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3 days, Uyuni & surrealistic deserts

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3 days, Uyuni & surrealistic deserts

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Highlights

Surreal landscapes, high-altitude lagoons, flamingos, geysers, deserts, and a night in a unique salt hostel. Enjoy breathtaking views, the salt flat’s mirror effect, and the magic of the Altiplano in 3 days.

Itinerary

Uyuni salt deserts
  • Train Cemetery

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Explore the cemetery of the first Bolivian trains, which belonged to the Bolivian Railway Company. This historical site has many interesting stories and can also serve as a large playground for adults.
  • Colchani

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    earn about the production of salt in Bolivia. There's a chance to explore shopping handicrafts and original woolen clothes for good prices. This is the official entrance to the Salt Flats.
  • Salar de Uyuni

    6 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    We will spend most of our time here. In addition to capturing mirror reflection and perspective photos, we will visit the first hotel made entirely of salt, Flag Island, where we will take photos with the flag of your country, the Dakar monument, the stairway to Heaven monument, and the Giant Cacti Island before witnessing a stunning sunset in the largest salt desert on earth. After all of these activities, we will head to our accommodation.
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at Salt Hostel. Dorms with shared bathrooms.
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
    Dinner - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
Andean Lagoons
  • Salar de Chiguana

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We start the day by visiting another salt desert which is brown-colored and smaller than Uyuni Salt Flats.
  • Mirador Volcán Ollagüe

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We are observing one of Bolivia's two active volcanoes from this viewpoint located 10 km away. We are now entering the deserts of the southwestern region of Bolivia.
  • Laguna Canapa

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We visit the first Andean lagoon, Cañapa lagoon, a habitat of endemic Andean fauna.
  • Laguna Hedionda

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Afterward, we visit Hedionda Lagoon, known for its high concentration of sulfur, earning it the nickname "Smelly Lagoon." This lagoon is home to pink flamingos. Afterward, we visit a lodge for lunch.
  • Siloli Desert

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    At an altitude of approximately 5000 meters above sea level, this is one of the driest and highest deserts in the world. Here we will encounter the famous stone tree, a particular rock formation due to the erosion of wind. We enter to Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve, Bolivia's most isolated protected area.
  • Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Initially, we visited the Red Lagoon, a body of water of 60 km2. We make a trek around this beautiful lagoon, home of pink flamingos. Then we head to our accommodation
  • Accommodations
    Overnight at communitarian basic hostel
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
    Lunch - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
    Dinner - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
Surrealistic deserts
  • Geiser Sol de la Manana

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We wake up early to see the geysers at their best. This place is situated at 4800 meters above sea level. It could be quite cold, but we will start to observe the first rays of the morning sun.
  • Aguas Termales De Polques

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Get ready for your swimsuit, hot springs await us! This location has abundant volcanic activity, allowing us to rejuvenate and witness the dawn while we enjoy the thermal waters and the surrealistic landscape.
  • Salvador Dali Desert

    Admission Ticket Free
    After enjoying the hot springs and thermal waters, we will visit the Salvador Dalí desert, considered the 'most surrealistic landscape' in the world due to its resemblance to "La persistencia de la memoria," a piece of art made by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí in 1931.
  • Laguna Verde

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We will visit the Green Lagoon located in the most south-western point of Bolivia. This spot provides a fantastic view of the Licancabur volcano, which has served as a natural border between Bolivia and Chile since 1904, after the Pacific Ocean war between the two mentioned countries. After this, we'll head back to Uyuni. Along the way, we will make various stops for restroom breaks, to buy snacks, and for lunch.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.
    Lunch - Vegetarian, vegan and special diets options.

What's included

INCLUDED

Basic hostels: night 1 in double/triple/quad rooms; night 2 in shared rooms for six
4wd transportation
Lunch (3)
English speaking guide or spanish speaking driver (choose the option)
Dinner (2)
Breakfast (2)
Pick up form the terminal bus, airport or local hotels in Uyuni

NOT INCLUDED

Tips
San Pedro de Atacama Chile Transfer
Incahuasi Island Entrance Fee
Eduardo Abaroa Reserve Entrance Fee

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with lung desieses such as asthma or others due to altitude

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