We offer three crafted formats to experience and discover the Atacama Desert:

full motorbike adventures for pure riders, Duo Mix expeditions combining two wheels and 4x4, and curated 4x4 explorer tours only. Each is designed to adapt to your style and confidence level, while delivering an authentic and exclusive experience.

ITINERARY & RATES

SELECT YOUR ADVENTURE

From challenge to wonder: ride the Yamaha Teneré XT660Z, embrace Enduro Day, and discover the untamed magnificence of Atacama.

Enjoy our all-inclusive tour:

Cross the Atacama’s most diverse terrains and landscapes.
You will ride a Yamaha Teneré XT660Z, engineered to conquer the desert.
Full enduro Day with 6 types of terrain.
Exclusive routes, with access to uncharted trails through the Atacama Desert’s most amazing iconic surroundings.
Fuel included for the entire journey
All meals are included: breakfast and lunch crafted as exclusive open-air setups at the day’s most stunning highlights, followed by dinners in handpicked local restaurants.

Atacama Explorer 4x4: crafted for travellers seeking comfort and adventure, signature open-air dining, and the desert’s most iconic and handpicked routes.

Your Experience at a Glance:

Travel in a desert-ready 4x4, driven by your tour guide, engineered for the toughest terrains.
Discover hidden corners of the Atacama, far beyond the usual routes.
Travel with seasoned guides, specialists in altitude, rescue, and extreme logistics.
All-inclusive dining: exclusive picnics at desert highlights and fine dining at partner restaurants.
Small groups (minimum 3 per vehicle) to ensure closeness, communication, and truly personalized service.

A journey designed for two: a Yamaha XT660Z for the rider, while the companion enjoy the journey from 4x4 driven by a team guide. United throughout, on the same trail, with full support and logistics along the way.

What Awaits You:

Cross three of Chile’s iconic mountain ranges to reach lagoons, volcanoes, and ancient glaciers — an exclusive, unforgettable Atacama adventure.
Pure adventure: exploring secret routes and landscapes few travellers have ever set foot on
Enduro Experience: adrenaline for the rider, unparalleled landscapes for the companion.
All fuel included.
All dining is taken care of — exclusive picnics at iconic desert landmarks by day, and handpicked restaurants at night where local flavors are elevated to a fine-dining experience.

JOURNEY DAY BY DAY

Maximum altitude: ~2,400 m

Terrains: Vichufita, Loose gravel,
Asphalt (B-39), Sandy gravel

Mountain ranges: Domeyko and La Sal (Initial sectors)

Schedule: Departure 09:00 | Return 16:00
Desert Picnic 13–14:00 | Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~185 km

Duration: ~7 h (with breaks)

Highlights:

Llano de la Paciencia: vast desert plain showcasing the immensity of the open Atacama and its first mining routes.
Tilopozo: an ancient water point in the desert, historically used as a resting stop along Atacameño routes.
Tilomonte: a remote oasis surrounded by carob trees, tied to old saltpeter operations and rich cultural history.
Riding Clinic & Acclimatization: a first session to fine-tune technique, adapt to terrain, and adjust to altitude.

Maximum altitude: ~3,200 m

Terrains: Sand, Gravel, Dirt roads

Mountain ranges: Domeyko and Andes (pre-cordillera)

Schedule: Departure 09:00 | Return 17:00 |
Desert Picnic 13–14:00 | Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~184 km | Duration: ~8 h

Highlights:

Monturaqui Meteorite Crater: a cosmic footprint left by a metallic meteorite 660,000 years ago
— a natural amphitheater 370 m in diameter.
Peine Village: Atacameño community with ancestral roots, mining traditions, and privileged views of the Atacama Salt Flat.
Toconao Village: picturesque town built in liparite stone, famous for its historic bell tower and oasis orchards.

Maximum altitude: ~4,300 m

Terrains: Volcanic sandstone, Liparite

Mountain ranges: Andes (altiplano) and Volcanic belt

Schedule: Departure 09:00 | Return 17:00 | Desert Picnic 13–14:00 | Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~369 km | Duration: ~8 h

Highlights:

Tropic of Capricorn & Inca Road remains: crossing of the tropic with vestiges of the ancient Inca road network
that once connected Andean cultures.
Cerro Colina Negra | “Red Rocks”: striking red volcanic rocks and liparites contrasting with turquoise high-altitude lagoons.
Salar de Aguas Calientes: a high-altitude salt flat with turquoise waters framed by volcanoes,
home to flamingos and high Andean birdlife.
Laguna Tuyajto: a shimmering lagoon above 4,000 m, shaped by ancient glacial processes and surrounded by volcanoes.
Mountain pass between Laguna Lejía and Tuyajto: an altiplano corridor offering panoramic views of two Andean lagoons, where volcanic geology meets high-altitude fauna.

