OVERVIEW:
This exclusive tour starts and ends in Uyuni, offering the best itinerary to explore the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats and the stunning high-altitude lagoons in just a few days.


🌍 Route & Highlights – Explore the Best of Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons

📌 Meals Included:
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | BxL = Picnic Lunch | D = Dinner

Day 1: Uyuni – Colchani – Uyuni Salt Flats (L)

Begin your journey in Uyuni and visit Colchani, the gateway to the stunning Uyuni Salt Flats. Marvel at the endless white landscapes, unique salt formations, and the iconic Salt Hotel. Enjoy a picturesque sunset before settling in for the night.


Day 2: Train Cemetery – San Cristóbal – Lagoons – Siloli Desert (B, L, D)

Discover the Train Cemetery, a surreal reminder of Bolivia’s railway history. Pass through San Cristóbal, a charming Andean village, before heading to the breathtaking Altiplano Lagoons. Encounter vibrant wildlife, including flamingos, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Siloli Desert, home to the famous Stone Tree.


Day 3: Siloli Desert – Red Lagoon – Dali Desert – Green Lagoon – Uyuni/Atacama (B, L)

Admire the Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada), known for its deep red waters and large flamingo population. Continue through the Dali Desert, a surreal landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings. Visit the mesmerizing Green Lagoon (Laguna Verde) at the foot of Licancabur Volcano, then return to Uyuni or cross into San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

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Salt Flats

Day 1: Uyuni – Colchani – Uyuni Salt Flats
🏔️ Explore the World’s Largest Salt Flats & Capture Stunning Landscapes

6:00 – 7:00 AM: Arrival & Warm Welcome

Begin your adventure with a reception at the airport or the Uyuni Bus Station. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before setting off on an unforgettable journey.

🛖 Colchani: Gateway to the Uyuni Salt Flats
Your first stop is Colchani, a small village known for its traditional salt production. Here, you’ll explore a fascinating artisan market, perfect for purchasing unique salt-crafted souvenirs.

🏜️ Enter the Spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats
Venture into the Uyuni Salt Flats, the world's largest salt desert, covering over 12,000 square kilometers. Marvel at the blinding white landscapes and endless horizons, a dream destination for photographers and adventurers alike.

💦 Ojos del Salar – A Geological Phenomenon
Discover the Ojos del Salar, where underground water flows up through the salt crust, forming mesmerizing bubbling pools. These fascinating formations are a must-see natural wonder.

🌵 Incahuasi Island (Isla Pescado) – A Natural Wonder
Travel for about an hour across the vast salt flats to Incahuasi Island (or Isla Pescado). This rocky island, covered in towering giant cacti, offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the salt flats. (Note: During the rainy season, January to March, the itinerary may change based on conditions.)

📸 Optical Illusions & Photography Fun
The Uyuni Salt Flats create a natural mirror effect during the wet season and an endless white expanse during the dry season, making it the perfect spot for creative optical illusion photography. Have fun capturing surreal images using perspective tricks!

🌅 Magical Sunset Over the Salt Flats
As the day winds down, witness an unforgettable sunset, with golden hues reflecting on the endless salt plains—a truly surreal experience.

🏨 Overnight at a Unique Salt Hotel
End the day in a hotel made entirely of salt, offering a one-of-a-kind overnight stay surrounded by this otherworldly landscape.

✅ Lunch IncludedLunch Included.

Hedionda Lagoon

Day 2: Train Cemetery – San Cristóbal – Altiplano Lagoons – Siloli Desert

🏜️ Discover Bolivia’s Unique Landscapes & Hidden Gems

🚂 Train Cemetery – A Hauntingly Beautiful Landmark

Start your day exploring the Train Cemetery, a surreal site just outside Uyuni. This open-air locomotive graveyard is home to rusting steam trains from the 19th century, remnants of Bolivia’s once-thriving railway industry. The contrast between the decaying metal and the arid landscape makes it a paradise for photographers.

🏡 San Cristóbal – A Modern Mining Town in the Andes

Continue to San Cristóbal, a fascinating town that relocated entirely to accommodate one of Bolivia’s most advanced silver mines. Learn about the region’s rich mining history and witness the blend of modern industry with traditional Bolivian culture.

🌋 Ollagüe Volcano – A Majestic Active Giant

As you journey deeper into the Altiplano, you’ll pass by Ollagüe Volcano, a semi-active stratovolcano towering over the vast desert plains. The rugged terrain and smoking crater make for a spectacular sight.

