Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano
- Visit the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Polques Hot Springs
- See the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde
- Discover the pre-Inca rock paintings at the Tomas Lakha site
- Take a walk on the Incahuasi Island and see the Salar de Uyuni
Description
Explore the Bolivian Altiplano on a 3-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Visit the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Polques Hot Springs, the Sol de Mañana Geysers, the Laguna Colorada, and the rock paintings of Tomas Lakha.
Day 1: Start with pickup from a designated point in San Pedro de Atacama and head to the border between Chile and Bolivia. After completing the necessary procedures, change vehicles. Visit the Bolivian Altiplano, including the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Next, visit the Salvador Dalí Desert and the Polques Hot Springs. Continue to the Sol de Mañana Geysers, which are hot springs that reach 90 °C. Finally, visit the Laguna Colorada, where you can see many flamingos. In the afternoon, head to the Villamar hotel to rest.
Day 2: After breakfast, head to Tomas Lakha to see pre-Inca rock paintings. Next, visit the Lost Italy, a place where volcanic rock shaped an abandoned city. Continue to the Vinto and Catal lagoons, where you can observe the typical fauna of the Bolivian Altiplano. Then, visit the Anaconda Canyon and the Sora Canyon before heading to your hotel in Colcha K to rest.
Day 3: Wake up early and head to the Salar. Watch the sunrise over the white salt flats and then head to Incahuasi Island. Walk on the limestone rock formation and enjoy a spectacular view of the salt flats. Next, visit the Salt Museum and pass through the town of Colchani, where you can stop to buy crafts. Finally, pass by the train cemetery to take some photos before arriving in Uyuni.
Includes
Pick-up at the meeting point in San Pedro de Atacama.
Drop-off in downtown Uyuni.
Shared transportation (minibus in Chile and 4x4 for 6 people in Bolivia).
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Basic accommodations:
1st night in a hostel in Villamar (subject to availability).
2nd night in a hostel in Colcha K (subject to availability).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund