Uyuni Salt Flat – Andean Traverse 4 days

After breakfast, we will meet you at your Lodging in San Pedro de Atacama (8:00 am), to drive up into the highlands of Bolivia. On the way, we will have the opportunity to see very closely, the mighty Licancabur, and Juriques Volcanoes (5916 mts and 5600 mts). Once entering in Bolivia, we will visit the beautiful White and Green Lagoons, surrounded by fantastic sights of the Andes Volcanic Mountain Chain. From here we will continue until we arrive to the silent Valley of “Salvador Dali”, where we will be fascinated by unbelievable landscapes, similar to the paintings of this famous artist. On the way, we will also visit the breathtaking Sol de Mañana Geysers (The highest in the world).

In the afternoon after a delicious Outdoor lunch, we will arrive to the “Colorada” Lagoon, with an astonishing red color. Here we can observe three different types of flamingos, in the same place where they reproduce, and develop. We will also visit the famous Stone Tree, crafted, and carved by the wind, through centuries. Before reaching our accommodation, in the small Andean Village of Villa Mar, or San Juan (Depending on Lodging availability), we will be able to enjoy the sight of beautiful lagoons as well as an astonishing high plateau landscape.

Includes: Mineral Water, Outdoor Lunch & Dinner.

From our Lodging in the Village of Villa Mar, or San Juan, we will continue our overland exploration, visiting the beautiful Valley of Rocks, where we can find volcanic formations, sculpted by centuries of wind, immersed in a unique rock labyrinth. We will stop at the viewpoint of the active Volcano Ollague, with its summit at 6050 meters over the sea level. We will continue through the highland desert, with a stop for our Outdoor Lunch, as well as a fantastic visit, at the Turquiri, or Black Lagoon viewpoint. In the afternoon, after passing several beautiful Andean villages, such as Alota, Chubica, and San Cristobal, we will finally reach the City of Uyuni. Accommodation in a comfortable hotel.

Includes: Mineral Water & Outdoor Lunch.

After breakfast (8:30 am) we will explore in depth the incredible Uyuni Salt Flat. We will drive over the salt crust in a fascinating traverse, that promises unforgettable views of this unique place. Further on we will visit the famous Inca Huasi Island (not possible if the Salt Flat is flooded), where many endemic species of cactus, plants, and birds are found, and of course, a 360º view of the immense Salt Flat.

Continuing our exploration, we will drive to the small village of Colchani where the inhabitants of the borders of the Salt Flat produce and pack eatable salt for sale, as well as salt blocks used as building material. In the afternoon we will return to rest at our hotel.

Includes: Mineral Water, Breakfast & Outdoor Lunch.

In the morning (6:00 am), we will depart from Uyuni, towards the Chilean border, making a first stop at the famous Locomotive Cemetery. On the way, beautiful, and small Andean villages will appear in our path, through an immense desert scenario. We will pass by the stunning Laguna Colorada once more, as well as the stunning Sol de Mañana Geysers.

In the afternoon we will reach the Green and White Lagoons, as well as the Bolivian border control. We shall arrive to San Pedro de Atacama at 16:30 approximately.

Includes: Mineral Water & Outdoor Lunch.