4-Day La Paz & Uyuni Salt Flats To San Pedro de Atacama
Nor Lipez Province, Bolivia
Activity
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Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats, colorful lagoons, deserts, geysers, and hot springs on a 4-day adventure through Bolivia’s spectacular Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama.
Highlights
- Venture across the endless white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Wander among towering rock formations shaped by Altiplano winds
- Encounter flamingos along the shores of colorful Andean lagoons
- Witness steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud at Sol de Mañana
- Unwind in naturally heated waters surrounded by volcanic landscapes
Description
DAY 1 – OVERNIGHT JOURNEY FROM LA PAZ
Start your journey in the City of La Paz. Check in at approximately 9:00 PM and board the overnight bus departing for Uyuni at 9:30 PM. Travel in a reclining seat with heating, an onboard restroom, a pillow, and a polar blanket.
DAY 2 – UYUNI SALT FLATS & SUNSET
Reach Uyuni at approximately 7:30 AM, where our team will meet you at the bus office. Continue to a nearby café to relax and enjoy some free time before returning to our office for check-in. Meet your driver, receive information about the route, and get ready for the 4WD expedition.
Departure at 10:30 AM.
- Train Cemetery – Walk among old locomotives that recall Uyuni’s railway past.
- Colchani – Learn about local salt production and explore handicrafts and alpaca and llama wool products.
- Uyuni Salt Flats – Travel across the vast white landscape, visiting the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
- Incahuasi Island – Explore trails surrounded by giant cacti and ancient coral formations with panoramic views of the Salar.
- Perspective Photography – Use the endless horizon to capture creative optical-illusion pictures.
- Sunset Stop – Watch the changing evening colors while enjoying wine and chips.
Overnight – Salt hostel in Atulcha.
DAY 3 – LAGOONS, DESERTS & ROCK FORMATIONS
Enjoy breakfast at 7:00 AM before setting out across the Bolivian Altiplano.
- Chiguana Desert – Cross broad plains framed by colorful mountains.
- Ollagüe Volcano – Stop at a viewpoint overlooking the volcano and surrounding highlands.
- Andean Lagoons – Discover Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota, where flamingos can be seen near mineral-rich waters.
- Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Continue through remote scenery filled with mountains, deserts, and lagoons.
- Siloli Desert – Journey across sandy terrain scattered with remarkable rock formations.
- Stone Tree – See the distinctive rock formation sculpted over time by wind and erosion.
- Red Lagoon – Admire Laguna Colorada and watch for flamingos along its shores.
Overnight – Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, subject to availability.
DAY 4 – GEOTHERMAL WONDERS & HIGHLAND LAGOONS
Set out early at 5:00 AM for the final day of exploration.
- Sol de Mañana – Experience a geothermal area filled with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools.
- Polques Hot Springs – Enjoy the naturally heated waters surrounded by mountain scenery.
- Dalí Desert – Travel through surreal landscapes reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings.
- Green & White Lagoons – Admire these scenic lagoons beneath Licancabur Volcano.
Journey to San Pedro de Atacama – Continue to San Pedro de Atacama, arriving at approximately 1:00 PM (Chilean time), marking the end of your 4-day journey.
Includes
- Overnight transportation by sleeper bus
- Heated reclining seating with a travel blanket and onboard restroom
- Shared 4WD vehicle throughout the Altiplano expedition
- Experienced local driver familiar with Uyuni and Altiplano routes
- Tour accompanied by an English-speaking guide
- 2 nights of shared lodging
- 2 morning breakfasts
- 2 midday lunches
- 2 evening dinners
- Wine and snacks served during the sunset stop
Excludes
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island – 30 BOB per person
- Entry fee for Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – 150 BOB per person
- Access to Polques Hot Springs – 30 BOB per person
- Bolivia–Chile border fee – 15 BOB per person
- Restroom use along the route – around 40 BOB per person
- Optional sleeping bag hire – 70 BOB per person
- Beverages served with scheduled meals are not included
- Souvenirs and other personal purchases
- Private room with a private bathroom available as an optional upgrade. Please check availability with the tour operator.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes an overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni, visits to the Uyuni Salt Flats, Andean lagoons with flamingos, rock formations, Sol de Mañana fumaroles, and natural hot springs near San Pedro de Atacama.
You board an overnight bus in La Paz around 9:30 PM, which offers reclining heated seats and onboard restrooms for the journey to Uyuni.
Flamingos can be seen along the shores of colorful Andean lagoons included in the itinerary between Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama.
You will explore the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, volcanic regions with steaming fumaroles at Sol de Mañana, and naturally heated hot springs among volcanic landscapes.
Overnight bus transport is included for the first night, but check the tour details for information about accommodations during the following days.
The tour operates year-round, but weather conditions in the Altiplano can vary; check local conditions before booking.
Bring sun protection, warm clothing for cold nights, and comfortable shoes to explore both the salt flats and surrounding landscapes in Bolivia.
The bus ride takes approximately 10 to 12 hours, departing late evening and arriving early morning in Uyuni.
The tour concludes in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, after crossing the border following visits to Bolivian attractions.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; check entry regulations for Bolivia and Chile before booking this cross-border tour.
