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Luxury Holidays At Awasi Hotel

Ideal for those wanting to combine intrepid travel with city-style comforts, the boutique Awasi Hotel offers weary travellers a comfortable stay at an ancient site in the heart of San Pedro de Atacama, within the unforgiving Atacama Desert and its dry, volcanic terrain. Find respite inside the lodge's protective adobe walls and discover a desert oasis replete with just eight plush guest suites, each with a lofty thatched ceiling, spacious bathroom, showers inside and out and a private patio. In addition, the lodge comprises a courtyard, bar, swimming pool, al fresco lounge and dining areas, a firepit and a restaurant serving local and international dishes that can be tailored to guests' individual requirements by the chefs. Terracotta abounds here, flushed with simple constructions of stone, wood and adobe, while flashes of acid-coloured fabrics punctuate the earthy colour scheme. A series of exciting activities, including bird-watching, walking, 4x4 drives or simply lounging around the swimming pool, means that adventure versus relaxation collides spectacularly here, and Awasi Hotel has achieved the perfect balance of both.

Details:

Type: Boutique Hotel
Summary: Rustic yet refined boutique lodge in the Atacama Desert
Feature: Guests are assigned a personal Tour Guide during their stay
Rooms: 8 thatched bungalows
Star rating: Member of 'Relais & Châteaux'
Nearest airport: Calama Airport

Amenities

Bird Watching

Cookery Classes

Cultural Activities

Horse-Riding Nearby

Mountain Bikes

Nature Walks

Swimming Pool

Location and transfer

1 hour from Calama Airport by car transfer.

Property Highlights:

Adventure

Amongst the impressive scenery of the Atacama Desert, the Awasi Hotel offers the perfect off-grid hideaway. Explore lunar valleys and canyons, observe a host of wildlife, including flamingos and Desert Foxes, and watch geysers as they spurt steam and water into the clear desert skies, which by night offer the most spectacular stargazing opportunities. If your feet need a break, explore the area on a gentle horse-riding trek or, for a true adrenaline rush, bounce across the dunes in your own dirt buggy.

Wildlife Encounters

Awasi Hotel's location in the Atacama Desert provides a front row seat to catching sight of plenty of animals. These vast planes are inhabited by a wide variety of animals including llamas, flamingos and the gray fox. Each room comes with an assigned personal guide and 4x4 vehicle, so take advantage and head off to spot as many species as possible.