10.1 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Iquique for around 10.1 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
Tours & Experiences in Iquique
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Sandboard activity in Iquique with transfer
Cerro Dragón, the largest urban dune in the world, is the most visited tourist attraction in the city of Iquique, its fine sands and the view of the Pacific Ocean, make the dune a perfect place to wait for the sunset, which will make your visit one of the best experiences in the Tarapacá region, it will undoubtedly leave you amazed!
The city of Iquique meets all the conditions for sandboarding, all year round.
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Atacama Fat biking
Be part of a pioneer experience on the first fat biking tour in Chile during this 7-hour travel-to-trek adventure. Depart on a 3-hour picturesque drive to your amazingly vast departure point while relaxing in your driver-led vehicle. Float over the sand on a unique adventure in a remarkable setting for almost 10 miles (16km). Ride smoothly among gorgeous dunes that fall from the foothills of the Altiplano to the desert. Most of the route is on soft downhill or flat sand, with no climbing on the dunes. Flow down fast as you watch the beautiful desert in front of you. At the finish point your vehicle will be waiting for you with a fresh snack and natural juices from the nearby local town, where organic fruits grow. The maximum number of people per tour is 4 travelers with a minimum booking requirement of 2 travelers.Transportation, water, day backpack and specialized bilingual guide is included with access to your Mongoose Fat Bike and helmet.
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City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy
This 4-hour tour begins on the extensive coastal sector, at the peninsula and beautiful beaches and them move toward the historic center of the city with the beautiful architecture of its avenue built from the late 1800s dressed in a lustrous Oregon Pino, highlighting the majestic and imposing Municipal Theater, the Palace Astoreca, Museum to pool the House of Culture.
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Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour
Tour visiting the ghost town of Humberstone (UNESCO) at your pace, Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve and Cerro Pintados geoglyphs. Local restaurant buffet lunch included.
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Iquique full day: Humberstone, Sta Laura, include entrace & lunch in Pica town
Know Humberstone and Santa Laura, two of the most important Saltpeter mines in Chile, declared by UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Red Lagoon Tour
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, excellent breakfast and lunch, the tour makes your trip something wonderful.
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City Tour in Iquique
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, the tour makes your Tour something wonderful.
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Isluga National Park Tour
We are known for delivering good service, the best personalized and prepared guides, excellent transport cars and drivers, punctuality, excellent lunch, the tour makes your trip something wonderful.
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Iquique, Salar del Huasco National Park - Full day
The route to Salar del Huasco stands out from the local routes because of the easy way to access the Altiplano from Iquique. A road in very good condition takes us in some hours to more than 4.000 m, s.n.m. an area of specific biodiversity and very intense colors.
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Sandboards rental
There are great sand dunes within the city of Iquique (Cerro Dragón) and to the south part of the city as well; they are amazingly fun to slide on with the use of sandboards.
Take advantage of the nearby location with public transportation or your car to go sandboarding while at Iquique.
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Shuttle shared service: from Iquique Airport to the city
Book this door-to-door transfer from Iquique Airport (Diego Aracena International Airport) to your hotel in Iquique. Must book a separate departure transfer.
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Shuttle shared departure service from Iquique city
Book this door-to-door transfer from your hotel in Iquique to Iquique Airport - Diego Aracena International Airport.
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When to Visit Iquique
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
2,115 estimated passengers across 3 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
1,159 estimated passengers across 2 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
1,512 estimated passengers across 4 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting Iquique
5 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
Viking Cruises Cruises (14)
Crystal Cruises Cruises (3)
Azamara Cruises Cruises (2)
Phoenix Reisen Cruises (2)
Seabourn Cruises Cruises (1)
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