Bound by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains, Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth. This lunar landscape is home to some of nature’s greatest spectacles from wind-sculpted canyons, salt lakes, active volcanoes, sandy deserts and spurting geysers. Most visitors to the region make the welcome town of San Pedro de Atacama their base; a picturesque, small town with tree-lined plazas and a 17th-century church, this was once a fertile oasis where the indigenous people thrived. Whilst in town, at sunrise head to El Tatio to watch as the geyser field comes to life, spot flamingos poised in bright green and red lakes, set foot on the world’s 3rd largest salt flat and watch the sunset over the Valley of the Moon. One of the world’s foremost stargazing centres, here the skies are huge and the air is clear, by night head to an observatory to study the southern constellations. Offering an abundance of activities; this is an adventurers paradise and offers a multitude of sightseeing attractions to otherworldly sites.

 

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Chile - Lakes, Desert & Easter Island
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Argentina
Argentina
Lake District
+6 others
15 nights from £5,695 per person

Chile - Lakes, Desert & Easter Island

Itinerary Highlights

  • Iconic Moai of Easter Island
  • Bohemian Lastarria neighbourhood of Santiago
  • Dramatic Atacama Desert
  • Scenic Lake District
Ultimate Stargazing Adventure
Itinerary
Bolivia
Bolivia
La Paz
+6 others
14 nights from £5,230 per person

Ultimate Stargazing Adventure

Itinerary Highlights

  • Historic Santiago
  • Intriguing La Paz
  • Luna Landscape of Atacama Desert
  • Unique Lake Titicaca
Chile - North to South
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Argentina
Argentina
Buenos Aires
+5 others
14 nights from £6,225 per person

Chile - North to South

Itinerary Highlights

  • Explore the unique districts of Santiago
  • Ushuaia, the worlds southernmost city
  • World's best star gazing in Atacama desert
  • Cruise the remote Chilean Patagonia
Terrantai
Hotel
Chile
Atacama Desert

Terrantai

Located in the heart of the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama the charmingly rustic Terrantai was built using local materials from the surrounding desert and blends perfectly into the Atacama landscape.Offering contemporary chic design, the hotel's 21 rooms are stylish and modern, all featuring high ceilings, private tiled bathroom and ample heating for the cold desert evenings. There is a re...

Highlights of Chile - Atacama Desert, Lakes & Torres del Paine
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Chile
Chile
Atacama Desert
+3 others
13 nights from £5,495 per person

Highlights of Chile - Atacama Desert, Lakes & Torres del Paine

Itinerary Highlights

  • Spectacular otherworldly landscape of Atacama
  • Explore the stunning scenery of Torres del Paine National Park
  • Bohemian neighbourhood of Lastarria in Santiago
  • Charming Germanic towns of the Lake District
Chile in Luxury
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Chile
Chile
Atacama Desert
+3 others
12 nights from £6,195 per person

Chile in Luxury

Itinerary Highlights

  • The bohemian Lastarria district, Santiago
  • Experience dramatic Torres del Paine
  • Surreal landscape of the Atacama Desert
  • Enjoy premium wines in the Central Valley
Awasi Atacama
Hotel
Chile
Atacama Desert

Awasi Atacama

Set in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi is an award-winning intimate boutique hotel.Ten private adobe cottages all feature outdoor showers and private terraces are dotted around courtyards with firepits and the pool area. Made of stone, adobe and wood; the cottages are designed to be in keeping with the local Atacamenan style. Guests can expect highly personalised service here. The pr...

Noi Casa Atacama
Hotel
Chile
Atacama Desert

Noi Casa Atacama

Noi Casa Atacama was the first sustainable hotel in northern Chile, and promotes ecologically sound tourism, the responsible use of natural resources, recycling and conscientious energy use.The hotel’s design has been geared towards conservation, with a focus on water conservation, low energy consumption and a solar-heated water system. Immersed in one of the world’s most stunning natu...

Explora Atacama
Hotel
Chile
Atacama Desert

Explora Atacama

Part of the iconic Explora hotel group in Latin America, Explora Atacama can be found in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama.Blending comfort and adventure in unique locations, guests of Explora are offered fully inclusive programmes (expect premium wines), allowing them to choose from a menu of excursions showcasing the best of the Atacama.Its 50 well appointed rooms are stylish and wonderfull...

Tierra Atacama
Hotel
Chile
Atacama Desert

Tierra Atacama

Tierra Atacama is a boutique lodge in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama with two family suites and 30 rooms, all of which are spacious and extremely comfortable. Rooms are furnished in a minimalist style and constructed from materials sourced from the local area.The restaurant offers an ever changing menu serving the best in Chilean cuisine using exceptional local produce and the bar champion...

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