2-Days Salt Flats private roundtrip from Uyuni in rains

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ID: GYG541975-939550
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Heading to South America? But short on time or only able to visit one single highlight? This should be it: A visit to the Uyuni salt flats then we definitely recommend you add it to the bucket list!
Day 1: Visit Uyuni, an intermediary city on the railway between Antofagasta, Chile and Pulacayo, Bolivia. continue towards him Train Graveyard: These abandoned locomotives transport us to a glorious past. Today the Train Museum is an opportunity for those looking for photographic. Continue until you reach Colchani and its salt factory. If you want to know what to do in Colchani, you should know that all the salt you can imagine is produced here. Its less than 600 inhabitants work and live humbly from salt extraction. If you manage to talk to the locals, they will happily explain the process to you.
The salt mounds which you will be able to observe are little pyramids of salt; The villagers of Colchani make these mounds to dry the salt and then later transport them to the village to be processed.
In the immense whiteness of the Salar, the polygonal figures that extend across the entire surface attract attention. They measure around 1 to 2 meters in diameter and are formed naturally by the aeolian force of the wind and the physical characteristics of salt molecules.
These are small holes formed by fine, sharp crystals like needles. There the water below seems to boil, however it is nothing more than a reaction produced by the brackish liquid below and needs to be oxygenated.
Visit the staircase to heaven, the monument of the flags and the countless salt figures carved by the residents.
Head to the Luna Salada Salt hotel. In the night you enjoy stargazing tour in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Day 2: After breakfast, visit another of the 33 islands of the Salar de Uyuni and head towards the Cave of the Galaxies, this incredible cave will transport you to another galaxy. Composed of limestone rock, it took shape during the eruption of the Tunupa volcano. A true wonder of nature. Continue exploring the salt flat until you reach San Juan del Rosario to observe the history and life of the Lords of Lípez. Today it is possible to find evidence of their culture, daily life, and customs, gathered in a small museum where pieces stand out. It is worth knowing that the Necropolis is located very close to the museum. In the afternoon, we will continue towards the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramaditas, where we will be able to spot the three different species of flamingos. Live the expeditions close to the lagoons, surrounded by volcanoes with their eternal snowtops mixed with landscapes full of green and other magic colors.
On the way back to Uyuni, we will stop at San Cristóbal, a village which has been moved from its original location to the actual one (even the church!) for the needs of one the biggest mines in the world.
Say bye bye to the llamas and vicuñas before returning to Uyuni.
Private transfer to your hotel or to the airport.

Highlights

  • Discover the Uyuni salt flats on a guided tour from Uyuni
  • Visit the train cemetery, the salt mounds, and the water eyes
  • Enjoy a private lunch in the middle of the salt flat
  • Sunset & Stargazing tour in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
  • Accommodation, meals, and round-trip travel

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Optional: Bus tickets to Sucre, Potosi or La Paz
Hotel reservations in Uyuni
Optional: Private transport in a 4WD to or from Sucre, Potosi and La Paz in Bolivia. And to Calama from San Pedro de Atacama
Warm clothes.
Gloves.
Woolen socks.
Hat that covers your ears and protects you from the sun.
Rain or waterproof boots (important item! to walk “on” the water).
Lip moisturizer.
Sun glasses.
Sun block 30+.
Flashlight.
Raincoat (From December to March).
Extra water.
Passport and visa.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.