Sample Itineraries

Day One | Salt and Sky

Settle into Tierra Atacama before heading to the village of Toconao and the vast Salar de Atacama. Watch flamingos gather on shimmering Chaxa Lagoon against a backdrop of distant peaks, then return for a rica rica cocktail and dinner as stars emerge over the desert.

Day Two | A Desert in Color

Explore the mineral-rich Domeyko Mountains and kaleidoscopic Rainbow Valley before continuing to Hierbas Buenas to see ancient pre-Columbian petroglyphs. After lunch, saddle up for a horseback ride and discover the Atacama from a different perspective.

Day Three | Float Away

Take a slower start before heading to Cejar Lagoon, a crystalline oasis on the edge of the Atacama Salt Flat. Slip into its mineral-rich waters and float effortlessly while taking in the vast desert landscape.

Venture into Devil’s Canyon, following winding dry riverbeds past towering rock walls and historic petroglyphs to panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. Back at Tierra, watch the desert turn rosy at sunset before dinner and a fireside digestif.

Day Four | Steam and Stillness

Rise before dawn for El Tatio, where more than 80 active geysers send columns of steam into the morning air. Watch for vicuñas, foxes, vizcachas, and Andean ostriches on the return via Machuca, then spend the afternoon unwinding at Uma Spa or floating in the infinity pool beneath Licancabur Volcano.

Day Five | One Last Wander

Spend your final morning exploring San Pedro de Atacama, wandering its dusty streets, historic church, and market filled with handcrafted treasures. Take a few final photographs before saying hasta luego to the desert.

Day One | First Taste of Atacama

Settle into Tierra Atacama before setting out for Toconao and the Salar de Atacama, where flamingos gather on shimmering Chaxa Lagoon beneath vast desert skies. Return for a swim as the sun slips behind Licancabur Volcano, followed by drinks and dinner beneath the stars.

Day Two | Valleys and Villages

Beat the crowds to Moon Valley for a quiet morning among its surreal formations and sweeping desert landscapes. After lunch, hop on a bike to explore the traditional ayllus around the San Pedro oasis, then return for Chilean wine, North Chilean cuisine, and the Milky Way overhead.

Day Three | Cacti and Cowboys

Fuel up with a Chilean breakfast before hiking Cactus Valley, a hidden oasis of giant cacti, rocky trails, and meandering waterways. After lunch, trade hiking boots for a saddle and explore the Atacama on horseback before returning for a rica rica cocktail and dinner.

Day Four | High-Altitude Color

Spend the day exploring the Andean Lagoons, where the turquoise waters of Miscanti and Miñiques meet sweeping Altiplano landscapes. Continue to Piedras Rojas, where vivid red rock meets shifting mountain colors, before returning to Tierra for a restorative spa treatment and dinner.

Day Five | Geysers to Spa

Set out before dawn for El Tatio, watching steam rise from more than 80 active geysers as the sun breaks over the Altiplano. Keep an eye out for vicuñas, foxes, and vizcachas on the return through Machuca, then spend the afternoon recovering at Uma Spa or beside the pool.

Day Six | Reach the Summit

Take on the ultimate Atacama challenge with an ascent of Cerro Toco. Beginning at 5,000 meters, climb through the stark high-altitude landscape to the 5,600-meter summit for expansive views across Laguna Blanca and the Salar de Atacama. Back at Tierra, swap stories over a final celebratory dinner.

Day Seven | Pedal Through San Pedro

Spend your final morning exploring San Pedro by bicycle, winding through its historic streets and stopping for locally made treasures, from alpaca wool to copper jewelry. Return for a final farewell before the journey to the airport.