Between the Pacific Ocean and the Cordillera
de los Andes, Atacama is an immense extension of land and
mystery. Desert and oasis have been moments of repose and
change for pre-Columbian Andean cultures of South of America.
The remains of their past are landmarks in the area; their
present sharing with other cultures in the maintenance of
their traditions fives life to small towns. Cordilleras, volcanoes,
saltpetreses and hot springs add splendor to culture.
The Atacama culture had an important agricultural development
and produced particularly beautiful textiles and metallurgy.
Its lands were crossways of commercial routes between peoples
from Bolivia, Argentina and the Pacific coast. In Atacama
it is possible to appreciate multiple features of this history,
expressed in archeological monuments, cemeteries, churches
and villages. This traditions still live in religious festivities,
in its crafts and in the local folklore.
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Itinerary
Daily
Itinerary
4
Days / 3 Nights
Day
1: Arrival
to Calama. Reception and transfer to Explora Atacama in San
Pedro de Atacama. Accommodations/ Full Board/ Daily Excursions
tour to be chosen.
Day 2: Accommodations/Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen. Day
3: Accommodations/Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen Day
4: Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen. Departure to Calama
Airport at agreed time.
5
Days / 4 Nights
Day
1: Arrival
to Calama. Reception and transfer to Explora Atacama in San
Pedro de Atacama. Accommodations/ Full Board/ Daily Excursions
tour to be chosen.
Day 2: Accommodations/Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen. Day
3: Accommodations/Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen Day
4: Accommodations/Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen .a
Day 5: Full
Board/ Daily Excursions tour to be chosen. Departure to Calama
Airport at agreed time.
Getting There
Take an international flight to Santiago, Chile (SCL), followed
by a 2 ½ hour flight from SCL to Calama (CJC). explora
will transport guests, via a one hour van ride, to explora
EN ATACAMA.
Accommodations
50 luxury rooms, of 33 m2 (335.2 square feet), jacuzzi and
sitting area. Each room has marvelous wood and tile accents,
fabulous linens, custom designed furnishings and spectacular
views.
Services
Dining room serving exceptional cuisine
Bar
Room service
Gift shop featuring explora apparel and local crafts
In-room telephones with national and international direct
dialing service
Game room equipped with videos and laser discs
Laundry service
Library
Art gallery featuring Atacama Indian art crafts
Quiet sitting areas inside, on outdoor verandahs and patios
Four connected outdoor pools
Sauna
Massage service
Private stables
Meeting room
Lockers: there is a locker for every room at the entrance
of the hotel
Internet available
Explorations
Each day explora guests can join a variety of explorations
which have been carefully created. Every day you can choose
from 8 to 10 different options specifically selected according
to the weather, the guest desires, the duration and the level
of difficulty. Walking, horseback riding or by bicycle and
accompanied by guides, you can explore with emotion the nature
or the history of Atacama.
Trekking:(2,400 - 3,000 mts)
• The quebradas
• Cordillera de la Sal
• El Hojalar
• Kamur
• Atacama culture
• Cuchabrache heights (3,000 - 4,000 mts)
• Las Apachetas
• Quebrada de Jere
• Río Grande
• Caspana / Chiu Chiu (4,000 - 5,000 mts)
• Miscanti heights
• Quebrada de Nacimiento
• Copa Coya
• Ruta del Agua
High mountain climbing:(5,000 - 6,000 mts)
• Cerro Toco (5,604 mts)
• Volcán Láscar (5,591 mts)
• Volcán Sairecabur (6,010 mts)
Horseback riding:
• Cucuter
• Las Cornisas
• Quebrada del Diablo
• Catarpe Vilama
• Río Salado
• Valle de Quitor
• Dunas de la Chula
• Beter / Tulor
By bicycle:
• Ruta de los miradores
• Laguna Sejas
• Circuito de los valles
• Putana to Guatín descent
Clothing
Explorations require comfortable sports clothing, including
shorts, swimming suits and hiking shoes. Warmer gear is necessary
when going to the heights or when walking at night. explora
recommends to carry all the necessary items for protection
against sun burns.
Life in the hotel allows casual clothing. explora considers
elegance an inner virtue.
Climate
In Atacama all months are vibrant.
The climate is magnificent throughout the year, with more
than 90% of the days being radiant. During winter June, July
and August) the average daytime temperature varies between
9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF); days are very
pleasant, inviting you to lay in the sun’s corridors.
In summer (January, February and March) the
average daytime temperature fluctuates between
13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), reaching
maximums of 32ºC (90ºF): a warmer climate inviting
you to
a good "siesta" before the evening explorations
begin. Between January and March, the so called Altiplanic
Winter comes with occasional showers.
Altitude
San Pedro de Atacama is 2,443 meters (8,015 feet) above sea
level. Some of the explorations may take you to over 4,000
meters (13,123 feet) for a short while. If you select to go
up the peaks you will find yourself between 5,500 and 6,100
meters (18,044 and 20,013 feet).
Transfer Calama airport – explora Atacama– Calama airport
Lodging
Full board
Bar
Daily
explorations through Atacama's natural environment,
and cultures, offered according to program
HOTEL
SERVICES
Dinning
room with exceptional cousine
Bar
Room
service
Room
with telephones with national and international direct
dialing service
Game
room
Cable
TV
Internet
connection
Library
Meeting
room for 100 people
Laundry
services
Baby
sitter service upon request
Lockers
4
connected outdoor pools
Fitness
center
Massage
rooms
Sauna
Private
stables
General
Conditions
Reservations
Reservations will be considered tentative until the
guest confirms and pays 35% of the total reservation
fee. The remaining must be paid 45 days prior to the
guest’s arrival at the hotel. Programs at explora
are non-divisible and cannot be transferred.
Changes:
Changes to confirmed reservations are allowed according
to availability.
Penalties for cancellations are the following:
• 60 to 30 days prior to check-in: US$ 220 per
room.
• 29 to 10 days prior to check-in: 35% of the
total value of the reservation.
• 9 to 0 days prior to check-in: 100% of the total
value of the reservation.
Children
Children under two years old are free of charge when
They share their parents´ room
Checking in to the hotel
Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. but can be earlier depending
on availability. Early morning arrival to to the hotel
is recommended. Explora will take care of the luggage
until room is given.
Checking out
Checking out This day is intended
to be an exploration day. Explora recommends to make
air flights reservations leaving Calama after 6:00 P.M.
When leaving in the morning for a full exploration day,
or when leaving the hotel for an afternoon exploration,
explora will take care of the luggage. Checking out
(included in the program) Leaving the place not later
than 2:00 P.M.
Pets:
It is not possible to bring pets on any TRAVESÍA
explora.
