Highlights
- Explore the largest salt desert in the world
- Observe colored lagoons and Andean wildlife
- Take a swim in hot springs at 4500 meters above sea level
- Enjoy surrealistic landscapes
- Enjoy the most surrealistic sunset of your life
Description
The 3-day, 2-night tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats is an unforgettable experience that combines unique landscapes and adventures in the Bolivian highlands. The itinerary includes visits to the vast salt flats, the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti, colorful lagoons (such as the Red Lagoon and Green Lagoon), geysers, hot springs, and surreal deserts. Visitors can enjoy clear skies for photography and, during the rainy season, the mesmerizing mirror effect of the salt flats. Basic accommodations and typical meals are included, making it perfect for those seeking extreme nature and breathtaking views.
Includes
Pickup service from airport, hotels or the bus station in Uyuni
Full meals provided for 3 days
First night accommodation in a basic salt hostel (double, triple or quadruple room with private bathroom)
Second night accommodation in a very basic refuge (double, triple or quadruple room with private bathroom)
Spanish-speaking driver-guide
English and Spanish-speaking tour guide (if the option is chosen)
Transportation in a 4WD vehicle
Sleeping bag included from May to September. In other months you can request it at no extra cost
Excludes
Entrance fees: Incahuasi Island (30 Bs), Polkes Hot Springs (15Bs) and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (150 Bs)
Bathrooms along the route (approximately 20 Bs)
Tips for the driver
Rubber boots
Any personal expenses
Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Personal water
Other items not mentioned
Important Information
- Itinerary may change due to weather or road conditions (especially rainy season Dec–Apr)
- Very limited internet; on Day 2 it is often unavailable
- Accommodation is basic and rustic; second night lodge is extremely basic; most places have no heating
- In winter (May–Sep) nights are very cold; sleeping bag is included
- Roads are rough, unpaved and bumpy
- Rarely, the vehicle may stop briefly due to altitude or conditions; we follow safety protocols
- Hot showers are included, but drought, gas shortages or frozen pipes may prevent them; about 75% of the time there is hot water, not guaranteed
- Meals are basic but we try to provide a varied menu; basic vegetarian option available
- During the rainy season, if the road to the salt lodges is flooded, overnight accommodation may be changed to a regular hostel in Uyuni and Incahuasi Island could be closed
- Sunset depends on good weather
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
