From Uyuni: 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Laguna Colorada Tour

Discover the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats and Surrounding Natural Attractions

This 3-day tour explores Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Incahuasi Island, desert landscapes, volcanic sites, and ends in San Pedro de Atacama, suitable for nature lovers and adventure travelers.

Highlights

• Explore the world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni
• Visit Incahuasi Island and walk among giant cacti
• See the Stone Tree formation and Red Lagoon in the Siloli Desert
• Enjoy a family dinner and stay overnight in a community lodge

Itinerary

Day 1: Train Cemetery – Colchani – Incahuasi Island
Pickup from Uyuni accommodations starts the tour. Visit the Train Cemetery to see historic locomotives, then proceed to Colchani, known for salt production and local crafts. Explore salt extraction at Salar de Uyuni and see Hotel Salado Playa Blanca. The day ends at Incahuasi Island, where you will walk among giant cacti and marine fossils with panoramic views of the salt flat.

Day 2: Ollague Volcano Viewpoint – Siloli Desert – Stone Tree – Red Lagoons
After sunrise, visit the Ollague Volcano Viewpoint, offering desert and volcanic landscapes. Explore Chiarkota and Hedionda lagoons, habitats for flamingos. In the Siloli Desert, observe the uniquely shaped Stone Tree. Finish the day at Laguna Colorada, noted for its reddish waters, followed by a family dinner and overnight stay in a community lodge in Huayllajara.

Day 3: Fumaroles – Polques Hot Springs – Laguna Verde – Hito Cajones – San Pedro de Atacama
Begin early with visits to volcanic fumaroles and earth cracks. Relax in Polques Hot Springs known for their therapeutic benefits. Continue to the Salvador Dali Desert landscapes, then visit Laguna Verde beneath Licancabur Volcano. The tour finishes with border transfer at Hito Cajones and arrival to San Pedro de Atacama.

Inclusions

• 4×4 transportation with up to 6 passengers
• 2 breakfasts at accommodations
• 3 lunches (one on route)
• 2 dinners at accommodations
• 1 night at a Salt Lodge (shared bathroom)
• 1 night in family accommodation at Huayllajara (shared bathroom)
• Transfers to Hito Cajones border and to San Pedro de Atacama (shared transport)

Exclusions

• English-speaking guide
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses, including souvenirs
• Tips for guide and driver (optional)
• Additional services such as laundry or phone calls
• Transport costs outside of included itinerary transfers

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.

Booking Tips

Bring sunscreen, layered clothing for temperature changes, and comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is during dry months for clear skies and accessible routes. Book in advance to secure availability during peak season.