San Pedro de Atacama is located 100k km (60 mi) from Calama Airport, and it is the point of departure to wander the surroundings.

There are more than 7 daily flights from Santiago to Calama, which last about 2 hours.

Located in the lush Catarpe Valley of the Salt Mountain Range, just over a mile from the plaza of San Pedro de Atacama, the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & SPA’s design was influenced by local village architecture and conceived to blend seamlessly into its environment and appear as a part of the terracotta-colored ridge that rises behind it. The setting, the sweeping views, the tranquility and silence, and the hotel’s wonderful outdoor lounge spaces make the Alto Atacama a destination unto itself, and unlike any other hotel property in the region.

THE AREA

he Atacama Desert is the driest desert on earth, a place of dramatic nature and exotic beauty, of landscapes both varied and startling. Thousands of years of geological transformation have given rise to mountain ranges, dry salt lake beds, small lakes and volcanoes, all under an intense turquoise sky and surrounded by spectacular landscapes where unique flora and fauna species dwell.

HIGHLIGHTS

Atacama Salt Flat
Chaxa and Cejar Lagoons
Salt Mountain Range
Moon Valley
Death Valley
Rainbow Valley
El Tatio Geysers
Puritama Hot Springs
Toconao Town
Miscanti and Meñique Lagoons
Altiplanic towns: Caspana & Chiu Chiu

CLIMATE

In the Chilean northern region of Atacama, the desert dominates the landscape, with a climate characterized for its extreme weather conditions. Both the coastline and the valleys are warm with generally cloudy skies in the morning, which turn sunny by midday.

The inland region has an average diurnal temperature that rise above 30ºC (86°F). In the Altiplano they usually drop below 0ºC (32°F) during the night.

The best season to visit Atacama is from April to November avoiding the Altiplano winter.

ALTO ATAMACA LODGE & SPA: ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS

All Inclusive programs range from 2 up to 6 nights. However, a 4 night program is recommended.

Each program includes:

Lodging
Breakfast, lunch, appetizer and dinner
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Private outings with bilingual guides
Private transfers to and from Calama airport (CJC)

Check-in: 3:00 pm  /  Check-out: 12:00 pm

 It is recommended to arrive to Calama Airport after 2:00 pm (2 hrs flight from Santiago)

ROOMS

• SUITE TILO

  10 Privileged rooms, specially located in the gardens of Alto Atacama, with an open view to the quiet Lagoon and the Catarpe Valley.

  70 m2 (770 sqf)
  Private Terrace
  Private Patio with an additional outdoor shower
  Safe deposit box
  2 of these suites are connected. Ideal for families.

  

• STANDARD CATARPE

  27 rooms located in the gardens of Alto Atacama. Slightly larger than the “Quitors”, with a more private terrace, offering an uninterrupted view to the Cordillera de la Sal Range and the Catarpe Valley.

  51 m2 (550 sqf)
  Private terrace
  Safe deposit box
  Minibar

  

• STANDARD QUITOR

  5 rooms closest to the Common Areas. The view from the private terraces of these guestrooms looks out on to the garden area of the hotel, framed against the Cordillera de la Sal in the background.

  50 m2 (550 sqf)
  Private terrace
  Safe deposit box
  Minibar
  One of the rooms is wheelchair accessible

  

 

rom the moment you arrive to Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & SPA, the  team will take care of you. The expert guides and crew, are able to make any one feel at home in the middle of one of the driest deserts in the world.

Amongst other things, you will have the chance to feel you travel in harmony with the landscape, for as you know, the guides know the principles of the Leave No Trace outdoor system, which makes them experts in leaving the places you travel to, as well or better than when you first arrived. On the outings, both bikes and vans keep to the roads marked.

Geysers, hot springs, volcano climbs, mountain biking through desert canyons, horseback riding on a sand dune, and exploring ancient Incan ruins and petroglyphs are just a few of the 30 adventurous excursions offered, always led by highly trained local guides.

VAN TRIPS & TREKKING

Ideal for the first days in the desert, to help with the acclimatization process, the Van trips will introduce you to the beauty and magnitude of Atacama. Visit high mountain lakes and witness the Andes in full display of power; the Tatio geysers, the highest and third largest geothermal field in the world.

Take all the pictures that you want, talk to the curious children that approach us in every town, walk through the local markets, make moments last.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The geography of Atacama is perfect for mountain biking. The lodge will fully equip and guide you while exploring stunningly beautiful trails and paths that enter pristine territories.

Seasoned mountain bikers will be among the team of guides, no matter if you are a beginner just wanting to pedal for fun & sights, or a person looking to improve your skills on a bike, there is a journey ready for you. As in all of Alto Atacama’s excursions, the  guides will help you choose the most suitable trails for the day.

ASTRONOMY

The Northern skies of Chile are famous for being some of the clearest in the World. The combination of an extremely dry climate, high altitude and the distance from any source of environmental pollution makes them a perfect and clear window into the Universe.

After meeting the guide in the reception the group will walk to the observation point, just five minutes away, along a dirt trail before reaching the steps that lead to the observation deck.  The guide will give a 15-minute introductory briefing, before indicating planets, galaxies and the major stars and constellations of the southern sky, with the aid of a professional laser pointer. The guests are free to explore the galaxy as they wish, which is the advantage of a manually-operated telescope. Hot and cold drinks will be served during the experience.

Note: The Astronomic tour is suspended six days before and three days after Full Moon period. This is because luminic conditions aren’t set for stargazing.

ATACAMA DESERT LODGE & SPA – All Inclusive Packages

QUITOR Room
3 nights: USD 1,800.-
4 nights: USD 2,160.-
5 nights: USD 2,700.-
6 nights: USD 3,240.-

CATARPE Room
3 nights: USD 2,010.-
4 nights: USD 2,410.-
5 nights: USD 3,010.-
6 nights: USD 3,610.-

TILO Suite
3 nights: USD 2,190.-
4 nights: USD 2,770.-
5 nights: USD 3,460.-
6 nights: USD 4,150.-

Rates per person on double occupancy. Valid from December 11th, 2014 to December 10th, 2015.
Minimum 4 night stays resquested form Christmas and New Year’s period.

Included:
 Lodging.
Buffet Breakfast, 3 Course Lunch and Dinner.
Appetizers
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Great selection of Chilean Wines
Daily excursions (2 half day or 1 full day) with english speaking guides.
Transfers in/out to Calama Airport
Access to the Puri SPA (sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi)
Access to swimming pools and outdoor Jacuzzi
Complimentary transfer service between the hotel and the town of San Pedro (9.00am to 11.30pm)
Wi-Fi access

Not Included:
List of premium wines and drinks
Massages and SPA treatments
 Tips
 Laundry
Phone calls
 Any other extra not mentioned

Please write us to contact@chileescape.com asking for availability, child policy, detailed packages and rates.