Price per person:
CLP$ 59.000 per person.
Recommended
Waterfalls & Cactus Trek
5 / 556 reviews
Operative tour
9+ years
If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 15 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Make this Waterfalls & Cactus Trek of medium-low difficulty, reaching 9,842.5 ft. of altitude.
Times:
Duration:
5 hours.
Minimum of passengers
Departure from 2 passengers.
Included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area), bilingual guide (Spanish and English), snack, hiking poles and helmet.
What to bring:
trekking shoes, hat to protect against the sun, bathing suit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and comfortable clothing.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Restrictions:
not allowed for pregnant women and minimum age required of 9 years old.
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
15 days.
If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
We’ll depart from San Pedro de Atacama toward Punta del Inca, the starting point of the Cascades & Cactus Trek (4 km). The first stop is the Vilama River gorge, the main water source for the San Pedro de Atacama oasis.
You’ll then walk along the north and south slopes of the Cactus Valley, where you can spot wildlife and learn about these ancient cacti with 30–40 million years of evolutionary history. During the hike you’ll reach 3,000 m (9,842.5 ft.), a good altitude to notice how your body adapts.
There will be time to swim in the waterfalls and refresh before returning to the vehicle and heading back to San Pedro de Atacama, where the tour ends.
Important notes
- Wear your swimsuit from the departure in San Pedro de Atacama, because there are no changing facilities.
- If combining with the Astronomy Tour the same day, allow at least 45 minutes between tours.
- Pick-up and drop-off not available for lodgings outside the urban area, nearby ayllus (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, Coyo), or Toconao.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to book Waterfalls & Cactus Trek?
To book Waterfalls & Cactus Trek, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Waterfalls & Cactus Trek?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.Is there a minimum number of people required?
A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
Customer opinions about Waterfalls & Cactus Trek
5/5
Overall rating
56
Total reviews
Margot🇨🇱
11 April, 2025
Excelente servicio, buena charla, todo explicado.
Stephanie🇨🇱
18 December, 2022
Tuve que tomar este tour a última hora, por lo que no lo tenía planeado... La Guía Sofía muy apañadora ayudando a que el turista se sienta cómodo y disfrute el trekking. El esfuerzo vale la pena al llegar a las cascadas.
Jose🇪🇸
29 July, 2022
Fuimos solos con el guía Bastian, que sabía mucho de la flora del lugar. Nos encantó ese trekking
Moises🇨🇱
20 April, 2022
Excelente ruta de trekking, muy tranquila
Fernanda🇨🇱
16 April, 2022
Full recomendado, el guía Mati muy simpático y se aprende bastante, el agua es muy helada y la cascada esta en un sector sin sol para que lo tengan en cuenta
CLP$ 59.000