3 days, Uyuni & surrealistic deserts

Day 1: Uyuni salt deserts

1. Train Cemetery
   20m
   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.
2. Colchani
   20m
   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.
3. Salar de Uyuni
   6h · Admission 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.

Day 2: Andean Lagoons

1. 12h
   We start the day by visiting another salt desert which is brown-colored and smaller than Uyuni Salt Flats.
2. 20m
   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.
3. Laguna Canapa
   15m
   We visit the first Andean lagoon, Cañapa lagoon, a habitat of endemic Andean fauna.
4. Laguna Hedionda
   2h
   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.
5. Siloli Desert
   1h
   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.
6. Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
   1h · Admission 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

Day 3: Surrealistic deserts

1. Geiser Sol de la Manana
   20m
   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.
2. Aguas Termales De Polques
   1h 30m · Admission 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.
3. Salvador Dali Desert
   Pass by
   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.
4. Laguna Verde
   15m
   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.

• 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