Balloon Tour

About the experience

A beautiful ride aboard a balloon, contemplating a spectacle of colors and shapes of the most arid desert in the world. Have a privileged view of incredible points of Atacama. Valle de La Luna and de la Muerte, the Cordillera de Sal and the Andes, and the Salar de Atacama are some of the places that can be observed on this tour. The tour always starts in the morning to contemplate the sunrise. The tour is done with groups of 6 to 8 people aiming for a better experience and passenger comfort. The time the balloon will remain flying in the air depends on the weather conditions and can last from 45 minutes to 1h30. A delicious breakfast is included in the tour with breads, croissant, artisanal marmalade from Toconao, dulce de leche, goat cheese, seasonal fruits, fruit juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Altitude: 2400 meters Why choose this tour? Flying over the Atacama Desert in a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience, providing a spectacular panoramic view of some of the most impressive landscapes in the world. As the sun rises on the horizon, the sky transforms into golden and orange tones, illuminating the Valle de la Luna, the Valle de la Muerte, the Cordillera de Sal and the immense Salar de Atacama. In addition to the stunning landscape, the tour is done in small groups, ensuring comfort and a more exclusive experience. To make the moment even more special, at the end of the flight, you can enjoy a breakfast carefully prepared with typical products from the region. If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable tour in Atacama, this is the perfect choice!

What's included

  • Shared transport (round trip)
  • Picnic with drinks
  • Departure and return from your accommodation
  • Professional driver
  • Tour guide

What's not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tickets and activities (extras) at the visited locations
Start times and duration of the activity

• Departure Time: between 4:30 am and 5:30 am • Return Time: between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm Approximate duration: 7h Note: These are the common times for the departure and return of the activity, however, there may be changes in the scheduled time depending on the agency's programming, in which case we will notify the exact time the day before.

Atacama Departure

Tours in San Pedro de Atacama depart from the passengers' accommodation and return at the end of the tour to the drop-off point at Plaza TourisTour or the Central Plaza of San Pedro de Atacama (Center)

What to bring

Use comfortable clothes, bring water, snacks, sunscreen and sunglasses.

When to book

The reservation for this tour can be made up to 24 hours before the event, but spots are limited and can sell out quickly. Contact our team via WhatsApp to check availability and confirm your booking.

Voucher type

Electronic voucher. You can present it directly on your cell phone, there is no need to print.

Cancellation policies

The terms and conditions of the cancellation will be delivered in the booking voucher, however here are the most important points: 1 - After the date of the tours is determined, it can only be changed if there is availability of spots. 2 - TourGo may have the need to cancel or reschedule the excursion for reasons considered as force majeure. For example: Unsuitable weather conditions, natural phenomena, strikes and other events. If cancellation occurs by TourGO due to the impossibility of rescheduling, a 100% refund of the amount paid for the cancelled tour will be made. 3 - Tours need to reach a minimum number of people to be carried out, if this does not happen a new date will be suggested to the customer for the tour. If cancellation occurs and there is no possibility of rescheduling, a 100% refund of the amount paid referring only to this tour will be made. 4 - The passenger will pay a fine of 30% of the contract value if they cancel the package more than 48 hours before the tour. 5 - The passenger will pay a fine of 100% of the contract value if they cancel the excursions within a period equal to or less than 48 hours before the tour. 7 - The passenger must wait at the reception / below their hotel informed in the reservation. 8 - We advise passengers to be ready below their address 5 minutes before the pre-arranged time. In case of delays on the part of the passenger, we will have a maximum tolerance of 15 minutes of waiting, exceeding this time the passenger will pay a fine of 100% of the contract value and will be considered as a no-show, that is, the passenger will not participate in the tour.

Important Observations Atacama

The departure of tours in the Atacama Desert has a flexible time - a window of approximately 40 minutes. - Entrance fees to the parks must be paid directly at the location - in Chilean pesos. - Tours depart from the passengers' lodging and return at the end of the tour to the drop-off point at TourisTour Square or the Central Square of San Pedro de Atacama (Downtown). - Atacama tours are not recommended for children or people with high blood pressure problems - always consult your doctor. - All tours are in high altitude locations - which can cause certain discomfort such as headaches, nausea, and drowsiness.

Important observations

• Values per person; • Values subject to change; • The TourGo team confirms your booking via WhatsApp after checking availability. • Transport is carried out in a shared manner; • Transport conducted by professional drivers; • The tour may undergo changes or cancellations due to force majeure factors; • Consult your voucher for additional information.

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