We leave San Pedro de Atacama (2,500 meters) towards the high Andean plateau villages. Through the route we will pass by lagoons, gorges and endless colorful mountains.

Lunch at Cadiva village.

We continue along the west side of the Andean mountain range to Ollagüe, right at the foothill of Volcano Ollagüe, where we stop for dinner and lodging at the selected hotel.

Following dinner we will review the route for the next day.

Tranche Day 1: 319 kilometers

Average altitude: 3.400 a.s.l

We leave Tahua (3,200 m) behind in direction to Uyuni town. Along the way, we will visit the Inca Huasi Island, a small island 80 kms away from Colchani, in the heart of the salt field. It's inhabited by vizcachas and millenarian cactus.

We will have lunch at the Inca Huasi Island.

We will visit Uyuni, the town lies at 3.670 meters above sea level in a cold region at the south east edge of Uyuni Salt Flat. Afternoon you will be able to see the town and surroundings.

Dinner and lodging at the Hotel Gardens of Uyuni.

Tranche Day 3: 170 kilometers

Average altitude: 3.700 a.s.l

Today we will visit the Train Cementery; an odd place about 3 kms. away from Uyuni that holds old steam locomotives and rail from a legendary era.

Then we will continue towards Uyuni, through the plateau, where we will cross by old mining roads until Ollague. Snack in the way to Uyuni.

After lunch we will go through the Andean mountain range until we reach Ollagüe.

Dinner and lodging at the selected hotel.

Tranche Day 4: 350 kilometers

Average altitude: 3.900 a.s.l

From Ollague, early in the morning, we will set our course to San Pedro de Atacama.

Tranche Day 4: 319 kilometers

Average altitude: 3.000 a.s.l