This five-day Andean journey begins in the desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, crossing into Bolivia to explore the country’s most iconic landscapes before finishing in the highland city of La Paz. Traveling north through the remote southwest, the route showcases the full diversity of the Altiplano: surreal deserts, steaming geysers, colorful lagoons, vast salt flats, and snow-capped volcanoes.
The expedition covers the highlights of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, the immense Salar de Uyuni, the lesser-visited Salar de Coipasa (dry season), and the pristine wilderness of Sajama National Park, Bolivia’s first protected area. While following the core experience of the famous Uyuni circuit, this itinerary adds depth and continuity by connecting Chile’s Atacama Desert with the Bolivian highlands in one seamless overland adventure.
This tour can also be operated in the opposite direction (La Paz → San Pedro de Atacama). See our La Paz to Uyuni via Sajama 5-Day Tour.
| Summary | |
| CODE: | SPALT-5 |
| DURATION: | 5 days, 4 nights |
| TYPE: | 4WD Adventure Expedition |
| AVAILABILITY: | Year-round (weather dependent) |
| GROUP SIZE: | Small groups (typically up to 2–4 travelers per vehicle) |
| DEPARTURE: | San Pedro de Atacama (any hotel) |
| DROP OFF POINT: | La Paz (any hotel) |
| ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: | Simple lodges or guest houses (Standard), best hotels available (Plus) or RV Camper (Plus with RV) |