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3 Day itinerary in Bolivia, South America

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyu...

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing Uyuni Salt Flats, a photographer's dream destination. Explore surreal landscapes, including vibrant desert lagoons, towering volcanoes, and the captivating Train Graveyard. Encounter unique wildlife at Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and ex... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San Pedro de Atacama

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Eco

Hiking

Adventure

Jeep & 4WD

Nature & Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni

2

Drive through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts

3

Marvel at breathtaking red & green coloured lakes

4

See active volcanoes, geysers & steaming craters

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile - Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

San Pedro de Atacama-Green Lagoon-Dali Desert-Sol de Mañana geysers - Red Lagoon (B/L/D)

Depart San Pedro de Atacama at 6:30 am by minibus for an exciting 3-day excursion. Cross into Bolivia, passing by the Chile and Bolivia immigration offices. Once on the Bolivian side, at 4400m above sea level, we change vehicles to a 4WD Jeep with a maximum capacity of 6 people. We start off in the Bolivian high plains, visiting places like the Green Lagoon (toxic copper water) and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the big Licancabur volcano at 6000m. Continue on to Dali Desert, where Salvador Dali found his inspiration from boulders sprinkled in the middle of the desert. There you can admire surrealistic landscapes, thermal water pools, the Sol de Mañana geysers –intermittent springs coming up at a 100º C. Walk carefully next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. The journey ends up at Laguna Colorada, an intense red-colored lake which acts as the main nesting center for thousands of flamingos of 3 different species.


NOTE: You need to arrive to Atacama one day before the trek departs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Siloli Desert-Chiguana Salt Flats (B/L/D)
Have an early breakfast and depart around 8:00 am this morning. Pass by the Siloli Desert at 4,550 meters (the highest and driest in the world) where there are a set of rock formations as a result of wind erosion. Take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as coloured lagoons; Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa. Then we make our way to Chiguana salt flat, on the south side of Uyuni salt flat and surrounded by volcanoes. The night is spent at the Salt Hotel (a hotel made of salt), in double or triple rooms.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni (B/L)
Depart at 8:00 am and cruise along the vast white expanse of salt today. Visit Inca Wasy (Fish Island), located in the middle of the salt flat, with beautiful cactus and rock formations made of petrified coral. Take time to organize your group for fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Pass by piles of salt at the small village of Colchani, a salt miners workshops next to the salt flats. End your unforgettable trip in the town of Uyuni around 3:00 pm and say goodbye to your new friends. We hope to see you soon for your next adventure!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (3)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Hotel pick-up in San Pedro de Atacama
  • All transport on tour in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack

Activities expand_less

  • Sightseeing expedition
  • Drive through the Siloli Desert & the mining town of Colchani
  • Green Lagoon ; Laguna Blanca visit
  • See Dali Desert &; Fish Island

Not Included expand_less

  • Border tax (15 Bolivianos per person)
  • English Speaking Guide (420 USD)
  • Tips
  • Airport transfers
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Other meals & drinks
  • Sleeping bag (available at an extra cost)
  • Access to toilets in the way (6 Bolivianos)
  • Entrance fees to parks (186 Bolivianos per person): National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Abaroa
  • Bolivian Side Entrance Fees (Approx 250 BOP)

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