Uyuni: Salar de Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour
Sur Lipez Province, Chile
Explore Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama on a 3-day guided tour. Take a guided tour of the Salar de Uyuni, discover Incahuasi Island and marvel at the colors of the Red Lagoon.
Uyuni Salt Flat 3-Day Excursion from Bolivia to Chile
This 3-day guided tour explores the Uyuni Salt Flat and surrounding natural reserves, ideal for adventure travelers interested in landscapes, wildlife, and cultural sites.
Highlights
- Explore the world's largest salt flat with expert guidance
- Seamlessly cross the Bolivia-Chile border with assistance from your tour guide
- Relax in natural outdoor hot springs after a day of exploration
Description
Day 1: Meet your guide in Uyuni and begin the tour with visits to the Train Cemetery and Colchani village, where you can buy salt and llama fiber crafts. See a hotel and museum made from salt, place your country’s flag at the Flags of the World, and visit the Dakar Race Monument. Optional visit to Incahuasi Island (extra fee). Capture perspective photos on the salt flats and enjoy sunset views with a glass of wine before staying overnight at Agencha Hostel in shared rooms with private toilets.
Day 2: After breakfast, travel to the Chiguana Desert surrounded by volcanoes, including the active Ollagüe. Visit lagoons such as Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota, observing colorful flamingos. After lunch, explore the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve (entrance fee not included), the Siloli Desert, the Árbol de Roca lava formation, and Laguna Roja. Accommodation is in dormitory-style rooms at Albergue Huayllajara with shared toilets.
Day 3: Start early to visit the Sol de Mañana Geyser area, walking past fumaroles and boiling mud pots. Bathe in a 35°C open-air hot spring. Continue to the Dali Desert and the vivid Green and White Lagoons near Licancabur Volcano. Cross into Chile with your guide and arrive in San Pedro de Atacama to end the tour.
Includes
- 4x4 transportation with roof rack
- Shared accommodation for 2 nights
- Spanish-speaking driver
- 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts
Excludes
- Incahuasi Island entrance (30 BOB)
- Eduardo Avaroa Reserve entrance (150 BOB)
- Hot springs entrance (6 BOB)
- Bathroom fees along the route (20 BOB)
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
For the best experience, bring warm clothing for high altitudes, sunscreen, and a camera. Book in advance and confirm border crossing requirements.
