La Paz:4day excursion toSan Pedro de Atacama with salt flats
ID: GYG787539-1260946
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 4-day guided tour from La Paz and explore the Salar de Uyuni, Sol de Mañana geysers and Laguna Colorada, ending in San Pedro de Atacama. Enjoy accommodation and meals included.
DAY 1: Start in La Paz City
Please go to the bus office at 20:30 for check-in, then the bus will depart at 21:00.
Inside the bus, enjoy the service of: Dinner, Breakfast, Bottle of Water, Hot Drink, Heating, Toilet, Fleece Blanket, Wi-Fi and First Aid Kit.
DAY 2: Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi Island + Hotel
Arrival in Uyuni at 7:30 a.m. - Free time for you - you can walk around the area.
Then meeting time at our office at 10:00 a.m.
Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. to the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars.
First, circle the Train Cemetery to see the remains of 18th and early 20th century locomotives (the perfect place to take artistic photos).
Then, reach the town of Colchani to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisan market and museum.
Later, the immense Salar de Uyuni. Along the journey, visit Ojos de Sal, Hotel-Museo de Sal (built entirely with salt blocks), Monumento a Dakar, Banderas del mundo, and finally, reach Isla Incahuasi to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cacti.
At the end of the day, take your time at sunset with a glass of wine, and arrive at the lodge for dinner time.
DAY 3: Chiguana + Mirador de Ollague + Andean lagoons with flamingos + Laguna Colorada
After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with lots of flamingos.
Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli Desert, Stone Tree.
At the end of the day, reach the Laguna Roja, inhabited by numerous flamingos.
Finally, head to the lodge in the community of "Huayllajara" for dinner, and rest for the night.
DAY 4: Sol de Mañana Geysers + Hot Springs Pool + Laguna Verde Viewpoint - Laguna Blanca - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Early in the morning, after breakfast, head to the "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (bubbling, steaming, sulfur-smelling mud holes).
Also visit the Polques hot springs to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape.
Afterwards, the Salvador Dalí Desert, which offers spectacular views and multi-colored rock formations of volcanoes.
Later, climb to the viewpoint of Laguna Verde, Laguna Blanca and Lincancabur Volcano.
Finally, tour guides will help clients cross the border at 10:00 am and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 pm.
The drop-off is at the main square in San Pedro de Atacama.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*During the rainy season (January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.
It is also possible that we sleep in a different location due to road access.
*The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so that you know what to expect, however, they are subject to change with little or no notice as they may change depending on weather conditions; force majeure events such as road blocks, strikes; unforeseen events and things beyond our control.
Highlights
- Discover the impressive Salar de Uyuni From the city of La Paz
- Bus: La Paz - Uyuni + transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
- Certified English speaking guide included
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.