Plan your trip
How to get to Hotel Kimal
We guide you from the moment you land in Calama. With our transfers or your own vehicle, the trip to the oasis is simple and safe.
Coordinates: -22.9120, -68.1990 · Strategic location steps from Caracoles Street.
Key travel times
Before you leave the airport, you already have these time estimates to plan your itinerary.
Calama → Hotel Kimal
75 minutes
Private transfer or rental car via Route 23-CH
Highest altitude on route
3,400 m.a.s.l.
Cordillera de la Sal pass with volcano views
Check-in
3:00 PM
We store luggage from 11:00 AM if you arrive early
Step-by-step for a seamless arrival
Book your flight, coordinate a transfer, and enjoy the lunar landscapes of Route 23-CH as the desert welcomes you.
- Step 1
Fly to Calama (CJC)
We suggest landing before 2:00 PM to catch golden hour on the way to San Pedro.
- Step 2
98 km transfer
Paved route with viewpoints toward Valle de la Luna.
- Step 3
Unhurried check-in
Drop your luggage, breathe the oasis, and receive a guide with recommendations for your trip.
Route 23-CH
98 panoramic km
Our driver stops at the Valle de la Luna overlook if you'd like to capture your first sunset.
Choose your travel mode
All roads lead to the oasis. Choose how you want to move and we'll fine-tune the details.
Kimal private transfer
Door-to-door service with flight tracking and schedule coordination.
- • SUVs for up to 6 guests
- • Real-time flight tracking
- • Confirmed meeting point at the airport
Rental vehicle
Total flexibility to explore the highlands. We provide digital maps, route tips, and trusted fuel stops.
- • 95% paved routes
- • We recommend 4x4 for hidden lagoons
- • Free parking at the hotel
Licensed bus
For travelers who prefer a shared ride. We coordinate your pickup at the San Pedro terminal at no extra cost.
- • Departures every 60 min
- • Approx ticket $10,000 CLP
- • 1h45 duration with stops
Before you arrive
Our team supports each stage with scheduled messages so you can travel calmly.
72 h before
We confirm flights & therapies
We send a suggested route, weather updates, and Kimal Relax availability to schedule post-flight massages.
24 h before
Transfer reminder
Our team shares the driver's name, plate number, and exact meeting point at the airport.
Arrival
Arrival and check-in
You receive altitude recommendations and the team coordinates your check-in.
What to pack
Light layers, sun protection, a reusable bottle, and a swimsuit for the nighttime jacuzzi.
GPS coordinates
Latitude -22.9120 · Longitude -68.1990
Points of interest on the route
Coyote Overlook · Valle de la Luna overlook
Suggested stops
Coyote Overlook · Valle de la Luna overlook