3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons
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About This Tour in Uyuni
Why Visit Uyuni?
Uyuni, Bolivia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Uyuni provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Uyuni
You can reach Uyuni, Bolivia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional guide
- Afternoon tea
- Hotel pickup
- Professional photographer guide
- Fuel surcharge
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (30 bs for the Inca wasi island and 150 bs for the nacional park)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions ( Mostly Cold temperatures)
- One guide is divided between two cars ( 1 Guide for 12 people max )
- All cars in the company are equiped with Radios to comunicate between eachother
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Beginning of the Experience
From our office we will be leaving at 11:00 am 2 hours
From our office we will be leaving at 11:00 am. in a Toyota land cruiser. We will head towards the first stop "The train’s graveyard" and see the first locomotives in Bolivia. Afterwards you go to the small village of Colchani visiting the factories and the handy-craft market.
Finishing your lunch in the village of Colchani,... 3 hours
Finishing your lunch in the village of Colchani, you will be taken to the great Salar de Uyuni to go straight to a hotel made out of salt. Playa Blanca (the only hotel allowed inside the salt flats) surrounded by salt sculptures, flags and the Dakar Statue. Moving on towards the center of the salt flats you will fully enjoy the vastness of the landscapes and have a photo session of funny perspective pictures with the tour guide who's got plenty of experience in this field of photography.
Hike in the Inca Wasy island (Cactus Island) 4 hours
Hike in the Inca Wasy island (Cactus Island). Awaits for you after that, where you see the giant cacti and coral Rock formations. The hike itself is a loop of approximately 1h and will take you all the way to the top where a great 360* view can be appreciated. Once you finish this little hike, west will be your next direction to the small Village of Villa Candelaria to spend the first night but just before your leave the salt flat a breathtaking Sun-Set will be seen at its very shore. Arriving to the accommodations, you will enjoy some hot coffee and chocolate with some cookies and snacks. At tea time you will enjoy a delicious dinner.
Laguna Colorada
Waking up at 6:30 am, your journey into... 10 hours
Waking up at 6:30 am, your journey into the hightest and driest desert will be filled with breathtaking landscapes of dormant volcanos and lagoons coloring the vast andean desert of Bolivia. Different Flor and Fauna are on the menu like Llamas,Vicunas, Viszcachas, Andean Foxes and of course Flamingos ! Those animals will be most commonly seen in the national park Eduardo Avaroa which is 720000 hectares big, and where the Laguna Colorada awaits for you, one of the highlights of the entire tour ! Last but not least, we drive you into a volcanic crater where you can see some geological activities. Afterward the hotel and hot springs awaits for you
Final Day
This day starts around 6:30 am 7 hours
This day starts around 6:30 am. taking a good breakfast (some pancakes, yogurt, milk, corn flakes etc) to get energy for the last day of this trip. Starting by visiting first the Salvador Dali Desert and then followed by the Green Lake right next to the border of Chile where you can be dropped off at the immigration office. If you wanna come back to Uyuni, North would be your course crossing back threw stunning landscapes from a different road and making some stops in the way for legs stretching, toilets, and lunch. 17:00 pm Approx arrival in Uyuni at our office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
