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Atacama Desert with kids
Moon-like valleys, geysers at dawn and some of the clearest night skies on earth.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- A stargazing tour
- El Tatio geysers at sunrise
- Floating in the salty Laguna Cejar
- Sandboarding in Death Valley
Worth knowing
- Fly via Santiago to Calama, then it's about 90 minutes by road to San Pedro de Atacama.
- High, very dry and cold at night.
What a week in Atacama Desert costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £3,670 for return flights, £1,120 for a family room or apartment and £1,155 to spend in April, one of the best months to go. That's about £5,945 in all.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | £7,459 |
| February | Busy | £6,599 |
| MarchBest | Busy | £6,599 |
| AprilBest | Normal | £5,945 |
| MayBest | Normal | £5,945 |
| June | Normal | £5,945 |
| July | Busy | £6,599 |
| August | Busyschool hols | £7,092 |
| SeptemberBest | Normal | £5,945 |
| OctoberBest | Normal | £5,945 |
| NovemberBest | Busy | £6,599 |
| December | Peak | £7,459 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Atacama Desert are March, April, May, September, October and November. January and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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