From Uyuni: 3-Day Tour of Salt Flats with Food & Local Guide
ID: GYG438281-789857
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Enjoy one of the greatest wonders of Bolivia, the most extensive salt flats in the world. From Uyuni travel to Incahuasi island, the Andean lagoons, the Lincancabur Volcano and much more over 3 days.
Start Point: Uyuni City
Finishing Point: Main Square San Pedro de Atacama
Day One / Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island + Hotel in Ajencha.
Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars.
First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures).
Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum.
Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats at an altitude of 3,663 m.o.s.l. which extends over an area of 12,000 km². Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus.
At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hotel for dinner time.
Day Two / Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon
After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes.
Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree.
At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos, within these species there are 3 varieties: Chilean, James, and Andean.
Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and rest
Day Three / Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Very early in the morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur).
Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape.
Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes.
Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano.
Finally, tour Guides will assist customers with their border crossing at 10:00 a.m. and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 p.m. on the third day of the tour.
**Sometimes people need to pay a fee in the Bolivian border (15 Bolivianos) bring in Cash please.
The drop-off is at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square 1:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.
We also may sleep in a different location due to road access.
Highlights
- English Certificated Speaking Guide included
- Start in Uyuni city and finish in the main Square of San Pedro de Atacama
- Meals and Hotels included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour starts from Uyuni City
Meeting time: 10:00 a.m.
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
**our office is located 1 block from the bus station
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.