A small town in the middle of the driest desert in the world, where it is very hot during the day and very cold at night, San Pedro de Atacama receives thousands of tourists every year, which isn't surprising: this quaint town mixes native culture, ranging from local gastronomy to adobe constructions, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as luxury hotels and restaurants.  The most incredible thing about San Pedro is its surroundings: landscapes ranging from the Cejar Lagoons, the Valley of the Moon and the Rainbow Valley to geysers, salt flats, national parks and volcanoes. Wheel the World offers several accessible tours in San Pedro, so you can make the most of it, whether walking, in your wheelchair, or on a hand bike.

Bike through Laguna Cejar, visit different valleys, and enjoy hiking in this accessible tour in San Pedro de Atacama.

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (5 days/4 nights)

San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama offers rooms with private patios, 3 swimming pools, a spa, and various excursions in the heart of the Atacama desert. This 4-star hotel is located 2 kilometers from the center of San Pedro de Atacama, a quaint desert town with thrilling activities in its surroundings.

The accessible guest room features 2 twin beds that can be converted into a king size bed. It is located on the ground floor with a private patio that looks out onto the surrounding desert landscape, offering the chance to stargaze in one of the clearest skies in the world.

Breakfast is included and served daily. The hotel’s onsite restaurant, Kunza, is renowned for its cuisine inspired by cooking traditions of local indigenous communities. It is open for lunch and dinner every day, and serves a barbeque buffet on Saturday evenings. For drinks or a bite to eat, the Lobby Bar offers dishes to share, a large selection of wines, and cocktails made with herbs from the region. The Spa Bar offers poolside lunch, snacks, and drinks. 

Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama is about an hour drive from the nearest airport. The areas surrounding the town of San Pedro de Atacama offer amazing sights and excursions to places like geysers, hot springs, hand-biking through Valle de la Luna, and Laguna Cejar - a salty lagoon in the middle of the desert perfect for floating in.

Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama

With private patios and three pools, the Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama in Chile offers guests rustic luxury.

Take in the pristine, ancient beauty of San Pedro de Atacama desert oasis as your traverse the Explora Atacama hotel. From its rolling chain of volcanic mountains to its ever-expansive salt plains, this all-inclusive experience is sure to be an adventure to remember. 

The hotel’s rooms are designed with its picturesque landscapes in mind. In addition to a breathtaking view, the Accessible Room is outfitted with a tea station, an attached restroom, and a private heating unit. With its countless amenities, this hotel is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family adventure. 

Preparing for any of the hotel’s 40 exclusive expeditions begins with good food. The hotel’s kitchen provides nourishing, locally sourced meals to ready you for a day full of adventures. The Hotel Bar also offers superb cocktails and various Chilean wines for you to taste and enjoy at your leisure. 

The Andean deserts and highlands are ripe for exploration by horseback, bicycle, or other means of accessible transportation. Whether you're taking a trip to the Puritama Hotspring Reserve or roaming the night sky from Explora’s observatory, your experience will be unmatched. If you’re looking to tour local landmarks, sites such as San Pedro Church and Pukará de Quitor are less than 2 km (1.2 miles) away.

Hotel Explora Atacama

Take in the pristine, ancient beauty of San Pedro de Atacama desert oasis as your traverse the Explora Atacama hotel.

No Guides / staff members will be available to assist

Adaptive equipment is included and two people assisting are needed

The Joëlette wheelchair allows people with reduced mobility to hike and navigate uneven terrain. With a single wheel, and support and steering bars in the front and back, this all-terrain wheelchair can easily be used by a variety of people with different accessibility needs, and is both an excellent piece of equipment and a great way to work in a team. You can rent this wheelchair through Wheel the World, and we’ll explain how to assemble and use the chair in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Delivery services and helmets are available for an extra price.

Joëlette Wheelchair Rental - San Pedro de Atacama

Rent this all-terrain wheelchair: not only an excellent adaptive equipment, but also a perfect excuse to work as a team!

A group of friends travers desert lands using a joëlette wheelchair, one of them sits on it, and two of them carry the chair working as a team.

San Pedro de Atacama

Multi-day Trips (1)

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (5 days/4 nights)

Places to Stay (2)

Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel Explora Atacama

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Joëlette Wheelchair Rental - San Pedro de Atacama