PRIVATE TOUR: UYUNI SALT FLAT 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS WITH HOTELS

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ID: GYG852654-1347227
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 3 days


Description

Be part of this PRIVATE TOUR: UYUNI SALT FLAT 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS WITH HOTELS. Explore the main tourist attractions of the area and marvel at the flora and fauna.
Day 1:
DEPARTURE: 07:00
Transfer by shared minibus to Hito Cajon (Chile – Bolivia border)
The adventure begins by visiting the “REA” (Eduardo Abaroa Reserve), a place surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that reach almost 6,000 meters above sea level, where you can see indescribable landscapes, such as its Colored Lagoons (white, green and red), where there are breeding grounds for three types of flamingos among other migratory birds that number in the thousands in its mineral-rich waters, you will enjoy a bath in its hot springs, you will observe geothermal activity in the geysers, it is also one of the most important reserves of Flora and Fauna of the Bolivian Altiplano, and then you will arrive to stay at the Hotel.

Day 2
DEPARTURE: 8:30 / from your hotel.
You will continue your adventure visiting the Siloli desert where you will be able to observe the natural sculpted monument, such as the Stone Tree, you will visit the Altiplanic lagoons (Chiarcota, Honda, Hedionda and Cañapa lagoons), where you can see thousands of flamingos among other great variety of birds of the plateau, passing through typical villages and small salt flats. On the shores we will visit the Galaxia Caves, limestone formations, which fall from the roofs and walls forming extraordinary figures, where we can see the largest salt flat in the world in a privileged view and then spend our second and last night at the Salt Hotel.

Day 3
DEPARTURE: 8:00 / from your hotel.
After our second night we will enter the Salar de Uyuni, a place that invites us to come into contact with the wildest nature, ideal for those who like photography and adventure tourism. At more than 3,600 meters above sea level and with more than 12,000 km2 of surface, it is the largest salt flat in the world. Within the salt flat, one of the most visited places is Incahuasi Island, generally called Fish Island. It is an island located in the central part of the Salar de Uyuni, with an area of 24 hectares. On it are the giant cacti that reach more than 10 meters in height. It is also a great tourist center since from its summit you can have a panoramic view of the Salar. We will also visit the Salt Museum, the Ojos del Salar and Colcachi, we will visit the Train Cemetery, old locomotives and wagons that today are a tourist attraction, and then finish this tour in the city of Uyuni.

THE CIRCUIT CAN ALSO BE MODIFIED TO RETURN TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA WITH AN ADDITIONAL COST FOR RETURN TRANSPORTATION

Highlights

  • Capture photographs of the impressive landscapes that this desert offers
  • Discover the “Ojos de Agua”, small salt eruptions
  • Enjoy fascinating optical illusions, especially during the rainy season
  • Visit the famous rock formation known as the “Stone Tree”.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • DAY 1 INCLUDES:
  • 4WD transportation
  • Lodging mentioned
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Tickets.
  • DAY 2 INCLUDES:
  • 4WD transportation
  • Lodging mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners
  • Tickets
  • DAY 3 INCLUDES:
  • 4WD transportation
  • Lodging mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners
  • Tickets.
NOT INCLUDED
  • DAY 1
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not mentioned, extras at hotels, extras not mentioned.
  • DAY 2
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not mentioned, extras at hotels, extras not mentioned.
  • DAY 3
  • DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not mentioned, extras at hotels, extras not mentioned.

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.