🦩 High-Altitude Lagoons – A Wildlife Haven

Prepare to be amazed by a series of breathtaking Andean lagoons, each with its unique charm and vibrant wildlife:

Laguna Honda – Known for its shallow, mirror-like waters reflecting the surrounding mountains.

Laguna Ramaditas – A lesser-known gem with stunning desert hues.

Laguna Hedionda – Named for its sulfur-rich waters, this lagoon attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a mesmerizing sight.

These altiplano lagoons offer a rare opportunity to see three species of flamingos in their natural habitat, along with vicuñas and other high-altitude wildlife.

🏜️ Entering the Siloli Desert – A Land of Surreal Beauty

Venture into the Siloli Desert, a vast and rugged landscape known for its dramatic rock formations sculpted by wind and time. This remote desert, considered part of the Atacama region, is a high-altitude wonderland with breathtaking scenery at every turn.

🏨 Overnight in a Desert Lodge

After a day of exploration, unwind at a comfortable desert hotel, surrounded by one of the most isolated and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth.

✅ Breakfast & Lunch Included

Red Lagoon

Day 3: Siloli Desert – Red Lagoon – Dali Desert – Green Lagoon – Uyuni or Atacama

🏜️ Witness Bolivia’s Most Breathtaking Landscapes & Natural Wonders

🪨 The Stone Tree – A Natural Rock Sculpture

Begin your day in the Siloli Desert, home to the famous Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree). This unique volcanic rock formation, sculpted by strong winds over millennia, stands as an iconic landmark in the vast desert.

🌋 Laguna Colorada & Geysers – A Land of Fire & Water

Visit the Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon), a stunning blood-red lake due to its algae and mineral-rich waters. This UNESCO-listed site is a sanctuary for thousands of Andean flamingos, creating a truly magical scene.
Next, venture further to witness the Sol de Mañana Geysers, a mesmerizing geothermal field with boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and hissing vents. This otherworldly landscape is a reminder of the Earth’s untamed power.

♨️ Natural Hot Springs – A Relaxing Break in the Andes

Enjoy a refreshing soak in the Polques Hot Springs, surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude scenery. These thermal waters offer the perfect opportunity to unwind and experience nature’s spa at nearly 5,000 meters (16,400 ft) above sea level.

🎨 Dali Desert – A Surrealist Landscape Come to Life

Continue to the Dali Desert, named for its resemblance to Salvador Dalí’s surrealist paintings. The landscape is filled with bizarrely shaped, isolated rock formations and vibrant mountain colors, making it a true natural masterpiece.

🌿 Green Lagoon & Licancabur Volcano – The Final Marvel

Arrive at the stunning Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), a mesmerizing turquoise-colored lake that sits at the base of the Licancabur Volcano (5,916m/19,409ft). The lagoon’s brilliant emerald-green hue is due to its high mineral content, creating a picture-perfect contrast against the volcanic backdrop.


🚍 Return to Uyuni or Continue to Atacama

Option 1: Return to Uyuni – Travel back to Uyuni for your onward journey, including bus connections to La Paz.

Option 2: Cross into Chile – If you prefer, you can end your tour in San Pedro de Atacama. Select the extra transfer option for a seamless transition to Chile.

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PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS IN DOUBLE or TRIPLE OCCUPANCY:

2 - 4 People: US$ 1240 per person

5 - 8 People: US$ 990 per person

9 - + People: US$ 890 per person

INCLUDED IN THE PRICES ACCORDING TO THE ITINERARY:

- Double or Twin rooms at described Hotels + breakfasts for 2 nights


• Local Guide English/Spanish for all the Tours

• Private Transportation for the Uyuni Tours

• Tickets to visit all the described sites in the program

• Described meals

• All the described transfers.


Does not include: International & national airfares (La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz), Services & Sales Taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature


BOOKING & DEPOSIT FOR THE TRIP:


- To reconfirm and book we will need you to send a deposit of 40% of the trip's price ASAP.

- The remaining balance has to be paid 60 days before your trip.

HOTELS:


- 1st Night: Luna Salada or Similar

- 2nd Night: Tayka del Desierto or Similar

ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY

Customize this Trip by adding extra days to any location. Please explore below or contact one of our local expert travel advisors