3-Day Premium Crossing: Uyuni Salt Flats to Atacama (Chile)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Uyuni salt flats
6 stops
1
Uyuni
Pick-up from hotels in Uyuni or airport in a private car with a professional English-speaking guide
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Train Cemetery
Your journey begins with a visit to the evocative Train Cemetery, located just outside Uyuni. This unique open-air site is home to a collection of abandoned locomotives and railway wagons dating back to the early 20th century—silent witnesses of Bolivia’s once-thriving railway industry. Set against the vast Altiplano landscape, these weathered trains create a striking and almost surreal atmosphere, where history and nature blend beautifully. It is a place that invites exploration, reflection, and photography, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s past before entering the immensity of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Colchani
The journey continues to the small village of Colchani, a charming gateway to the Uyuni Salt Flats where local traditions remain beautifully preserved. Here, you will gain an authentic insight into the ancestral salt-harvesting process, still carried out by local families using traditional techniques passed down through generations. As you walk through this humble yet fascinating community, you will observe the artisanal production of salt, from extraction to drying and packaging. You will also have the opportunity to explore local handicrafts made from salt and Andean materials, reflecting the creativity and cultural identity of the region. This stop offers a meaningful connection with the local way of life, adding depth and context to your journey before venturing into the vast white expanse of the salt flats.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Museo de la Llama y la Sal
Photo stop
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Isla Incahuasi
Your experience continues at the iconic Incahuasi Island, a remarkable volcanic formation rising from the endless white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats. This extraordinary island is home to towering giant cacti, some over a thousand years old, along with fascinating petrified coral formations—reminders of an ancient prehistoric sea that once covered this region. A gentle walk to the summit rewards you with breathtaking 360° panoramic views over the infinite white horizon, creating a surreal and timeless atmosphere. After this unforgettable visit, you will enjoy an exclusive private lunch in the heart of the salt flats, set in a privileged location surrounded by silence and vastness—an intimate and truly memorable experience. Following lunch, the journey continues into the most remote areas of the salar, where you will have the opportunity to capture unique and creative perspective photographs in one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Salar de Uyuni
As the afternoon comes to an end, the journey continues toward the southern area of the salt flats, one of the most privileged locations to witness sunset. Here, the vast white landscape transforms into a canvas of soft and vibrant colors, as the sky and horizon blend into a truly magical scene. You will enjoy this special moment accompanied by a sunset toast with selected local wines, creating a refined and memorable experience in the heart of the salar. During the rainy season (December to March), the famous mirror effect may appear, reflecting the sky perfectly on the surface of the salt flats—an extraordinary natural phenomenon that elevates the experience to another level. At the end of this unforgettable day, you will be transferred to a superior-category salt hotel, where comfort and authenticity come together for a truly unique stay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Uyuni - High-Altitude Andean Lagoons
5 stops
7
Uyuni
The day begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel, as your journey continues into the vast and remote landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano. Traveling southwest, you will venture deeper into one of the most pristine and untouched regions of the Andes. Along the way, the scenery gradually transforms into a dramatic high-altitude desert, where silence, open horizons, and unique natural beauty define the experience. Your destination: the stunning high-altitude Andean lagoons, where vibrant colors and wildlife create an unforgettable setting in the heart of the Altiplano.
8
Valle De Rocas
Photo Stop
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Laguna Canapa
This journey across the Altiplano leads to breathtaking high-altitude lagoons, where graceful pink flamingos gather in their natural habitat. Surrounded by vast, untouched landscapes and dramatic Andean scenery, this moment offers a unique connection with nature in one of the most remote regions of Bolivia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Laguna Hedionda
Your journey continues to Laguna Hedionda, named for its rich concentration of minerals and algae that shape its unique ecosystem. Surrounded by majestic volcanoes and vast Andean landscapes, this lagoon is home to abundant wildlife, including flamingos and native Andean species, creating a truly striking and unforgettable setting. Guests will enjoy short guided walks around the lagoon, allowing time to take photographs and fully appreciate the beauty of this unique environment, always accompanied by your guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Siloli Desert
After exploring the high-altitude Andean lagoons, the journey continues into the remote Siloli Desert, where the exclusive Tayka del Desierto Hotel awaits. Set in a stunning highland landscape, this unique property offers a perfect blend of comfort and authenticity. You will spend the night in a private room with a private bathroom and heating, ensuring a warm and restful stay. In the evening, enjoy a carefully prepared dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, where a cozy atmosphere and breathtaking mountain views create a truly memorable experience.
Day 3
Huallajara - Uyuni
7 stops
12
Laguna Colorada
Day 3: (B, L): At dawn we will go in search of known geysers Sol de Mañana. They arrive at the first rays of light. This is the highest point of the route, about 5000 m. The cold is intense. You will see pools where the land seems to boil red, gray and scarlet mud can be traversed by us in their own shores. The desert and Salar de Chalviri is another scene of great landscape value that combines the white snow, ocher desert, the blue water and white of borax. In one corner we can take a bath in Termas de Polques and enjoy a hearty breakfast outdoors. And almost as an excess and to leave this desert valley, we will visit Laguna Verde, at the foot of the volcano Licancabur. We arrive at this lagoon just on time to see how the water go from emerald green to a duller. In return we stop for lunch at Laguna Colorada, main nesting center of the three species of flamingos and whose algae and plankton activated by solar radiation and wind give both pink lagoon as part of the legs and plumage these exotic birds. No one can forget the experience of this journey!
13
Arbol de Piedra
Visit ARBOL DE PIEDRA
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Geiser Sol de la Manana
Visit Geiser SOL DE MAÑANA
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Aguas Termales De Polques
Visit Polques Hot Springs
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
16
Salvador Dali Desert
Salvador Dali Desert.
17
Laguna Verde
Visit LAGUNA VERDE
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
Back to Uyuni at 5:00 pm

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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