San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
ID: GYG968261-1505190
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. See the sunrise over the Uyuni Salt Flats, visit the Incahuasi Island, and explore the Salvador Dalí Desert.
Explore the Bolivian Altiplano on a 4-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. See the Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, and the Salvador Dalí Desert. Visit the Salar de Uyuni, the Isla Incahuasi, and the Train Cemetery.
Day 1:
Be picked up from San Pedro de Atacama and head to the Chile-Bolivia border. Change to a 4x4 vehicle and visit the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Continue to the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Polques Hot Springs, and the Sol de Mañana Geysers. End the day at the Laguna Colorada, a nesting site for over 30,000 flamingos. Spend the night at the Hostal Villamar.
Day 2:
Visit the Valle de Rocas, the Mundial, and the Lost Italy. See the Camello and Sora rock formations and the Laguna Misteriosa or Catal. Continue to the Laguna Vinto and the Anaconda Canyon. End the day at the Salt Hotel in Colcha K.
Day 3:
Start the day with a sunrise over the Salar de Uyuni. Visit the Incahuasi Island, which contains giant cacti and a limestone rock formation in the center of the salt flat. Continue to the Salt Museum and the town of Colchani. Travel to Uyuni, passing by the Train Cemetery. Say goodbye to your guide and have free time to explore the city.
Day 4:
Leave Uyuni and head back to the Chile-Bolivia border. Change to a minibus and return to San Pedro de Atacama.
Highlights
- Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama
- See the sunrise over the Uyuni Salt Flats and visit the Incahuasi Island
- Visit the train cemetery, the town of Colchani, and the Museum of Salt
- Explore the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Laguna Colorada, and the Laguna Verde
- Admire the flamingos at the Laguna Colorada and the Laguna Verde
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport required for border crossing
Altitude sickness prevention recommended
Warm layers and rain gear advised
Cash for personal expenses as ATMs are scarce
Expect early mornings for optimal experience
INCLUDED
- Includes
- Pickup in San Pedro de Atacama
- Shared transportation (minibus in Chile and 4x4 for 6 people in Bolivia).
- Spanish-speaking driver.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Drop-off at the San Pedro de Atacama bus center or bus terminal.
- Basic accommodations:
- 1st night in a hostel
- 2nd night in a hotel
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.