UYUNI SALT FLAT Andean Traverse 4 days - PRIVATE

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

“A Deep Exploration of the Uyuni Salt Flat / The biggest Salt Flat on earth!”

Experience the breathtaking, and unforgettable scenario of the extreme white vastness of the Uyuni Salt Flat, the biggest Salt Flat on earth. Explore the pristine nature, Andean culture, and impressive landscapes, immersed in the biggest Salt Flat in our planet, crossing through solitary lagoons, National Parks, Flamingo filled lagoons, driving along the Salt Crust, and much more! An Expedition you will never forget.

You will explore:
-Green & White Lagoons.
-Salvador Dali desert.
-Sol de Mañana Geysers.
-Isolated Andean Villages.
-Laguna Colorada.
-Eduardo Avarua National Park.
-Arbol de Piedra.
-Uyuni Salt Flat.
-Inca Huasi Island.
-Star filled night Skys.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Transfers from, and to the Airport in Calama (if required we can include this service).
Santiago services: We can arrange Transfers from & to the Airport of Santiago (both ways)).
Tips
Alcoholic Drinks at restaurants and hotels.
Personal international health and accident insurance.
City Tours in Santiago de Chile (Full Day/ Lunch included)
Personal gear: Shared equipment available; extras like poles or helmets on request. Check gear lis

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up at the lodging, Hotel, Hostel, or Cabaña. We will pick you up at your accommodation, Hotel, Hostel, or Cabaña.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - BOLIVIAN BORDER -VILLA MAR

    1 stop
  • 1
    San Pedro de Atacama

    After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your lodging in San Pedro de Atacama (8:00 am) and drive into the Bolivian highlands. Along the way, you’ll get close views of the impressive Licancabur and Juriques volcanoes. Once in Bolivia, we’ll visit the stunning White and Green Lagoons, set against the dramatic Andes volcanic landscape. Continuing on, we’ll explore the surreal Salvador Dalí Valley, known for its dreamlike scenery, followed by the world’s highest geysers, Sol de Mañana. After an outdoor lunch, we’ll arrive at the spectacular Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada), home to three flamingo species that nest and feed here. We’ll also see the famous Stone Tree, shaped by centuries of wind erosion. Before reaching our accommodation in the Andean village of Villa Mar or San Juan (depending on availability), we’ll pass by scenic lagoons and striking High Plateau landscapes.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    VILLA MAR / SAN JUAN VILLAGE - ROCK VALLEY - TURQUIRI LAGOON - ACTIVE OLLAGUE VOLCANO VIEW POINT - UYUNI (Lodging)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Uyuni

    From our Lodging in the Village of Villa Mar, or San Juan, we will continue our Overland exploration, visiting the beautiful Valley of rocks, where we can find volcanic formations, sculpted by centuries of wind, immersed in a unique rock labyrinth. We will stop at the view point of the active Volcano Ollague, with its summit at 6050 meters over the sea level. We will continuo through the High Land Desert, with a stop for our Outdoor Lunch, as well as a fantastic visit, at the Turquiri, or Black Lagoon view point. In the afternoon, after passing several beautiful Andean Villages, such as Alota, Chubica, and San Cristobal, we will finally reach the City of Uyuni. Accommodation in comfortable Hotel.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    UYUNI SALT FLAT - UYUNI CITY

    1 stop
  • 3
    Uyuni

    After breakfast (8:30 am) we will explore in depth the incredible Uyuni Salt Flat. We will drive over the Salt crust in a fascinating traverse, that promises unforgettable views of this unique place. Further on we will visit the famous Inca Huasi island (not possible if the Salt Flat is flooded), where many endemic species of cactus, plants, and birds are found, and of course, a 360o view of the immense Salt Flat. Continuing our exploration, we will drive to the small village of Colchani where the inhabitants of the borders of the Salt Flat, produce, and pack eatable salt for sale, as well as Salt Blocks used as building material. In the afternoon we will return to rest, at our Hotel.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    UYUNI SALT FLAT - CEMETERY - COLORADA LAGOON - SOL DE MAÑANA GEYSERS - GREEN AND WHITE LAGOONS - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

    1 stop
  • 4
    Salar de Uyuni

    In the morning (6:00 am), we will depart from Uyuni, towards the Chilean border, making a first stop at the famous Locomotive Cemetery. On the way, beautiful, and small Andean Villages will appear in our path, through an immense desert scenario. We will pass by the stunning Laguna Colorada, once more, as well as the stunning Sol de Mañana Geysers. In the afternoon we will reach the Green and White lagoons, as well as the Bolivian border control. We shall arrive to San Pedro de Atacama at 16:30 approximately.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Atacama Experience

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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