Catarpe Valley: Oasis Biking Adventure

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
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fees
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
5.0
(109 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
D6011qtpaull
Jun 20, 2026
Awesome experience - What an incredible experience! Juli was an excellent guide and took us on a really interesting route with lots of single-track. It was so much fun and the scenery was incredible. The route was not the main one everyone takes so it was lovely and quiet. Highly recommend this activity!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
485claral
Jun 2, 2026
Five stars aren't enough! 🌟 - The most wonderful experience! From start to finish, the bike tour with Andrej was the perfect combination of adventure, local knowledge, and great company. The route was thoughtfully planned, we went to Catarpe/Garganta del Diablo but taking a slightly different route than the regular way (so we got to experience it from an angle that not everybody sees), making it feel extra special. The pace and route felt perfectly adjusted to our particular biking skills. Andrej made me feel comfortable and confident on the bike, and everyone felt welcome and included throughout the tour. His fun facts about the area were genuinely interesting without feeling like an overload of information. He also went out of his way to take photos and videos, without anyone even needing to ask. His photography skills are 👌👌👌 so now I even have some pictures that make me look really cool!! His bike skills also really impressive, when the terrain got technical he seemed to always have one eye on the group, one eye on the track, and somehow filming and taking photos at the same time 🤣 you're definitely in good hands here. In all, the whole experience felt relaxed, authentic, and actually turned out to be one of my favourite things during my time in San Pedro (and I did a lot!). 10/10, I can't wait to take another tour next year! ;) Muchas gracias! 💜
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Paulo_m
Apr 11, 2026
A private bike tour in... - A private bike tour in the Atacama Desert is an incredible and immersive adventure, offering stunning landscapes and personalized pacing.
Review provided by Viator
Firoz_s
Apr 10, 2026
Great experience! Andrej... - Great experience! Andrej was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and knew a lot of facts. Our group had mixed abilities in riding with a mountain bike but Andrej was brilliant at making sure everyone got the best experience. Was a great way to meet others and the ride in the evening allowed for some great sights and cool rides through some archways. Would highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Amadeusw2026
Mar 30, 2026
Great for both mountain biking experts and newcomers - We had a blast! Our guide tailored the ride to match different experience of two riders in our group. The guide is very flexible in terms of meeting time, intensity. By the end of the ride, we're both hooked on mountain biking, made great memories, and learned a great deal about the area.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stay520295
Mar 28, 2026
Awesome experience with Andrej!! - We had an amazing experience biking with Andrej! He was so friendly, acted as our personal photographer, and taught us lots about the landscape and area. It was just us two and he was able to cater the ride to our experience level. Would 100% recommend doing this and will recommend to anyone coming to the area in the future!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
615jasmineo
Mar 28, 2026
Highly recommending this bike tour! - Really special and worthwhile! Juli was wonderful.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Art
Mar 26, 2026
Brilliantly unique bike ride - I had an amazing bike ride through the atacama desert and canyons. Julia was unwell but her partner Andrej took me and was a fantastic guide. we got along well and he was very knowledgeable with local spots and the history of the area
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kate
Mar 4, 2026
An Adventure winding through narrow Canyons on Mountain Bike.Not too technical for occasional bike riders. - Juli was well informed re Natural History and guided us to narrow ravines that it would have been difficult to navigate independently .Thrilling ride without risk. Colour of rocks accentuated by evening sun.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stan_l
Feb 27, 2026
Awesome tour. Recommended - Incredible mountain biking experience! Juli was a fantastic guide. The location we explored was stunning, but I worry I might have gotten lost if I had ventured out on my own, as it was occasionally difficult to distinguish between actual trails and paths created by rainwater.
Review provided by Viator
From $95
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).