Uyuni 3 Days

EXPERIENCES:

-Unique experiences captured in surrealistic images in the world’s largest salt desert.

-Cemetery of trains where is possible to find old locomotives of 2 centuries ago.

-Tour to Inkawasi Island, habitat of giant cacti in the middle of the salt flat.

-Walk through deserts, caves and volcanoes of singular scenic beauty.

-Hot springs, bubbling mud and huge geysers.

-Colorful lagoons where beautiful flamingos nest.

-Night at hotels or lodges in the middle of nowhere and immensity.

Price per person, USD

Without guide. Shared room and bathroom

Includes: Basic lodging. Accommodation 6 pax per car sharing the same room in basic hostels with shared bathrooms / Shared transportation (4×4) / Mentioned meals

Does not include: Entrance fee / Drinks during meals / Tips / Personal expenses

Program

Day 1. Start the tour at hrs. 10:00 approx. Visit the train cemetery of old steam locomotives that were used like transport of minerals, continue towards the town of Colchani, where the salt processing is observed in a factory artisan. Visit to the small salt pyramids and Museum where some salt sculptures are preserved. Lunch in the middle of the Salt flat. Excursion to the Incawasi Island, located in the center of Salt flat and populated by giant cacti, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the immensity of the salt. Free time to take photos with surreal effects. Continue to the town of San Juan, dinner and accommodation in basic lodging.

Day 2. After breakfast departure south to cross the desert area of Chiguana, on route to Ollague viewpoint and high altitude lagoons, home of different species of flamingos. Lunch on route. Tour through the desert of Siloli and the stone tree until arriving at the Red Lagoon that receives that name by the sediments of algae of red pigmentation. Dinner and lodging in basic Hostel.

Day 3. Early departure to the “Sol de Mañana” geysers to observe bubbling mud of different colors, intensely boiling and fumaroles Continued on the tour of the hot springs of Polques. Breakfast. You will cross the “Dali desert” through the “Green lagoon” an impressive emerald color located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Lunch in route. Return to Uyuni

Wear jacket and extra sweater, windbreaks, gloves, hat, sun block, sunglasses (essential for the salt flat) Sleeping bag and swimsuit for hot springs.

Day 1. Contact on Uyuni (Airport, bus station, hotel). Departure to Villamar village (10:00), visiting the trains’ cemetery where we can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. On the way we’ll visit the colonial church of San Cristobal (the one that has been moved from its original location). We will go through the villages of Culpina K and Alota, we will visit The Stone Valley, this is a famous rock formation due to the wind erosion, and another rock formation named Italia, we will also visit Catal and Vinto Laggons. At appropriate time we will arrive to Villamar. Visit to the cave paintings of Tomás Lakjas.

Overnight at Jardines de Mallku Cueva Hotel. Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 2. Departure to the Red Lagoon, where we could meet the famous “JAMES’ FLAMINGOS”, unique in its species, as well as the eternal snows, also we could see the color change in the Lagoon until it reach the red color. Then we’ll go to the Sol de mañana Geysers. Continuation up north visiting the Siloli Desert, the Stone Tree and the minor lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarckota, Honda and Ramaditas. Then road trip to Colchani. Transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Palacio de Sal Hotel the first hotel entirely made of salt in the world. (Standard Room) Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 3. We get into the Great Salt Flat (10:00), watching in the way, the process of salt extraction. Trip until Incahuasi Island (also known as Fish Island) where we’ll be able to watch the famous Giants Cactus, then we’ll go ahead up north to the foothills of Thunupa Volcano to visit Pucara Ayque and admire the pre-colonial ruins and ancient mummies, after that we’ll go back south and watch the outstanding sunset at the edge of the Salt Flat. The lunch will be served in me middle of the Great Salt Flat. At appropriate time drop off on Uyuni (Airport, bus station, hotel). Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages)

Includes:

Private transport, specialized guidance, specified meals and hotels, entrance fees, accident insurance, satellite phone service for emergencies, GPS per group, walkie-talkies in every car for groups.

Private.

Price per person, USD

USD 1366 per person in Doble. Minimum 2 persons

USD 1215 per person in Doble. Minimum 3 persons.

USD 755 per person in Doble. Minimum 5 persons (2 Vehicles)

Single supl +190

Day 1. Contact on Uyuni (Airport, bus station, hotel). Departure to Villamar village (10:00), visiting the trains’ cemetery where we can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. On the way we’ll visit the colonial church of San Cristobal (the one that has been moved from its original location). We will go through the villages of Culpina K and Alota, we will visit The Stone Valley, this is a famous rock formation due to the wind erosion, and another rock formation named Italia, we will also visit Catal and Vinto Laggons. At appropriate time we will arrive to Villamar. Visit to the cave paintings of Tomás Lakjas.

Overnight at Jardines de Mallku Cueva Hotel. Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 2. Departure to the Red Lagoon and walk in the surrounds of the lagoon, where we will be able to see the famous “JAMES’ FLAMINGOS” unique in its species in the world, as well as the eternal snows and the Sol de Mañana (Morning sun) geysers. Then road trip to Chalviri Lagoon, its hot springs, and the Dali’s Valley, after that we’ll keep going ahead to the Green Lagoon where we’ll see its amazing emerald color as well as the Licancahur Volcano. Then all the way back to Villamar Village.

