Designed so every moment at UNAI is unique and unrepeatable.

Experiences

Operated by In Situ Chile Privates tours and overland expeditions

Desert Honeymoon

Desert Honeymoon

Celebrate love in the most magical setting on the planet. Every detail has been designed so the only moment that matters is the one you are living.

Includes

Welcome sparkling wine bottle
Desert chocolates
Special bath experience with romantic setup
Intimate dinner under the stars
Simultaneous 90-minute massage
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out (subject to availability)
Dinner Under the Stars

Dinner Under the Stars

A night designed for the senses. Juan Pablo Mardones brings his signature cuisine outdoors, under the clearest sky on the planet. Fire, live music and private service complete a one-of-a-kind experience.

Includes

Sparkling wine bottle
6-course tasting menu
Chilean wine pairing
Private service
Live music
Fire ambiance
Optional: 4-course tasting menu
The Perfect Proposal

The Perfect Proposal

The Atacama desert as the backdrop for one of the most important moments of your life. Our team coordinates every detail in complete discretion, so all you have to do is say "yes".

Includes

Bouquet of selected flowers
Sparkling wine bottle
Special setup in private location (with candles and fire)
Personalized coordination before and during the moment with the UNAI team
Optional at extra cost: live music | photo session

Overland Catalogue

Routes

Every excursion is private, with a dedicated guide and exclusive vehicle. We design the itinerary based on what you want to experience.

Tatané Ceramic Workshop

Cultural

Tatané Ceramic Workshop

Tatané Durán, a renowned local conceptual ceramic artist, shares her craft and invites you to take part. Through ancestral techniques, you will create unique pieces inspired by the Atacama Desert and the Lickan-Antay culture.

Duration 3h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Cultural
Lican Antai Experience

Cultural

Lican Antai Experience

Immerse yourself in the ancestral culture of the desert. Accompanied by local communities, you will journey alongside llamas, learn to shape clay using traditional techniques, and discover the art of working with wool.

Duration 3h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Cultural
Archaeology: Quitor Pukará & Tulor Village

Cultural

Archaeology: Quitor Pukará & Tulor Village

Visit to the two main archaeological sites of San Pedro de Atacama. The main areas and viewpoints are explored to learn more about the local Lickan-Antay culture.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.590 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Baja
Ayllu High-Altitude Vineyard

Cultural

Ayllu High-Altitude Vineyard

A wine experience that begins with a walk alongside llamas along ancient desert paths. Visit to Ayllu's vineyard and winery, where viticulture emerges against all odds. The experience concludes with a tasting that reveals the unique character of wines shaped by this extreme territory.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.490 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Baja
Tatio Geysers

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Scenic

Tatio Geysers

Discover the Tatio Geysers at sunrise, in one of the highest geothermal fields in the world. At over 4,300 meters in altitude, dozens of fumaroles release steam amid the extreme cold. The soft light of the rising sun transforms the landscape into a visual spectacle that reveals the living force of the desert.

Duration 7h
Altitude 4.570 msnm
Modality Passive
Atacama Salt Flat & Toconao

Scenic

Atacama Salt Flat & Toconao

Laguna Chaxa, located within the Los Flamencos National Reserve, is one of the desert's most iconic landscapes. This striking saline environment is home to a variety of bird species, with flamingos standing out against the vast, arid expanse of the Atacama Salt Flat.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.430 msnm
Modality Passive
Altiplanic Lagoons

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Scenic

Altiplanic Lagoons

Traverse ancient highland paths, crossing landscapes where history and geography intertwine. Visit Socaire, a picturesque Andean village known for its church and traditional agricultural terraces. Higher up, the lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques reflect the majesty of the mountains in their crystal-clear waters.

Duration 7h
Altitude 4.620 msnm
Modality Passive
Moon Valley

Scenic

Moon Valley

Step into a landscape sculpted by time, where erosion and wind have shaped one of the desert's most iconic settings. Explore rock formations and salt-carved textures that evoke an almost lunar geography. At sunset, light becomes the protagonist, transforming the valley into a shifting palette of colors and shadows.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Passive
Mars Valley

Scenic

Mars Valley

Enter a vast and untamed terrain, where scale and silence define the experience. Sweeping dunes and raw formations create a landscape of striking intensity. A place where the desert reveals its most elemental and powerful expression.

Duration 3.5h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Passive
Puritama Hot Springs

⚡ Acclimatization: 1 day

Scenic

Puritama Hot Springs

Immerse yourself in a natural oasis where thermal waters flow through desert canyons and vegetation. Along a wooden pathway, a series of warm pools invite rest and contemplation. A space of stillness and renewal, where time dissolves and the body reconnects with nature.

Duration 4h
Altitude 3.540 msnm
Modality Passive
Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

Scenic

Baltinache Hidden Lagoons

A group of intensely turquoise lagoons hidden in the heart of the desert. Their high salt concentration allows for natural flotation, creating a unique sensory experience. A landscape of contrasts, where the aridity of the surroundings meets the crystalline purity of the water.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.600 msnm
Modality Passive
Little Valley

Scenic

Little Valley

A place where the desert reveals itself in a quiet and intimate way. It invites you to explore gentle formations and contained landscapes, away from the obvious. An intimate experience where the simplicity of the surroundings unveils its most authentic beauty.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.500 msnm
Modality Passive
Tebenquinche Lagoon & Ojos del Salar

Scenic

Tebenquinche Lagoon & Ojos del Salar

In the middle of the salt flat, water appears as a subtle yet powerful presence. Tebinquinche and the Ojos del Salar reveal a landscape of reflections, transparency, and deep silence. A delicate experience where light, salt, and horizon merge into a single perception.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Passive
Cejar & Piedra Lagoons

Scenic

Cejar & Piedra Lagoons

Laguna Cejar and Laguna Piedra offer an experience centered on the body, where flotation occurs naturally. Salt, water, and the stillness of the surroundings shape a moment of heightened perception. A subtle encounter between matter, balance, and landscape.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Passive
Rainbow Valley

Scenic

Rainbow Valley

Rainbow Valley offers a different approach to the desert, where color and the composition of the soil define the experience. Strata, minerals, and forms reveal a landscape in constant transformation. A visual and sensory exploration of matter in its most expressive state.

