Private Uyuni Salt Flat Express (3 days)

• 1 person: US$ 2,120 per person.
• Group of 2 persons: US$ 1,090 per person.
• Group of 3 persons: US$ 930 per person.
• Group of 4 persons: US$ 720 per person.
• Group of 5 persons: US$ 705 per person.

*If your group has 6 or more people on the same itinerary, add the tour to the cart multiple times: once per vehicle (max. 5 passengers per vehicle).

• Select the departure date on the calendar.
• Select the number of travelers.
• Click on “Add to cart.”
• Pay the total price of the program online.
• You can reschedule or cancel your booking (with a 100% refund) up to 30 days before the tour starts.

• Pick-up at your accommodation (urban area).
• Drop off at your accommodation.
• Private transport.
• Spanish-speaking driver.
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (starting with breakfast on the first day and ending with breakfast on the fourth day).
• Two nights of accommodation in 3-stars hotels establishments, in double or queen size bed private room, with private bathroom, hot shower and solar panels heating:
  • 1st night in Hotel Tayka Desierto (or Hotel Mallku Cueva, according to availability).
  • 2nd night in Hotel Luna Salada (Hotel Palacio de Sal or Hotel Cristal Samaña, according to availability).

• Round-trip transfer between Calama Airport and San Pedro de Atacama.
• Guide.
• Border tax (Bs. 17 per person).
• Towels.
  
• Park entrance fees (Bs. 186 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).
• Access to bathrooms along the route (approx. Bs. 6 each).
• Travel insurance.

• English-speaking driver for the first 2 days of the tour (the third day is always with a Spanish-speaking driver): US$ 240 per booking.

• Comfortable and warm clothing.
• Comfortable shoes (preferably trekking shoes).
• Swimsuit (for the Polques Hot Springs).
• Towel.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen.
• Toilet paper.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Water (1 liter per person for the first day; you can buy more along the way on the following days).
• Between Bs. 350 and Bs. 500 for expenses not included in the tour (entrance fees, taxes, restrooms, souvenirs, etc.)​
  

• Since most of the tour takes place above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) of altitude and in a narrow vehicle, the following passengers cannot participate:
  • Children under 6 years old.
  • Adults over 65 years old.
  • People weighing more than 100 kg (220 lbs).
  • Pregnant women.
  • People with hypertension, heart failure, asthma, or similar conditions.
• Australian passengers who are not residents of Chile must be visiting the country with a multiple-entry tourist visa (which allows re-entry).

Start: Day 1 at 7:00 am from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.

End: Day 3 at 6:00 pm in San Pedro de Atacama (please note that this time may change due to weather conditions or force majeure. We recommend planning your departure from San Pedro de Atacama for the day after the tour ends.)

Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama - Border - Lagoons

We will begin the adventure by picking you up from your accommodation and traveling in a 4x4 vehicle to the Hito Cajón border crossing, where you will complete the migration procedures and we will start our journey through the Bolivian Altiplano:

• Green Lagoon and White Lagoon: two magical lakes at the foot of the impressive Licancabur Volcano, whose waters change color depending on the wind.
• Polques Hot Springs: relax in natural hot springs while enjoying the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
• Sol de Mañana Geysers: a lunar landscape with fumaroles and bubbling mud craters that reach extreme temperatures.
• Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon): a breathtaking natural spectacle with reddish waters, home to thousands of Andean flamingos that fill the scenery with life and color.

At the end of the day, we will arrive at the lodge in the Altiplano area to have dinner and rest.

Day 2: Altiplanic Lagoons - Valley of Rocks - Uyuni Salt Flat

We will wake up early to continue our route through the Altiplano and discover landscapes that seem from another planet:

• Cachi Lagoon, Honda Lagoon, Chiarkota Lagoon and Cañapa Lagoon: four high-altitude lakes surrounded by mountains and home to flamingos, viscachas, and other Andean species.
• Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks): A true open-air museum with rock formations sculpted by the wind over millions of years.
• Anaconda Canyon: An impressive viewpoint where you can see a river winding like an anaconda.
• Route through Alota to Villa Mar: A journey with unique landscapes and Andean communities full of history.
• Salar de Uyuni: Admire the famous hexagonal salt formations and experience the immensity of the salt desert.
• Incahuasi Island: An oasis with giant cacti in the middle of the salt flat, offering 360° panoramic views from the top.
• Salt Museum and Dakar Monument: Fascinating constructions made entirely of salt.
• Colchani Village: Discover local life, learn about the artisanal salt production process, and take home unique souvenirs.
• Train Cemetery: A historic site filled with old, rusting locomotives that evoke times past.

At sunset, we will enjoy one of the most magical landscapes on the planet: the sunset over the Uyuni Salt Flat, where the reflections of the sky create an unforgettable spectacle. Afterwards, we will arrive at the lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Return to San Pedro de Atacama

At dawn, we will begin the journey back to the Chilean border to complete the migration procedures. Finally, you will arrive in San Pedro de Atacama, where this unforgettable journey comes to an end, a unique trip that combines nature, adventure, and surreal landscapes, perfect for travelers seeking a magical experience in South America.

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*The visiting times of every one of the places during this program are reduced, because we will have less time than with the Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days), for example, to make the entire 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 accommodations in the town of Toconao.