Highlights
- Journey across the endless white expanse of the world-famous Uyuni Salt Flats.
- Discover giant cacti, salt landmarks, and striking scenery throughout the route.
- Encounter flamingos surrounded by the vivid colors of remote Andean lagoons.
- Cross dramatic desert terrain shaped by volcanoes and Andean winds.
- Feel Sol de Mañana’s geothermal power and relax in thermal waters.
Description
DAY 1 – COMFORTABLE OVERNIGHT BUS TO UYUNI
Check in at the bus office at approximately 9:00 PM and depart from La Paz at 9:30 PM on a comfortable overnight bus bound for Uyuni. Settle into a reclining seat with onboard heating and restroom facilities, a pillow, and a polar blanket.
Please carry 2.50 BOB in cash for the bus terminal fee.
DAY 2 – UYUNI SALT FLATS, CACTI & SUNSET
Arrive in Uyuni at approximately 7:30 AM, where our team will meet you at the bus office. Continue to a nearby café for some free time before returning for check-in. Meet your driver, receive a tour briefing, and prepare for the 4WD adventure.
Departure at 10:30 AM.
Train Cemetery – See historic locomotives from Uyuni’s railway past.
Colchani – Learn about salt production and browse local handicrafts.
Uyuni Salt Flats – Visit the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
Incahuasi Island – Walk among giant cacti and ancient coral formations with panoramic views.
Perspective Photography – Create optical illusion photos across the salt flats.
Sunset Stop – Enjoy the evening colors with wine and chips.
Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.
DAY 3 – LAGOONS, FLAMINGOS & DESERT SCENERY
Breakfast at 7:00 AM before continuing across the Altiplano.
Chiguana Desert – Cross open plains surrounded by colorful mountains.
Ollagüe Volcano – Stop for views of the volcano and highlands.
Andean Lagoons – Visit Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota and look for flamingos.
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Explore mountains, deserts, and lagoons.
Siloli Desert – Travel through sandy terrain and unusual rock formations.
Stone Tree – See the famous formation shaped by wind and erosion.
Red Lagoon – Admire Laguna Colorada and observe flamingos.
Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, subject to availability.
DAY 4 – GEYSERS, HOT SPRINGS & SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Early departure at approximately 5:00 AM.
Sol de Mañana – See steaming vents and bubbling mud pools.
Polques Hot Springs – Relax in naturally heated thermal waters.
Dalí Desert – Admire its distinctive desert scenery.
Green & White Lagoons – Enjoy views beneath Licancabur Volcano.
Hito Cajón – Complete border formalities before crossing from Bolivia into Chile.
San Pedro de Atacama – Continue by shared transfer from the border and arrive near the main square at approximately 1:00 PM Chilean time, marking the end of your 4-day adventure.
Includes
Comfortable overnight bus service between La Paz and Uyuni with reclining seat, onboard heating, and restroom facilities
4WD vehicle throughout the full Altiplano journey
Experienced local driver familiar with high-altitude terrain
English-speaking guide throughout the tour
2 nights in shared lodging
2 included breakfasts
2 included lunches
2 included dinners
Wine with light snacks during sunset at the Uyuni Salt Flats
Excludes
Entry to Incahuasi Island – 30 BOB per person
Entrance fee to Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – 150 BOB per person
Admission to the Polques thermal pools – 30 BOB per person
Optional rental of a sleeping bag – 70 BOB per person
Optional upgrade to private rooms with private bathrooms for both nights – contact the operator in advance, subject to availability
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
