From San Pedro de Atacama: 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
ID: GYG849745-1342779
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the Uyuni from San Pedro de Atacama. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats and visit the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Green and White Lagoons, and the Geysers.
Embark on a 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats from San Pedro de Atacama. Visit the Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, and the Salvador Dalí Desert. See the geysers of Sol de Mañana and the Laguna Colorada. Spend the night in a hostel in Villamar and a hotel in Colcha K.
Day 1:
Start your adventure with a pickup from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama. Head to the Chile-Bolivia border. After passing through the offices and completing the necessary procedures, change to a 4x4 vehicle for 6 people.
Visit the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Continue to the Salvador Dalí Desert and the Polques hot springs. Take a dip in the hot springs before visiting the Sol de Mañana geysers.
See the Laguna Colorada, a nesting site for over 30,000 flamingos. Spend the night in a hostel in Villamar.
Day 2:
Visit the Valley of Rocks, the Copa del Mundo, and the Lost Italy. See the volcanic rock formations that resemble an abandoned city. Visit the Camel, Sora, and Laguna Misteriosa or Catal. Walk and see the typical flora and fauna of the Bolivian Altiplano.
See the Laguna Vinto and the Anaconda Canyon. End the day at a hotel in Colcha K.
Day 3:
Early in the morning, head to the Uyuni Salt Flats. Watch the sunrise over the white salt flats. Visit the Incahuasi Island, a formation of calcareous rock that contains giant cacti and offers a great view of the salt flats.
Visit the Salt Museum and leave the salt flats through the town of Colchani. Stop to buy crafts before passing by the train cemetery to take some photos. Finally, arrive in Uyuni where your tour ends.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour
- Visit the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Green and White Lagoons, and the Geysers
- See the sunrise over the Uyuni Salt Flats and explore Incahuasi Island
- Visit the train cemetery and the town of Colchani to buy local crafts
- Discover the beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour from San Pedro
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport required for border crossing
Altitude sickness precautions recommended
Warm clothing advised due to cold temperatures
Bring cash for personal expenses as ATMs may not be available
Check visa requirements for entry into Bolivia
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.