Rainbow Valley

About the experience

The Rainbow Valley (Valle do Arco-Íris) is a true natural spectacle in the Atacama Desert. Its rock formations exhibit an incredible variety of colors, a result of the presence of different minerals in the region. The multicolored scenery, with tones of red, green, white, and yellow, creates a unique and fascinating landscape. Walking through the valley is like exploring another planet. The rock formations sculpted by time contrast with the intense blue sky, making this one of the most photogenic places in the Atacama. In addition to the vibrant colors, the region has a quiet and virtually untouched environment, providing a unique connection with nature. Itinerary: ✅ Rainbow Valley; ✅ Hierbas Buenas Petroglyphs ✅ Strategic stops for photos Altitude: 2,500 meters Why choose this tour? The Rainbow Valley is one of the best-kept secrets of the Atacama, offering an authentic and surprising experience. The diversity of colors in the mountains creates a rare natural spectacle, perfect for those seeking landscapes different from the traditional lagoons and salt flats of the region. In addition to the colorful valley, the tour includes a visit to the Hierbas Buenas Petroglyphs, where it is possible to see rock inscriptions left by ancient civilizations that inhabited the area. This is a must-see tour for those who love history, geology, and breathtaking scenery. Extra expense: Entry ticket CLP 15,000

What's included

  • Shared transport (round trip)
  • Breakfast
  • Departure from your accommodation, return to Plaza Touristour
  • 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 8:00 and 8:30 • Return Time: between 13:00 and 13:30 Approximate duration: 5 hours Note: These are the common times for departure and return from the activity; however, there may be changes to the scheduled time depending on the agency's programming, in which case we will notify you of 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

• 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.

Important Atacama Observations

- The departure of the tours in the Atacama Desert has a flexible schedule - a window of approximately 40 minutes. - Park entrances must be paid directly on site - in Chilean pesos - Tours 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) - Tours in the Atacama 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 some discomfort such as headaches, nausea and sleepiness.

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