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Visit different valleys, and enjoy the landscape in this accessible multi-day in San Pedro de Atacama.

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (5 days/4 nights)

Day 1. Bike Ride to Laguna Cejar

Day 1. Laguna Chaxa Visit

Day 2. Trekking on Valle de la Muerte

Day 2. Valle de la Muerte Bike Ride

Day 3. Visit Rio Grande, Arco Iris Valley and Petroglyphs

Day 4. Visit Lagunas Altiplanicas

Day 5. Trekking at Valle de la Luna

The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

You will be taken back to your hotel

Bike ride to Laguna Cejar

Laguna Chaxa

Los Flamencos National Reserve

You will be picked up from your hotel

Today you will arrive to your hotel and you will have free time to relax after your trip. Let our travel experts know if you would like to do some activities on the first day.

Day 1.  Arrival + Free day

Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama

Catarpe Valley

Valle de la Muerte

Bike ride along the valley

Today you will visit Laguna Chaxa a not-to-be-missed tourist asset. Part of Los Flamencos National Reserve, it is home to several bird species, including the Chilean flamingo. .

Day 2. Laguna Chaxa

Breakfast

Rio Grande town

Lunch

Petroglyphs

Arco Iris trail

After a typical and rich breakfast, surrounded by green fields populated by sheep and goats, you will make your way down to the town of Rio Grande. On the way, you will cross rivers and fields and discover the regional terraces, where farmers grow seasonal fruits and vegetables. You will enjoy the surrounding landscapes, animals, buildings, and colors.
After stopping for lunch, you will continue your trek to arrive at the petroglyphs. They were produced by the locals more than 3000 years ago, and represent foxes, flamingos, llamas, and also human beings.
You will then head onto the Arco Iris trail. This trail is named after the different colors you encounter on your way, from the soil to the surrounding red, green and purple mountains.

Laguna Piedra Roja

Menique and Miscanti Lagoons

Your first visit of the day will be Laguna Piedra Roja viewpoint, at an altitude of more than 4000 meters! It is about 200 km from Bolivia and goes via 2 small towns: Socaire and Toconao, which used to be the region capital before the Spanish arrived. The view is worth traveling for, with red and grey colors on the mountains, and turquoise blue for the salted-water lagoon!
Later on, you will visit Menique and Miscanti Lagoons. These lagoons were both formed millions of years ago and bear the name of the volcanoes next to them. From there, you will go on a short hike on the lagoons trail.

Valle de la Luna

This trek will take you on a few dunes from the Moon Valley, part of Los Flamencos National Reserve. It takes its name from its lunar landscapes, with the range of colors and textures from the sand and stone formation. There, you will find out more about the Cordillera de la Sal, the Moon Valley, its history and creation.

Day 5. Visit to Valle de la Luna + Departure

Stretching almost the length of South America, Chile is a must-visit country that’s packed with natural and human made wonders, and friendly locals. On this accessible trip, you’ll get to see some of the most amazing destinations in Chile, including the capital Santiago, the vineyards of Casablanca, and the spectacular San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll get a real sense of the country and have plenty of opportunities to taste the local cuisine. 

This trip to Chile is accessible for people with disabilities and includes accessible hotel accommodation and transportation between stops of the trip. The tour guides have experience of working with people with disabilities and will be available to assist you wherever necessary.

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A city street in Santiago with a church lit up against the dark sky.

Wonders of Chile 9 days / 8 nights

A woman in a wheelchair poses for a photo between lines of grape vines in a vineyard.

A traditional bus drives through a street in Santiago.

A close-up of the fruits for sale in a market in Santiago.

The tour group explores the vineyards.

A smooth unpaved path running down the side of the vineyard.

The wine barrel room inside the vineyard.

The wine shop inside one of the vineyards.

The tour group follow a flat path through the Atacama desert.

A person pushes a tourist in a wheelchair by the shore of a lagoon in the desert.

The tour group follow a path through the desert, assisting a person in a wheelchair.

A flamingo bends down to take a drink from the lagoon.

A man poses for a photo in his swimming trunks, standing in one of the lagoons.

The tour group climb the steps into the traditional thatched roof church in the town of Machuca.

People in traditional dress walk through the streets of Machuca.

A geyser gives off a cloud of steam.

A geyser protruding from the earth erupts and lets off a cloud of steam.

The tour group stand close to a cloud of steam from a geyser.

The city of Santiago, with the Andes mountains visible in the background.

On the first day of your trip, you will fly into Santiago, the capital city of Chile, which is located close to the center of the country and is bordered by the Andes mountain range. A pick-up service in an accessible vehicle will be arranged from Santiago International Airport, and you’ll be driven to your hotel, where your guaranteed accessible room will be waiting for you. You’ll have some free time to get ready for the adventures that await you over the next nine days!

We can suggest nearby places to have dinner if needed.

