Awasi Atacama
Awasi Atacama in San Pedro de Atacama, a Relais and Châteaux member, provides an exclusive tailor made service: Only eight rooms, an exquisite cuisine and private excursions.
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ocated in the historic town of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi Atacama, is a tiny and cosy gem and a Relais and Châteaux member. The hotel has been designed to fit harmoniously into the local culture and environment.
As an Awasi guest, you will live unique experiences, through a choice of customized packages and 4×4 excursions with their own guide and a cuisine that will enchant you.
Its ‘all-inclusive’ programmes give you total peace of mind to enjoy and discover the life and culture in Atacama, the driest desert in the world.
Keep in mind Highlights A 4 night All Inclusive program is suggested The exclusive and 100% tailor made Awasi service and its exquisite cuisine Superior Round Suites are recommended for couples A night observation of stars with the clearest skies Best time to travel: From March to November Admire the sunset at Atacama Desert discovering a new range of colors EXQUISITE CUISINE
For the exclusive use of Awasi Atacama’s guests, the restaurant and bar guarantee privacy and echant with flavors that will suprise you!
The team of dedicated professionals and the chef, have designed sophisticated dishes: fusion of international and Altiplano food, giving you a taste of new flavors and aromas using typical ingredients of the area used by the native peoples for centuries: purple potatoes, patasca, quinoa or chañar.
Wake up every morning with home-made delights and be charmed during the day and night with a menu customized to your personal taste and needs.
SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Awasi Atacama is commited to foster the development of responsible, non-invasive tourism. They promote activities that keep cultural traditions alive in San Pedro de Atacama and encourage learning.
The hotel was built respecting the natural surroundings, the environment, the culture and style of the local construction. The materials used are essentially those found in the area and that have been used in Atacama for thousands of years: adobe, stone and wood. Local workers participated in the construction, contributing techniques and knowledge transmitted over several generations.
Go To Top - Awasi’s privileged location just a stone’s throw from the center of town makes it possible to enjoy “town life”. We invite you to visit the church, the museum, the fair, the picturesque local stores and get to know the people.
THE AREA
The 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. Immersed in this oasis lies Awasi, in the central part of the historical town San Pedro de Atacama.
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 ChiuGo To Top - AWASI ATACAMA 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: 4:00 pm / Check-out: 12:00 pm
It is recommended to arrive to Calama Airport after 2:00 pm (2 hrs flight from Santiago)
ROOMS
Awasi Atacama features only eight rooms built of stone, adobe and wood, with thatched roofs. Their ample spaces of more than 60 m² (646 sq ft), with comfortable lounge chairs, large bathrooms opening out onto private open-air patios with outdoor showers are really unique, designed for relaxation, privacy and a well-deserved rest.
SUPERIOR ROUND SUITE
3 with Queen-size double bed
Size (approx.): 67 sq.m. / 670 sq.ft.
Desk and reading armchair
12 sq.m. / 120 sq.ft. Private terrace
Outdoor showerROUND ROOMS
1 with Queen-size double bed
1 with 2 Twin-size beds
Size (approx.): 43 sq.m. / 430 sq.ft.
Bathroom with shower
12 sq.m. / 120 sq.ft. Private terrace
Outdoor showerRECTANGULAR SUITES
2 with King-size double bed
1 with 2 Twin-size beds
Size (approx.) 60 sq.m. / 600 sq.ft.
Desk and reading armchair
Bathroom with bathtub & shower
22 sq.m. / 200 sq.ft. Private terrace
Outdoor shower
Recommended for families
Rectangular suites are located across the street
DISCOVER AN OASIS OF LIFE AND CULTURE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT
Awasi offers easy strolls or intense treks for the more adventurous, horse-back riding, bicycle rides, visits to archaeological sites, visits to the salt flats, Altiplano lagoons or villages hidden among the deep valleys.
You can get up at dawn to go and see the geysers and relax in the thermal pools. Bird watching or an evening astronomic tour with local guides are some of the experiences you can organize during your stay at Awasi.
