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Single	$476
Double	$476
3rd Person
Adult	$476
Child	Free
4th Person
Adult	$476
Child	Free

Itinerary

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Day 1: Uyuni - Colchani - Uyuni Salt Flats (Incahuasi Island) - Pia Pia Island - Ajencha (7079 km)

We'll pick you up from the bus station around 07:00am and you'll have some leisure time to have breakfast. Then, your adventure begins at 10:30am! We'll first visit the Train cemetery to discover very old locomotives from the Carbon era. Next is the town of Colchani, where we will see the manual processing of salt, handicrafts and the salt museum. Then, we'll make for the Uyuni Salt Flats (12,000 km2) and will see the “Montones de sal” and how locals extract the salt. Next, we'll visit Playa Blanca hotel and the Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti that is located in the middle of the salt flats. It's the perfect spot to have lunch, enjoying an amazing view. Then, we will continue our trip to the town of San Juan or Atulcha (3,700 masl). Tonight will be spent at a small salt hostel.

Uyuni, BOLIVIA

Uyuni is a city in the southwest of Bolivia. It primarily serves as a gateway for tourists visiting the world's largest salt flats - the Salar de Uyuni. he city also acts as a gateway for commerce and traffic crossing into and out of Bolivia from and to Chile.

Incahuasi Island

Isla Incahuasi is a hilly and rocky outcrop of land and former island in Bolivia situated in the middle of Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, at an elevation of 3,656 meters.
Colchani, BOLIVIA

There is a salt factory where they process the salt mined from Uyuni, you can also enjoy some free time to explore the local museum or shop for souvenirs

Day 2: Chiguana Desert - Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Red Lagoon Sol de Manana Geyser (210 km)

Today we will depart at 08:30am. We'll visit Salar de Chiguana, viewpoint of the Ollague Volcano (active), and then visit the Andean lagoons of Canapa, Chiarcota, and Hedionda, located at an average altitude of 4,300masl. Here, you can see flamingos, vicunas and other Andean fauna. We will then pass through the Siloli desert and visit the Stone Tree, formed due to erosion. In the afternoon, we will visit Laguna Colorada (4,300masl) where we can see more wild animals. We will continue to Huayllajara, where our small hostel is located at an average altitude of 4,300masl. Please consider that the temperature is very low at night (even -20 °C), so it is recommended to bring a sleeping bag.

Chiguana Desert, BOLIVIA

The Chiguana desert is on the south side of Uyuni salt flat, surrounded by active volcanoes such as Ollague (5,840m).

Ollague Volcano

Ollague Volcano is a massive andesite stratovolcano. It started developing more than one million years ag, and is considered potential active by now.

Desert of Siloli

You can see the most bizarre rock formations in the desert of exotic plants. The desert is not far from the Chilean border. It is rugged and worth a visit to the rock formations and volcanoes.
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, BOLIVIA

Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve is the country's the most visited area,It is considered the most important protected area in terms of tourist influx in the Potosí Department.
Sol de Manana Geyser, BOLIVIA

A geothermal area characterized by intense volcanic activity and the sulphur springs field is full of mud lakes and steam pools with boiling mud. The area extends over 10 km2, between 4800m and 5000m in altitude.

Day 3: Sol de Manana Geyser - Dali Desert - Uyuni - La Paz (901 km)

Today we will depart at 05:00am to visit the active geysers of Sol de Manana, which are located at an altitude of 4,900masl. Marvel at the fumaroles or boiling lava at a temperature of 90° C. Then, we will continue to the thermal waters of Polques, where we can take a hot bath. We will pass through the Dali desert until we reach the spectacular Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano. After this, we will return to Uyuni town (approx. 7 hours) without many stops except at noon for lunch, and a visit to the rock valley in Villamar. Arrival around 17:00hrs. Time at leisure to eat and visit the town. Transfer to the bus station to take the overnight bus back to La Paz (departure time: 20:00hrs.). During your overnight trip you will enjoy a light dinner on the bus.

Sol de Manana Geyser, BOLIVIA

A geothermal area characterized by intense volcanic activity and the sulphur springs field is full of mud lakes and steam pools with boiling mud. The area extends over 10 km2, between 4800m and 5000m in altitude.
Dali Desert, BOLIVIA

Dali desert is a A desert that evokes the surreal. it is an extremely barren valley of southwestern Bolivia.

Day 4: La Paz

Arrive in La Paz and make your own way to the hostel of your choice from the La Paz bus station. Your once-in-a-lifetime adventure comes to an end.

Departure & return

Departure: Meeting at The Guardian Coffee Shop (Sucre street corner with Ferroviaria Avenue) at 07:00 AM. Please confirm your departure information with us at least 5 days prior to departure.
Accommodation Pickup in San Pedro de Atacama only in downtown. Pickup is not possible at Rural, Vilacoyo, La Florida, Soncheck, Corvatch, La Rose de Atacama.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

2 nights accommodation in basic dorm-style hotel rooms with shared bathroom
1 night bus Uyuni - La Paz (no tour leader on bus)
Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack during tour
Local driver
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners & snacks
Shower on the 2nd night but very basic (hot shower for 10 Bs)

Price Excludes

Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*), Reserva Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area (150 Bs*) *Please note that these fees must be paid in Bolivianos and are subject to change without prior notice.
English speaking guide
Shower on the first night tips (Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated.)
Airport transfers
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

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