Maximum altitude: 4,858 m

Terrains: Ignimbrites, Fossil glacial soils, Liparite, Wetlands (bofedales)

Mountain ranges: Andes (altiplano massif)

Schedule: Departure 08:00 | Return 16:00 | Desert Picnic 13–14:00 | Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~247 km

Duration: ~7 h

Highlights:

Quipiaco Viewpoint (4,630 m): sweeping view of wetlands and high Andean lagoons that sustain life at extreme altitude.
Laguna de Cristal: birthplace of the “Mysterious River,” a crystalline oasis home to endemic bird species.
La Pacana Viewpoint & Caldera (4,858 m): colossal 60 km volcanic depression formed by one of the largest eruptions on Earth.
Aguas Negras & Aguas Calientes Lagoons (1 and 2): volcanic lagoons tinted green, red, and black by cyanobacteria activity.
Cathedrals and Monks of the Pacana: towering ignimbrite rock formations sculpted by glacial and wind erosion in the desert.

Maximum altitude: ~2,500–2,600 m

Additional terrains: Hard clay, Loose dirt, Chusca (fine gravel mixed with sand), Brittle crusts, Volcanic gravel, and Salt crusts (crystallized, brittle white layers)

Mountain ranges: Cordillera de la Sal

Schedule: Departure 09:30 | Return 16:00 | Desert Picnic 13–14:00 |

Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~100 km

Duration: ~6 h

Highlights:

Off-road route through desert-savanna landscapes: wide open plains with clay and sandy soils, ideal for technical riding.
Dune crossings and technical enduro sections: challenges over fine sand and changing terrains that test rider skills.
Exploration of the Cordillera de la Sal: a unique range of folded gypsum, clay, and salt with dramatic ridges and canyons.

Maximum altitude: 4,320 m

Terrains: Hard clay, Volcanic canyons, Arid altiplano, Cliffs, Biotopes

Mountain ranges: Andes (Chilean altiplano, Volcanoes, and Plateaus)

Schedule: Departure 05:00 | Return 13:00 | Desert Picnic 13–14:00 | Dinner at a curated partner restaurant 18:00

Distance: ~146 km

Duration: ~8 h

Highlights:

Village of Huatín & Puritama River Canyon: small settlement alongside a deep canyon with natural hot springs.
Quirquincho Pass & Cerro de los Cuatro Vientos: high-altitude pass and peak shaped by a pyroclastic explosion scattering volcanic rocks.
Laguna de Machuca & colonial history: Andean lagoon next to a colonial village that once served as a refuge during the Spanish Inquisition.
Altiplano Plateau (4,300 m): a cold, arid high plain, habitat to unique high-altitude flora and fauna.
Pampa de Toporcuri & unique biotope: ecosystem where biological soils sustain rare plant and animal species.
Farellón de Piedra: imposing volcanic rock wall rising from the altiplano with panoramic desert views.
Chiu-Chiu: historic Atacameño village, cultural crossroads and gateway to the Tatio Geysers.
El Tatio Geysers: one of the world’s highest geothermal fields, where steam columns rise up to 1-6 m at dawn.

Yamaha Ténéré XT660Z (equipped)
Fuel for the route
Expert guide & support team
4x4 support vehicle
Daily hotel pick-up/drop-off (San Pedro)
Park & reserve entry fees

Full board (breakfast, gourmet lunch, curated dinners)
Water, snacks, electrolytes
Technical support
Starlink satellite internet (24/7)
Small-group personalized experience

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WHAT TO KNOW

Throughout the year, we follow a weekly pattern: tours vary in duration and format, but always maintain the same standard of quality and exclusivity.

Week 1 → Enduro Signature Moto Tour | 6 days
Week 2 → Enduro Signature Moto Tour | 5 days
Week 3 → Duo Experience Tour | 5 days
Last week → Explorer 4x4 Tour | 4 days

However, we maintain full flexibility to accommodate group preferences, adjusting dates and formats according to availability.

If you are ready to book, please email us so we can check availability and the number of open groups.

Tours remain available until the group is confirmed and closed.

Remember: all our groups are small and exclusive, ensuring a premium and personalized experience.

Contact

info@atacamamotorbiketours.com