Economic Uyuni Salt Flat
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Description:
Discover the Uyuni Salt Flat and the Bolivian Altiplano with this regular program with shared services.
Day 01: San Pedro de Atacama – Bolivian Altiplano – Colorada Lagoon
Departure from San Pedro de Atacama at 07:30 am in a minibus to the Bolivian frontier, crossing the border through Immigration Office where we will carry out the change of vehicle to a jeep 4WD for 6 passengers.
During the first day, we will visit the Bolivian altiplano with places such as Blanca and Verde Lagoons, located in the foothill of the Licancabur Volcano. We will continue to the Salvador Dalí Desert, the Polques thermal pools, the Sol de Mañana Geysers, they are font of water emerging with a temperature of 90 Celsius degrees. We will end our trip in the Colorada Lagoon, place of nesting of more than 30000 flamingos of three species. This place is located at 4500 meters above the sea level where it is possible to watch flora and fauna such as flamingos, vicuñas and other animals. We will accommodate in a hostel (Huayllajara) featuring basic services, shared rooms for 6 passengers. Sleeping bag is subject to availability. Ask when booking.
Day 02: Colorada Lagoon – Lagoons – Chiguana Salt Flat – San Juan
The departure is after breakfast, in order to visit the Siloli Desert where we will watch the Árbol de Piedra, a rock of vulcanic origin. After that, we will visit the Honda, Crarcota, Hedionda, Altiplánicas and Cañapa Lagoon. We will continue through the Chiguana Salt Flat. Arrival in the San Juan town. Accommodation in Hotel de Sal in double or triple rooms.
Dia 03: San Juan – Uyuni Salt Flat – Villamar
Departing at 08:00 am, we will visit the Uyuni Salt Flat (12000 km2), Incahuasi Island located in the center of the salt flat featuring calcareous rocks. We continue to Ojos del Salar and after that we arrive in the Colchani town and then the city of Uyuni at 03:00 pm approximately for a two-hour resting. After that, we will continue by transfer to an Altiplanic town called Villamar. Accommodation.
Day 04: Villamar – San Pedro de Atacama
We will depart at 04:30 am heading directly to the Bolivian frontier in a 4-hour trip. We will carry out the change of vehicle in order to return to San Pedro de Atacama. End of our services.
Important: Sleeping bag subject to availability. Ask when booking.
Important
- National park entrance fee not included
- Sleeping bag is subject to availability. Please ask when booking
Trip Information
Departure: Daily
Start: Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
Rates include
- Accommodation
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Mentioned excursions
Rates do not include
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Air tickets
- Tips
- Insurance
Actividades
- Excursion
- Geology and Volcanoes