Discover Uyuni with us on a 4 days and 3 nights adventure, not to be missed!

You must come and discover the largest salt desert on Earth, with 10,500 square kilometres and an extension of more than 3,600 metres above sea level. Uyuni is synonymous with optical effects that defy reality, with lagoons and geology of impossible colours and shapes, a magical landscape!

Schedule

Departs from San Pedro de Atacama

About 100 kilometres from Calama, the world's driest desert hides a small oasis called San Pedro de Atacama. It's an adobe town and dirt roads that have stolen the hearts of thousands of tourists for the charms of Atacameña and Spanish culture contained in each of its buildings. What do you say you come with me and we go around

passing through the immigration of Chile and Bolivia, once on the Bolivian border at a height of 4,400 m.s.l. Desayuno al aire libre.

Laguna Blanca (photo only)

Less than eight kilometers downhill from the Hito Cajon customs office is a beautiful "white" lagoon. Not far away there is a small lodge used mainly by groups preparing to climb the Licancabur volcano. The lagoon is not usually very crowded. Usually only expeditions departing from the Chilean San Pedro de Atacama are built here. The stop here is quite

Laguna Verde (photo only)

Laguna Verde is a high Andean saltwater lagoon in Bolivia, located in the Eduardo Abaroa National Andean Fauna Reserve in the altiplano in the department of Potosí, near the border with Chile.

Salvador Dalí Desert

The Salvador Dalí desert or simply Dalí desert is a desert in southwestern Bolivia, located south of the department of Potosí within the Eduardo Abaroa National Andean Fauna Reserve and south of the Chalviri salt flat. It is at an average altitude of 4750 m a.s.l. and covers an area of approximately 110 km². It is so named because it

Polques Hot Springs (suitable for bathing)

The Polques Hot Springs are one of the most relaxing and amazing destinations that can be found in the excursions to the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about this place and how you can make the most of it on your next vacation.

Morning sun geyser, Intermittent sources of water that sprout at 90°c

El Sol de Mañana is a desert area of approximately 2 km², located in southern Bolivia, in the department of Potosi, south of Laguna Colorada on the road to the Salar de Chalviri, at an altitude of 4850 m a.s.l., within the Eduardo Abaroa National Andean Fauna Reserve. This area is characterized by intense volcanic activity (including fumaroles and geysers),

Colored lagoon, center of flamencos

Laguna Colorada is a breeding place for Andean flamingos, migratory birds that number in the thousands in its mineral-rich waters. It is located within the Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Abaroa, Bolivia, in the altiplano potosino.

First night accommodation in the village of Villamar.

Cave Paintings and lost Italy.

Italia Perdida is a geological formation, located in southwestern Bolivia, in the Nor Lípez Province of the Department of Potosí. The nearest town is the village of Mallcu Villamar. According to legend, the first visitor to these places was an Italian who got lost in the Bolivian desert, failed to find his way back and died. This is why it

Laguna Negra

Laguna Negra is a lake in the Department of Potosi. Laguna Negra is located near the village Catal and Las Juntas.

El Camello Petrificado. World Cup. Rock Valley. Mysterious lagoon. Anaconda Canyon. Villa Zalota.

Craft beers in the San Agustín village (coca, quinoa, cactus)

Abandoned village of Julaca.

In the middle of nowhere like so many other towns and small cities in Bolivia stands Julaca, a town of only 66 inhabitants in the altiplano. It is located at 3,665 meters above sea level and its average temperature is 6.6ºC. It does not rain much either: 78.7 l/m2 per year. The houses are made of adobe bricks and -

Second night's rest at the Sal Hostal.

Hostal made almost entirely of salt in the town of Puerto Chuvica.

Incahuasi Island

It is one of the main tourist attractions in Bolivia, thanks to the attraction of the Salar de Uyuni, also known in the region as Salar de Tunupa, which is the largest salt desert in the world.1 The island operates a tourist reception center belonging to the community of municipalities of Llica and Tahua, in whose territory the island is

Dawn on the Salar de Uyuni. (considered the largest saline deposit in the world).

Salt Flats (fun photos). Museo de las Banderas (3660 meters high). Monument to Dakar ojos del salar (subsalar water slopes)

The creation of the Dakar monument in Uyuni 2014 has become a symbol of the salt desert and an obligatory stop for tourists every year, it is also a great economic movement, since the villagers take advantage to sell their salt souvenirs with the Dakar symbol that are unique in the world. According to Bolivia's vice ministry of tourism, in

Colchani Craft Fair

Near the shores of the Salar de Uyuni is Colchani, a small town that is characterized for being the main producer of salt in the country and from where the condiment that reaches almost every Bolivian home comes from.

Graveyard of trains

The Train Cemetery is a site of abandoned trains on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia. It is located southwest of the city of Uyuni, a few kilometers from the city center, and is said to be the largest railway cemetery in the world.

