3 days · San Pedro de Atacama itinerary

San Pedro de Atacama in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in San Pedro cover the desert’s wonders. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Atacama — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: lagoons & Moon Valley
  2. 2Day 2: geysers & stars
  3. 3Day 3: Rainbow Valley
  4. 4Desert wonders

Day 1: lagoons & Moon Valley

The lakes, salt flat and sunset.

Day 2: geysers & stars

El Tatio at dawn and stargazing.

Day 3: Rainbow Valley

Coloured hills, dunes and hot springs.

San Pedro in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for San Pedro de Atacama?
Three days is ideal — the lagoons and Moon Valley on day one, the geysers and stars on day two, and the Rainbow Valley and hot springs on day three, covering the Atacama’s wonders.
What is the best experience in San Pedro for 3 days?
The Valley of the Moon is the most iconic, the El Tatio geysers the most dramatic, and the stargazing the most magical; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day San Pedro itinerary?
Spend day one on the lagoons and Moon Valley, day two on the geysers and stargazing, and day three on the Rainbow Valley and hot springs.