Northern Chile

The Northern desert and a mummy found there.

The Chilean north with its remote "Altiplano" (high plateau) sits next to the borders of Peru and Bolivia. As one travels through this land of snow-capped volcanoes and bizarre desert where it never rains, see strange sculpted rock formations and endless salt lakebeds. The crystallized salts look like snow on the vast desert floor. There is more than just the scenery to see here. There are cultures to meet; ancient ruins preserved in open-air museums and critters the likes of which you will rarely see.

About the Explora Hotel Group

Explora, your host in Atacama, has founded an organization dedicated to providing sophisticated arrangements in the remote areas of Chile. The group has opened privileged territories and its hotels are designed to link man with the mysteries of nature. The Explora's 50-room facility in San Pedro de Atacama features all that is needed for one to explore the sights of the Atacama lands. Each day the guests can choose from a variety of options that are part of the basic package. Whether it is sightseeing, horseback riding, bicycling or taking a guided hike to the volcanoes, everything in the package price is included (even wine with the finest meals). The Explora also offers an "estancia" (a ranch), situated eighteen miles from San Pedro. at an elevation of 10,200 feet. The estancia features numerous natural thermal pools.

Riding horses in Northern Chile

Here the climate is magnificent throughout the year, with more than 90% of the days being radiant. Ten to twelve days each month, there is an astonishing moon that beckons you to ride at night by horseback through the spectacular landscapes.

Explora offer three different types of packages:

    4 days arriving any Friday
    5 days arriving any Monday
    8 days arriving any Friday or Monday