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Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour. Visit the Train Cemetery, Salt Hotel, and Stone Tree. Ends at the Chilean border with a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama.

Highlights

• Capture the perfect perspective and mirror reflection photos on the salt flats
• See the famous Stone Tree in the Siloli Desert and the Dali Desert
• Visit the Train Cemetery, the Flags Square, and the Salt Hotel
• Explore the Andean lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Red Lagoon
• See the sunset over the pink-blurred horizon of the salt flats

Description

Embark on a 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats and Surreal Deserts. Explore the Train Cemetery, Flags Square, and the Salt Hotel. Visit the Siloli Desert, the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and the Green Lagoon. Enjoy a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Start Time: 10:30 AM Day 1: Uyuni - Salt Flats Begin your tour at the Train Cemetery, where you’ll see abandoned wagons from the Bolivian Railway Company. Then, head to Colchani village to learn about salt production and browse local handicraft shops. As you enter the Uyuni Salt Flats, witness underground river aquifers and visit Flags Square, the Dakar Monument, and the world’s first salt hotel. Enjoy lunch and take unique panoramic, perspective, and mirror reflection photos. In the afternoon, explore Incahuasi Island, home to coral fossils and giant cacti, with stunning views of Tunupa Volcano. End the day with a breathtaking sunset over the salt flats before arriving at your salt hostel accommodation. Day 2: Salt Flats - Huayllajara After breakfast, stop in the small village of San Juan to buy snacks and use the restrooms. Then, observe the active Ollagüe Volcano, sacred to indigenous communities. Continue to the Andean lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Honda, where you can see pink flamingos, Andean ducks, and seagulls. Lunch will be served near Hedionda Lagoon. After lunch, enter the Siloli Desert, one of the driest on Earth, located at 6,000 meters above sea level, and see the famous Stone Tree. Enter Bolivia’s most visited national park, the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. The day ends at the spectacular Red Lagoon, home to flocks of pink flamingos. After this, head to your accommodation in Huayllajara town. Day 3: Huayllajara - San Pedro de Atacama Wake up early to witness the sunrise at the Sol de Mañana Geysers. Then, relax in the Polques Hot Springs before heading to the Dali Desert, a surreal landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings. Visit the Green Lagoon, located next to the towering Licancabur Volcano, which serves as a natural border with Chile. THE TOUR ENDS AT THE CHILEAN BORDER AT 9:30 AM. FROM THERE, YOU WILL BOARD A VEHICLE TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, ARRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup from Uyuni 4WD transportation All described meals Shared accommodation for 2 nights Spanish or English-speaking guide/driver Water during meals Transfer service to San Pedro de Atacama

Important Information

• The tour ends in San Pedro de Atacama at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond the company’s control. The hotel pick-up service is only available within the urban area of Uyuni. Daily end times are approximate and will be coordinated directly with the guide or driver in charge. Accommodation: The first night will be spent in a basic salt lodge, with shared bathrooms and showers (subject to availability). The second night will be in a basic family lodge, with shared dormitories for 5 to 6 people, and shared bathrooms and showers (subject to availability). Important Notes: The 4x4 vehicles have a maximum capacity of 5 passengers per vehicle.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund