Atacama Desert Challenge – Van Rental

On your way to Peru or Bolivia?

Does the real world make you hot? The Atacama Challenge is one of the sexiest roadtrips that Chile and Argentina have to offer. Head North from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama: you choose which side of the Andes. Does making a giant circle across multiple countries turn you on? Try doing The Loop: from Santiago to San Pedro, to Salta, Mendoza, returning in Santiago… or visa versa.

Let the Adventure Begin

Find walls covered in writing by ancient Atacama caravan traders, salt lakes where you are are lighter than water, and a plethora of geysers and hot-springs. Tour around San Pedro de Atacama, Sample the famous wines of Chile and Argentina.

You will get “goosebumps” from the desolated landscapes, canyons, salt plains and cacti. Ride Chile’s famous daring Panamericana Ruta 5 along the pacific ocean and through the Atacama Desert. Check out the greenery of Elqui Valley and at night, watch the stars.

Alter visiting the largest open copper mine in the World, drive along the vast flats of San Pedro, painted in the sexiest colors the sun has to offer. Cross the Andes over a pass of more than 4500m. Witness Argentina’s highly eroded and electrifying landscapes from Talampaya to Mendoza.

Begin the desert adventure of a lifetime… all at an affordable price.