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Hotel
Alto Atacama, we believe in space &
amplitude, in open spaces and harmony. We search for the
perfect landscape, the perfect trek, the perfect sunset.
Our concept is simple, we gathered some of the best chilean
architects, designers and landscapers and offered them the
opportunity to work together in the creation of an incredible
hotel. A place to relax and to start a day full of action,
to be able to truly listen to silence and also to listen
to local stories. Atacama is a landscape of dramatic contrasts
and extremely slow changes, always impressive, rugged, larger
than life. Our goal is to be Atacama, to share its beauty
and to achieve its patience, to smile and breath freely
at the sight of the most beautiful desert in the world.
Our rooms are spacious and comfortable, all of them well
equipped to
soothe your body after an action packed day.
All of the rooms in Alto Atacama have a private terrace
were to enjoy the colors of the valley, take a nap, read
a book or simply relax at the sight of our gardens.We believe
that the World is worth to be walked, explored, perceived.
We are in the world to enjoy it.
We are aware that people have different interests and skills,
and our guides will help feel comfortable and safe while
searching for the improvement of those skills. Surrounded
and embraced by the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt mountain
range) and close to the pre-columbian ruins of Quitor, Alto
Atacama offers one of the most astonishing settings in the
world.
Silence, colors and the rugged texture of the mountains
around will be the
introduction for the Alto Atacama experience.
Alto Atacama is located in the fertile Catarpe valley, just
3 kilometers away
from the San Pedro plaza. Our total area is 3.5 hectares,
with a park area of
2 hectares. Alto Atacama has been built in the style of
a traditional adobe settlement, complete with llamas and
native crops. All elements were carefully designed to integrate
with the indigenous building patterns of the Likanantay
people. The Hotel has state of the art facilities, staying
simple.
We have a complete Spa, Yoga fields, hot springs, wooden
decks with 6
swimming pools, international bar and a cozy common room
with a big
fireplace. Add the most impressive sights of the milky way
to all of that and
you can start getting the picture. Our 32 rooms are spacious,
decorated with local crafts and all of them have a private
terrace with a great view. They follow the Alto Atacama
concept, which is, simple luxury, tranquility and space.
Alto Atacama is a place to relax as much as it is a place
to seek adventure and knowledge. We want you to enjoy the
spa, the pools and the big open areas, and we also want
you to try and enjoy some of the 24 different excursions
that we offer. Our guides will meet you every night to discuss
the possibilities for the next day, all of our excursions
a journey on itself, from floating in salty lagoons (dead
sea style) to see large geyser fields.
From mountainbiking among red mountains to watch the sunset
in the Moon
Valley. Cultural journeys? We have them, our guides are
skilled locals that
will introduce you to the fascinating aspects of the traditional
culture, there
is an exploration for everybody, our mission is to help
you inmerse yourself
in beautiful Atacama. |
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VC
173 Hotel Alto Atacama
Valid from April, 12th. 2010 until December, 31st. 2010
(per person) |
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PROGRAMS |
04
Days / 03 Nights |
05
Days / 04 Nights |
06
Days/ 05 Nights |
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Quitor |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
USD 1.714 |
USD 1.339 |
USD 2.205 |
USD 1.696 |
USD 2.611 |
USD 2.009 |
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Catarpe |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
USD 1.934 |
USD 1.488 |
USD 1.265 |
USD 2.450 |
USD 1.885 |
USD 1.602 |
USD 2.902 |
USD 2.232 |
USD 1.674 |
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Catarpe
SUP |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
USD 2.225 |
USD 1.711 |
USD 2.818 |
USD 2.168 |
USD 3.337 |
USD 2.567 |
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Included:
Arrival Transfer from Calama Airport (CJC) to the hotel.
