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Overview
Explore Uyuni and its surreal deserts, Bolivia’s most stunning destination and the world’s largest salt flat, featuring unique landscapes and breathtaking panoramas.
This "specialized" tour stands out for its inclusion of high-quality, comfortable eco-hotels, such as a high-category Salt Hotel, built entirely from salt blocks, and Tayka del Desierto, a lodge located in the heart of the Siloli Desert. The accommodation is managed by local indigenous communities, ensuring high-quality standards and offering a unique opportunity to learn about their traditions.
This premium tour is perfect for those seeking comfort, cultural immersion, and high-quality service at an affordable price.
What's included
Private transportation
All entrance fees
First night: hotel with private bathroom (Luna Salada, Taykas, Kachi, Palacio de Sal or similars)
Second night: ecohotel (Tayka, Flamencos, Mallku Cueva or similar)
Lunch
Dinner
Oxyshot for emergency
Breakfast
Pick up from hotels in Uyuni, airport or bus terminal
English Speaking guide
Transfer service to Chile
SOUVENIRES
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Full salt flats experience
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.
Colchani
20m
Learn 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.
Salar de Uyuni
6h · Admission ticket 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, the Tayka de Sal Hotel.
Day 2: Into the Andean deserts
Pass by
We start the day by visiting another salt desert which is brown-colored and smaller than Uyuni Salt Flats.
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.
Laguna Canapa
15m
We visit the first Andean lagoon, Cañapa lagoon, a habitat of endemic Andean fauna.
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.
Siloli Desert
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
1h · Admission ticket included
Initially, we visit 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 at Tayka del Desierto.
Day 3: Hot springs and Geysers time!
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.
Aguas Termales De Polques
1h 30m · Admission ticket 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.
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The pick-up time is between 10:00 and 11:00, if you are heading towards the Salar you will be picked up later.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
