One Way to Salar de Uyuni and the Colored Lagoons

This 3-day guided 4x4 safari explores Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, Andean plateaus, lagoons, geysers, and volcanoes, ideal for nature and adventure travelers.

Highlights

• Discover the Sol de la Mañana Geysers
• Sunrise at the salt flats
• Visit Andean plateaus and lagoons
• Explore Laguna Colorada

Description

Explore the vast Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, with a 4x4 safari through the Andean Altiplano. Encounter wildlife including flamingos and vicuñas, and hike near volcanoes such as Licancabur, Ollague, and Tunupa, ranging from 3600 to 5000 meters above sea level.

Our expert guides, fluent in Spanish and basic English, provide cultural insights while you travel in safe, comfortable vehicles. As a local family-run business, we offer authentic experiences including stays in unique lodges and visits to natural hot springs such as Laguna Polques and Laguna Blanca.

Visit the surreal deserts of Siloli and Salvador Dalí, the Sol de la Mañana geyser field, and the diverse flora and fauna of Potosí. On day two, explore the Stone City rock formations, Altiplanic lagoons inhabited by flamingos, and Anaconda Canyon with native llamas and other wildlife. Experience traditional villages of the highlands.

On day three, experience the sunrise over Salar de Uyuni, visit Incahuasi Island to see giant cacti and petrified coral rock formations, and enjoy photo opportunities on the salt flat’s white surface. Also visit the Eyes of the Salar, a salt museum made entirely of salt, the town of Colchani to view salt crafts, and the Uyuni Train Cemetery featuring Bolivia’s first locomotives. There is a break in Uyuni town for exploring and shopping local crafts.

Itinerary

• Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama to Bolivia
  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Accommodation: Villamar or Hostal Mallku (shared room with toilet; private rooms available at extra cost)
• Day 2: Villamar to Chuvica salt flat
  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Accommodation: Hostal de Sal (double or triple rooms; private rooms available at extra cost)
• Day 3: Salar de Chuvica to Uyuni, Train Cemetery, Uyuni city
  Meals: breakfast, breakfast

Included

• First night: basic homestay accommodation; private double rooms without showers
• Second night: Hostal de Sal double rooms; private doubles with showers (may incur local fee of approximately 10 Bs)
• Third night: Villamar homestay with private double rooms and showers (may incur local fee of approximately 10 Bs)
• Minibus transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Hito Cajon (Chile-Bolivia border)
• 4x4 transport (groups up to 6 people per vehicle)
• Driver-guide fluent in Spanish and basic English
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Exclusions

• Entrance fees: Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area (150 Bs), Polques Hot Springs (6 Bs), Incahuasi Island (30 Bs), Border Tax (17 Bs) — subject to change
• Additional snacks and bottled water
• Bathroom use fees along the route (approx. 20 Bs)
• Hot showers on second and third nights (approx. 20 Bs)
• Tips (optional)
• Airport transfers
• Personal expenses and travel insurance

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book this tour suited for active travelers interested in Andes nature and culture. Pack warm clothing for high altitudes and bring sunscreen and water. The best time to visit is during dry months from May to October.