Departure
Transfer from the hotel to Calama Airport (CJC)
Early
Check-In (subject to availability)
Late
Check-Out (subject to availability)
Accommodation
American
Buffet Breakfast
Option of breakfast served in the room or on the private
terrace (Superior Catarpe Rooms only)
Lunch
Dinner
Wine, beer, and soft drinks served with meals
Open
Bar (until 11.00pm)
Snacks from our Bar Menu
Daily Excursions
Free
use of mountain bikes
Access
to our spa (sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, etc.)
Use
of outdoor pools
Complimentary transfer service between the hotel and
San Pedro de Atacama (from 8.30am to 11.30pm)
Not Included:
Spa
treatments (Massage, reflexology, Reiki, etc.)
Laundry
Telephone
calls
Premium wines and spirits |
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VC
173 Alto Atacama Hotel - HALF-BOARD RATES
( per person, per night)
Valid
from April, 12th. 2010 until December, 31st. 2010
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Quitor |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
USD 418 |
USD 261 |
USD 239 |
USD 261 |
USD 323 |
USD 256 |
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Catarpe |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
USD 460 |
USD 263 |
USD 256 |
USD 431 |
USD 242 |
USD 207 |
USD 431 |
USD 242 |
USD 207 |
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Catarpe
SUP |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
USD 523 |
USD 294 |
USD 496 |
USD 278 |
USD 496 |
USD 278 |
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Included:
Accommodation
American
Buffet Breakfast
One
meal; Lunch or Dinner
Wine,
beer, and sift drinks served with the chosen meal
Free
use of mountain bikes
Use of outdoor pools
Not Included:
Transfers
Early
Check-In or Late Check-Out
Open
Bar or snack options from our Bar Menu
Excursions
Access to spa
Transfer service between the hotel and San Pedro de
Atacama (available for an extra fee)
Laundry
Telephone
calls
Premium
wines and spirits |
Child Rate
Our
Child Rate applies to guests aged 4 to 10.
Children aged 3 or under sleeping in an extra bed or
cot stay free of charge.
Youth Rate
Our
Youth Rate applies to guests aged 11 to 17.
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Recommended
clothing / Equipment
- Backpack (20-35 litres).
- Swimming gear.
- Sandals.
- Layers of clothing: thermals, fleeces etc.
- Trainers or trekking boots.
- Trekking shorts or detachable trousers.
- Sunblock, UV sunglasses and sun hat.
- Gloves, hat and good quality
jacket for excursions at altitude.
Each night, guests meet with the
guides in the bar to discuss options for
the following day. There are eight
options per day, taken from our
programme of 23 excursions.
Concept
We Believe that the World is worth to be walked, explored.
The World is
here to be enjoyed. We are aware that people have different
interests and skills, and our guides will help you feel comfortable
and safe while searching for the improvement of your skills.
We like to seek for the physical strenght that humanity possess
and we
also like to seek for the intelectual strenght that each one
of us has.
Our expeditions can be physically demanding or very mellow,
can be
intellectually engaging or simply make you feel part of the
desert.
Whatever excursion you decide to be part of, the sights will
be impressive,
because Atacama is our world, we well on beauty.
We travel in small groups, leaving no traces. |
| Tours
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA |
All activities are classified by type
(by vehicle, on foot or bicycle), length (half or full
day) and difficulty. The level of difficulty is rated
as follows: Easy: excursions on flat or gently ondulating
ground, much of which is covered by van. These excursions
require no acclimatization to the altitude of the Atacama
Desert. Medium: some rocky or sandy terrain, short climbs
of moderate steepness and/or long treks. Some excursions
require a few days of acclimatization to the altitude
of the Atacama Desert.
Difficult: tough terrain, long and/or steep climbs up
to 4000 metres above sea level. These excursions are physically
demanding and require acclimatization time.
When undertaking strenuous activities at altitude, guests
should take the following precautions:
- Consult your doctor before leaving home if you have
a history cardiovascular illness, hypertension or obesity.
- Avoid heavy or greasy food prior to an excursion.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration.
- Avoid alcohol.
