Atacama Desert and The North
Awasi Atacama
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Awasi Atacama is a stunning retreat, tucked away in the vast Atacama Desert of Northern Chile, the most arid place on earth. This intimate boutique hotel, a secluded haven in a historic setting, has been thoughtfully designed to blend harmoniously with the local culture and desert landscape.
Tucked away behind ancient adobe walls, Awasi Atacama’s suites are set around a peaceful open-air pool and charming communal areas. Just a stone’s throw away from the centre of San Pedro de Atacama, this boutique lodge is the perfect base for exploring the magical landscapes of the Atacama offering ‘bespoke’ experiences, from private 4×4 excursions with their own guide to fully customized packages. With its all-inclusive programme, Awasi gives guests total peace of mind to enjoy a wonderful desert experience by day and stargaze by night.
Please note there is a minimum stay requirement of 3 nights
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Facilities & Activities
Guests stay on an all-inclusive basis which includes private transfers from Calama Airport, lodging, all meals, beverages (including premium wine and spirits), private guided excursions and personal 4WD.
The pre-arrival guest questionnaire ensures your stay is geared entirely to your interests and needs. From the moment you arrive, you’ll have the support of your very own guide and a 4WD
vehicle, allowing you to explore the region at you own pace. This may mean lingering to contemplate a landscape, driving over kilometers of pure, natural surroundings to capture that perfect
photograph, or letting yourself be guided through the full majesty of Northern Chile. Choose between full-day excursions (4-6 hours) with lunch included, or two half-day excursions (2-5 hours), returning to have lunch at Awasi after the first excursion and heading out again in the afternoon. From pleasant walks to more demanding treks, horse-riding, mountain-biking, bird-watching, astronomic tours, visits to archaeological sites, salt flats and geysers, or to incredible valleys hidden in the midst of the desert, the possibilities are as endless as the horizon. The highly experienced, bilingual guides are fully-trained and vehicles are equipped with GPS and communication system ensuring both comfort and safety whatever you choose to do.
After days spent exploring the impressive natural scenery of the Atacama Desert, return to Awasi Atacama for a swim in the pool, perhaps an in-room massage, a drink by the fire pit, long evening meals in the restaurant and world-class stargazing. Teens especially will be pleased to hear there is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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Dining
Guests stay on a full-board basis and are offered a daily menu that features the finest local ingredients, adapted to guest requirements. The open-air restaurant serving sophisticated Andean fare is a highlight and if you’d like to try your hand at recreating some of the dishes on offer you can book a cookery lesson with the chef (subject to availability). There is an open bar offering a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including some exquisite Chilean wines.
Rooms
Inspired by Pre-Inca ruins located outside San Pedro de Atacama, the 12 spacious adobe suites have charming thatched roofs, and large bathrooms which open into private solariums with al-fresco showers, offering ample opportunity for stargazing. The round shape and natural building materials keep the suites cool in the heat of the day, and warm on chilly evenings although all rooms also offer air-conditioning. Choose from a Round Suite or a Superior Round Suite – both can be configured with a king-size bed or twin beds but the Superior Suites benefit from a bath as well as a shower and twin vanity in the bathroom and more space. They can also accommodate a child’s bed for families of 3.
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Family
Awasi Atacama welcomes children aged 10 and over, making it a wonderful option for families with teenagers visiting San Pedro de Atacama. With a private guide and 4WD vehicle, each family can explore the desert at their own pace. Children between 10 and 18 years old enjoy a 50% discount on the regular rate, and Superior Suites offer plenty of space for an extra bed when travelling with children.
Sustainability
Awasi Atacama is officially carbon neutral and deeply committed to sustainability in the Atacama Desert. The lodge was built with local materials and integrates energy and water-saving practices, along with responsible waste management. Awasi sources food and goods locally to support the San Pedro de Atacama community, and protects native wildlife and habitats, ensuring tourism has a positive impact.
Location
There are numerous daily flights from Santiago north to Calama, the closest domestic airport to the hotel. The flight duration is 2 hours. Your private guide will await you at the airport in your personal 4WD vehicle for the lodge transfer (90 minutes).
Nestled just a few blocks from San Pedro de Atacama’s historic centre, market, old church and main square, Awasi Atacama offers guests an intimate, secluded retreat while keeping the charm of authentic town life right at your doorstep.