From San Pedro de Atacama: 3 days to Uyuni Salt Flat
Potosí Department, Bolivia
Set off from San Pedro de Atacama to explore Uyuni on a 3-day tour. Visit the fascinating Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island and Laguna Roja, and find geysers and hot springs.
3-Day Tour from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flats
This guided tour covers the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and the Uyuni Salt Flats, suitable for travelers seeking an immersive Andean landscape experience.
Highlights
- Explore diverse Andean landscapes
- Visit main attractions of Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve
- Discover Salar de Uyuni from San Pedro de Atacama
Description
Day 1: Pickup is from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama by minibus to the Chile-Bolivia border. After border crossing, transfer to a 4x4 vehicle for six passengers. Visit Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde near Licancabur volcano, then explore the Salvador Dali desert and the Polques hot springs where you can bathe. Continue to Sol de Mañana geysers with intermittent 90°C steam eruptions. End the day at Laguna Colorada, a flamingo nesting site. Overnight stay at a hostel in Villamar.
Day 2: Visit the Valley of Rocks, known as World Cup or Lost Italy, featuring volcanic rock formations resembling an abandoned city. See wildlife at Camello and Sora. Stop at a lagoon to observe typical Altiplano flora and fauna. Visit Laguna Vinto, the Mirador, and Anaconda Canyon. Overnight at Colcha K Salt Hotel.
Day 3: Early morning drive to the Uyuni salt flat for sunrise. Explore Incahuasi Island with its giant cactus and limestone formations offering panoramic views. Visit the Salt Museum, then stop in Colchani village to buy handicrafts. Photographic stop at the train cemetery before arriving in Uyuni to conclude the tour.
Includes
- Hotel pickup service
- Drop-off at a central location in Uyuni
- Shared transport throughout
- Spanish-speaking driver
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Two nights accommodation in double, triple, or quadruple shared rooms with shared or private bathrooms depending on the night
Excludes
- Return trip to San Pedro de Atacama
- Drinks during meals and water (available for purchase)
- Access to bathrooms during the trip (available for purchase)
- Towels, room heating, and internet access
- Entry fees and border taxes
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Bring warm clothing for cold mornings and evenings, swimwear for hot springs, sun protection, and a good camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to October.