Day 1: Arrival

Pullman Santiago Vitacura

On the second day of your trip, you’ll explore Santiago with a guide who’ll meet you in the hotel lobby. The 5-hour accessible tour will include some of the city’s most famous sites like Plaza de Armas square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You’ll stop off for a delicious lunch close to the markets and then head to San Cristobel Hill, a large park, where you’ll have an amazing panoramic view of the city. The tour ends with a leisurely stroll through the Vitacura neighbourhood and then the guide will take you back to your hotel where you can rest.

Day 2: Santiago City Tour

On day 4 you will leave Santiago and head to the countryside to visit three Chilean wineries. The first winery is Casas del Bosque in Casablanca, one of the largest wine producers in the country. You can explore the vineyards with the assistance of a guide, or stay in the winery building, which is fully accessible to wheelchair users. This stop includes lunch and a wine tasting. The next stop of the tour is a family-owned accessible winery called Bodegas RE, where you’ll learn about the history and culture of wine production. The last stop of the day is an organic winery, Vina Emiliana Vineyard, which is an accessible winery that tells the story of Chile’s history and relationship with wine.

Day 3: Full Day Casa Blanca Winery Tour

You will be picked up from the hotel

Day 4 of the tour is a travel day from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama in the morning, a small town in the north of Chile on the edge of the Atacama desert. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your accessible room at the hotel and you will have lunch. 

During the afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel before heading 30 minutes west of San Pedro de Atacama to the spectacular Valle de la Luna, or Valley of the Moon, where you’ll explore some of the most unusual and interesting landscapes to be found on Earth on an accessible trek. When you arrive at the valley, you’ll set off on a journey through the desert’s red clay and rocky terrain which resembles the surface of the Moon. During your expedition, you’ll make stops at Les Tres Marías, La Mina Victoria and La Duna Mayor where you’ll be able to learn about the geological phenomena that have created unique rock formations and sand dunes, and you’ll also have time to take some photographs.

You’ll cover some rough and rocky terrain during this trek, and a Joëlette is available if required. Your guide will be experienced in helping visitors with disabilities and will be able to assist you. Transportation to the trek’s starting point is not wheelchair accessible, but assistance will be provided for transfers. No accessible bathrooms are available during the trek. Afterwards, you'll be taken back to your accommodation.

Day 4: Arrival to San Pedro de Atacama + Valle de la Luna

Toconao

Gran Salar Atacama Centro de Visitantes

On day 5  you’ll have the chance to explore one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Chile, the Atacama salt flats. The tour begins with a pick-up service from your hotel and a drive to the quaint small town of Toconao. You’ll have a quick stop-off here to admire the native stone houses and to visit the church and bell tower, and then you’ll get back in the vehicle and head to the Gran Salar de Atacama. This is the largest salt flat in northern Chile and covers a huge area. The landscape is surrounded by mountains and a volcano and is home to many species of flora and fauna, such as three kinds of flamingos and Darwin’s rhea. Your private guide will show you around the salt flat and answer your questions about the local wildlife, and will provide you with snacks and bottled water. At the end of the 4-hour tour, you will be driven back to your accommodation. 

This tour is accessible to people with disabilities. Most places visited can be navigated independently, but your tour guide has experience of working with disabilities and will be available to provide assistance if necessary. The vehicle is not wheelchair-accessible but staff can help you to transfer, and accessible bathrooms can be found along the tour route. Adaptive equipment is provided, according to your needs.

Day 5: Chaxa  & Tebenquiche & Salar de Atacama Full Day

Stop 1- Altiplanic Lagoons

Stop 2 -Altiplanic Lagoons

During day 6 you’ll be picked up from your accommodation before heading out for an outdoor adventure to explore the Altiplanic Lagoons and the Piedras Rojas. As you explore the unusual terrain that features red rocks, white salt pans and dark blue lagoons, your experienced English-speaking guide will tell you all about the Atacama region’s geology, flora and fauna. You’ll also stop for lunch where you can enjoy traditional local dishes, and refreshments including fruit, snacks and water are provided throughout the day. After a day of fun and exploration, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Transportation to and from the tour is not wheelchair accessible, however assistance will be provided for transfers if required. A Joëllete all-terrain wheelchair is available for the tour and requires two people to assist. The tour follows rocky, stony and gravel footpaths in places and the guides will be able to assist throughout the tour. Accessible bathrooms are available at multiple locations during the day.

Day 6: Altiplanic Lagoons and Piedras Rojas

On day 7, you will have an early morning pick-up service from your hotel to the Tatio geysers. You’ll follow a path to the 4 largest geysers in the area and have a moment to take photos and learn about the geysers before getting in to soak in the natural hot springs, so don’t forget to pack your swimming costume! After your dip, you can enjoy a traditional breakfast of the region. Then you’ll visit the town of Machuca, a traditional town with stone houses with thatched roofs. Here you can tour the town, call in at the museum, and try local food, before being driven back to San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 7: Tatio Geysers & Machucha town

On day 8 you will return to Santiago, where you’ll have free time to relax or see the city again. We can organize a farewell dinner for you in an accessible restaurant, upon request.

Day 8: Flight back to Santiago

On the last day of your trip, you will depart from Santiago International Airport. Depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The driver will help with transfers and luggage.

Day 9: Departure

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