In the midst of the driest desert on earth, the Explora Atacama is situated within a stone’s throw of snow-capped volcanoes, shimmering salt plains, the Andes and some of the world’s most advanced astronomical research centres. With all this and more on its doorstep, the Explora has something for everyone. Atacama is the ultimate destination for those looking for both adventure and natural beauty.
Situated in moonscape surroundings, the Explora Lodge in Atacama offers a multitude of activities such as climbing and trekking, horse-riding and cycling, as well as less strenuous pastimes exploring pre-Inca ruins, or simply relaxing in the hotel grounds and enjoying the spectacular scenery.
A stay can be combined with the Explora Patagonia located in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Location
The Explora Hotel is located just outside San Pedro de Atacama - an oasis town in the north of Chile, near the Bolivian border. San Pedro - which stands at 8000 feet above sea level - is ideally situated for exploring the desert and visiting the nearby salt plains, volcanoes, Andes mountains and pre-Inca fortresses.
Things to do
The Explora lodge has something to offer for everyone - from families, individuals and groups to the most adventure-seeking travellers. Your hotel stay includes a number of excursions per day, graded according to their length and difficulty. The multi-lingual tour leaders tailor their itineraries to the interests and fitness of the guests. And don't worry you don't need to be a mountain climber or intrepid explorer to enjoy the local surroundings and the excursions and activities the Explora has to offer.
Other trips offered by Explora include horse riding in the sand dunes, archaeological tours and sunset hikes to the Moon Valley, with its beautiful sandstone rock formations and striking colours at dawn and dusk.
San Pedro, once a mining town, is now a lively travellers stop-off point, famous as a centre for excursions in this part of the Atacama Desert. Most of its buildings are built from mud-brick and are colourfully painted. The Church of San Pedro is one of the oldest in the country and has an impressive roof of cacti.
The town is a fifteen-minute walk from the hotel, and has a local archaeological museum, bars and restaurants and a few gift shops.
Escape For A Few Days More...
For an inspirational experience of Chile, combine with explora properties in Patagonia and Easter Island.
We’ve Been There
"Totally unpretentious luxury where you can hack across salt flats on a mountain bike or relax by a pool watching probably the best sunset you’ll ever see."
Rafe Stone, Product Manager
Escape To: explora en Atacama
In San Pedro de Atacama, just over an hour’s drive from Calama in northern Chile.
Escape Price:
Seven nights from £2072 per person including full board, beverages, return transfer from Calama, excursions and activities.
Escape Exclusive:
Unwind after a day in the great outdoors with a complimentary relaxation massage. |