4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama

Code: 442863
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  • Duración: 4 days
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Edad mínima: 12
  • Dificultad: MODERATE
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4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama
4-Days Experience at Uyuni Salt Flat From San Pedro de Atacama

Description

If you want to experience the incredible richness of natural beauty and diverse landscapes that Bolivia has to offer, a tour of El Salar de Uyuni is a great way to do it having in mind it is the world s largest salt flat.

The best time to go really depends on your preference of what you want to see, as each season offers different visuals.

Most people say it is best to go from May to November when the weather is mild, but keep in mind that the Bolivian salt flat plains will be dry. One thing s for certain – the scenery here is breathtaking all year round.


Price includes
Lunch
2-Nights Accommodation in desert hotel
1-Night accommodation in Colchani
Bilingual Driver Guide in all tours
Transportation (4x4 truck)
Admission fee to places visited
Price does not include
Travel Insurance
Gratuities (optional)
Importante
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Itinerary

  • San Pedro de Atacama - Hito Cajon - Laguna Colorada - Desert
  • Pick up from San Pedro de Atacama hotel and transfer to Hito Cajon (border line Chile-Bolivia), transfer to start our tour: visit the Green Lagoon where we can see its impressive emerald color and the Licancabur Volcano, Hot Springs of Polques where we can enjoy nature and a refreshing and energetic bath in the middle of the desert, lunch on route, the Geysers (lava boiling intensely and steam which reaches up to 50 meters high), the Red Lagoon where the red of its waters is due to sediments from algae as well as zooplankton and phytoplankton which have the peculiarity of changing with the temperature, the Stone Tree (geomorphological formation from the mushroom rock type, due to the erosion caused by the wind. It outstands from a set of volcanic rocks).
  • Overnight in desert hotel
  • Desert - Uyuni - Colchani
  • Breakfast at hotel.
    07:30 Visit Hedionda and Kañapa lagoons, the Ollague volcano viewpoint and the Incahuasi Island (a rocky island in the middle of the salt flat where we can observe giant cactuses, some of them are more than 100 years old, from the top you can see the salt flats in its entirety).
  • Overnight in Colchani, salt hotel
  • Colchani - Desert
  • Breakfast at hotel.
    09:30 Visit the village of Colchani, where the processing of salt can be observed (drying, grinding and packaging of salt) you will also have the opportunity purchase handicrafts made of salt, San Cristobal Church, Rocks valley, Mysterious lagoon, the lost city of Italy, Camel Stone.
  • Overnight hotel
  • Desert – Hito Cajon – San Pedro de Atacama
  • Breakfast at hotel.
    06:00 visit Red Lagoon, Geyser, Hot springs of Polques and Green Lagoon.
  • Transfer to Hito Cajon and then, transfer to San Pedro de Atacama.

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Faq

The best time to visit is between October and April, when temperatures are more pleasant and all tourist activities can be carried out without major inconveniences. However, the weather in the Atacama Desert is unpredictable, so it is recommended to be prepared for temperature changes.

Yes, although daytime temperatures can be warm, nights in the desert can be very cold. It is advisable to bring light clothing for the day and warm clothes for the night, as well as a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

The most common way to get there is to fly from Santiago to Calama Airport, and then by land vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama (which is about 100 km from Calama).

Yes, especially in high season. San Pedro de Atacama is a popular destination, so it is recommended to book tours in advance to secure your place, at least 48 hours in advance if you plan to visit the most popular places.

First choose the date on the calendar on your right and tour options. Click on book and then fill in your personal and booking information. Once received we will process your reservation requesting payment by secure credit card and send you vouchers and final instructions.

San Pedro de Atacama is over 2,400 meters above sea level, and some of the tourist destinations, such as the Tatio Geysers and Lagunas Altiplánicas, are over 4,300 meters above sea level. It is important to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol in the early hours and take it easy during the first day. If you have problems with the altitude, it is advisable to talk to your guide.

In our tours the vehicle stops at the most important places of interest to make short walks, usually to get closer and have a better experience or better views. They are easy in physical terms.
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