SAMPLE EXCURSIONS:
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Toconao and Atacama Salt Flats
Max altitude: 2.300 masl / 7.500 fasl
Departure: Morning or afternoon
Jeep ride: 67 miles (round trip)
Duration: 4 hours approx
Level of difficulty: Easy
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, windbreaker or coat (in the evening), closed toe walking shoes and a bottle of water.The jeep leaves Awasi heading south on a paved road towards the Salt Lake. After about 38 km (24 miles), we reach the town of Toconao, famous for its buildings made of liparite volcanic stone. There, we can visit its church and historic bell tower, as well as visit the booths of craftspeople who offer their goods in the square. Next to Toconao is Jere creek, a canyon with the only running fresh water in these surroundings. This spring crosses and irrigates a rich orchard of fruit trees and farmed vegetables.
Then, we continue on to Chaxa pond, a National Reserve located at the Atacama Salt Flat. This pond is surrounded by salt crusts and gypsum produced by the evaporation of salty ground water. Here we can observe the flamingoes that inhabit the Salt Flat, as well as other native bird species. This is undoubtedly a landscape of captivating beauty from which you can see the Domeyko Range, the Salt Range and the Andes Range – a panorama that becomes particularly splendid at dusk.
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Tara Salt Flat
Max altitude: 4.300 masl / 14.100 fasl
Recommended departure: 9:30 / Return: 16:30
Jeep ride: 143 miles (round trip)
Duration: All day
Level of difficulty: Easy, but requires previous adaptation to the altitude
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, warm clothing, long pants, closed toe walking shoes, a hat, gloves, and a bottle of water.We leave San Pedro on an international highway heading towards Bolivia (Paso Hito Cajón) and Argentina (Paso Jama) to reach the Licancabur Volcano (5.916 masl / 19.410 fasl) and the Juriques Volcano (5.740 masl /18.830 fasl), two impressive mountains that appear unreachable when seen from town. We continue along the altiplano, passing the fertile lowlands of River Quepiaco where we can see vicuñas, flamencos and wild ducks. Then, we arrive at the incredible rock formations of Pakana Monk (4.600 masl / 15.100 fasl) – true wonders of nature.
We will abandon the paved road, and follow a trail that leads us to enormous rock cliffs which surround the Tara Salt Flat (4.200 masl /13.800 fasl). Here we will enjoy our lunch with a spectacular view of Lake Tara and the mountains that surround it.
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Tatio Geysers
Max altitude: 4.320 masl / 14.200 fasl
Departure: Dawn
Jeep ride: 112 miles (round trip)
Duration: 6-7 hours approx
Level of difficulty: Easy, but requires previous adaptation to the altitude.
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker, warm clothing, long pants, closed toes walking shoes, a hat, gloves and a bottle of water.We set out north while it is still dark out and as we advance we can see the contour of the Andes Range along with a spectacular view of a starlit sky. After an hour and a half on the road, we reach the Geothermic Camp of Tatio: Underground springs that gush out intermittently in the form of imposing steam and hot water columns. After having walked around, we will have breakfast while enjoying the sunrise, the landscape and the peculiarity of its fumaroles.
Before returning to Awasi, there is the option to visit the town of Machuca or stop at the Puritama hot springs, where we can bathe and enjoy an appetizer.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
HONEYMOON
ROMANTIC ESCAPADES
FAMILY TRIPS
LONE TRAVELERS
NATURE LOVERS
BIRD WATCHING
CULTURAL TRIPS
AWASI ATACAMA – All Inclusive Packages ROUND ROOM RECTANGULAR SUITE SUPERIOR ROUND SUITE Rates per person on double occupancy. Valid until March 2015. Not Valid for Christmas & New Year’s Weeks. Included: Not Included: Please write us to contact@chileescape.com asking for availability, detailed packages and rates.
3 nights: USD 2,250.-
4 nights: USD 2,980.-
5 nights: USD 3,700.-
3 nights: USD 2,250.-
4 nights: USD 2,980.-
5 nights: USD 3,700.-
3 nights: USD 2,680.-
4 nights: USD 3,550.-
5 nights: USD 4,400.-
Lodging.
Breakfast, lunch, appetizer and dinner.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
Private outings with bilingual guides.
Private transfers to and from Calama Airport (CJC).
Tips
Laundry, phone calls
Any other extra not mentioned
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