Overnight at Jardines de Mallku Cueva Hotel. (Standard Room) Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 3. Road trip to the Great Salt Flat through San Agustin. Trip until Incahuasi Island (also known as Fish Island) where we’ll be able to watch the famous Giants Cactus, after that see the process of salt extraction and later going back to the south and watch the outstanding sunset at the edge of the Salt Flat. The lunch will be served in me middle of the Great Salt Flat. At appropriate time drop off on Uyuni (Airport, bus station, hotel).

Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages)

Includes:

Private transport, specialized guidance, specified meals and hotels, entrance fees, accident insurance, satellite phone service for emergencies, GPS per group, walkie-talkies in every car for groups.

Private.

Price per person, USD

USD 1610 per person in Doble. Minimum 2 persons

USD 1390 per person in Doble. Minimum 3 persons.

USD 1380 per person in Doble. Minimum 5 persons (2 Vehicles)

Single supl +280

Day 1. (Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Hito Cajón Not included).

The contact will take place in Hito Cajón. Departure to Laguna Verde. Behind the lake rises the cone of the Licancabur Volcano, with an altitude of 5960 meters. We are going to continue to Laguna Colorada. There we shall see the famous "JAMES’ FLAMINGOS” unique in the world, the eternal snows, also, we can see the different colors of the lagoon until it gets red. The rich red coloration is derived from a type of algae and plankton. On the way, we are going to see Valle de Dalí (Dali’s Valley), this is a site of intense volcanic activity; the Chalviri thermal waters and the Geysers Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun). At appropriate time we will arrive to Villamar village.

Overnight at Jardines de Mallku Cueva Hotel. Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 2. Visit to the cave paintings and ruins near Tomas Lajas, continuation to The Stone Valley, this is a group of famous rock formations due to the wind erosion, and another rock formation named Italia, you will also visit Catal and Vinto Laggons, and the villages of Alota, Culpina K, San Cristobal Church, until Uyuni town where we’ll visit the trains’ cemetery where you can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives then continue to the village of Colchani, and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Palacio de Sal Hotel the first hotel entirely made of salt in the world. (Standard Room)

Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00

Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 3. At 10.00 am. We are going to visit Colchani, it is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction, and continuation to Incahuasi Island (better known as Fish Island) this is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cacti up to 10 meters high; the lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat. Also we are going to visit the mummies in Pucara Ayque at the foothills of Thunupa Volcano, and after the amazing sunset on the salt flat transfer to Uyuni (airport, bus station, hotel). Includes: Breakfast and lunch (with beverages).

Includes:

Private transport, specialized guidance, specified meals and hotels, entrance fees, accident insurance, satellite phone service for emergencies, GPS per group, walkie-talkies in every car for groups

Private.

Price per person, USD

USD 1455 per person in Doble. Minimum 2 persons

USD 1290 per person in Doble. Minimum 3 persons.

USD 1170 per person in Doble. Minimum 5 persons (2 Vehicles)

Single supl +190

Day 1. (Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Hito Cajón Not included). The contact will take place in Hito Cajón. Departure to Laguna Verde. Behind the lake rises the cone of the Licancabur Volcano, with an altitude of 5960 meters. We are going to continue to Laguna Colorada. There we shall see the famous "JAMES’ FLAMINGOS” unique in the world, the eternal snows, also, we can see the different colors of the lagoon until it gets red. The rich red coloration is derived from a type of algae and plankton. On the way, we are going to see Valle de Dalí (Dali’s Valley), this is a site of intense volcanic activity; the Chalviri thermal waters and the Geysers Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun). At appropriate time we will arrive to Villamar village.

Overnight at Jardines de Mallku Cueva Hotel. (Standard room) Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00.

Includes: Lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 2. Departure via San Agustín until the Great Salt Flat. Road trip to Incahuasi Island (also known as the Fish island), there you’ll be able to see the famous Giant Cactus. Lunch will be served at the middle of the salt flat. Continue visiting Ojos de Agua and a salt extraction place and after the amazing sunset transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Palacio de Sal Hotel the first hotel entirely made of salt in the world. (Standard Room) Check in: 15.00 / Check out 12.00.

Includes: Breakfast, lunch (with beverages) and dinner (without beverages)

Day 3. Departure to Uyuni town, short visit to the cemetery of trains where we can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives, road trip until Hito Cajón, going through the villages of San Cristobal and Culpina K. Arrive to Hito Cajón. (The transportation to San Pedro de Atacama is not included).

Includes: Breakfast and lunch (with beverages).

Includes:

Private transport, specialized guidance, specified meals and hotels, entrance fees, accident insurance, satellite phone service for emergencies, GPS per group, walkie-talkies in every car for groups

Private.

Price per person, USD

USD 1790 per person in Doble. Minimum 2 persons

USD 1460 per person in Doble. Minimum 3 persons.

USD 1405 per person in Doble. Minimum 5 persons (2 Vehicles)

Single supl +190