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Likanantai
culture tour
Duration: half day
Level: easy
Altitude: 2440m
Acclimatization: none required
After a short walk from the hotel to Pukara de Quitor, we
will drive to the historic old town of San Pedro. There, we
will stroll around the picturesque town, visit the church
and the highly respected museum. We then drive to the archealogical
ruins of Tulor – a 2800 year old settlement –
visiting a variety of ancient villages along the way.
Sunset at Moon Valley
Duration: half day
Level: easy
Altitude: 2450m
Acclimatization: none required
A 20 minute drive brings us to the spectacular Moon Valley.
This is one of the most famous national parks in Chile and
for good reason. The enormous sand dunes and dramatic rock
formations create a stunning lunar landscape born of land
lifts and centuries of erosion. The sunsets here are extraordinary
and no visit to San Pedro is complete without an trip to the
Moon Valley to watch the sun go down.
Tocanao/Atacama
saltflats
Duration: half day
Level: easy
Altitude: 2300m
Acclimatization: none required
On the way to the famous saltflats of San Pedro de Atacama,
we visit the lovely town of Tocanao and the Valle Escondido
de Kunza (the hidden valley) where we visit the church and
artesan market stalls in the central plaza. From here, we
continue our journey to the saltflats. On arrival, there is
a gentle 20 minute walk to the Laguna de Chaxa where we can
see wild flamingos and other birds native to the area.
Later, when the setting sun catches on the mountains and the
lagoons, you will see one of the most incredible sunsets the
world has to offer.
Valle de Jere
Duration: half day
Level: easy
Altitude: 2475m
Acclimatization: none required
A 45 minute drive from the hotel takes us through the village
of Tocanao to the Quebrada de Jere (Jere Gorge). A gentle
walk through beautiful, cultivated gardens allows you to appreciate
the centuries-old irrigation systems that enabled man to settle
in the area. The verdant vegetation, thanks to the Jere River,
provides a wonderful contrast to the dryness of the surrounding
desert. During this tour, we will also see a number of pre-historic
petroglyphs: drawings carved into the rocks that acted as
signposts for the Incas on their travels to and from the sea.
The Tatio Geysers
We leave the hotel before dawn to arrive at the famous geysers
at daybreak: the steam and vapors are all the more impressive
with the cold and the light of the early morning. At the geyser
field, we will also see geysers thermal pools, mud fountains,
colourful rock formations, hot streams and flora and fauna.
The return journey is quite stunning with an abundance of
wildlife and beautifully contrasting landscapes.
Duration: half day
Level: medium (due to the altitude)
Altitude: 4321m
Acclimatization: two days
Altoandina Lagoons
Duration: full day
Level: medium
Altitude: 4200m
Acclimatization: three days.
A two and a half hour drive, south east from the hotel brings
us to the high Andean lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques.
The lagoons are surrounded by beautiful snowcapped mountains
and a wide variety of flora and fauna. The lagoons provide
a stunning contrast and the combined effect is an amazing
explosion of colors from white, blue and silver through to
red, pink and yellow.
The Altiplanic Villages
Duration: full day
Level: medium
Altitude: 3322m but up to 4500m at one point
Acclimatization: three days.
A two and a half hour drive takes us across the high plains
to the lovely village of Caspana. On the way, we will enjoy
a wide variety of widelife native to the area such as llamas,
vicuñas, zuris, foxes and vizcachas. We will have lunch
in Caspana, which is famous for its white liparita stone buildings
and its narrow paved streets. We then visit the tiny village
of Chiu-Chiu, which dates back to 3000 BC. This is a good
excursion for your last day at Alto Atacama as the villages
are in the direction of the airport in Calama.
Tara Salt Flats
Duration: full day
Level: medium
Altitude: 4300m
Acclimatization: three days.
From the hotel, we drive towards the Andean cordillera. The
journey takes us through the wonderful meadows of Quepiaco
where you can also see the Pakana Monks, incredible rock formations
created by years or erosion. We will have a buffet lunch at
the salt flats while enjoying the local flora and fauna, before
returning to the hotel.
