Awasi Atacama & Awasi Iguazu - Connecting Northern Chile & Argentina

This sample itinerary is intended to be a starting place to plan a unique journey for your clients. Even though Patagonia is closed from May - September due to the winter season, Chile and Argentina are still fantastic destinations to enjoy because we have figured out logistics that make visiting Atacama and Iguazu a perfect combination. During these months, Atacama has perfect weather in the daytime where temperatures are around 75º F with sunny skies, and chilly nights. Same for Iguazu. This is a nice change from the brutally hot days during December and January. You can also combine these destinations with skiing in Chile, exploring Rio in Brazil, or Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Please keep in mind that travelers from USA visiting Brazil will now need an E-Visa which takes about 2-5 days to obtain. It is very important that guests purchase this before visiting. Any questions, please reach out to us and we hope this helps inspire some new amazing journeys!

For Brazil Visa Application - https://bronline.vfsevisa.com/bra/en/on-boarding

Quick Summary

Day	Description	Accommodation
Day 1	Arrival in Santiago / Domestic flight to Calama	Awasi Atacama
Day 2	Atacama	Awasi Atacama
Day 3	Atacama	Awasi Atacama
Day 4	Atacama to Santiago / Iguazu Falls	Awasi Iguazu
Day 5	Iguazu	Awasi Iguazu
Day 6	Explore Iguazu Day 2	Awasi Iguazu
Day 7	Domestic Flight to Buenos Aires

Itinerary Detail

Day 1: Arrival in Santiago / Domestic flight to Calama

Daily Summary

Domestic Flights: Arrival in Santiago / Domestic Flight to Calama
Transfer: Transfer to Awasi Atacama
Accommodation: Awasi Atacama

Arrival in Santiago / Domestic Flight to Calama

Depending on the time of your arrival flight into Santiago, continue to your domestic flight to Calama after getting through customs. There are multiple flights per day.

After your 2 hour domestic flight from SCL (Santiago) to CJC (Calama), you will be greeted by your driver and guide at the airport. From there, it is a 90-minute drive to the hotel.

Day 2: Atacama

Daily Summary

Tour: Explore Atacama Day 1
Accommodation: Awasi Atacama

Explore Atacama Day 1

The pleasure of visiting Awasi Atacama begins with the personalized service along with the Relais & Chateaux dining experience. Atacama is a world-renowned place for its stunning landscapes. Most people who visit will experience this wonder with group tours, however, Awasi has created their own excursions that are privately-guided throughout your stay. Here are the options of tours to choose from:

1. Rainbow Valley
2. Chaxa
3. Salado River
4. Astronomical Observation
5. Horseback Riding
6. Ayllus
7. Catarpe
8. Cejar Lagoon
9. Cordileera de la Sal
10. Garganta del Diablo
11. Guatin Cactus Hike
12. Historic Highlights of San Pedro
13. Altiplano Salt Flats
14. Alto Loa Villages
15. El Tatio Geysers
16. Lagunas Altiplanicas y Piedras Rojas
17. Lascar Volcano
18. Cerro Toco

After your excursions, return to Awasi Atacama for a 5-course dinner where each course is uniquely paired with hand-selected wine to match it perfectly.

Day 3: Atacama

Daily Summary

Tour: Explore Atacama Day 2
Accommodation: Awasi Atacama

Explore Atacama Day 2

Day 4: Atacama to Santiago / Iguazu Falls

Return Flight to Santiago from Awasi Atacama

Arrival in Foz de Iguazu Brazil / Transfer to Awasi Iguazu on the Argentina Side

Daily Summary

Domestic Flights: Return Flight to Santiago from Awasi Atacama
Transfer: Arrival in Foz de Iguazu Brazil / Transfer to Awasi Iguazu on the Argentina Side
Accommodation: Awasi Iguazu

Return Flight to Santiago from Awasi Atacama

There is a direct flight every Friday at 5:55AM, or Sunday at 6:55PM. Depending on which flight you choose, you'll either need an overnight stay in Santiago, or same-day flight connection if taking the Sunday route. Guests who are staying at both Awasi Atacama and Awasi Iguazu will receive a complimentary night in Santiago at one of the top hotels in the city.

Upon arrival in Brazil (with your VISA), a Brazilian representative will take you to the border where you will cross into the Argentine side. It's a very short drive, but the border crossing can sometimes take an hour especially in high season. This is one of the highlights of visiting in the low season - less tourists so much easier border crossing with less people. From the Argentina side, it is a short drive to Awasi Iguazu.

Day 5: Iguazu

Daily Summary

Tour: Explore Iguazu Day 1
Accommodation: Awasi Iguazu

Explore Iguazu Day 1

Similar to Awasi Atacama, your experience begins upon arrival meeting your personal driver and guide. Each day you will have the option to choose from the many excursions listed below. However, Awasi has done something completely unique in Iguazu by adding excursions to their menu that were not possible before Awasi Iguazu was opened in 2019. The newest excursion is taking the boat from Awasi Iguazu dock all the way to the falls, or other areas of the Iguazu river. And of course, Relais & Chateaux inspired cuisine offered throughout the entire stay! Here are the options of tours to choose from:

1. Great Adventure Boat Ride
2. Iguazu Waterfalls - Upper & Lower Circuits
3. Iguazu Waterfalls - Devils Throat
4. Iguazu Waterfalls - Brazilian Side
5. Iguazu National Park - Macuco Path
6. Horseback Riding
7. Alto Parana River & Yasy Fall
8. Mbya Guarani Community
9. Guira Oga Animal Refuge
10. Puerto Peninsula State Park
11. Iguazu Sailing
12. El Nandu - Iguazu National Park
13. The Triple Border Boat Ride
14. Yerba Mate Drying Mill
15. Horacio Quiroga's House
16. Jesuit Missions
17. Teyu Cuare Reserve
18. Uruzu Ranger Station
19. Yacu-I Private Reserve

Day 6: Explore Iguazu Day 2

Daily Summary

Tour: Explore Iguazu Day 2
Accommodation: Awasi Iguazu

Explore Iguazu Day 2

Day 7: Domestic Flight to Buenos Aires

Daily Summary

Domestic Flights: Domestic Flight to Buenos Aires, End of Trip

Domestic Flight to Buenos Aires, End of Trip

Or extend your journey to the next destination.

Accommodation

Awasi Atacama

Atacama, Chile

San Pedro de Atacama has been an oasis for travelers for thousands of years; a place to stop and refresh the mind, body and spirit before continuing on through the Atacama—the world's driest desert. Awasi, meaning "at home" in the local kunza language, was created to continue the noble task of sheltering travelers and enriching their connection with the incredible culture and landscape of the Atacama Desert. The lodge reflects the traditional style of the Atacama people, featuring round adobe walls as well as stones and thatched roofs, while being interspersed with touches of modern luxury. Indoor and outdoor showers, spacious solariums, and oversize comfy armchairs draped with soft, handwoven alpaca blankets are staple in each of the 12 suites.

Awasi Iguazu

Iguazu, Argentina

Awasi Iguazu has set a new bar for luxury standards while also changing the visitor paradigm for Iguazu Falls and the region surrounding it. Travelers going to Iguazu Falls, and the travel industry that caters to it, had grown accustomed to the quick one night stay to see the falls as quickly as possible, and then depart. But Awasi decided it was a destination worthy of multiple nights and that there was much more to see "beyond the falls." Guests stay in one of 14 expansive villas on their private reserve just downstream of the falls on the Argentine side.

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