Arrival in the city of Uyuni after lunch.

Uyuni is a municipality and tourist city in southwestern Bolivia, capital of the province of Antonio Quijarro in the department of Potosí. It has a population of 20 958 in 2012.1 Being a tourist center in the region, Uyuni is connected to the country's main cities by the Joya Andina Airport (opened in 2011). During 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017,

Rest in Poblado de Villamar

A convenient time transfer to Hito cajón.

approx. 13:00 – 15:00 hrs. - Transfer and continuation to San Pedro de Atacama.

About 100 kilometres from Calama, the world's driest desert hides a small oasis called San Pedro de Atacama. It's an adobe town and dirt roads that have stolen the hearts of thousands of tourists for the charms of Atacameña and Spanish culture contained in each of its buildings. What do you say you come with me and we go around

Included

Transfers
In Chile with a van and in Bolivia with a 4x4 vehicle
Driver (only spanish speaking)
Serves as coordinator during the trip
Accommodations according to program
Consulting by a team of experts
GreatChile responds to requests for its services with personalized advice by telephone, email, webchat, WhatsApp and scheduled video calls.
Management and coordination of requested services
All details are transparently seen in advance. Travel with peace of mind knowing that your itinerary is created by recognized experts with excellent and long-standing relationships with service providers.

Not Included

Visas and visa processing if required
Guide/Translator
It can be requested for an additional cost for the group.
Medical, accident or travel insurance
Tickets to parks and museums
Park tickets are subject to change without prior notice, so it is recommended to reconfirm before leaving for the tours.

General Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This itinerary is subject to change without notice based on weather conditions, strikes, blockades or force majeure events beyond our control.

We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible. During the rainy season from January to April, the Salar de Uyuni fills with water, so it is not possible to cross it in the same way as during the dry season.

As a consequence, the itinerary is modified during that period. The main changes are usually the following: Instead of sleeping in the hostel in Sal, we will stay in a standard hostel in the city of Uyuni, and from there we will enter the Salar as far as conditions allow, if possible we will visit Incahuasi Island.

Otherwise we stop at a place where the water reflects the sky and where it seems that the sky and the ground merge into one.

This trip takes place at very high altitude. The sites are over 3,650 meters above sea level, and most guests will feel the effects of altitude.

We recommend acclimatizing to over 2,000 meters before the trip and bringing along medication for headaches and altitude sickness tablets in case you feel unwell.

Remember, the real key is to drink plenty of water and eat light meals!

The accommodations during this service are in remote areas where you will be far from comfortable, modern facilities and services will sometimes be slow and quite basic.

Due to the rough terrain, vehicle breakdowns are not uncommon, but drivers are well accustomed to fixing breakdowns and waiting times are rarely excessive. Vehicles are usually Toyota Land Cruisers 4×4, which are not new but are in good condition.

Accommodation will be very basic, with shared double or triple rooms, and electricity and running water are scarce.

You will be sleeping up to 4,300 metres above sea level and depending on the season, temperatures can drop well below freezing (reaching minus 15 degrees Celsius in the winter months of June and July) and the wind chill can be harsh, so bring plenty of warm clothing such as a scarf and woolly hat for the cold nights.

When you return to your starting point, please bring only the equipment and clothing needed during the trip.

Commercial Conditions

GENERAL CONDITIONS

The driver will also be your guide, who is a local Spanish-speaking guide. You can also request this tour with an English-speaking guide privately

When purchasing a program, the client is automatically notified and accepts all the clauses of these general conditions:

Valid until December 31, 2024
Minimum 2 passengers, if there is only 1 passenger, they must pay the fee for 2 people.
The company reserves the right not to carry out any of these excursions for reasons of force majeure.
Passengers must return to the vehicle at the times defined by the guide during the excursion, in addition to following the recommendations and instructions, being their responsibility to be at the indicated meeting point at the indicated time, otherwise the passenger must pay and coordinate their return transportation. In the event of no-show at the time of departure, without prior documented cancellation, or late arrival, this would mean the TOTAL loss of the amount of the SERVICE.
The company is not responsible for any accident and/or personal injury caused by any imprudence of the passenger.
The passenger understands that this is a trip that takes place over 4,000 meters above sea level and that this may result in so-called altitude sickness.
The passenger is responsible for being in good health or having undergone medical examinations prior to the trip.
The company is not responsible for the loss of personal items left inside vehicles and accommodations.
Entrance fees to parks and museums are NOT INCLUDED, unless expressly included in the program.
Entrance fees to parks may be subject to change without prior notice. Therefore, it is recommended to re-confirm before leaving on the tours.
Values subject to change without prior notice.
Reservations are valid once the requested payment and/or deposit has been made.

Cancellation Policies

Changes in dates and/or cancellations are free of charge up to 7 days before check-in
After the indicated date, the charge will be 100%

Our apply on everything not mentioned before.