About Atacama VIP
Atacama VIP is an intercity bus company owned and part of the Pullman Bus holding, the second biggest bus company in Chile. Thanks to the services of Atacama VIP, its passengers can visit destinations such as Parque El Loa, la Mina de Chuquicamata in Calama, el Muelle Salitrero and the Cerro Paranal in Antofagasta.
Atacama VIP has both “double decker” and “high decker” buses, some from the brazilian brand Busscar; others from the manufacturing house Marcopolo. Atacama VIP offers three seat types in its services: Semi cama, cama and cama premium. Apart from this, its units all have: heaters and air conditioner, TVs, DVDs, washroom, snacks, pillows, blankets, XL seats and on board assistance service.
Atacama VIP, being part of Pullman Bus, allows also the possibility of buying its tickets through the frequent travelers loyalty program Full Pass, to travel to destinations like Santiago, Chañaral, La Serena, Calama, Antofagasta, Coquimbo, Vallenar and Sierra Gorda. The program allows passengers to earn and acumulate points per each trip, points that can later be exchanged for free tickets to other destinations in the country in any of the companies of the holding.
From Santiago, buses depart from the San Borja, Alameda and Terminal Sur terminals. In other regions, its services depart from multiple terminals, such as Terminal de buses de Antofagasta, Terminal de buses de Calama, Terminal de buses de Coquimbo and the Terminal de buses de La Serena.
Atacama VIP tickets and services are also available to purchase in all the platforms of kupos.cl including our mobile app, available for both Android and iOS.
Information of Atacama VIP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the total number of routes covered by Atacama VIP on daily basis?
Atacama VIP covers routes (approx.) on daily basis.
What is the shortest and the longest route covered by Atacama VIP?
What is the contact details of Atacama VIP?
Customer support of Atacama VIP is 600 600 7855
Cancelation process and charges of Atacama VIP online tickets?
Users can easily cancel Atacama VIP tickets online on Atacama VIP.cl. There is a 15% cancelation fees for tickets cancelled within minimum four hours before the scheduled departure. Online tickets can not be cancelled within four hours of scheduled departure.
What is the ticket price of Atacama VIP?
What are the main routes of Atacama VIP?
Main routes of Atacama VIP are following:
Atacama VIP site language compatibility?
The website of Atacama VIP is available in: Spanish , English , Portuguese
Atacama VIP Chile in spanish: - https://www.pullmanbus.cl/
Atacama VIP Chile in english: - No disponible
Is there WiFi on Atacama VIP?
Some of the buses have WiFi; however, the service is intermittent. The service is free, but for a better experience we recommend downloading your favorite movies, videos or games before the trip.
Are there USB plugs on Atacama VIP?
Not all fleets have this feature; however, most of their buses have USB plugs. To avoid surprises, we recommend bringing an external battery to make sure you don't run out of charge, or a good book to keep you entertained throughout the trip.
Does Atacama VIP have toilets on board?
Yes, all buses have a toilet. The toilet is usually located at the back of the bus or near the middle. Don't forget to bring your hand sanitizer, as most buses do not have running water or soap.
Does Atacama VIP offer meals or snacks during the bus trip?
Meal services were discontinued some time ago; however, on some long routes the company offers snacks that most of the time include a black americano coffee or a juice along with cookies or nuts, served inside the bus once it leaves the terminal.
Is it necessary to print the Atacama VIP ticket?
No, just your mobile ticket together with your identity document is enough to board the bus. Your tickets come with a QR code; at boarding time the bus driver may ask you to scan the QR to validate it. We recommend arriving at the terminal at least 1 hour early to board without problems.
Does Atacama VIP allow pets on board or in the luggage hold of the bus?
Yes, some of the company's services include special seats dedicated to your beloved pets. These seats are specially highlighted with a paw icon; most of the time they are available at the back of the bus. Remember that pet seat reservations are only available online, as the company does not offer this service at its terminal counters.
What are the most important amenities on Atacama VIP buses?
Mobile ticket, air conditioning, luggage hold and USB plugs.
What types of seats does Atacama VIP offer?
The company offers a wide variety of seats depending on the routes. This information is detailed when you book your tickets online. The company offers the following seat types
- Classic or Executive: padded seats with a 120° recline
- Semi Cama: padded seats with a 130° recline
- Salón Cama: padded seats with a 160° recline and more space.
Buy your Atacama VIP tickets online at kupos.cl
You can compare and buy your Atacama VIP tickets at kupos.cl — it is very safe, fast and easy. kupos.cl guarantees the best price and complete post-sale satisfaction, including fast refunds that usually take less than five days in case of cancellations (including instant refund options with kupospay). kupos.cl is the first and largest online bus ticket platform in Chile, trusted by millions of travelers. You can also take advantage of discounts and special offers on several occasions when booking Atacama VIP tickets at kupos.cl. We advise you to buy Atacama VIP tickets through the kupos.cl mobile app for the best experience.
- Dirección principal: San Francisco de Borja Nº 1251, Estación Central, Santiago, Chile.
- Teléfono principal: 600 600 7855
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