waters surrounded by vibrant canyon walls.
  • Atacama Salt Flats — Traverse this vast, glistening expanse, encountering flamingos and breathtaking reflections that stretch to infinity.
  • Night Photography at the Salar de Tara — Capture the ethereal beauty of the desert under the star-studded sky, where silence and solitude create a timeless canvas.