Uyuni Salt Flat (3 days) from Uyuni One Way

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• ​Price:
  • Until December 31, 2026: US$ 240 per person.
  • From January 12, 2027: US$ 270 per person.​

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• The remaining balance must be paid in cash (US dollars or Bolivianos), even on the same day of departure.
• You can reschedule or cancel (100% refund) up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.

• Pick-up at your accommodation (urban area).
• Drop-off in downtown San Pedro de Atacama or at the bus terminal.
• Shared transportation (minibus in Chile and 4x4 vehicle for 6 people in Bolivia).
• Spanish-speaking driver.
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, starting with breakfast on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 3).
• Basic lodging:
  • 1st night at a refuge (PedreSal or similar) in Colcha K, in double, triple, or quadruple shared room (subject to availability), with shared bathroom (hot-water shower).
  • 2nd night at a refuge (Nuevo Amanecer or similar) in Huayllajara, in double, triple, or quadruple shared room (subject to availability), with shared bathroom (cold-water shower).
• Sleeping bag.

• Guide.
• Drop-off at your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.
• Heating in the room.
• Park entrance fees (Bs. 210 per person):
  • Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Bs. 150 per person).
  • Polques Hot Springs (Bs. 30 per person).
  • Incahuasi Island (Bs. 30 per person).
• Restroom access along the route (approx. Bs. 6 per use).
• Rubber boots (required in case of rain; rental Bs. 30 per person).
  

• Private room and private bathroom for the second night of lodging (the first night already includes this service):
  • 1 person: US$ 40.
  • Group of 2 or more people: US$ 30 per person.
• English-speaking guide (up to the border between Chile and Bolivia the third day):
  • 1 person: US$ 105.
  • Group of 2 people: US$ 105 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: US$ 70 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: US$ 52 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: US$ 42 per person.
    

• Comfortable, warm clothing.
• Comfortable shoes (preferably trekking boots).
• Swimsuit (for Polques Hot Springs).
• Towel.
  
• Sleeping bag liner (for the sleeping bag).
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen.
• Toilet paper.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Water (1 liter per person, per day).
• Thermal bags and heat packs (Hokkairo or similar).
• Between Bs. 350 and Bs. 500 for expenses not included in the tour (entrance fees, taxes, restrooms, water, souvenirs, etc.)

• Because the tour reaches 5,000 m (16,404 ft) above sea level and takes place in a limited-space vehicle, the following people cannot participate:
  • Children up to 7 years old (minimum age required: 8).
  • Adults over 65, unless they present a medical certificate stating they are in optimal condition to do activities above 5,000 m (16,404 ft).
  • People who weigh more than 100 kg (220 lb) (due to the vehicle’s limited space).
  • Pregnant women.
  • People with high blood pressure, heart failure, asthma, or similar conditions.

Start: Day 1 at 10:15 am at your accommodation in Uyuni.

End: Day 3 at 1:00 pm in downtown San Pedro de Atacama or at the bus terminal (end time may vary due to weather or force majeure; we recommend scheduling your departure from San Pedro de Atacama for the following day).

Day 1: Uyuni – Train Cemetery – Uyuni Salt Flat

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We’ll pick-up from your hotel in Uyuni to begin the adventure in a 4x4 (6 people per vehicle), which will be our transportation throughout the tour. On the first day, we’ll visit:

• Train Cemetery: an open-air museum of rusting locomotives, a favorite spot for unique photos.
• Colchani Village: the best place to learn about artisanal salt production and buy local handicrafts.
• Salt Museum: built entirely from salt blocks extracted from the flat.
• Incahuasi Island: a limestone island in the middle of the salt flat, famous for its giant cacti and panoramic views from the summit.
• Sunset over the Salt Flat: a breathtaking show of colors that transforms the horizon into a living postcard.
  
• We’ll finish the day at our refuge, where dinner and rest await.

Lodging: refuge in Colcha K.

Day 2: High-Altitude Lagoons – Siloli Desert

After breakfast, we’ll leave Colcha K and head towards the Chiguana Salt Flat, surrounded by active volcanoes. Along the way, you’ll see extraordinary high-altitude landscapes:

• Cañapa Lagoon: a beautiful lake framed by mountains, home to feeding Andean flamingos.
• Hedionda Lagoon: known for its high sulfur content, which attracts large flocks of birds.
• Honda Lagoon: a peaceful setting highlighting the contrast between desert and water.
• Chiarkota Lagoon: an excellent spot to observe different species of Andean birds in their natural habitat.
• Siloli Desert: a surreal landscape of wind-carved rock formations, including the iconic Stone Tree.
• Colorada Lagoon: a spectacular reddish lake, home to more than 30,000 flamingos.

Lodging: refuge in Huayllajara.

Day 3: Sol de Mañana Geysers – Polques Hot Springs – Licancabur Volcano – San Pedro de Atacama

Our last day begins early to enjoy the unique beauty of the Altiplano at dawn:

• Sol de Mañana Geysers: geothermal activity with fumaroles and steam jets reaching 90 °C (194 °F).
• Polques Hot Springs: outdoor pools where you may relax with a warm bath (depending on tour timings).
• Salvador Dalí Desert: a dreamlike landscape resembling the surrealist painter’s works.
• Green and White Lagoons: stunning lakes at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano, known for their intense, shifting colors.
• Valley of Rocks: a natural gallery of wind-shaped rock formations.
• San Cristóbal: a small mining town that preserves colonial churches and local life.

Finally, you’ll arrive at the border to complete the necessary formalities, and then we’ll continue on to San Pedro de Atacama, where this unforgettable journey through the Altiplano will come to an end.

*From January to April, during the rainy season (Altiplano winter), the itinerary may be modified, such as spending the second night in Uyuni and skipping Incahuasi Island if it’s flooded. At any time of year, routes, visited sites, activity order, and schedules may vary due to weather, road conditions, protests, or lodging availability.

• If you cancel with a 24-hour notice before the beginning of the tour, we will make a full refund of what you paid for the booking.
• If you cancel with less than what was indicated, we will not make any refund of what you paid for the booking.