This Relais & Chateaux property was built on an ancient site, where for centuries travellers have been coming to rest and fetch water and supplies before continuing onward with their desert adventure. This intimate hotel ensures a unique and personal experience for each guest, with their own guide and driver ready to organise their entire stay. Complete with ample sumptuous outdoor spaces, shaded by thatched roofs, in which to relax and absorb this unique, dramatic and exotic landscape, the hotel is perfect for those wanting to really engage with their environment.
Not far from the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, within Chile’s most dramatic desert; surrounded by volcanoes, salt flats, ravines and lagoons.
Each of the 8 cottages is made from stone, adobe and wood, with large private spaces; a reading sofa, private patio and outdoor showers. Beds are luxurious with crisp white linens; there is ample closet space and an amazing bathrooms area with walk in showers, perfect for two. Cottages are appointed with their own private guide and vehicle, so your time at the hotel can be tailored to your exact and specific interests. The main areas sprawl throughout the hotel, so there is ample space to relax outdoors and usually in complete privacy, shaded by thatch. The bar has tall stools and a natural and authentic theme, a place where socialising is encouraged, yet the tranquillity is not broken.
As you have your own guide and vehicle, your time here is tailored entirely to your needs. Explore the shapes of the desert, climb the highest mountain or just watch as the landscape changes dramatically after just a short time out. There are salt pans and volcanoes to explore, unique wildlife and flora to experience and an incredible history to discover.
Natural cuisine is served here, with fruit juices and freshly baked breads for breakfast. The dining area is very comfortable with cushioned seating and neutral colours, enhancing your culinary experience.
Head out into the wild in search of Patagonia’s elusive apex predator, with your own private puma tracking guide, in this Classic Chile Safari. Take part in an array of activities in and San Pedro de Atacama and spend time in the Atacama Desert, visiting the likes of The Valley of the Moon.
From 10625 per person
Experience the arid wasteland of the Atacama Desert and the rugged landscape of Torres del Paine National Park - as well as the cities in between – on this journey across Chile. There are a host of highlights that draw travellers to Chile, and this adventurous safari takes in some of the best. From the Atacama Desert – one of the driest places on earth – to the mountains and glaciers of Patagonia, this long strip of a country contains within it a wide variety of landscapes and ecological regions for the intrepid explorer to experience. In addition to Chile’s natural wonders, you’ll be able to visit some of the country’s cultural highlights, including the capital city of Santiago and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valparaiso.
From 11250 per person
An exclusive tailor-made puma tracking safari in Torres del Paine National Park. Track the big cats in Chile in winter; the best time to see them in the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia, stay in luxurious accommodation too. Based in the exclusive Explora Patagonia lodge, and with breath-taking scenery on your doorstep, even if the puma eludes us, there is still plenty to see in this impressive part of Patagonia.
From 5600 per person
