Explora Atacama
picture of the cover of a sample tour itinerary

Download itinerary

  • Get This Itinerary Now! πŸ“¬
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
small transparent logo
Customize Now
Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Outdoor pool of Atacama resort at night
Atacama mountains with lake in front
Truck sits in front of multicolored desert and mountains
Woman looks at mountains from Atacama resort pool
Flat white desert with mountains behind
Please add this tour extension to one of our full-package tours for a complete trip (7 days or more).

Explora Atacama

4 Days / 3 Nights per person*
Get custom pricing
*Example by 4 travelers in 4β˜… accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

4 Days / 3 Nights Get custom pricing

Atacama Exploration

Discover the driest desert in the world while staying at the elegant Explora Atacama Lodge. This lodge is known for their incredible facilities in this remote destination. Enjoy de-stress at the spa, relax in the swimming pool or spend the evening gazing at the stars from the observatory. Spend anywhere from 5 to 7 days at the Explora Atacama Lodge.

Note: The following itinerary is just an example of the activities available on at the Explora Atacama Lodge and is subject to change. This is a tour extension and must be combined with one of our full package (6 nights minimum) tours. Please contact a travel consultant about adding a custom Chile travel package to this extension.

Explora Atacama room

Customize Tour to
Your Schedule & Style

Almost Finished!

Confirm your information below and request custom quote

Explora Atacama

  • Hidden
  • We ❀️ to talk! A brief chat with your personal Travel Consultant helps us create your perfect trip!
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden

Thanks For Your Request!

Your request was successfully forwarded to our Travel Consultants, who will be in contact with you shortly!

  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden

Tour Highlights

  • High-class accommodations at Explora Atacama

  • Spa & Swimming Pool Facilities

  • Moon Valley

  • Death Valley

  • Tatio Geyser

  • Piedra de la Coca

  • Puritama Hot Spring

  • Altiplano Salt Flats

Included

  • Transfers to/from Calama Airport and Explora Atacama Lodge
  • Accommodations
  • Use of the pools & spa
  • Full board (3 meals per day) and bar
  • Soft drinks and coffee during the meals
  • Daily explorations in groups no larger than 8 people with bilingual guides and equipment

Sample Itinerary

DOWNLOAD ITINERARY

Day 1ARRIVAL AT EXPLORA ATACAMA

Interior of Atacama hotel room with armchair

Transfer from Calama Airport to Explora Atacama, located in Ayllu de Larache, a 5-minute drive from San Pedro de Atacama. Upon arrival, relax in your room and familiarize yourself with the high-class lodge.

In the evening, head to the living room area to meet your guide and other guests that will be joining you during your excursions. Here your guides will explain the different explorations available for the following day, ranging from horseback riding, cycling, high-mountain climbing, stargazing, and more. Your guides will help you choose what activities are best for you according to your personal interest and physical abilities. Keep in mind that acclimating is important in areas such as the Atacama desert and this can?t be taken for granted when choosing excursions.

Note: From now on, the following itinerary works as an example to give you an idea of the excursions you can take advantage of at the lodge. These are subject to change without prior notice and properly acclimating is important.

Cornisas
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours, walking from 1.5 to 2 hours
Distance by foot: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Level: Easy

Go on a 20-min ride to the Llano de la Paciencia. Hike along the cornices of the Salt Mountain Range. Here you can enjoy seeing the salt flats, oasis, and mountains.

Keep walking until you arrive at the Death Valley and enjoy views of the sand dunes.

Kari Ravine
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours, walking from 2 to 2.5 hours
Distance by foot: 5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Level: Easy, except for two 10 feet-high (3 meter) vertical descents.

Board a van and travel towards Calama until arriving at Kari Ravine. This is a small canyon with salt walls that originated from the constant erosion of water in the dunes. Do some trekking with your guide and explore the area while learning about the geological characteristics.

Return to Explora Atacama by van.

Day 2MOON VALLEY & PIEDRA DE LA COCA

Day 3NORTH & SOUTH ALTIPANO

Day 4DEPARTURE FROM EXPLORA ATACAMA

Pricing Options

Contact your Chile Travel Expert

We Love to Talk About Vacation Ideas!

Thinking of traveling to South America? We take your South American travel dream and make it a reality. Every fully custom South America trip is planned by your own expert personal Travel Consultant.

Contact Your Travel Expert!

Create Your Own Custom Tour

Click your preferences: Destinations & Activities. Be as specific or general as you like - or click Help Me Decide! We'll spice it with hidden gems & personal tips to create your perfect trip.

Choose Amazon destinations (optional)
Choose destinations (optional)
Choose Bolivia destinations (optional)
Choose Brazil destinations (opt)
Choose Chile destinations (opt)
Choose Colombia & Panama destinations (optional)
Choose Ecuador & Galapagos destinations (optional)
Choose Paraguay & Uruguay destinations (optional)
Choose Patagonia & Antarctica destinations (optional)
Choose Peru destinations (optional)
Choose Guianas destinations (optional)
Choose Interests
Choose activities
What category of accommodation?

You can choose more than one!

When would you like to go?
for
How many travelers?
age groups
age groups
Review my trip summary
destinations

activities

accommodations

when

who

Highly recommended - Phone: We ❀️ to talk! A brief chat with your personal Travel Consultant helps us create your perfect trip!

Hooray! Thanks for Sharing!

If you have an additional 30 seconds we’d love to learn more about you…

Custom Tour Request Popup

  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • Hidden
  • One Moment Please

    We are matching your tour idea with the right Travel Consultant
    who will be in touch shortly.
    Thank you for your request!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.