From San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia



Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Explore the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Polques Hot Springs, the Green Lagoon, and the Laguna Colorada.

3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from San Pedro de Atacama

This 3-day guided tour from San Pedro de Atacama explores the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding natural attractions, ideal for adventure and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, and the Dakar Monument
  • Visit the Salvador Dali Desert, Polques Hot Springs, and Sol de Mañana Geysers
  • See Laguna Verde, Laguna Blanca, and flamingos in their natural habitats
  • Travel in a 4x4 with a private English-speaking guide
  • Stay in basic hostels with meals included

Description

Begin your adventure with a hotel pick-up in San Pedro de Atacama, then cross the Chile-Bolivia border to start the tour at 9:30 am Bolivian time from Hito Cajon. Visit the Lincancabur Volcano Viewpoint, Laguna Verde, Laguna Blanca, Salvador Dali Desert, Polques Hot Springs, Sol de Mañana Geysers, and Laguna Roja, where you can observe flamingos. Overnight stays are in basic hostels shared with your private group.

Day 1: San Pedro – Hito Cajon – Huayllajara
Cross the border and explore volcanic landscapes and salt lagoons before spending the night in Huayllajara in a shared basic hostel room.

Day 2: Huayllajara – Agencha
After breakfast, visit the Árbol de Piedra, Desierto de Siloli, Laguna Cañapa, Laguna Hedionda, and Laguna Chiarcota, observing flamingos in their habitats. Continue to Mirador del Volcán de Ollague and Valle de las Rocas before overnighting in Agencha.

Day 3: Agencha – Uyuni City
Visit the Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island (salt hotel), Banderas del Mundo, Dakar Monument, and the settlement of Colchani, known for salt crafts and llama and alpaca wool textiles. The tour concludes with arrival in Uyuni City around 6:00 to 6:30 pm.

Includes

  • Pick-up service in San Pedro de Atacama
  • Private 4x4 transportation with roof rack
  • Driver and private English-speaking guide
  • 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts
  • First night accommodation in Huayllajara: shared 6-bed room with shared toilets
  • Second night accommodation in Agencha: shared room with 2 or 3 beds, each with private toilets

Excludes

  • Bolivian border tax (15 BOB)
  • Incahuasi Island entrance fee (30 BOB)
  • Eduardo Avaroa Reserve entrance fee (150 BOB)
  • Natural hot springs fee (6 BOB)
  • Bathroom fees along the route (30 BOB)
  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

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

For the best experience, bring warm clothing, sun protection, and sufficient water. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during high season from May to October.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to the Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, Laguna Colorada, Salvador Dali Desert, Polques Hot Springs, and Sol de Mañana Geysers.
The tour starts in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, and crosses into Bolivia to explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding areas.
Yes, the tour includes an opportunity to see the sunrise over the Uyuni Salt Flats.
Yes, accommodation is typically included, often in basic lodges or salt hotels near the salt flats.
The tour involves moderate physical activity, including some walking and time at high altitudes above 3,600 meters in Bolivia's Altiplano.
You may see Andean flamingos, vicuñas, and various unique desert flora native to Bolivia's salt flats and high-altitude lagoons.
It depends on individual health and acclimatization; consult with the tour provider about altitude challenges and travel conditions in Bolivia.
The dry season from May to November offers clearer skies and easier travel conditions around Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats.
Visa requirements vary by nationality; check Bolivia’s official immigration website to confirm current entry rules.
To prepare, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, and consider spending a day or two acclimatizing in San Pedro de Atacama or nearby before the tour.

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