Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa

Our group of 12 guys just wrapped up a phenomenal stay at Tierra Atacama, and it absolutely crushed expectations. The design of the lodge is top-tier, and the views out toward the volcano are unmatched. The adventure program here is flawless. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable and dialed into exactly what a group of our size wanted out of the desert. From trekking through the rugged terrain of Moon Valley, biking in the canyons, to the incredible stargazing under crystal-clear skies, every outing was perfectly executed. They handled the logistics seamlessly, making it effortless to get out and explore the best of the Atacama landscape. What separates this place from any other luxury lodge is the crew. The manager, Maria Jose, runs a world-class operation, and the entire staff is hands-down the best in the business. They were remarkably sharp, genuinely friendly, and anticipated everything we needed before we even asked. Coming back from a long day of excursions to a perfectly run lodge and an incredible bar setup made the trip. They were very kind to a group of guys our size. If you’re planning a group trip to Chile, Tierra Atacama is the ultimate base camp. Massive thanks to the team for an unforgettable stay. We’ll definitely be back.

We just finished a six night stay at Tierra Atacama. We travel extensively (having visited 94 countries and counting...) and this lodge was truly exceptional. We have stayed at some of the finest lodges in the world (and some of the cheapest when we were younger... LOL!) including six different stays at safari lodges in Africa. We would rate our stay here as one of the most memorable, even though it was certainly not the most expensive. A great lodge experience begins with a great staff. When we arrived the hotel manager welcomed us and walked us through the entire hotel and even demonstrated how to operate everything in our suite. The service staff was exceptional, with personnel greeting us by name every time we entered. No request was considered a bother. If you've stayed at some all-inclusive resorts, the dining menu can sometimes be a disappointment. At Tierra Atacama the dining experience was actually one of the highlights of our stay. Very creative meal selections, and the quality and service was unrivaled. Of course the reason you stay at most lodges is for the excursions. We're avid photographers, and there was no shortage subject matter. We were surprised at the amount of wildlife we viewed. And the landscape of the Atacama desert is incredible. Changing colors throughout the day, and so many different elements and features. We always arrange for a private guide (because we're always wanting to stop and take photographs). Our guide (Fernando) was truly amazing. He knew every detail of the desert wildlife, and the history and geology of the area. We were both surprised at the sheer number of volcanoes in the vicinity of the lodge. The town of San Pedro de Atacama (where the lodge is located) is very close, and it's quaint shops and pubs were fun to explore. The hotel offered a free shuttle, and you just text them when you need to return. We would like to thank everyone at Tierra Atacama for making our visit enjoyable. We're already planning on returning again in the future.

Travelled with a group of 12 friends to Tierra Atacama in early May and we were completely blown away. The architecture and design is amazing with gorgeous views around every corner, all things you would expect of a hotel like this in the Atacama desert. But what makes this hotel TRULY standout is the staff. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed by an attentive and genuinely delightful staff of people who instantly make you feel welcome. I honestly don't know that I can think of a better experience that I've had from a hotel. They handle everything from planning excursions, meals, drinks, the works. They have amazing excursions to choose from and always a delicious meal and drink waiting when you're back. I want to especially thank Caterina, Violetta, Maria Jose, Valentina, and Carol for being so lovely and patient with our rowdy group of guys. And thanks for letting us add french fries to every meal! :) If you're looking for a hotel that'll feel like a home while you're staying, and want access to explore one of the most interesting landscapes in the world, this is your spot!

Literally out of this world! This hotel and area has a feeling like you are on another planet, the scenery is spectacular. There can be no better place to stay to take it all in than the Tierra Atacama hotel. It’s so lovely, clean, cosy, extremely well organised and the staff are of some of the very best I’ve ever come across from the manager to all of his staff, and I have been lucky enough to travel a lot. The food is amazing, great wine selection and the excursions were fantastic, the guides were organised, very well informed and genuinely nice people. I can’t rate this hotel highly enough and would definitely come back or try their hotel in Patagonia. Our thanks to all the staff that made this such an incredible experience.

My husband and I have been lucky to stay in some beautiful places all over the world - Tierra Atacama is up there with the very best. The welcome when we arrived was warm and comprehensive, in no time at all we had booked our excursions (with flexibility to change as required) and were enjoying a scrumptious 3 course dinner. Our room was spacious and quiet with the most comfortable king sized bed and equipped with everything we needed and then some. Cleaned twice a day and the water bottles and other little gifts were much appreciated. All meals in the restaurant were excellent and the wait staff could not have been more attentive. The excursions were outstanding - all so diverse and spectacular. You can do as much or as little as you please Day 1 Moon Valley (2k hike through unique scenery) Salt Flats (easy walk to see the lakes and flamingoes) Day 2 Red Rock (2 hour drive there and back to walk and see some of the most stunning colours; worth it and then some) Lake Cejar (fun float in the salty lake; Tierra was amazing supplying towels and bath robes) Stargazing (with a very powerful telescope and a great guide) Day 3 Tatio Geysers (truly out of this world and worth the early wake up) Day 4 Ruins (hiked to the top of the lookout and enjoyed a 360 view of the Atacama out to the Andes) There was so much we missed - horse riding (they cater for all levels); different hikes and mountain bike riding (they even have electric bikes). Everything is exclusive to Tierra and guests are incredibly well looked after. We had spa treatments post the geyser trip that were good. Big thank you to the staff who were all wonderful - especially Pierre (guide); has such comprehensive knowledge and is just great with people. I think the world will soon discover the wonders of Tierra and Atacama. Incredibly grateful we were able to experience it (we had the all inclusive meals and excursions) and worth every cent!