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SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
Experience an unforgettable 3-day journey through Bolivia’s remote southwest aboard our 4WD. Discover pristine lagoons and volcanic landscapes not seen anywhere else on earth. This off road expedition reveals a diverse array of natural wonders across the Bolivian Altiplano including the incomparable Salar de Uyuni.
Visit Eduardo Avaroa Reserve with its colored lagoons
Photograph pink flamingos in pristine lagoons
Traverse volcanic landscapes and vast deserts
Be awed by boiling geysers and soothed by natural hot springs
Hike Incahuasi Island (dry season) in Uyuni Salt Flats
Explore Uyuni Salt Flats in depth and have fun with deep-perspective photographs
Day 1 - Reserve Eduardo Avaroa

Welcome to Bolivia!

We leave San Pedro de Atacama early this morning for a short and scenic drive to Bolivia’s remote southwestern border (drive is unaccompanied by guide, only driver). Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our staff who will be ready to assist with migrations procedures if needed.

Once in Bolivia, we start our 4WD adventure entering Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, home to endemic wildlife and protected Andean landscapes. Our first stops are Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, two jewels in the middle of an unforgiving high-altitude (4500m) desert. Continuing, we have the opportunity to spend some time in the hot springs of Polques with stunning views of the Bolivian Altiplano. Later, we continue toward the boiling geysers and steam jets of Sol de Mañana at nearly 5000m!

The day’s main highlight is Laguna Colorada with its hundreds of pink flamingos and beautiful volcanic views all around it.

End the day by reaching our very basic lodge (Basic, Standard) or the more comfortable and private hotel (Plus) further north in the evening.

ACCOMMODATION

BASIC: Very basic dormitory-style room, shared bathroom, no shower nor hot water (very basic, almost primitive accommodation) Please click/tap here for details and pictures
STANDARD: Private room with private bathroom and lukewarm shower Please click/tap here for details and pictures
PLUS: In order of availability/preference: Hotel Tayka del Desierto, Los Flamencos Eco Hotel or Mallku Cueva Hotel Please click/tap here for details and pictures

MEALS
Lunch, Dinner

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Ideally, take some time to acclimatize before this trip as the altitude reaches almost 5000m. Otherwise, talk to your doctor to be prescribed altitude medication e.g. Diamox if needed



Day 2 - Lagoons, deserts & wildlife

Our second day will take us further north to our next destination in Salar de Uyuni (Plus) or the southern rim of it (Basic, Plus).

The morning will see us driving across scenic Andean landscapes, including the “Jewels of the Bolivian Altiplano” (a chain of pristine lagoons home to hundreds of flamingos you can see/photograph up close).

We will also be lucky enough to stop at other beautiful sites such as quirky rock formations and scenic viewpoints. The rest of the day will depend on the time of year in which you join us:

  • Dry season (May to November)
  • Plus package: We will enter the mighty Salar de Uyuni in the afternoon and enjoy our first taste of salt plains by driving to the northernmost end of the salt flats where we will be based for the night, not before enjoying the colors of sunset against the white backdrop of the Salar. Sleep in a village in the northern rim of the flats. Accommodation: Tayka Hotel de Sal or Tambo Coqueza

    Basic & Standard packages: Our afternoon will be spent driving across remote backcountry and stopping at dramatic viewpoints such as Ollague Volcano viewpoint. We continue north and arrive in a small village just south of Uyuni Salt Flats.

  • Rainy season (December to April)
  • Plus package: In the afternoon, we will head toward the town of Colchani (past the town of Uyuni) where we will arrive in the southeastern rim of the salt flats. Here, the famed Salt Hotels are located where we will be able to enjoy a picturesque sunset before arriving in one of these unique hotels. Accommodation: In order of preference/availability: Hotel Palacio de Sal; Luna Salada or Cristal Samaña

    Basic & Standard packages: Our afternoon will be spent driving across remote backcountry and stopping at local villages on the way to the town of Uyuni. We arrive by evening in Uyuni where lodging and fresh meals are available.

