Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 4D/3N (Atacama to Atacama)
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 4D/3N (Atacama to Atacama)
$414
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 4D/3N (Atacama to Atacama)
4 Days Starting in San Pedro de Atacama, Bolivia and ending in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Visiting: Red Lagoon Travel, Chiguana Salt Flat, Villamar Mallcu, San Pedro de Atacama
Tour operator:
Tour code:
32848
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from the Atacama Desert to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats, renowned as the world's largest salt flat. This adventure includes stunning landscapes, geothermal wonders, and vibrant lagoons brimming with flamingos. Travel through surreal rock formations and pristine deserts, capturing breathtaking sunset reflections on the salt flats. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and photographers, this expedition offers an immersive experience in one of South America’s most iconic and picturesque regions. Join this extraordinary tour today!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile-Red Lagoon, Bolivia
Location: Red Lagoon Travel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
San Pedro de Atacama-Green Lagoon-Dali Desert-Sol de Mañana geysers-Red Lagoon (B/L/D)
These places are located at an average height of 4500m above the sea level and it is possible to see endemic flora and fauna such as flamingos, vicunas and some other animals. The night will be spent in rooms of 6 people. It can get very cold especially during the winter months of June and July so bring extra warm clothes along like a scarf and wool hat to keep warm.
NOTE: You need to arrive to Atacama one day before the trek departs
Day 2: Red Lagoon-Chiguana Salt Flat, Bolivia
Location: Chiguana Salt Flat
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Siloli Desert-Chiguana Salt Flat (B/L/D)
Have an early breakfast and depart around 8:00 am this morning. Pass by the Siloli Desert at 4,550 meters (the highest and driest in the world) where there are a set of rock formations as a result of wind erosion. Take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as colored lagoons; Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa. Then we make our way to Chiguana salt flat, on the south side of Uyuni salt flat and surrounded by volcanoes. The night is spent at the Salt Hotel (a hotel made of salt), in double or triple rooms.
Day 3: Chiguana Salt Flat-Uyuni Salt Flats-Villa Mar, Bolivia
Location: Villamar Mallcu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni - Villa Mar (B/L)
Depart early at 8:00am and drive along the vast white expanse of Uyuni Salt Flats today to visit Inca Wasy (Fish Island), located in the middle of the salt flat, with beautiful cactus and rock formations made of petrified coral. Grab your friends and take fun and wacky disproportionate and perspective-distorted photos on the white surface of the salt flats. Pass by the small salt-miners village of Colchani where you can see miners hard at work extracting mounds of salt, en route to the town of Uyuni arriving around 3:00pm. Take a 2-hour break to rest and say goodbye to the rest of your group. Begin your return transfer to San Pedro Atacama this evening stopping at Villa Mar town to spend the night at a hostel.
Day 4: Villa Mar, Bolivia-San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama
Depart Villa Mar early at 4:30 am for a 4-hour drive to the Bolivian Border. After completing immigration formalities, you will change to a minibus and continue back to San Pedro de Atacama arriving at about 1:00 pm. Say goodbye to your new friends as your once-in-a-lifetime adventure comes to an end. We hope to see you soon for your next adventure!
What's Included
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Accommodation
3N Basic dorm-style rooms with shared bathroom
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Transport
Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack during tour
4WD vehicle -
Meals
3B / 3L / 2D
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Activities
Visit;Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa
Visit Inca Wasy in the middle of the salt flat
Pass by small salt-miners village of Colchani
Visit Green Lagoon and Laguna Blanca
Drive through Dali Desert and get inspired by the beautiful landscapes and geysers -
Guides
Profesional Guide in Spanish
What's Not Included
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Border tax (15 Bolivianos p.p.)
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Sleeping bag (available at an extra cost)
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Other meals & drinks
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Airport transfers
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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English Speaking Guide (448 USD)
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Access to toilets on the way (6 Bolivianos)
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Tips (please keep in mind that tipping is common in latin america and would be greatly appreciated.)
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Entrance fees to parks (186 Bolivianos per person): National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Abaroa (150 Bolivianos), Termas de Polques (6 Bolivianos), Isla Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos)
Mode of Transport
Travel in a 4WD vehicle across the Bolivian Altiplano, with minibus transfers at the start and end of your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an English-speaking guide available?
An English-speaking guide is available at an extra cost of 180 USD per person.
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What type of vehicle will we be traveling in during the tour?
You will be traveling in a 4WD vehicle across the Bolivian Altiplano, with minibus transfers at the start and end of your journey.
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What should I bring to stay warm during the tour?
It can get very cold, especially during the winter months of June and July, so bring extra warm clothes like a scarf and wool hat.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in basic dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms, a unique stay at a Salt Hotel, and a cozy hostel in Villa Mar.
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What are some of the key activities included in the tour?
Key activities include visiting the Green Lagoon, Laguna Blanca, Dali Desert, Sol de Mañana geysers, Red Lagoon, Siloli Desert, Chiguana Salt Flat, and Uyuni Salt Flats.
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What time does the tour start and end each day?
The tour starts at 6:30 am on the first day and ends around 1:00 pm on the last day.
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What additional costs should I be aware of?
Additional costs include entrance fees to parks (186 Bolivianos per person), border tax (15 Bolivianos per person), access to toilets (6 Bolivianos), and optional items like a sleeping bag.
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
You can expect to see endemic flora and fauna such as flamingos, vicunas, and other animals.
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What is the altitude of the places we will be visiting?
The places you will visit are located at an average height of 4500m above sea level.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.