3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons to San Pedro de Atacama

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Uyuni Salt Flats
1 stop
1
Salar de Uyuni
Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Visit: Train Graveyard – Explore the rusting remains of Bolivia's first locomotives, now one of Uyuni's most iconic landmarks. Colchani Village – Discover traditional salt processing techniques and browse handicrafts made from salt, alpaca, and llama wool. Uyuni Salt Flats – Journey across the world's largest salt desert, visiting: • Saltwater Eyes • Salt Hotel Museum & Playa Blanca • Flags of the World • Dakar Monument Incahuasi Island (Fish Island) – Walk among giant cacti and ancient coral formations while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views. Creative Photo Session – Capture fun perspective and optical illusion photographs on the endless white landscape. Sunset Experience – Enjoy a magical sunset with wine and chips in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats. Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Volcanoes, High Andean Lagoons, Stone Tree & Red Lagoon
1 stop
2
Laguna Colorada
Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Visit: Chiguana Desert – Cross a vast high-altitude desert surrounded by colorful mountains and dramatic volcanic scenery. Ollagüe Volcano Viewpoint – Admire panoramic views of the semi-active Ollagüe Volcano and the surrounding Andean landscapes. High Andean Lagoons – Discover Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons, where flamingos gather in mineral-rich waters framed by volcanoes. Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Enter one of Bolivia's most spectacular protected areas, known for surreal desert scenery and unique wildlife. Siloli Desert – Explore a remote high-altitude desert filled with unusual rock formations. Stone Tree – See the famous wind-carved volcanic formation. Red Lagoon – Finish the day at Laguna Colorada, famous for its intense red waters and large flamingo populations. Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, depending on availability.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Geysers, Hot Springs, Dalí Desert & San Pedro de Atacama
1 stop
3
Sol de la Manana
Early departure at 5:00 a.m. Visit: Sol de Mañana Geysers – Walk among steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools, and active geothermal vents in one of Bolivia's most spectacular volcanic fields. Polques Hot Springs – Relax in natural thermal waters surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude landscapes. Dalí Desert – Discover a surreal desert of colorful rock formations inspired by the landscapes that resemble Salvador Dalí's paintings. Green & White Lagoons – Admire these stunning lagoons at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano. Bolivia–Chile Border – Complete border formalities before continuing by shared transfer into Chile. Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama – Arrive at the main square at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Chilean time), marking the end of your unforgettable expedition.
9 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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