Uyuni Salt Flats & Colored Lagoons – 3-Day Journey

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Uyuni - Tayka de Sal
6 stops
1
Uyuni
Our adventure begins visiting an outdoor museum of ancient and impressive field trains in Uyuni.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Colchani
Step visit with photo stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Salar de Uyuni
Step visit with photo stops. Enter the Salar by Colchani where we will see the salt processing and piles of salt, visit the hotel salt, eyes water and continue downtown to visit the Incahuasi Island of volcanic rock and giant cactus and a top that climb it becomes extraordinary viewpoint of the white salt plain.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Isla Incahuasi
Step visit with photo stops.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Tunupa Volcano
Enjoy scenic stops along the way for carefully selected photo opportunities, capturing the unique beauty of the salt flats. We then continue north for several kilometers towards the majestic Tunupa Volcano. Along the way, you will visit the Coquesa community, home to the fascinating Aymara mummies preserved in volcanic caves. The journey continues to the Tunupa viewpoint, ascending by vehicle to high altitude, close to the crater. From here, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Uyuni Salt Flats in all their grandeur—an awe-inspiring perspective that showcases the true scale and beauty of this natural wonder.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Tahua
You will stay at Hotel Tayka de Sal, an eco-friendly property built with local materials, offering private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, heating, and attentive service. The hotel is ideally located at the foot of the majestic Tunupa Volcano, providing a peaceful atmosphere and exceptional views—perfect for rest and comfort after an unforgettable day of exploration.
Day 2
Tayka de Sal - Hotel del Desierto
5 stops
7
Tahua
In the morning, we head to Incahuasi Island, a stunning oasis in the middle of the salt flats, known for its towering giant cacti and breathtaking panoramic views. We then continue towards Mala Mala Bay, located at the opposite side of the Salar, offering a quieter and more remote perspective of this vast landscape. From there, the journey leads us to the remarkable Galaxy Cave, an extraordinary site where you can observe ancestral burials and fascinating petrified cactus formations—an experience that beautifully blends nature, history, and mystery.
8
Aguaquiza - Las Galaxias
Enjoy scenic stops along the way for carefully selected photo opportunities, capturing the ever-changing landscapes of the Altiplano. We then arrive at the Tayka Red Stone Hotel, located in San Pedro de Quemes, a unique property built with volcanic stone and set in a remote and spectacular setting. Here, you will enjoy a refined dining experience featuring authentic regional flavors, offering a perfect blend of comfort, atmosphere, and local cuisine.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Laguna Canapa
Step visit with photo stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Laguna Hedionda
Step visit with photo stops. To the south are Cañapa gaps, Stinking, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramadita, where large numbers of flamingos can be founded. Other birds, such as geese and Andean gulls accompany the flamingos in these lagoons flanked by snow-capped volcanoes that have a green skirt down (brava straw yareta and thola).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Siloli Desert
We venture into a remote desert of sand and pebbles, where the landscapes unfold in beautiful natural tones, creating a striking and ever-changing scenery as we make our way deeper into the Altiplano. By the end of the day, we arrive at Hotel Tayka del Desierto, a unique stone hotel located in the heart of the Siloli Desert. This cozy and remote property offers private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and hot water, ensuring comfort in the middle of this extraordinary environment. In the evening, you will enjoy a carefully prepared dinner while gazing at one of the clearest night skies in the world—an unforgettable experience under a blanket of stars.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Tayka del Desierto - Uyuni
7 stops
12
Arbol de Piedra
At dawn, we set out in search of the impressive Sol de Mañana Geysers, arriving at the first light of day when geothermal activity is at its most dramatic. This is the highest point of the route, at nearly 5,000 meters above sea level, where the air is crisp and the landscape feels otherworldly. You will witness steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pools in shades of red, gray, and ochre—an extraordinary geothermal field where the earth seems alive beneath your feet. The journey then continues through the striking desert and Salar de Chalviri, a landscape of remarkable contrasts where white mineral deposits, ocher desert tones, and deep blue waters blend into a truly unique दृश्य. To complete this experience, there is the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing bath in the Polques Hot Springs, surrounded by this surreal and peaceful high-altitude environment.
13
Laguna Colorada
Enjoy scenic stops along the way for carefully selected photo opportunities, capturing the dramatic beauty of the high-altitude landscapes. We then stop for lunch near Laguna Colorada, one of the most extraordinary highlights of the journey. This striking red lagoon is the main nesting site for three species of flamingos, whose presence adds life and elegance to the scenery. The lagoon’s unique coloration comes from algae and plankton activated by sunlight and wind, which also influence the delicate pink tones of the flamingos’ plumage. A truly remarkable setting to enjoy lunch, surrounded by nature at its most vibrant and unique.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Geiser Sol de la Manana
Step visit with photo stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Aguas Termales De Polques
Step visit with photo stops.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
16
Salvador Dali Desert
Step visit with photo stops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
17
Laguna Verde
Step visit with photo stops. 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
18
Uyuni
Return to Uyuni at 5:00 pm

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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