Travel program to know the Salar de Uyuni in only 4 days. We will start in San Pedro de Atacama and cross the border between Chile and Bolivia. We will visit the town of San Pedro de Quemez and enjoy the best views of the Salar de Uyuni. The value in Chilean pesos is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. The exchange rate at the time of booking payment will be applied.
Day 1: COLORFUL LAGOONS AND DESERTS
What you will visit:
- 1 San Pedro de Quemes
During this first day, we start very early from your hotel for the subsequent document procedures at Migration services in Chile and Bolivia, at a place called Hito Cajón.
Later, in a 4x4 jeep, we will visit wonderful and colorful landscapes and lagoons. The unique places we will visit include Lagunas Blanca and Verde, the surreal Salvador Dalí Desert, Polques Thermal Waters (for bathing). Continuing the day, we reach the Geyser Field (Sol de Mañana) at an altitude of 4,850 meters, and later, we arrive to observe the colorful Laguna Colorada, inhabited by hundreds of flamingos of the 3 species found in South America, along with other species of Andean birds and animals.
In the afternoon, we head to our basic hostel for some rest for the next day, Mallku Villa Mar.
We continue the journey towards San Pedro de Quemes, passing through the villages of Refugio, San Felipe, Chiguana Pampas, Military Post, Ollagüe Volcano Viewpoint, Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, Honda, and Ramaditas Lagoons. All of this is done passing through the famous "Pasito Tuntún," where you cannot advance at more than 4 kilometers per hour.
In the evening, we will arrive in the town of San Pedro de Quemes, located in the Uyuni Salt Flats, very close to the volcanoes.
8:00 PM: Dinner and accommodation at Hotel de Piedra.
Day 2: VILLA MAR – COLCHA K HOSTAL DE SAL TAMBO LOMA
After breakfast, we begin the visits to the rock valleys, formed by deposits of volcanic materials that have shaped various figures of geological whims, such as the World Cup, Camel, Rock Cathedrals that create images of cities abandoned by time. Later, we reach Laguna Catal, a unique place surrounded by colorful rocks oxidized by minerals due to solar radiation.
Continuing our journey, we will visit the Anaconda viewpoint, passing through Quinoa crops and high Andean villages, with the presence of domestic animals (llamas, sheep, goats) until we reach our Salt Hostel Tambo Loma, with twin or double room accommodation, private bathroom, and hot water.
Day 3: UYUNI SALT FLAT – UYUNI CITY – VILLA MAR
What you will visit:
- 1 Salar de Uyuni
Our experience begins very early in the dreamlike place of the Uyuni Salt Flat, heading to Incahuasi Island to witness a splendid sunrise surrounded by ancient Cardones cacti that reach up to 10 meters in height. The 360° view will surpass all our expectations for this incomparable natural site.
After our experience, we return to the base of the island to enjoy a delicious breakfast, prepared on salt tables characteristic of the area.
Continuing our experience in the salt flat, we engage in photographic sessions with creative perspectives using various objects, creating unforgettable memories of a lifetime. Later, we visit the Salt Museum, the Dakar Rally Monument, the Salar Eyes, and finally reach the outskirts of the salt flat at the town of Colchani, exploring the local craft fair with items made from camelid wool and salt. We then proceed to visit the Train Cemetery, concluding our tour program in the early afternoon.
The return journey is in the afternoon, passing through the mining routes of San Cristóbal, until we reach our basic hostel Villa Mar, in a shared room (rest).
Day 4: VILLA MAR – HITO CAJON – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
We depart very early for the highlands until we reach Hito Cajón for the respective transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, arriving around noon.
- 3 nights of basic accommodation with a private room
- Guide in Spanish
- Full board
- Transportation in a 4X4 jeep
- Spanish-speaking driver
- Medical oxygen
- Sites mentioned in the program
- Extra expenses
- Personal insurance
- Park entrance fees (each passenger must carry cash)
- Mineral water
- Tours not mentioned
Recommendations
Each passenger must carry at least $400 Bolivianos to cover the entrance to the National Park, tips, souvenir purchases, etc. Currency exchange can be done in San Pedro de Atacama.
NOTES: The program is in regular service (shared). ***Please inquire for details and program costs privately. Tour start: 07:00 A.M. San Pedro de Atacama Hotel Tour end: 12:00 Difficulty: high & medium Time and Place of start: San Pedro de Atacama Hotel Group per transport: Maximum 4 people. There must be a minimum of 2 people for the group departure. Altitude: 4,900 – 3,650 meters.
Comfortable shoes, jockey, sunglasses, sun block, water and comfortable clothing.
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