San Pedro de Atacama:4-day excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats

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ID: GYG775380-1245036
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 4 days


Description

Join our 4-day private guided trip from San Pedro de Atacama. Explore the Colored Lagoons, Uyuni Salt Flats, and Incahuasi Island. Return to San Pedro de Atacama with meals and accommodation included.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Hito Cajón - Huayllajara

After completing the migration process at the border between Chile and Bolivia, leave Hito Cajón, the Bolivian border point, at 09:30 am in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
Highlights of the tour include:
- Mirador del Volcán Lincancabur
- Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca
- Salvador Dalí Desert
- Termas de Polques
- Sol de Mañana Geysers
- Lago Rojo with flamingos
Overnight: Basic hostel room and shared toilets
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Huayllajara - Agencha
Start your trip after breakfast at 8:00 am. with visits to:
- Stone Tree
- Siloli Desert
- Cañapa Lagoon
- Hedionda Lagoon
- Chiarcota Lagoon
At the Lagoons, you will be able to observe flamingos in their natural habitat.
Then, continue along the rocky path to visit
- Ollague Volcano Viewpoint
- Valley of the Rocks
Night rest: Basic Hostel double or shared 3-bed room for the same group as the 4x4 car tour, with private toilets in each room.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni City
Start your trip after breakfast at 8:00 a.m. with visits to:
- Salar de Uyuni
- Isla Incahuasi (to see giant cacti and petrified coral rock formations)
- A hotel made entirely of salt, now used as a museum and restaurant
- Banderas del Mundo (where you can bring your own flag and put it up for free)
- Monument of the Dakar Races
Next, continue visiting
- The small settlement of Colchani (salt miners' workshops next to the salt flats)
Here you can find crafts made of salt and textile art made from llama and alpaca wool, which make great souvenirs.

Overnight: Albergue Pueblo de Uyuni
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Uyuni City - Hito Cajón
Start the day with breakfast.
Afterwards, head to the Uyuni Train Cemetery to take some photos.
Next, continue your road trip to the Bolivian border at Hito Cajón. Lunch en route.
Upon arrival, your guide will assist you with the migration process. You will arrive at your final destination (San Pedro de Atacama) around 18:00 - 18:45.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Highlights

  • Get to know the impressive Salar de Uyuni From San Pedro de Atacama
  • Visit the Eduardo Avaroa National Park and the Salar de Uyuni
  • Observe flamingos in their natural habitat

Guiding languages

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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.