La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour
Chile
Depart La Paz to explore Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama with a 3-day guided trip, including transportation and meals. Visit the Uyuni Salt Flats, Isla Incahuasi, Red Lagoon, Chiguana Desert, and more.
Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama
This 4-day guided tour travels from La Paz, Bolivia, through the Uyuni Salt Flats, ending in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It suits travelers seeking a multi-day adventure with included transport and accommodation.
Tour Overview
Day 1: Board the bus in La Paz at 9:00 p.m. with dinner provided on board. Amenities include breakfast, bottled water, hot drinks, heating, toilets, a polar blanket, and a first aid kit.
Day 2: Arrive in Uyuni at 7:00 a.m. and enjoy free time before starting the salt flats tour at 10:30 a.m. Stops include the Train Graveyard, Colchani salt workshops, salt hotel-museum, Isla Incahuasi, and the salt flats for sunset views. Overnight in Atulcha hostel.
Day 3: Early breakfast followed by visits to Ollagüe Volcano lookout, El Pasito Tuntun rocky road, Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons with flamingoes. Enter Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, exploring the Siloli Desert, Rock Tree, and Red Lagoon. Overnight in Huayllajara hostel.
Day 4: Early start (5:00 a.m.) to see Sol de Mañana Geyser, hot springs, Dali Desert, Green Lagoon, and White Lagoon near Licancabur volcano. Cross the Bolivia-Chile border with guide assistance and arrive in San Pedro de Atacama by 2:00 p.m.
What's Included
- One-way bus ticket from La Paz to Uyuni
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
- 2 nights accommodation in hostels
- Transportation in 4WD vehicles with rooftop luggage racks
- Local driver and English-speaking guide
- Meals on bus: 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
- Meals during tour: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners
What's Not Included
- Isla Incahuasi entrance fee (30 BOB)
- Eduardo Avaroa Reserve entry fee (150 BOB)
- Hot springs entrance fee (30 BOB)
- Toilet fees during the tour (approximately 20 BOB)
- Bolivian Border Tax (15 BOB)
- Sleeping bag
Important Information
- The tour finishes in Chile; travelers requiring a visa for Chile must obtain it beforehand.
- During the rainy season (January to April), access to Isla Incahuasi may be restricted and accommodations may change due to road conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book in advance, especially during the dry season (May to December) for better access and stable roads. Bring layered clothing, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and a sleeping bag if possible. Carry Bolivian currency to cover additional entrance fees and border taxes.
