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Abandoned bus in the Vallecito desert

Photo: Pablo García Saldaña · CC0

San Pedro de Atacama

Vallecito and the Magic Bus

The most photographed abandoned bus in the desert.

Duration
4 h 30
Runs
Every day
Pickup
15:00-15:30
Return
19:45
Difficulty
Easy
Max altitude
2.400 m

Times are approximate and confirmed when you book.

The Magic Bus, an abandoned bus in the middle of the desert reminiscent of the movie "Into the Wild", has become a social media icon. Around it, Vallecito offers dunes, ravines and formations of the Cordillera de la Sal. Thanks to its low altitude, it is perfect for starting your trip.

Itinerary

  1. 1. Magic Bus
  2. 2. Vallecito dunes and ravines
  3. 3. Cordillera de la Sal
  4. 4. Cocktail at sunset

Included

  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Cocktail

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas of Chile do you cover?

We operate throughout Chile. Our base is Santiago, where airport transfers and tours to the Andes, the wine valleys and the central coast depart from. For trips to other regions we build the route to measure.

What are your opening hours?

We are available 24/7, every day of the year. Red-eye flights and pre-dawn departures to the snow are covered with no after-hours surcharge.

How much do tours and transfers cost?

Tours with published prices range from 35,000 to 420,000 Chilean pesos depending on destination and mode. Visiting from Chile, you see prices in pesos; from Brazil, in reais; from anywhere else, in US dollars. The snow tour can be booked per person or as a full van according to the number of seats. Transfers and extreme sports are quoted on WhatsApp based on pickup, destination and number of passengers.

Do you offer transfers from Santiago airport?

Yes. We hold the authorization from the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications for transfers at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport (SCL), under Decree 80. We cover Greater Santiago and Valparaíso, and the return trip gets a 5% discount.

How do I book and pay?

Booking happens on WhatsApp: pick your services on the site and the message arrives with all the details. We accept Mercado Pago and Pix.

Which languages do you speak?

We assist in Spanish, English, Portuguese and German.

Are the tours private or shared?

Every tour is private. You travel with your own group, your own driver and schedules that follow your itinerary, with no stops for other passengers.