Uyuni: 3-Day Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Colorada, and Laguna …
ID: GYG880995-1385459
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, on a 3-day tour. Visit the Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde, and the Sol de Mañana Geyser.
Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour from Uyuni. Visit the Salar de Uyuni, the Salar de Chiguana, and the Laguna Colorada. See the sunrise at the Géiseres del Sol de Mañana and take a dip in the Termas de Polques.
Day 1: Be picked up at the meeting point in Uyuni and board a 4x4 vehicle. Head to the Salar de Uyuni, passing by the train cemetery and the town of Colchani. Stop to buy some local crafts. Visit the Salt Museum and travel to Incahuasi Island, a calcareous formation in the center of the Salar. Walk along a trail, see the giant cacti, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Salar. End the day watching the sunset in the Salar and head to your accommodation.
Day 2: Be picked up in the morning and head to the road that crosses the Salar de Chiguana. Visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, and Chiarkota lagoons before entering the Siloli Desert. End the day at the Laguna Colorada, a nesting site for over 30,000 flamingos. Spend the night at the Huayllajara Refuge.
Day 3: Leave early in the morning to see the sunrise at the Géiseres del Sol de Mañana, intermittent water sources that reach a temperature of 90°C. Take photos of the contrasts of the first light and the steam. Visit the Termas de Polques and take a dip, depending on the time of the tour. See the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Laguna Verde, and the Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Pass by the Valle de las Rocas and San Cristóbal before returning to Uyuni.
Highlights
- Visit the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, on a 3-day tour
- Explore the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, on a 3-day tour
- See the sunrise at the Sol de Mañana Geyser and take a dip in the hot springs
- Marvel at the Laguna Colorada, a nesting site for over 30,000 flamingos
- Discover the Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the volcano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash for personal expenses as ATMs may not be available.
Be prepared for cold weather, especially in the early morning and evening.
Altitude sickness can be a concern; consider acclimatization and hydration.
Respect local customs and wildlife during your visit.
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.
