PRIVATE TOUR: UYUNI SALT FLAT 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS WITH HOTELS
Potosí Department, Bolivia
Be part of this PRIVATE TOUR: UYUNI SALT FLAT 2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS WITH HOTELS. Explore the main tourist attractions of the area and marvel at the flora and fauna.
Tour Overview
This 3-day tour explores Bolivia’s Eduardo Abaroa Reserve, Siloli Desert, and Salar de Uyuni salt flats, suited for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Photograph the diverse desert landscapes
- Discover the “Ojos de Agua,” small salt eruptions
- Experience optical illusions during the rainy season
- Visit the Stone Tree rock formation
Itinerary
Day 1 – Departure: 07:00
Transfer by shared minibus to Hito Cajon (Chile–Bolivia border). Explore the Eduardo Abaroa Reserve, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes reaching nearly 6,000 meters. Visit the colorful lagoons—white, green, and red—that serve as breeding grounds for three flamingo species and thousands of migratory birds. Enjoy a bath in hot springs and observe geothermal activity in the geysers. The reserve is one of the most important flora and fauna areas on the Bolivian Altiplano. Overnight at the hotel in the reserve.
Day 2 – Departure: 08:30
Visit the Siloli Desert, home to the natural stone formation known as the Stone Tree. Explore Altiplanic lagoons such as Chiarcota, Honda, Hedionda, and Cañapa, where you will observe thousands of flamingos and other plateau birds. Pass through traditional villages and small salt flats. Visit the Galaxia Caves, limestone formations with unique shapes, and enjoy views over the world’s largest salt flat. Overnight at the Salt Hotel.
Day 3 – Departure: 08:00
Enter the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world at over 3,600 meters altitude and spanning more than 12,000 km². Visit Incahuasi Island, also known as Fish Island, featuring giant cacti over 10 meters tall and panoramic views of the salt flat. See the Salt Museum, Ojos del Salar, and Colcachi. End the tour with a visit to the Train Cemetery, a collection of old locomotives and wagons. The tour finishes in the city of Uyuni.
The circuit can be modified to return to San Pedro de Atacama with additional transportation costs.
Included
- Day 1: 4WD transportation, lodging, lunches, dinners, tickets
- Day 2: 4WD transportation, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinners, tickets
- Day 3: 4WD transportation, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinners, tickets
Not Included
- Meals not mentioned
- Hotel extras
- Other unspecified extras
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring sun protection, warm clothing for high altitudes, and a good camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season for clearer skies and optimal salt flat conditions.
