Salt flats, colorful lagoons 3d 2n Tour + Transfer San Pedro
ID: GYG692185-1136002
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour that begins in Uyuni, Bolivia, and ends in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Incahuasi Island Day 1: Uyuni - Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Pia Pia Island - VILLA CANDELARIA (1L; 1D)
Your tour will begin at 10:30 a.m., at the Andes 2 Amazon office. The first stop will be the 'train cemetery' of Uyuni, to see the first locomotives in Bolivia. Then you will visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners' workshops next to the salt flats). The tour will continue in the great Salares de Uyuni, which are located at an altitude of 3650m. Take photos as you navigate the vast expanse of white salt, see Los Ojos de Agua Salada.Finish in the town of Ajencha and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night in a hotel composed almost exclusively of salt, called "Santiago Jukil". Accommodation: "LA ESCONDIDA" salt lodge in VILLA CANDELARIA - double rooms
day 2 Ollague Volcano - Colored Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
Start your morning at 7:00 am with breakfast, before visiting the Chiguana Desert, located on the south side of the Uyuni salt flats. It is surrounded by volcanoes, such as the Ollague Volcano (5840m), one that is still active, and which can be seen from the viewpoint. Next, we will continue along a rocky path, Pasito Tuntun, to the beautiful Andean lagoons, inhabited by 3 species of Andean flamingos. Marvel at three lagoons along the way: "Cañapa", where you will see the first pink flamingos, "Hedionda", where lunch will be served, and "Chiarcota", Then we will enter the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and visit the Siloli Desert, a 4550m (the highest and driest desert in the world). Be sure to take a photo next to the 'Rock Tree' Before reaching your final destination of the day, we will stop at the viewpoint next to the Red Lagoon, where you can see more pink flamingos in their natural habitat and admire this intense lake of Red color. Spend the night in a shared family accommodation, "HUALLAJARA"
day 3
Laguna Verde Day 3: - Dali Desert - Laguna Verde - Uyuni (1B; 1L) At 5 a.m. Have breakfast early. Then start with a visit to the Sol de Mañana geyser, at 5,000m. You will walk next to fumaroles and smoking craters filled with clay pots boiling at 150-200 Cº. Continue to the outdoor hot springs and bathe in 35ºC water. The first place to visit is the Dali Desert, where Salvador Dalí found inspiration for his work in the rocks scattered in the middle of the desert. Then you will see the Laguna Verde, toxic copper water at the foot of the great Licancabur volcano, which is located at 6000m, a few kilometers from the border between Bolivia and Chile. For those who wish to finish in San Pedro de Atacama in Chile instead of returning to Uyuni: guides will assist you with your border crossing at 10:30 a.m., and you should arrive in San Pedro by 12:00 p.m. of the third day of the Tour. The return is in the main square of San Pedro de Atacama.
Highlights
- outdoor hot springs and bathe in 35ºC water.
- Siloli Desert, 4550m (the highest and driest desert in the world), rock tree
- train cemetery' in Uyuni, to see the first locomotives in Bolivia.
Guiding languages
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.