We remain an owner run (I am a biologist!), independent tour operator focused on providing great experiences in the outdoors for small groups, couples and solo travelers.
MISTICO OUTDOORS
A Chilean responsible tourism agency specialized in the Atacama Desert with deep roots in this land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.
ATACAMA DESERT TOURS
Our tours are designed for nature lovers who want to experience the natural beauty of the Atacama Desert intensively in a small group or even individual.
TRIPS & EXPEDITIONS
Atacama Desert at its best!
About ¼ of Chile’s continental territory! Where should we start?
The Atacama Desert covers from the south of Peru to near the city of Copiapó in the Atacama administrative region of Chile…
WHY GO WITH MISTICO OUTDOORS
Unbeatable combination of quality service, small group size, nature and culturally immersive itineraries.
One tourist, one tree
For each traveler going with us, Trekking Chile Foundation plants a native tree in one National Park of Chile as CO2 offset of your trip.
Homestays in the Andes
From very comfortable hotels and lodges to that little adobe cabin in the middle of the Andes, we have the keys to everything.
Small Groups
Allowing you more personal and intimate interactions with the nature and culture of your destintation.
Travelers Against Plastic
No single use plastics in our tours, period.
WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT US
Michael & Regina
Germany
On Tripadvisor: Very well organized four-day Altiplano Tour starting in Iquique and ending in Arica…
Angela & Benjamín
Switzerland / Chile
From Facebook Reviews: …5 unforgettable days of pure nature, interesting culture and lots of knowledge! Everything was very well organized and any question could be answered by the very nice guides…
Mireille & Richard
United Kingdom
From Tripadvisor: Just returned from a fantastic 10 day tour with Billy Morales from Mistico Outdoors (Chile Responsible Adventure). Service was outstanding from start to finish…
Lieke & Folkert
Netherlands
From Tripadvisor: …being a biologist he knows a lot to tell about all the different plants, birds and animals, but also about the geological and climatological differences between desert, low mountains and altiplano ecosystems. Above that, he knows the region and lots of hiking tracks very well, has intensive contact with local people in several villages and is good company anyhow.
Steven
United States
From Tripadvisor: …Our second trip with Billy was an extraordinary 12-day drive around the altiplano (high Andean plateau of north Chile), the Atacama Desert, and Salta, Argentina, via two stunning Andean passes…
Melissa & Family
United States
From Tripadvisor: We spent 6 days with Mistico exploring the Atacama highlands and desert with our 8 and 10 year old boys. We spent time with an Aymara family learning about llama/alpaca herding, swimming in fabulous geothermal pools, sandboarding and fat biking…
Phil & Kelly
Germany
From Facebook Reviews: …the crew took so much time and preparations in this trip – it was wonderful. Riding on the dunes while the sun goes down is amazing! Thank you so much for this very special and unique day!
GET IN TOUCH!
We are available by email, whatsapp and calls. If you are in town, we can set an appointment in your hotel or in our office.
If you are interested in one of our tours/expeditions or if you want our help to design your own adventure, just contact us.