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Hot-air balloon flight
The desert from above, as the sun rises.
Maximum altitude: 2,450 m
Photo: Atacama Balloons
Lift off at dawn and fly for 45 minutes to an hour over the desert, with the Andes on the horizon. Operated by Atacama Balloons, flying in the Atacama since 2017 under Chile's civil aviation authority standards.
- Schedule
- Pickup one hour before sunrise. About 3.5 hours in total.
- Includes
- Transport, coffee and breakfast before the flight, plus a sparkling-wine toast with sandwiches and a cheese board after landing.
- Good to know
- Minimum age: 6. Weather dependent: the date is confirmed with the wind forecast.
Times are approximate and change with the season. Jerónimo confirms every detail before you book.
Jerónimo Peluso
Guide in San Pedro de Atacama
I live and work in San Pedro de Atacama. In the desert, altitude shapes the experience: the same excursion can become the highlight of a trip or affect the days that follow, depending on when it is done.
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