The Best Things To Do In Atacama Desert | Withoutour

Renting a bicycle is the most budget way to do sightseeing in the Atacama Desert, this way, you can visit the Moon Valley, Death Valley, Devil’s Throat, etc. You will see several places in the town where you can rent a bicycle; the cost will be $4-5 for half a day. Unfortunately, other landscapes are too far to go cycling!
The best option that is reliable and not too costly is renting a car! You can rent a car from Calama Airport. It will be flexible to travel in a vehicle as you can choose how long you want to stay at a specific place and where you want to go; with the well-marked roads, it will be a smooth traveling experience while exploring the best things to do in Atacama desert! 

The entrance of the Valley is 6k away from the time and the best time to visit is first thing in the morning. So this will be your first spot. The entrance fee is CLP 3000/Us $4,5. The Valley was formed where the desert meets the Andes Mountains. When you reach here, the bizarre landscape will make you feel like you have stepped into another world! This place is famous for its caverns, rock, and sand formations. You can spend around 4 hours here.

Valley de la Muerte is one of the best things to do in Atacama desert. It is also known as the Death Valley and has even more unique landscapes with less salt and sand and more clay formations, shaped by the wind and water for thousands of years. At sunset, this valley looks extraordinary, like a red planet!
The best place to see the sunset across the valley is Mirador de Kari. The entrance fee is CLP 5,500, and it is best to visit after touring the Moon Valley! This is the perfect place for sand during and speeding through the desert. You can spend around 5 hours here!

Let’s continue our list of the best things to do in Atacama desert.
Salar De Atacama is surrounded by the Andes Mountains, it is the largest salt flat in Chile. It is surrounded by mountains and has no drainage outlets.
There are two lagoons here in Salar De Atacama: Laguna Cejar and Laguna Tebinquinche. You can opt for Laguna Cejar if you have never floated in very salty water; it will be a thrilling experience.

The entrance fee will be CLP 15,000.  However, if you have already had the experience of floating in salty water, it is better to go to Laguna Tebinquinche as it is strikingly beautiful towards the end of the day. It changes to many vibrant colors.

After floating in the lagunas, with salt still stuck to your body, a refreshing dip will be the only thing on your mind! So visit the Ojos Del Salar-the eyes of the desert, a short drive away from Laguna Tebinquinche. There are huge and deep freshwater holes in the middle of the desert. No one knows how deep the water is!

Here you can witness the Earth’s thermal energy escaping from the ground in the form of scalding hot steam. Follow the path around the largest craters, filled with bubbling volcanic water, and enjoy the effects of the light in the smoke-filled sky! You can dip in some of the warm geothermal water pools, it will be a treat in the cool weather! 
From geyser del Tatio, you can even visit the surrounding villages like Caspana, to experience local Atcamanian life and customs. There will be many wildlife animals on the way so make sure to look out for flamingoes, vacûnas, ducks, foxes, and Andean Rabbits!

In the Atacama Desert, you’ll witness the clearest night skies in the world! Stargazing trips are organized several times during the night and cost £20+ per person for around 2 hours. With the help of strong telescopes, you will be able to view stars, constellations, and even galaxies! Isn’t that a fantastic experience? It will prove to be the best end to your day trip.