Antofagasta: all 9 tours and excursions for your cruise

Discover the splendid sights, architecture and history of Northern Chile during this scenic sightseeing excursion in Antofagasta. Antofagasta City Tour Depart the pier for the brief transfer to the Historical Centre of Antofagasta. Upon arrival, leave your coach for a short, guided walking tour around Plaza Colon, the main square of the city. Pass by the Clock Tower, Bandstand, Old Customs House, former Railway Station, old nitrate dock, fishing port, and the pedestrian zone. Huanchaca Ruins Next,...

Take a full-day excursion into Atacama, the world's most arid desert. Atacama is a unique destination, where in several areas not a single drop of rain has been recorded since records began. It is an area that combines amazing scenery, eerie lunar landscapes, and an impressive array of archaeological and geological points of interest. From Antofagasta head inland (four-hour drive) to San Pedro Village and the many attractions that lie in the Atacama Desert region. Upon arrival...

Antofagasta, meaning in Quechua "town of the great salt lands", rose from the desert like a mirage, thanks to the industry producing nitrates, which for several decades were one of Chile's main exports. Antofagasta became the largest city of the "Norte Grande" region, as a result of the mining boom that took place in the 19th century. The historic district is home to several historic Victorian buildings, and the clock tower of the Plaza Colón is an exact replica of...

Explore Chile's history on this afternoon tour of old mining communities. Mining has played a leading role shaping Chile's economy, and the early settlements are living proof of a glorious past. Learn about the tenacity of 19th century miners and their hard work in the solitude of the desert. Begin with a 90-minute drive to visit the village of Baquedano, which stands as a testament of a time gone by and the golden years of "white gold," as nitrate was known. One of...

Explore Antofagasta at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antofagasta, Huanchaca Ruins, Plaza Colon,...

Explore Arica at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antofagasta, Huanchaca Ruins, Plaza Colon,...

Explore Antofagasta at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antofagasta, Huanchaca Ruins, Plaza Colon,...

Take part in a truly unique experience of the incredible Atacama Desert on this thoughtfully curated tour. Atacama is the most arid desert on Earth, wherein several areas not a single drop of rain has been recorded since records began. The desert offers eerie lunar landscapes and an impressive array of archaeological and geological points of interest. Depart the ship and take a 90-minute panoramic drive through Antofagasta and into the Atacama Desert. Drive through the driest...

Explore Antofagasta at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Antofagasta, Huanchaca Ruins, Plaza Colon,...