7 Rainbow Valley Tours in the Atacama to Plan a Trip Around

1.6-hour tour to Valle del Arcoíris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Leave San Pedro de Atacama at 7:00 am for Rainbow Valley’s striped hills, dry waterfalls, and wind-carved rocks. After a short walk, visit Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs before returning with breakfast included. Guides may include Chris, Cristobal, Daniel, or Lorena, and groups can reach 18 people.

“Views were stunning, petroglyphs fascinating. Christobal was very knowledgeable and terrific. This trip was a highlight for me. Would recommend to anyone.”

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2.Rainbow Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Leave San Pedro at 7:00 AM for Yerbas Buenas, where ancient petroglyphs sit below views of three mountain ranges. Then walk through Rainbow Valley’s clay and mineral bands before returning around 12:30 PM. A Spanish and English guide, breakfast, and hotel pickup are included. Guides Juan and Manuel have earned special praise for their explanations.

“This trip was the hi-light of our trip i would highly recommend it”

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3.Rainbow Valley & Hierbas Buenas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Visit the ancient Hierbas Buenas petroglyphs, then walk through Rainbow Valley’s red, green, ochre, and white rock formations. This six-hour small-group tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, and an English-Spanish guide. Guides Ana Paula and Julia have been praised for their friendly work, while the gentle walking and modest altitude make this a useful early-trip outing.

“O vale arco íris está repleto de cores diferentes, é um sítio muito bonito para visitar. Recomendo facilmente a qualquer pessoa. O lanche que dão também é muito bom 😁”

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4.Rainbow Valley Tour + Petroglyphs (Yerbas Buenas)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

You’ll visit the mineral-colored hills of Rainbow Valley, enjoy breakfast in the desert, then study Atacameño rock art at Yerbas Buenas. The six-hour minibus tour leaves San Pedro de Atacama early, includes hotel pickup, and may be led by guides such as Alex, Daniel, Manuel, or Javier. Bring cash for both entrance fees.

“Rainbow Valley is a unique place, a true geological paradise. The ride and the walk are easy and picturesque. We had a nice breakfast in the valley. Yerbas Buenas site gave us an intriguing introduction to the centuries of human history in the desert. Special compliments to our guide Manuel.”

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5.Rainbow Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Leave San Pedro de Atacama early for Rainbow Valley in the Domeyko Range. Walk among mineral-colored rock formations, visit Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs, enjoy breakfast outdoors, and watch for guanacos and llamas. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and central drop-off are included. Bring cash for the 10,000 CLP park fee.

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6.Rainbow Valley Tour: Mesmerizing Colors and Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $50Top rated

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama to Rainbow Valley with a bilingual guide such as Alex, then walk among red, yellow, and orange rock formations, view ancient petroglyphs, and enjoy a gourmet picnic breakfast. The six-hour trip reaches 3,600 meters and carries up to 15 people.

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7.Rainbow Valley & Good Herbs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Leave San Pedro de Atacama early for Rainbow Valley, a ceremonial place with ancient petroglyphs, striped mountains, dry waterfalls, and wind-carved rocks. Your English and Spanish-speaking guide provides historical context, then serves a local breakfast before a short walk. Pickup runs from 7:00 to 7:40, with return to Plaza around 13:00 to 13:30.

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