Excursions
One of the best perks of being a guest at Tierra Hotels? Our excursions! These curated experiences give our guests a chance to get to know Chile on a whole new level. Please note that excursions are not available for public booking – you must be a guest to reserve a spot.
Adventures in the Atacama Desert are plentiful, and at Tierra Atacama you will find a wonderful variety of excursions. When you arrive at Tierra Atacama our expert guides will personally walk you through our portfolio of excursions. The guides will get to know your interests and physical activity level, helping to create a bespoke journey for you to explore the Atacama Desert your way.*
* All of our excursions are subject to weather conditions, availability depending on local regulations regarding the entrance policies established by the indigenous communities in charge of the protected areas.
Scenic Voyages
Experience Mountains, Music & Mars on the Vallecito Walking Tour in Chile’s Atacama Desert
On this walk we will go to the salt mountain range located to the west of the San Pedro Oasis. Once there, we will make three stops.
Scenic Voyages
Tatio Geysers at Sunrise
Feast your eyes on the Tatio Geysers, one of the world’s most impressive geothermal sites and certainly an icon of the Atacama Desert.
Hiking
Hiking Excursion through the Purilactis Valley
Crystalline rivers, impossibly dramatic rock formations and some of the oldest petroglyphs anywhere in the region are just some of the enticing encounters which await on the Purilaktis Trek.
Scenic Voyages
Scenic Piedras Rojas Lagoon Tours
On this tour we will visit 3 beautiful lagoons. We will head south and arrive first at the Miscanti Lagoon, located 1 hour and 30 minutes from the hotel and 4,100 meters above sea level.
Scenic Voyages
The Salar de Atacama
Uncover the bewildering sights of the Salar de Atacama on this captivating excursion to Chaxa Lagoon, where vivid colors and resident Flamingos abound.
Special Interests
Atacama Petroglyphs in Chile’s Rainbow Valley
Unearth ancient petroglyphs and admire a kaleidoscope of color at Rainbow Valley on this excursion; a geological and archaeological treat.
Biking
Bike Tour of Cejar Lagoon & Atacama Salt Flats
Depart the hotel heading south by bike towards the edge of the Atacama Salt Flat. On arrival at the Cejar lagoon, the view of the thick salt crust which has formed around the water hole is amazing. Following a swim and a rest, we return to the hotel by vehicle.
Hiking
Hike the Cerro Toco Volcano Climb
Located just 6km from the border between Chile and Bolivia, Cerro Toco is as awe-inspiring to look at from the ground, as the expansive panoramas are to be enjoyed from its summit.
Hiking
Guatin Gatchi Valley
Expect a confection of distinctive desert plantlife and trickling rivers, on this tour to the Valle de Guatin.
Hiking
Hike through Devil’s Canyon in Chile: Quebrada del Diablo
Discover the beguiling land formations of the Quebrada del Diablo and enjoy a dose of local heritage, here in the Cordillera de la Sal.