Private Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days)

• 1 person: US$ 2.400 per person.
• Group of 2 persons: US$ 1.330 per person.
• Group of 3 persons: US$ 1.110 per person.
• Group of 4 persons: US$ 870 per person.
• Group of 5 persons: US$ 865 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).
• Three nights of accommodations in 3-stars hotels in a double or queen private room, a private bathroom, hot shower, and solar panels heating:
  • 1st night in Hotel Tayka Desierto (Hotel Mallku Cueva, or Hotel Flamencos Altiplano according to availability).
  • 2nd night in Hotel Luna Salada (Hotel Palacio de Sal or Hotel Cristal Samaña, according to availability).
  • 3rd 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.
• Heating in the room.
• 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: US$ 320 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 4 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’ll pick you up from your accommodation and head to the border between Chile and Bolivia to complete the customs procedures. Once in Bolivian territory, you’ll begin to discover the unique landscapes of the high plateau:

• Green Lagoon & White Lagoon: Located at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano, famous for their intense colors that shift with the wind.
  
• Polques Hot Springs: Relaxing outdoor thermal waters where you can enjoy the breathtaking Altiplano scenery.
  
• Sol de Mañana Geysers: Fumaroles and steam jets that reach up to 90 °C, creating an impressive natural spectacle.
  
• Red Lagoon: A stunning lake with vibrant reddish tones, home to thousands of Andean flamingos.
  

At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest at your accommodation.

Day 2. Altiplanic Lagoons - Siloli Desert

This day you’ll explore the most iconic landscapes of the Altiplano, with stops at lagoons surrounded by volcanoes and deserts filled with unique rock formations:

• Cachi Lagoon, Honda Lagoon, Chiarkota Lagoon & Cañapa Lagoon: Four high-altitude lakes where you can spot flamingos and other Andean wildlife in their natural habitat.
  
• Siloli Desert: A surreal landscape with wind-sculpted rock formations, including the famous Stone Tree.
  
  

Depending on the accommodation from the previous night, the itinerary may vary to include:

• Italia Perdida (Lost Italy): A surprising valley of rock formations that resemble ancient ruins.
  
• Vinto Lagoon: A beautiful high-altitude lake, perfect for observing local fauna.
  
• Anaconda Canyon: A panoramic viewpoint where you can see a river winding like the famous Amazonian reptile.
  
  

You’ll end the day with dinner and a restful night at a lodge near the Uyuni Salt Flat.

Day 3: Uyuni Salt Flat - Incahuasi Island - Colchani - Train Cemetery

After breakfast, you’ll set out for the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world and one of Bolivia’s most impressive destinations:

• Incahuasi Island: Walk among giant cacti and climb to the top for a stunning 360° view of the endless white expanse.
  
• Salt Museum & Dakar Monument: Unique constructions made entirely of salt.
  
• Colchani: A traditional village where you can learn about artisanal salt production and buy local handicrafts.
  
• Train Cemetery: A fascinating site filled with old, rusting locomotives, perfect for photos.
  
• Sunset at the Uyuni Salt Flats: A magical show of reflections and colors that turns the horizon into an unforgettable postcard.
  
  

At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy dinner and rest at your accommodation.

Day 4: Return to San Pedro de Atacama

Early in the morning, we’ll begin the journey back to the Chilean border, complete the migration procedures, and continue to San Pedro de Atacama, where this unforgettable tour through the Bolivian Altiplano comes to an end. A journey that combines nature, adventure, and surreal landscapes, perfect for travelers seeking a unique experience in South America.

*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.