3-day DELUXE Uyuni Salt Flats & surrealistic deserts

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Uyuni and its surreal deserts, Bolivia’s most stunning destination and the world’s largest salt flat, featuring unique landscapes and breathtaking panoramas.

This "specialized" tour stands out for its inclusion of high-quality, comfortable eco-hotels, such as a high-category Salt Hotel, built entirely from salt blocks, and Tayka del Desierto, a lodge located in the heart of the Siloli Desert. The accommodation is managed by local indigenous communities, ensuring high-quality standards and offering a unique opportunity to learn about their traditions.

This premium tour is perfect for those seeking comfort, cultural immersion, and high-quality service at an affordable price.

What's Included

Private transportation
All entrance fees
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Oxyshot for emergency
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Accommodation in hotels with private bathrooms
English Speaking guide
Transfer service to Chile
SOUVENIRES
Snacks
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick-up time is between 10:00 and 11:00, if you are heading towards the Salar you will be picked up later.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Full salt flats experience

    3 stops
  • 1
    Train Cemetery

    Explore the cemetery of the first Bolivian trains, which belonged to the Bolivian Railway Company. This historical site has many interesting stories and can also serve as a large playground for adults.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Colchani

    Learn about the production of salt in Bolivia. There's a chance to explore shopping handicrafts and original woolen clothes for good prices. This is the official entrance to the Salt Flats.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salar de Uyuni

    We will spend most of our time here. In addition to capturing mirror reflection and perspective photos, we will visit the first hotel made entirely of salt, Flag Island, where we will take photos with the flag of your country, the Dakar monument, the stairway to Heaven monument, and the Giant Cacti Island before witnessing a stunning sunset in the largest salt desert on earth. After all of these activities, we will head to our accommodation, the Tayka de Sal Hotel.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Into the Andean deserts

    6 stops
  • 4

    We start the day by visiting another salt desert which is brown-colored and smaller than Uyuni Salt Flats.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We are observing one of Bolivia's two active volcanoes from this viewpoint located 10 km away. We are now entering the deserts of the southwestern region of Bolivia.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Laguna Canapa

    We visit the first Andean lagoon, Cañapa lagoon, a habitat of endemic Andean fauna.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Afterward, we visit Hedionda Lagoon, known for its high concentration of sulfur, earning it the nickname "Smelly Lagoon." This lagoon is home to pink flamingos. Afterward, we visit a lodge for lunch.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Siloli Desert

    At an altitude of approximately 5000 meters above sea level, this is one of the driest and highest deserts in the world. Here we will encounter the famous stone tree, a particular rock formation due to the erosion of wind. We enter to Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve, Bolivia's most isolated protected area.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna

    Initially, we visit the Red Lagoon, a body of water of 60 km2. We make a trek around this beautiful lagoon, home of pink flamingos. Then we head to our accommodation at Tayka del Desierto.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Hot springs and Geysers time!

    4 stops
  • 10
    Geiser Sol de la Manana

    We wake up early to see the geysers at their best. This place is situated at 4800 meters above sea level. It could be quite cold, but we will start to observe the first rays of the morning sun.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Aguas Termales De Polques

    Get ready for your swimsuit, hot springs await us! This location has abundant volcanic activity, allowing us to rejuvenate and witness the dawn while we enjoy the thermal waters and the surrealistic landscape.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Salvador Dali Desert

    After enjoying the hot springs and thermal waters, we will visit the Salvador Dalí desert, considered the 'most surrealistic landscape' in the world due to its resemblance to "La persistencia de la memoria," a piece of art made by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí in 1931.

    Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Laguna Verde

    We will visit the Green Lagoon located in the most south-western point of Bolivia. This spot provides a fantastic view of the Licancabur volcano, which has served as a natural border between Bolivia and Chile since 1904, after the Pacific Ocean war between the two mentioned countries. After this, we'll head back to Uyuni. Along the way, we will make various stops for restroom breaks, to buy snacks, and for lunch.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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