Pristine Camps Salinas Grandes

Travellers who embark on this mesmerising journey will be treated to one of nature’s most captivating spectacles. Just imagine a vast expanse of shimmering white - one that stretches as far as the eye can see - nestled under a sky so rich and blue it feels like an oil painting.

Back on solid ground, the journey to this galactic glamping site will feel like a dream in itself. Travellers can expect to wild vicuñas and llamas dotted around this rugged terrain. That's because there are 33 communities of Kolla and Atakama indigenous peoples who are engaged in small-scale cattle breeding and agriculture here. However, it’s the view from the passenger window at the end of this trip that’s the most astounding. Just be aware that the 160 kilometres (99 miles) journey from Jujuy Airport to the Salinas Grandes takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, so exploration of these otherworldly surroundings might have to wait if you arrive after dark.

But when you do arise in your luxurious tent - most likely because of those early morning sun rays illuminating the twinkling salt crystals, you’ll witness a dazzling display of light and shadow. Guests here can expect to step outside and feel the soft crunch of the salt beneath their feet, before exploring this hypnotic and enchanting wonderland. The crisp white sheet of salt that sprawls out into the distance makes a simple stroll feel like a trip into the beyond. As does the return back to see your futuristic, space vessel-like tent sitting on the horizon.

These igloo-shaped domes are both pristine by name and by nature. Tastefully decorated to reflect the stunning natural surroundings - whilst also providing a relaxing haven of hospitality - you’ll sleep soundly in sumptuous comfort. If you want to sleep, that is.

Nighttime on the salt flats unveils nature’s most captivating spectacle: the stars. Feeling utterly detached from the world, it’s an astral experience that’s quite unlike any other. As night falls, witness the stars emerge in all their glory, painting the sky with a million twinkling lights. Intrepid adventurers couldn’t feel further from the distractions of modern life here. A stay at Pristine Camps conjures up the silent sensation of space.

You don’t need to walk on the moon to experience the rich and cosmic jewels of the galaxy, though; a night on the salt flats is like standing in the centre of the universe.