    ACCOMMODATION

    BASIC: Basic room, shared bathroom, may have hot shower Please click/tap here for details and pictures
    STANDARD: Private room with private bathroom and hot shower Please click/tap here for details and pictures
    PLUS: Hotel Tayka de Sal (dry season) or either of the following salt hotels in order of availability: Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada or Cristal Samaña (rainy season) Please click/tap here for details and pictures

    MEALS
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    SPECIAL INFORMATION
    Your choice of package level will affect the location of your accommodation today. However, regardless of the package, you will see/visit all the same attractions, only in a different order/day



    Day 3 - Salar de Uyuni

    A full day is dedicated to enjoying the trip’s grand finale: Salar de Uyuni.

  • Dry season (May to November)
  • Plus: On our Plus package and in the dry season, we will visit the northern part of the salt flats, including the lesser-known village of Coqueza, gateway to the gorgeous Volcan Thunupa. You will optionally have the opportunity/time to take a moderate hike to an ancient site but what really stands out is the unmatched view of the entire extension of the Salar. Later, visit and hike to the top of Isla Incahuasi (easy to moderate hike) to enjoy the 360-degree views all around as well as the giant cacti growing on this bizarre island.

    Basic & Standard: We will enter the salt flats through the southwestern end, immediately being mesmerized by the vastness and whiteness of this unique desert. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the deep-perspective effect which works great for fun photographs as well as climbing Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti to appreciate the sheer size of the salt flats thanks to the 360-degree view from here.

  • Rainy season (December to April)
  • Plus, Basic & Standard: In the rainy season, you will enter the salt flats through the southeastern rim (all packages) and pass through the village of Colchani where you will be able to see its colorful market and optionally, a rustic, salt-processing plant. Most of the day will be spent slowly driving along the shore of the salt flats as it is not possible to drive much further.

    Immediately, we are in awe by the perfect “mirror” of the sky at our feet. Take your time to find the perfect reflection as well as playing with the deep-perspective effect offered by the endless, flooded plains. Later in the afternoon (all packages), after plenty of time for photographs and good fun has been had, we will exit the salt flats and drive southbound, past the town of Uyuni (and a brief stop in the Train Cemetery). We will arrive in the village of Mallku Villamar for a good night’s rest.

    Meals included
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    ACCOMMODATION

    BASIC: Very basic room, shared bathroom, no hot shower Please click/tap here for details and pictures
    STANDARD: Private room with private bathroom and lukewarm shower Please click/tap here for details and pictures
    PLUS: Hotel Mallku Cueva in the village of Villamar (if no availability, a similar-level hotel will be offered) Please click/tap here for details and pictures

    SPECIAL INFORMATION
    Your choice of package level will affect the location of your accommodation today. However, regardless of the package, you will see/visit all the same attractions, only in a different order/day



    Day 4 - Return to San Pedro de Atacama

    The last day of our expedition will see us enjoying the last of the Bolivian highlands on the way to the border.

    If you opted for a shared transfer from the border to San Pedro, you will have to be up by 4 AM this morning to be able to make the 9 AM bus. If you opted for a private transfer (recommended), departure time will be as usual, after breakfast in order to arrive at the border around noon.

    Once at the border, our staff will help you board the next vehicle that will take you to San Pedro de Atacama arriving around noon (shared transfer, drop off is downtown) or about 4 PM (private transfer, drop off at hotel) where our services end.

    Meals included
    Breakfast, Box lunch (i.e. sandwich, juice, etc)

    • This trip covers around 1000 Km in four days of off road driving at high altitude and cold climate
    • The trip can be easily enjoyed if you are prepared. It is recommended you read the itinerary before booking
    • You may attempt to form a small group of people to reduce costs, but bear in mind that the more people in the vehicle, the less comfortable the trip will be. Consider that you will be driving through rugged terrain and in most parts, it cannot even be considered a road (which is why we use top-notch 4WD vehicles)
    • It is ideal if you are headed from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni and want to be back on the last day. If you do not wish to go back to San Pedro, consider our three-day tour instead (See our San Pedro to Uyuni 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats tour)
    • Please note that the itinerary is modified during the rainy months of Dec to April (see itinerary)

    PLEASE NOTE THAT PARK AND OTHER SITES' ADMISSION FEES - IF APPLICABLE - ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE (READ BELOW)


    WHAT TO BRING

    • Camera/drone
    • Effective sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat)
    • Warm layers as temperatures drop considerably in the evenings and mornings
    • Bathing suit, sandals
    • Comfortable hiking shoes
    • Money in Bolivianos for national park entrance fees and personal spending (drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc) unless you request admission fees to be included in the final price

    WHY TAKE THIS TRIP WITH US?

