Catarpe Valley: Oasis Adventure in the Desert

Embark on a thrilling bicycle tour in San Pedro de Atacama’s historic Catarpe Valley. Explore stunning landscapes, ride through an oasis in the desert, and descend the exhilarating Devil’s Throat. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5Q3V+JW Catarpe - We will meet in the center of town. We will quickly enter the Atacama Desert.
    We will cross the Valley of Catarpe, we will arrive to the San Isidro Chapel, we will take a break and we will descend the Garganta del Diablo, Quebrada de Chulacao.
    This tour can be quiet or we can turn it into an adventure.
    The rhythm is decided by…
What's Included
  • Bicycle and safety equipment
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to the Valley $5000 CLP
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

The Valley that we will visit is wonderful, due to its history, its geological formations and the passage of the San Pedro River, which makes this Valley a true oasis in the desert.
I believe that touring the landscapes riding a bicycle makes the adventure have a unique flavor.
We will enter the Catarpe Valley through El Carmen so that you can see the…

Location
Caracoles & Toconao
We will meet at the door of the Pharmacy Cruz Verde, Calle Caracoles with Calle Toconao, to go to the Rent Bike to pick up the bikes. People's Center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ru1625
Mar 6, 2025
Great experience! - We had a great ride with Juli, who was able to put together a new route at the last minute due to flood related closures. She took us on a nice ride to an alternate canyon where we had a fun hike, some great conversation about the town and areas, and then back into town.
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Marianaby2130le
Mar 2, 2025
One of the best experiences in Atacama - Amazing landscapes, a sense of overcoming and freedom! Indicate to anyone! One of the best walks we have done
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B6501dulaurenf
Feb 24, 2025
Unforgettable experience in the Atacama Dessert - We absolutely loved our biking experience with Juli. Couldn't recommend it enough, even for less confident bikers like myself! It was such a unique and memorable way to explore the amazing landscape of the Atacama Desert. Juli was really patient with us, interacted lots with our group, and took some awesome photos!
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Sharon
Feb 11, 2025
Great way to explore the surrounds of San Pedro. - This bike tour was recommended by a friend who had done it. I had not been on a bike for many years but quickly got confident with Andrej's help. Some level of fitness required but mostly level. Great fun exploring.
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Maria
Feb 10, 2025
One of the best tours starting from San Pedro! - The tour was very nice, I highly recommend it! Juli is an excellent guide, very charismatic and energetic. You can see very nice landscapes in the area and a nice view from the viewpoint.
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Passenger01325171378
Feb 5, 2025
atacama ride - Probably one of the best experiences in the atacama area. In addition to riding skills, a lot of local ethos and historical knowledge will be shared. Far beyond expectations!!!!!!
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Allison
Jan 22, 2025
Amazing Bike Tour through Devils Throat - Would highly recommend this bike tour if your in San Pedro. The guide was knowledgeable and I learned a lot about the region on the tour. I also felt safe with a guide quality bike. He was able to tailor the tour to my biking skill level. Overall really enjoyed this!
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Tripthis4fun
Jan 19, 2025
Outstanding Experience (5 Stars) - Fantastic experience. First, the scenery and trails are outstanding. Wonderful vistas and unique mountain formations. Second, Andrej is a terrific guide. Very experienced and knows the area so well. Tailors the ride to your interests and capability. So very kind and patient if you are not an experienced rider. All levels will have fun. Third, the bikes are in great condition and Andrej ensures a good fit and comfort. I ride both mountain and road bikes and these bikes changed gears well with good disc brakes. Finally, having a private guide through the complex trails makes the experience so much more enjoyable as we took different routes and trails from the basic rides. Recommend very, very highly.
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Gabrielgb7688oe
Jan 10, 2025
Extremely recommended, unforgettable bike adventure - If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in the Atacama Desert and in San Pedro, this bike tour is an absolute must! From start to finish, this experience was exceptional. I like to do bike trips in every city I visit, but this one surely will be the Top 1 for some time. Julia clearly loves what she does, and that energy is contagious. She even gave me the best tips for some gifts I was looking for. Highly recommended!
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Relax592427
Jan 7, 2025
Don't miss this activity! The highlight of our Atacama adventures! - The highpoint of our adventures in Atacama! Andrej was a fantastic guide. He was very informative about the history and the natural surroundings. The bikes were excellent and the ride was so much fun! Riding through the gorge was a unique and so beautiful! We did a hike up to a summit with breathtaking views. Andrej was so kind and helpful on the steep descent. We are so happy we did this excursion.
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