TREKKING
Moon Valley
Duration: half day
Level: medium (a three hour trek covering 9km)
Altitude: 2450m
Acclimatization: none required
Note: this excursion is not recommended for people with vertigo.
A 30 minute drive takes us to Moon Valley. Once inside the
national park, we will begin a 9km trek through the dunes,
gorges and flats that have helped make San Pedro famous throughout
the world.
Quezala Gorge
Duration: 2 hours
Level: medium
Altitude: 3500 m
Acclimatization: none required
We drive south taking the east flank of the Atacama salt flat,
the town of Talabre is where we start our trek. Located at
the footsteps of the active Lascar volcano Talabre is a fine
example of an altiplanic village, defying ages & ashes.
The trek follows the river that carves the beautiful Quezala
Gorge.
Los Colorados
Duration: half day
Level: medium (a two and a half hour walk covering 7km)
Altitude: 2700m
Acclimatization: none required.
Note: this excursion is not recommended for people with vertigo.
From the hotel, we take a short drive along the ancient road
which crosses the Cordillera de la Sal. From here, we begin
a delightful trek along the top of the cordillera which provides
panaromic views of San Pedro, the oasis, the salt flats and
the snowcapped Andean mountains. We descend via the dunes
of Moon Valley.
Cycling tours
Katarpe Valley
Duration: half day
Level: easy (a three hour bike ride covering 15km)
Altitude: 2500m
Acclimatization: none required.
We cycle from the hotel along the river into the heart of
the lovely Katarpe valley. This bike ride takes in the village
of Katarpe, the old Inca administrative centre and the tambo.
A tambo is where the Incas stored vital provisions for their
regular trips from the Andes to the sea and back. This excursion
gives visitors a wonderful cultural insight into the lives
of the Incas.
Ayllu de Quitor/San Pedro village
Duration: half day
Level: easy (a two hour bike ride covering 10km)
Altitude: 2460m
Acclimatization: none required.
This gentle bike ride takes us across the beautiful Quitor
valley and into the town of San Pedro itself. Along the way,
you can enjoy the stunning landscapes, flora and fauna which
has made the area so popular with travellers in the world.
Cejar Lagoon
Duration: half day
Level: medium (a two hour bike ride covering 22km)
Altitude: 2410m
Acclimatization: none required
Note: if you want to swim in the lagoon, we advise that you
take waterproof sandals as the ground is very hard and jagged
in places.
We cycle from the hotel through San Pedro and then along a
flat and sandy route to the Lagoon. The lagoons are of a striking
white colour which contrast with the surrounding mountains
and vegetation. And, because they are located inside the Salar
de Atacama, the lagoons are extremely salty which makes swimming
in it quite a floaty experience.
Inca Pass
Duration: half day
Level: difficult (a three hour bike ride
covering 20km with two steep climbs)
Altitude: 2700
Acclimatization: two days.
From Alto Atacama, we cycle up to the cordillera until we
reach a old tunnel that cuts though the cordillera. The tunnel
is an amazing feat of engineering built by the Chilean goverment
early in the XX century to reduce travelling times from the
Andes to the sea. We pass through the tunnel and return to
the hotel via Mars Valley.
The Desert Valleys
Duration: half day
Level: difficult (a three hour bike ride covering 30km)
Altitude: 2600m
Acclimatization: two days.
We cycle towards Mars Valley and climb up to the Cordillera
viewpoint. From here, you can see across the oasis and the
salt flats to the snowcapped Andes. On our way back to the
hotel, we pass through the famous Moon Valley.
Mountain
Toco
Duration: half day
Level: difficult
Altitude: 5600m with variations
of up to 500m
Acclimatization: three days.
This is a relatively short but very challenging excursion
– the reward is the incredible view from the top. Here
you get the best views of the cordillera, the salt flats and
the oasis – you can even see the famous Bolivian lagoons
that sit on the other side of the Andes. |
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