    • We are a tour operator, not a travel agency. We organize this trip by putting everything from transport to accommodation providers together to make sure it works as flawlessly as possible. Our trusted partners both in Chile and Bolivia have been tried and tested and we put our name confidently up front because we trust the safety and reliability they offer. A travel agency merely books you with a tour operator earning a commission for themselves and not giving a lot of care to your experience
    • We put safety at the top of our priorities. We know Bolivia and Chile inside out and the roads, towns, villages, deserts, etc. that are safe to travel through. By using our services, you can rest assured that we will get you to your destination at the end of every day safely

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO CONSIDER

    • The itinerary may suffer changes without previous notice due to factors outside our direct control such as weather and road conditions. If we are forced to alter the itinerary in any way, it will be based on good judgment and necessary modifications for your own safety and comfort and you will be promptly notified. We never alter or skip attractions in the itinerary without explaining the reasoning behind any possible change and providing adequate proof that such change may be necessary. Therefore, you should not take the above itinerary as “set in stone” and we will not he held liable for any loss or damage that you may feel arising from such changes made for your benefit.
    • Please note that the itinerary differs in the rainy season from the itinerary in the dry season. We will not be held liable/responsible for failure to read this information
    • This region is a remote area that lacks the usual comforts of the modern world. You should not expect high standards of accommodation, hot water is available some of the time (according to respective package) and electricity is available for a few hours or more where possible.
    • Food is handled hygienically and it is our priority and job that you are satisfied with the limited resources available in this region. Vegetarians are welcome, but should not expect special menus as we do what we can to serve appropriate portions of vegetables and fruit in the vegetarian menu
    • During the rainy season (December to March/April) some parts of the salt flats may be inaccessible such as Incahuasi Island and time on the actual salt flats is limited. Most of the regular itinerary is followed as normal

    The following are dates in which other people have shown interest in forming a group for this tour. Use the ENQUIRY tab to request a new date or join one of the dates below to form a group and obtain the respective price. The number of interested persons is shown for your reference and you will be updated via email if other people are interested in the same date. If your party consist of four persons, we suggest booking a tour outright to confirm departure.

    WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • Transportation by private vehicle from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni for 4 days
    • Spanish-speaking driver (digital guide in IOS or Android app included) or English speaking guide (price varies)
    • 3 nights’ accommodation according to selected package
    • 4 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts
    • Bottled water

    WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

    • National park and other sites’ admission fees: Approx. 30 USD, paid only local currency (Bolivianos/BOB). Please exchange to BOB before you leave San Pedro de Atacama (you may choose to have these included at the time of booking).
    • Soft/fizzy and alcoholic drinks
    • Optional tips/gratuities (highly recommended, but not mandatory)
    SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO UYUNI - 4 DAY SALAR DE UYUNI TOUR FROM SAN PEDRO TO SAN PEDRO
    Important Info on Booking This Trip
    Summary
    BRIEF OVERVIEW: Experience Bolivia from San Pedro de Atacama and back on this 4-day tour including Salar de Uyuni
    CODE: SPAU-4
    PLACES VISITED: Salar de Uyuni, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde, Geysers, Hot Springs, Arbol de Piedra, Desierto de Siloli, Desierto de Siloli
    PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
    DURATION: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
    TYPE: 4WD Adventure Expedition
    AVAILABILITY: Year-round (rainy season Dec to Apr itinerary varies)
    PICK UP POINT: Any hotel or airport in San Pedro de Atacama
    PICK UP TIME: 8:30 AM (Subject to confirmation by our team)
    DROP OFF POINT: Any hotel in San Pedro de Atacama
    BOOKING DEADLINE: 15 days (please enquire first if less)
    ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: Basic, Standard, Plus

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