Explora Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
At Explora, everything we do begins with an epic story of place. Since our founding more than three decades ago, our experts have zeroed in on rare destinations that express the extraordinary breadth of South America and beyond, allowing us to deliver a uniquely immersive form of Exploration — the kind that can only be shaped by those who call this continent home. Born in and of these lands, we know and continuously study each dynamic valley, coastline and plateau, choosing unspoiled destinations and routes that are nothing short of spectacular, while honoring all that is in need of our protection. Our award-winning lodges are thoughtfully designed to reveal the landscapes that surround…
The famously otherworldly Atacama Desert is known for its volcanoes, sand dunes and lunar-like valleys that roll up to the edge of dark skies filled with dazzling stars. Straddling it all, Explora’s lodge at Atacama offers something rare: elevated, award-winning accommodations just two blocks from the historic town of San Pedro de Atacama and yet contained entirely within this luminous desert. All-inclusive and open year-round, its 50 hacienda-style rooms (46 rooms and four suites) and sweeping modernmeets-adobe architecture span a 42-acre estate with native gardens, quiet paths, a spa and multiple pools framed by tall grasses.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Store credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Discover more, save more: Pair Explora Atacama with Explora Rapa Nui, Explora Torres del Paine, or both, for five nights
The property, in facts
| Where | San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Hotel group | Explora |
| Rooms | 50 |
| Room types | 3 |
| Nearest airport | El Loa (CJC) · 54 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | Adventure, Ecotourism, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Suite Catur — 4 Catur Suites measuring 50m² (538 feet²) with balconies and views of the Desert Landscape 1 King Size bed Extra Bed available for child 12 yrs or younger…
- Tulur — 19 Tulur rooms measuring 33m² (355 feet²), 8 of them are interconnected rooms, ideal for families. Views to the hotel's grounds. Non-smoking rooms 1 King Size…
- Yali Room — 27 Yali rooms measuring 33m² (355 feet²). Views of the desert landscape. 1 King Size bed / 2 twin beds - additional bed available for child 12 yrs or younger…
In the room
Non-Smoking
What advisors say
100% of the 4 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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