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Located in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, explora Atacama was built in a 17-hectare plot as a base from where to explore the desert, the Andes highlands, and its surroundings. All our programs include accommodation, transfers to and from the airport, meals and drinks, and a menu of more than 40 exploration routes.
Huge sand dunes, salt pans, impressive volcanoes and cloudless skies inspired the design of each of our explorations. These can be completed hiking, cycling, horseback riding or through a combination of hiking and by van.
explora Atacama was designed as the perfect base from where to explore the desert, the Andes highlands and many surrounding natural areas. Through more than 40 explorations that can be completed hiking, by bike, by van, horseback riding or in our observatory, you’ll be able to discover the deepest mysteries of the desert: its contrasts, geography, the sky, wildlife and culture.
Horseback riding through red soil esplanades, walking on landscapes that seem like taken from another world, cycling through the Andes highlands, reaching summits of more than 5,000 m.a.s.l. (16,404 f.a.s.l.) or taking it easy in the Puritama hot springs are some of the experiences you can enjoy.
explora Atacama was built in a 17-hectare Atacameño plot, also including our stables with horses specifically trained for Atacama’s geography, an area with jacuzzis and pools, and a traditional adobe house that also includes a quincho or barbeque area: a place to enjoy a traditional barbeque and local music and dances.
Designed to blend in with the landscape and with views to the Andes Mountains and gardens, our hotel’s comfortable rooms ensure our travelers a deep rest after a day of exploration.
Go with your mind open to new and exciting experiences - no preconceptions or expectations- and you'll have a time of your life. The Travesia is incomparable. Atacama desert wonderful with loads to see. Our trip was marred by snow closing border crossings however, you can't control nature.
If you think you know what to expect from a desert, you will get a lot more surprises. explora Atacama ensures you get all the best, if not unique, experiences of your explorations in the area. They also have the best horses that you can ride for some of the excursions. If you are up to adventure, explora team will be with you to experience it all. I did the Travesía package to Salta, Argentina as well, it completed experience overall. The change of landscape and colors from desert to the valley as well as the experience of the farmhouse on exclusive 5000 hectares of land of Explora was also rather unique. I would certainly try another Travesía with explora again.
The concept is for guests to be outdoors, in nature, so rooms are spartan. They are clean, with nice towels, bathrobes and very comfortable beds. There is no wi-fi in the rooms - because you go there to be OUTSIDE. There is wi-fi in the lobby. You go there to disconnect, be in nature, be with your family. If you can't handle it, this is not the right place for you to go.
There is no word to describe the explora experience. I've been here the first time last June 2017 and I was so happy with them that I also went to their lodge in Easter Island. This year i went with them for a Travesia Expedition between Argentina and Chile and I then decide to spend few more day here in Atacama. What they offer is not only a place to discover but a true experience of life!
