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    Discover Uyuni with us in a express adventure of 3 days and 2 nights, 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

    06:30 AM - Departure 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
    by minibus to the Bolivian border
    Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde (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
    Salvador Dali 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 fountains of water that erupt 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),
    Laguna Colorada, nesting center for flamingos.
    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's rest in the town 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.
    The Petrified Camel. World Cup. Valley of Rocks. Mysterious Lagoon. Anaconda Canyon. Villa Zalota.
    Villa Alota or Alota is a town in Bolivia located in the municipality of San Agustín, province of Enrique Baldivieso in the department of Potosí in the southwest of the country. The town is situated in a plain area, surrounded by gentle undulations and further surrounded by steeply sloping hills.
    Craft beers in the town of San Agustín (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 salt hostel.
    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
    Sunrise at the Salar de Uyuni (considered the largest salt deposit in the world).
    Salt Flats (funny photos). Flag Museum (3660 meters high). Monument to the Dakar Eyes of the Salt Flat (sub-salt 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,

    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.
    • 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.
    • Medical, accident or travel insurance

    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.

    Commercial Conditions

    • Valid until December 31, 2024
    • Minimum 2 passengers, if there is only 1 passenger, the fare for 2 people must be paid.
    • 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 complying with the recommendations and instructions, and it is their responsibility to be at the indicated meeting point at the appointed 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 it is a trip that is made 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 the 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 changes without prior notice, so it is recommended to re-confirm before leaving for the tours.
    • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
    • Reservations are valid once payment and/or deposit requested have been made.

    Cancellation Policies

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

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