Iquique to Pica and Pozo Almonte: Private day trip
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About your trip
Venture into the Atacama Desert to discover Chile's most famous oasis town and traditional mining settlements where natural springs create agricultural miracles and desert communities thrive. Experience tropical fruits in absolute desert and traditional desert culture with your professional driver.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Iquique whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in Iquique and transport you safely to Pica and then to Pozo Almonte, allowing you to explore Chile's premier desert oasis and traditional mining communities showcasing desert survival and agricultural innovation.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Pica and Pozo Almonte should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From âŹ65
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalâŹ196
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Iquique
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Pica
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 h 30 min - admission not included


Discover Chile's most famous desert oasis where natural hot springs create agricultural paradise producing tropical fruits in one of the world's driest deserts. Marvel at extensive citrus groves, mango plantations, and date palm forests sustained by thermal springs while experiencing the town's famous therapeutic thermal pools.
2
Pozo Almonte
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Continue to this traditional desert town serving as commercial center for surrounding mining operations and agricultural communities where modern desert life demonstrates adaptation to extreme aridity. Explore local markets, traditional architecture, and community facilities serving dispersed population across vast desert territories.
Back to Iquique
Weâll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youâre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youâll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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