Explora Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama
50 rooms / 4 stars

Rooms:
50 rooms, each has a small living area, a hydromassage bath and beds designed for deep, pleasurable sleep after a day of exploration. Finally, they provide you with a unique treat: the rooms are television-free.

Tulur room: 16 rooms measuring 33 meters2 (355 feet2), all with views of the Cordillera de la Sal
Yali room:  34 rooms measuring 33 meters2 (355 feet2), all with views of the countryside.
Catur suite: 4 Atacama lodge suites measuring 50 meters2 (538 feet2), all with balconies and views of the countryside.

Services & Facilities:
Swimming pool area
“Turi Puri” massage room
Quincho (barbecue area)
Shop
Premium wine list
Laundry service
National and international phone calls
Use of computers with internet
Wi-fi access in the bar and public areas

Packages: Explora offers all inclusive packages from 3 to 6 nights of duration. These include all beverages, facilities, and excursions. For the comfort of the guests, scheduled departure and arrival days minimize the amount of disquietude.

Explorations: Explorations in Atacama will allow you to become acquainted with the multiple aspects of this region: its geography, history, fauna, and geological features, volcanoes and ancient villages. Explorations have been designed to allow for gradual acclimatization to the altitude. Some excursions take place in the vicinity of San Pedro, between 2,500 and 3,000 meters (8,200 and 9,850 feet) above sea level; others are at intermediate levels between 3,000 and 4,500 meters (9,840 and 13,120 feet); and the most demanding reach heights of up to 6,000 meters. (19,680 feet)

Each day explora guests can join a variety of explorations; walking, horseback riding or biking. You can choose from 8 to 10 different options which have been specifically selected according to the weather, guests desires, the duration and its difficulties:

1. Exploration to Machuca
2. Hike to Guatin
3. Hike to Puritama, Guatin
4. Visit to Quitor and Catarpe
5. Quebrada del Diablo (Devil´s Canyon)
6. Hike from Valle de la Muerte to Quitor
7. Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley)
8. Toconao
9. Salar de Atacama
10. Laguna Leija
11. El Tatio
and more...

All explorations are accompanied by explora guides and are available at all levels of abilities to explore the nature or the history of Atacama. Be in the Andes experiencing the power of heights of more than 4,000 meters (13,120 feet), enjoy the volcanoes and plateaus or visit the small villages with their traditions and folklore.

Adequate clothing:
Explorations require comfortable sports clothing and hiking shoes. Warmer wear is necessary every day early in the morning, after the sunset and when going to the high elevations. explora recommends carrying all the necessary items for protection from sun exposure such as creams and sun glasses. Shorts and swimming suit are also recommended