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
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Davidho663jl
Nov 4, 2025
Wonderful Scenic Bike Ride - Excellent bike ride to see another side of Atacama. Communication on meeting area and times was great. We rode down to the park and through the rocks. The host would give info regarding different things in the park. She customized the tour for me because it was my first afternoon in Atacama, and I wasn’t feeling that well. While we did not do the whole circle, she said that normally you ride to an old h church with excellent views of the valley below. After riding for a bit, we hiked up a hill that overlooked the park. Overall a top notch excursion and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some exercise and beautiful vistas.
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Kayla_s
Nov 3, 2025
One of my favorite... - One of my favorite activities in Atacama! Juli was very knowledgeable and a great guide, tailoring the route to our experience with cycling. The views were incredible and she took amazing photos of us. Highly recommend!
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Katrin_s
Nov 2, 2025
Fantastic experience - It was a fantastic experience exploring the deserts on this route by bike. The rock formations are varied. Plus the play of light! Juli was a great guide. She gave explanations about nature and culture. She picked up my pace. I felt safe with her at all times. So I could enjoy the entire tour. The rented bike was super light. I recommend the tour with July 100%.
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Soledadcy977ty
Oct 26, 2025
Bike tour devil's throat - Excellent tour, especially the guide (yoan) of Atacama zoom. Friendly, worried, very entertaining route. I absolutely recommend it (devil's throat bike).
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Reem_s
Oct 22, 2025
Highlight of my stay - Highlight of my trip! Juli is such a fantastic person beyond being your guide of the day! I arrived in jeans (bad idea) and juli was kind enough to lend me a pair of her shorts! 4 hours flew by with great conversation, landscapes and a lot of info about the history and flora and fauna of atacama desert. Totally recommend to everyone that is looking for an active way to explore the desert. Big hug to juli!
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Paula
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing. - Juli very loving and attentive from the first moment, suits much to one's abilities and also tells you about everything we are seeing along the way and what you know about the area! I really enjoyed it.
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Z9697etteresas
Oct 11, 2025
Beautiful location for a bike ride in the desert - Julia was a fantastic guide. We had a great day learning about the location and geology and enjoying a terriffic ride into a magical place.
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Zyxw1
Oct 10, 2025
All around amazing! - Andrej was amazing! I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour, and had such a great experience. Andrej was always observant of my ability and adjusted the ride and/or my bike to what was needed. He’s very informative about the landscape and plants, and took some incredible photos and videos of the ride. Also just a great guy to have a chat with while riding! I would 100% recommended to others.
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X6698ywtimr
Oct 7, 2025
Stunning scenery, professional guide - Great experience, the guide Juli was well experienced and had lots of local knowledge about the area. The scenery is breathtaking, well worth it. The afternoon ride is great because you ride back in lower light conditions making it more photogenic
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Camgoesplaces
Oct 6, 2025
Must do if in San Pedro and the weather is good for it! - This was a super rad experience, our favourite activity we did in San Pedro. Julia is a wonderful guide and the ride is beautiful. Great value and lots of fun
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From $85
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).