Bolivia Salt Flats & Deserts - 4 days

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4 daysDuration

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10 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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La Paz, Bolivia

Atacama Desert, Chile

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Highlights

Uyuni - Travel overnight across the Bolivian altiplano by comfortable bus, arriving at this remote desert town at the edge of the salt flats

Uyuni - Traverse the world’s largest salt flat, visiting the train cemetery, Colchani village, salt piles and cactus-covered Isla Incahuasi

Volcán Ollagüe - View the active volcano and surrounding high-altitude plains while travelling through Bolivia’s remote Andean interior

Sol de Mañana - Witness steaming geysers, bubbling mud pools and colourful high-altitude lagoons near the Bolivian-Chilean border at sunrise

Itinerary

PRIVATE TOUR: Travel over 4 days from La Paz to the Atacama Desert on a journey through Bolivia’s most surreal landscapes. After an overnight trip to Uyuni, explore the vast Salar de Uyuni, including the train cemetery, salt villages and cactus-covered Isla Incahuasi, with a stay in a unique salt hotel. Cross the dramatic altiplano past flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanoes, painted deserts and the striking red waters of Laguna Colorada. Finish with steaming geysers, hot springs and vivid green lagoons before crossing into Chile and arriving in Atacama.

day 1La Paz to Uyuni

La Paz - Uyuni. Upon arrival in La Paz, you make your way to the central bus terminal to begin your overnight journey across the Bolivian altiplano. You board a comfortable night bus with reclining seats and settle in as the city lights fade and the road climbs into the high Andes.
The journey unfolds quietly through remote highland landscapes. You can rest under provided blankets or remain awake to glimpse small villages, wide open plains, and star-filled skies. Brief stops are made along the route, allowing you to stretch your legs or purchase a warm drink in the cool mountain air.

OverNight

Overnight Bus

day 2Uyuni & the Salt Flats

day 3High Andean Landscapes & Lagoons

day 4Uyuni to Atacama, Chile

What's Included

Accommodation

3 nights in hostels in a basic shared room or basic private room & 1 overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinnersDrinks during meals for included meals

Transport

Transportation in buses

Others

Services of bilingual-speaking local guides for included sightseeing and activitiesA 4-wheel drive experience (max 7 people per car)Visits and guided tours as per itineraryFirst aid assistance

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