Duration 4h
Altitude 3.500 msnm
Modality Passive
Red Rocks & Altiplanic Lagoons

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Scenic

Red Rocks & Altiplanic Lagoons

An experience that offers a reading of the landscape through color and altitude. Intense tones, mineral surfaces, and reflective waters create a striking visual impact. An exploration where matter and elevation transform the perception of the desert.

Duration 7h
Altitude 4.600 msnm
Modality Passive
Cátua Geyser

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Scenic

Cátua Geyser

Venture into a remote terrain where geothermal activity emerges in its purest form. In Cátua, columns of steam and steaming pools appear scattered across a vast, silent landscape. A raw and authentic experience where the earth's energy reveals itself with intensity in the heart of the altiplano.

Duration 9h
Altitude 4.400 msnm
Modality Passive
Lejía Lagoon

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Scenic

Lejía Lagoon

In the heart of the altiplano, Laguna Lejía appears as a natural mirror surrounded by volcanoes. The stillness of the water and the vastness of the landscape create an experience of deep silence and contemplation. A place where immensity is perceived in its most subtle form.

Duration 5h
Altitude 4.300 msnm
Modality Passive
Cardones Valley Trekking

Adventure

Cardones Valley Trekking

Step into the Quebrada de los Cardones, a silent landscape where time seems to stand still. Among striking rock formations and the imposing presence of centuries-old cacti, the journey invites you to walk unhurriedly, connecting with the purest essence of the desert.

Duration 4h
Altitude 3.460 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Difícil
Devil's Throat by Bike

Adventure

Devil's Throat by Bike

Ride by bicycle along the path to Garganta del Diablo, crossing arid landscapes where the terrain takes center stage. Among clay formations and open trails, the route leads to this striking natural canyon, shaped by time and wind.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.450 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Baja / Media
Salt Mountain Range Horseback Ride

Adventure

Salt Mountain Range Horseback Ride

A horseback ride through the Cordillera de la Sal, following trails surrounded by rock formations and landscapes of remarkable geological richness. The guided route, adapted to different levels, offers an authentic and tranquil way to discover the desert.

Duration 3.5h
Altitude 2.500 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Media
Vilama & Devil's Throat Hike

Adventure

Vilama & Devil's Throat Hike

This hike connects the Vilama area with Garganta del Diablo, following trails that combine vegetation, ravines, and clay formations. Along the way, the landscape gradually evolves until reaching this deep and distinctive canyon, offering a complete and dynamic experience of the desert.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.500 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Media
Río Salado Trekking

Adventure

Río Salado Trekking

This trekking follows the course of the Río Salado, crossing rock formations, small canyons, and areas of vegetation that emerge in the middle of the desert. The route combines walkable sections with stretches where water is present, offering a dynamic experience within the Atacama landscape.

Duration 4h
Altitude 2.500 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Baja
Río Blanco & Tatio Geysers Trekking

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Adventure

Río Blanco & Tatio Geysers Trekking

Explore the Río Blanco on a high-altitude trek that reveals remote and untouched landscapes of the Altiplano. Among watercourses, volcanic formations, and pure air, the journey invites a deep connection with nature. The experience culminates at the Tatio Geysers, where the earth's energy rises in columns of steam at sunrise.

Duration 7h
Altitude 4.600 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Media / Alta
Mountain Ascent

⚡ Acclimatization: 2 days

Adventure

Mountain Ascent

In this territory, the mountain range reveals itself at its greatest scale. Volcanoes such as Licancabur, Toco, Putana, Láscar, and Tatio Sur rise above striking landscapes, inviting ascents that combine physical challenge with a deep connection to the land. A demanding and transformative experience that requires preparation.

Duration 5h
Altitude 5.630 msnm
Modality Active
Difficulty Muy difícil

Stay plans

Programs

Choose the plan that best suits what you want to experience at UNAI.

Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation in a Luxury Tent
À la carte breakfast at UNAI Restaurant

Half Board

Accommodation in a Luxury Tent
À la carte breakfast at UNAI Restaurant
À la carte dinner at UNAI Restaurant (starter, main course, dessert + 1 soft drink, 1 glass of house wine, coffee and infusions)

Full Board

Accommodation in a Luxury Tent
À la carte breakfast at UNAI Restaurant
Lunch during the excursion or lunch basket delivered to the room
À la carte dinner at UNAI Restaurant (starter, main course, dessert + 1 soft drink, 1 glass of house wine, coffee and infusions)
One excursion per night of stay (Full Day, Half Day or Stargazing)
Round-trip airport transfers

Private Program

Accommodation in a Luxury Tent
À la carte breakfast at UNAI Restaurant
Lunch during the excursion or lunch basket to the room
À la carte dinner at UNAI Restaurant (starter, main course, dessert + 1 soft drink, 1 glass of house wine, coffee and infusions)
One 6-course tasting menu with Chilean wine pairing
One or two excursions per night of stay with a private guide (Half Day + Half Day / Full Day + Stargazing / Half Day + Stargazing)
Round-trip airport transfers
Round-trip transfers to town

Design your stay

Every stay at UNAI is unique. Tell us what you want to experience and we'll put together the perfect experience for you.

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