3-Day Uyuni Expedition to San Pedro de Atacama Tour with Spanish-speaking driver

Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats, colorful lagoons, geysers, and hot springs on a 3-day expedition ending in San Pedro, Chile, after crossing the spectacular Bolivian Altiplano.
Day 1: Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island & Sunset Experience

Begin your expedition at 10:30 a.m. with a journey across the world's largest salt desert. Visit the historic Train Cemetery, where Bolivia's first steam locomotives remain as reminders of the country's railway history, before continuing to the traditional village of Colchani to discover local salt processing techniques and browse handicrafts made from salt, alpaca, and llama wool.

Enter the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats and stop at the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, the Salt Hotel Museum, the Flags of the World, and the iconic Dakar Monument. Continue to Incahuasi Island, an ancient coral formation covered with giant cacti offering spectacular panoramic views across the endless white landscape. Capture creative perspective photographs before ending the day with a magical sunset accompanied by wine and snacks. Overnight in a traditional salt hostel.

Day 2: Volcanoes, Colorful Lagoons & Red Lagoon

Travel through the spectacular landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano, crossing the Chiguana Desert and stopping at the viewpoint of the semi-active Ollagüe Volcano. Continue to the beautiful Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons, where hundreds of flamingos gather among colorful mountains and volcanoes.

Enter the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and explore the surreal Siloli Desert, home to the famous Stone Tree, one of Bolivia's most photographed natural monuments. Finish the day at the breathtaking Red Lagoon, famous for its vibrant colors and thousands of flamingos. Overnight in a hostel in Huayllajara or Polques.

Day 3: Geysers, Hot Springs & Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama

Depart early to visit the impressive Sol de Mañana Geysers, where steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pools reveal the region's powerful geothermal activity. Relax in the natural Polques Hot Springs before crossing the colorful Dalí Desert and visiting the spectacular Green and White Lagoons beneath the majestic Licancabur Volcano.

Complete immigration procedures at the Bolivia–Chile border before continuing by shared transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, where your unforgettable Altiplano expedition comes to an end.

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.

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.