3 Day San Pedro Atacama Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde - Polques hot springs - Sol de Mañana Geysers
7 stops
1
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
On Day 1, you will explore the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Laguna Blanca
After we visit the high-altitude lagoons of Laguna Blanca.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Laguna Verde
And we visit Laguna Verde, followed by the surreal landscapes of the Desierto de Dalí.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Aguas Termales De Polques
Around midday, you will arrive at the Polques hot springs, where the guide allows about 30 minutes to change and enjoy a relaxing swim (entrance fee applies). Lunch will also be served at this location.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Geiser Sol de la Manana
The journey continues to the Sol de Mañana Geysers, the highest point of the circuit at approximately 5,000 meters above sea level, and then to the striking Laguna Colorada, known for its vibrant colors and flamingos
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Laguna Colorada
We visit after Laguna Colorada, known for its vibrant colors and flamingos.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Finally, you will reach Huayllajara, near the lagoon, where you will spend the night in Basic Accommodations.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
SILOLI - KACHI/KARA LAGUNA - LAGUNA NEGRA - CANDELARIA
5 stops
8
Siloli Desert
After breakfast, you will depart Huayllajara around 07:30 and head to the Siloli Desert, home to the iconic Árbol de Piedra, one of the most photographed landmarks in the area.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
From there, the journey continues to the scenic Andean lagoons of Kara and Kachi, where you can admire the vibrant landscapes. Next, you will travel north to Laguna Turquiri (or Laguna Negra), known for its black Andean ducks.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Along the way, you will pass through the small towns of Julaca and Alota before arriving at Candelaria, where you will spend the night.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Along the way, you will pass through the small towns of Julaca and Alota before arriving at Candelaria, where you will spend the night.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
At the end of the afternoon, you will enter the Uyuni Salt Flats to witness a breathtaking sunset, and then return to your accommodation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
CANDELARIA - ISLA INCAHUASI - CEMENTERIO DE TRENES - UYUNI
5 stops
13
Salar de Uyuni
We will start the day early to cross the vast Uyuni Salt Flats (3,650 m.a.s.l.) and witness a stunning sunrise over this otherworldly landscape. Covering more than 12,000 km², the salt flats are the largest in the world, with layers of salt ranging from 2 to 10 meters thick and a depth of up to 120 meters, holding immense mineral reserves including lithium, magnesium, potassium, and borax.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Tunupa Volcano
From the flats, you will see the impressive Tunupa Volcano looming in the distance.
15
Isla Incahuasi
Along the way, we will visit Incahuasi Island (if conditions allow), famous for its giant cacti and surrounding Ojos de Agua, natural springs that emerge from the salt crust.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Colchani
Afterwards, we will stop at Colchani, a small village where salt is processed, offering local souvenirs and alpaca or llama wool products.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
Train Cemetery
Finally, the tour concludes at the Train Cemetery, home to historic locomotives, before returning to the center of Uyuni around 1–2 pm.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

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

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