Deserts.

Most people imagine the Namib Desert as a place where you just throw money at a luxury lodge and wait for a driver to take you to the dunes.

Most travelers to Egypt spend their time fighting crowds at the Giza Pyramids or cruising the Nile, but the real soul of the country lies in the silence of the Sahara.

A mid-range 4-day San Pedro de Atacama trip runs about $412 USD in September 2026, once you factor in El Tatio's park fee and a rest day for altitude.