Experience Your Own Path Private Excursions

Awasi offers tailor-made journeys so each traveller can explore at their own pace and connect meaningfully with each destination. We are here to guide you on this path of discovery, and help you create memorable, personal and authentic experiences.

 

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Chaxa Lagoon

Awasi Atacama

Only 45 minutes away from the lodge, Chaxa Lagoon reveals expansive views across the Atacama Basin, characterised by crystalline salt flats and a rich diversity of birdlife, including three species of flamingo.

Salado River

Awasi Atacama

The route passes several highlights of the region, including Piedra de la Coca, while offering open views of the Andean peaks to the east. The landscape gradually opens into a secluded section of the Río Salado canyon, where shallow waters invite a walk along the riverbed. Here, small high-altitude wetlands create a natural habitat for birdlife, adding quiet moments of discovery along the way.

Outdoor dining setup in a desert landscape with colorful rock formations and clear blue sky

Rainbow Valley

Awasi Atacama

Rainbow Valley is a paradise for geology lovers, it stands out for its characteristic landscapes of the Domeyko mountain range, unique colours and a great variety of activity options, including hiking and viewing petroglyphs of archeological and historical significance.

Lagunas Altiplánicas and Piedras Rojas

Awasi Atacama

Situated at over 4,000 metres, these lagoons are known for their striking landscapes, surrounded by volcanoes and home to species such as vicuñas and horned taguas. Miñiques, the smaller lagoon, sits beneath the Miñiques volcano and is habitat to a rich variety of species.

Láscar Volcano

Awasi Atacama

The ascent of Láscar Volcano offers one of the most demanding experiences in the region, combining altitude, distance, and changing conditions. The route passes through high-altitude landscapes towards the summit, where proximity to the active crater reveals visible sulphur vents and a constantly shifting environment. Along the way, views extend across the surrounding desert and volcanic terrain.

Cerro Toco

Awasi Atacama

Cerro Toco is considered an accessible ascent for those with previous mountaineering experience, with a clearly defined route and expansive views from the summit. The starting point is a 1h30 drive from the lodge.

Altiplano Salt Flats

Awasi Atacama

Near the border with Argentina and a 2-hour drive from the lodge, the Aguas Calientes salt flats unfold across a vast high-altitude landscape, surrounded by volcanoes and marked by striking reddish waters. The Salar de Aguas Calientes offers expansive views and a sense of scale unique to this remote part of the Altiplano, where the terrain shifts between salt, rock, and sky.

Sunrise behind a mountain ridge, casting soft rays and silhouettes against a clear blue sky.

Sunrise At Licancabur Volcano

Awasi Atacama

Enjoy the calm of the oasis as the sun rises over the Andes Mountains and the iconic Licancabur Volcano. The vibrant colors of dawn and the peaceful atmosphere create a perfect setting to share breakfast in the company of your private guide and the surrounding nature.

Tatio Geysers

Tatio Geysers

Awasi Atacama

Set over 4,300 metres above sea level, El Tatio geothermal field features steaming fumaroles, bubbling thermal springs and high-altitude geysers framed by Andean peaks and volcanic terrain.

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Astronomical Observation

Awasi Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama offers some of the most favourable stargazing conditions on Earth. The stargazing exploration provides a guided view of the night sky, observed with the naked eye and through powerful telescopes, while exploring constellations and Andean cosmology.

Cejar Lagoon

Awasi Atacama

The Atacama Salt Flat is the third largest in the world. At its centre, highly saline lagoons attract unique bird species and support vegetation adapted to extreme conditions. Cejar Lagoon offers the possibility of floating in its waters, providing an experience similar to the Dead Sea.

Horseback Riding

Awasi Atacama

Rainbow Valley is a paradise for geology lovers, it stands out for its characteristic landscapes of the Domeyko mountain range, unique colours and a great variety of activity options, including hiking and viewing petroglyphs of archeological and historical significance.

Solitary flamingo gliding across a misty lagoon, framed by serene mountains and soft morning light.

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Person standing near a steaming geothermal vent in a barren desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
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