Uyuni Salt Flat (3 days)

• ​Price: US$ 195 per person.

• Select your departure date on the calendar.
• Select the number of travelers.
• Click “Add to cart.”
• Pay a deposit online toward the total price of the program.
• The remaining balance must be paid in cash (US dollars or Chilean pesos) the day before the tour, before 2:00 pm, in San Pedro de Atacama.
• You may reschedule or cancel (100% refund of the payment) up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

• Pick-up at your accommodation (urban area).
• Drop-off in downtown Uyuni.
• Shared transportation (minibus in Chile and 4x4 for 6 people in Bolivia).
• Spanish-speaking driver.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, starting with breakfast on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 3).
• Basic lodging:
  • 1st night at a refuge (Tierra Oculta or similar) in Villa Mar, in a shared double, triple, or quadruple room (subject to availability), with shared bathroom (cold-water shower).
  • 2nd night at a refuge (PedreSal or similar) in Colcha K, in a double, triple, or quadruple room (subject to availability), with private bathroom (hot-water shower).

• Guide.
• Drop-off at your accommodation in Uyuni.
• Border tax (Bs. 17 per person).
• Park entrance fees (Bs. 190 per person):
• Admission to Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Bs. 150 per person).
• Admission to Polques Hot Springs (Bs. 10 per person).
• Admission to Incahuasi Island (Bs. 30 per person).
• Restroom access along the route (approximately Bs. 6 per use).
• Sleeping bag.
• Rubber boots (required in case of rain; rental Bs. 30 per person).
• Travel insurance.

• Private room and private bathroom for the first night of lodging (the second night already includes this service): US$ 25 per person (available only for bookings of 2 or more people).
• English-speaking driver: US$ 240 per booking.

• Comfortable, warm clothing.
• Comfortable footwear (trekking shoes recommended).
• Swimsuit (for Polques Hot Springs).
• Towel.
• Sleeping bag (see FAQs).
• Liner (if renting a sleeping bag).
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen.
• Toilet paper.
• Personal toiletries.
• Water (1 liter per person, per day).
• Thermal bags and heat packs (Hokkairo or similar).
• Between Bs. 350 and Bs. 500 for expenses not included in the tour (entrance fees, taxes, restrooms, water, souvenirs, etc.)

• Because most of the tour takes place above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and in a compact vehicle, the tour cannot be taken by:
  • Children up to 6 years old.
  • Adults over 65 years old (those older may participate with a medical certificate).
  • People weighing more than 100 kg (220 lb).
  • Pregnant women.
  • People with hypertension, heart failure, asthma, or similar conditions.
• Australian passengers not residing in Chile must be visiting the country on a multiple-entry tourist visa (allows re-entry).

Start: Day 1 at 6:00 am at your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

End: Day 3 at 3:00 pm in downtown Uyuni (this end time may change due to weather conditions or force majeure; we recommend planning your departure from Uyuni for the day after the tour end date).

Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama – Bolivian Altiplano – Laguna Colorada – Villa Mar

We’ll begin with pick-up at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama and drive by minibus to the Bolivian border. You’ll complete migration procedures at both border offices and, once in Bolivia, switch to a shared 4x4 vehicle (maximum 6 people per jeep) to start the route. On this first day, you’ll explore the most stunning landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano:

• Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano.
• The surreal Salvador Dalí Desert.
• Polques Hot Springs, where you’ll have time for a relaxing bath.
• The impressive Sol de Mañana Geysers, with steam jets reaching temperatures up to 90°C (194°F).
• You’ll end the day at Laguna Colorada, home to thousands of Andean flamingos.
  
  

Lodging: refuge in Villa Mar.

Day 2: Villa Mar – Italia Perdida – Canyons – Colcha K

After breakfast, you’ll start a new day of exploration with unique Altiplano scenery:

• Stop at Tomás Lakha, an archaeological site with ancient pre-Inca rock paintings.
• Visit Italia Perdida, an enigmatic rock formation reminiscent of an abandoned city.
• You’ll stroll around Laguna Vinto, excellent for observing high-Andean wildlife.
• You’ll see the Anaconda Canyon and the Sora Canyon, two imposing natural formations.
• Finally, cross the Chiguana Salt Flat en route to the town of Colcha K, where we’ll spend the night.
  
  

Lodging: local lodging in Colcha K.

Day 3: Sunrise at the Salar de Uyuni – Incahuasi Island – Train Cemetery – Uyuni

This day begins very early to witness one of the most memorable moments of the trip:

• Sunrise at the Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest salt desert in the world.
• Visit the magical Incahuasi Island, filled with giant cacti and panoramic views of the salt flat.
• You’ll explore Flags Plaza, the Dakar Monument, the Salt Museum, and the artisan village of Colchani.
• Before arriving in Uyuni, you’ll make a stop at the Train Cemetery, a very popular photo spot, and then end the tour.
  
  
  

*From January to April, during the rainy season known as the Altiplano winter, the itinerary may undergo specific changes, such as spending the second night in Uyuni and skipping the visit to Incahuasi Island if it is underwater. At any time of year, the route, places visited, activity order, and schedules may vary due to weather conditions, road status, demonstrations, or lodging availability.

*The pickup service included does not operate to nor from accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located in ayllus near San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, and Coyo), nor accomodations in the town of Toconao.