Journey to the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert for a transformative yoga and mindfulness retreat led by Sarah Bond and Alaine Portner. This intimate, white-glove experience blends daily yoga, breathtaking desert landscapes, and soulful exploration beneath the clearest skies on Earth. Stay at Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama, enjoy curated excursions to Moon Valley, geysers, high-altitude lagoons, and stargazing under the Southern Hemisphere stars. With private transfers, thoughtfully prepared meals, and space for reflection and connection, this retreat is designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit—while forming friendships that last long after the journey ends.

Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama embodies the essence of an oasis, offering comfort, care, and tranquility to its guests, who can enjoy and explore the geography of the driest desert in the world.  Located at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the High Andes, visitors will find salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, geysers, and desert hot springs in its surroundings.

• Arrive at Calama Airport, private transfer for the group, about a 1 hour drive to the desert

• Check in, rest, and unwind

• Explore the village of Atacama with free shuttle to and from, or rest & relax poolside

• Welcome dinner at the hotel

• Morning free for a yoga session and breakfast, and afternoon at leisure

• 3PM Half Day Tour to the Moon & Mars Valley

• We will explore Moon Valley, a dramatic desert landscape of sand dunes, salt formations, sinkholes, and rugged mountain ridges set against the vivid blue Atacama sky. Once used for salt extraction until 1994, the valley holds deep cultural significance for the Atacameño (Lickanantai) people, including the historic Victoria Mine

• We’ll visit iconic formations like the Three Marys before continuing to Mars Valley for a breathtaking sunset. As the desert shifts in color, we’ll close the experience with a celebratory toast in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the world

• 5AM depart on a Private Geyser del Tatio and Machuca Experience

• At over 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) above sea level, the Tatio Geysers offer one of the world’s highest geothermal fields. At sunrise, powerful steam columns rise into the crisp mountain air, creating a dramatic and unforgettable landscape. A breakfast picnic will be served on site

• We’ll then visit the traditional village of Machuca, where ancestral Andean culture remains vibrant. Enjoy time to explore, meet locals, and sample regional flavors, surrounded by the vast beauty of the Altiplano. Free time will also be included for a yoga session

• Next, we continue to the Puritama Hot Springs, a natural oasis featuring eight thermal pools averaging 33°C (91°F), set within desert ravines and native vegetation. Time is allotted to relax and recharge (please bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, and comfortable shoes). Snacks will be provided

• The day concludes with lunch at La Casona before returning to the hotel for rest and leisure

• Morning free for a yoga session and breakfast

• FREE DAY for you to explore, rest poolside, shop or get a spa treatment

• Morning free for a yoga session and breakfast

• 11AM Full Day Tour to the Altiplanico Lagoons and Toconao - al fresco lunch with a view will be provided

• We’ll begin at the Atacama Salt Flat in the Soncor sector of Los Flamencos National Reserve. At Chaxa Lagoon, walk a designated trail while observing flamingos and diverse highland birdlife set against the vast expanse of one of the world’s most important salt flats

• En route to the highlands, we’ll stop in the village of Socaire to learn about its ancestral agricultural traditions, including terraced fields and native crops such as quinoa and corn that sustain this Andean community

• We then ascend to the striking Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), where deep blue waters, surrounding volcanoes, and dramatic mountain hues create a powerful visual contrast

• Before returning to San Pedro, we’ll visit Toconao to explore the historic Church of San Lucas and bell tower, explore the village and discover local craftsmanship — closing the day immersed in both natural beauty and cultural heritage

• Morning free for a yoga session and breakfast, and afternoon at leisure

• 6PM farewell dinner in town at Adobe Restaurant

• After dinner, we head into the desert for a private astronomical tour beneath the pristine skies of the Atacama — one of the clearest in the world. Using powerful 16-inch telescopes, we’ll observe planets, star clusters, galaxies, and brilliant constellations in remarkable detail

• Beyond stargazing, expert guides will share both scientific insight and the rich cosmological traditions of ancient Andean cultures, teaching us how to navigate and interpret the night sky with the naked eye

• The evening includes wine tasting and light entertainment before returning to the hotel — an unforgettable night of awe and cosmic connection

• Morning free for a yoga session and breakfast

• At the appropriate time, private transfer back to the Calama airport for flight to Santiago. Here, add extra nights to explore the city and wine country, or fly home tonight.