3-Day Salt Flats, Lagoons and Geysers from Uyuni to San Pedro

4.7 (3 reviews) Uyuni, Bolivia
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through one of the most surreal landscapes on Earth.
Your 3-day tour from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama is more than just a transfer — it's a carefully crafted experience designed to immerse you in the magic of the Bolivian Altiplano with comfort, safety, and authentic local insight.

Options

Spanish Speaking Guide

Pickup included

English Speaking Guide

Pickup included

What's included

  • 4WD transportation with insurance for passengers.
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama from Hito Cajon Border
  • Dinner
  • Meals and water during the tour
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in salt hostel and basic hostel
  • English Speaking Guide or Spanish Speaking Guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz
  • Eduardo Abaroa Reserve entrance fee
  • Incahuasi Island entrance fee

What to expect

Day 1: Uyuni - White Desert
  1. Train Cemetery
    30m
    home to rusting historic locomotives.
  2. Colchani
    15m
    A small village where you can see salt crafts and alpaca/llama wool products
  3. Isla Incahuasi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Incahuasi Island (dry season only), known for its giant cacti and panoramic views.
  4. Salar de Uyuni
    6h
    Walk around the Saltwater Eyes (Ojos de Agua Salada).

    Visit the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel Museum.

    Lunch in the middle of the salt flats.

    Explore Incahuasi Island (dry season only), known for its giant cacti and panoramic views.

    Time for fun perspective photos on the vast white surface.

    Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the salt flats.
Day 2: Uyuni - Color lagoons
  1. Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
    10h · Admission ticket not included
    Early breakfast and departure.

    Drive through stunning Andean landscapes with volcano views and wildlife sightings (vicuñas, llamas).

    Visit a series of highland lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, home to flamingos and other birdlife.

    Cross the Siloli Desert and stop at the iconic Stone Tree (Árbol de Piedra).

    Enter the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.

    Walk along the shores of the breathtaking Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada), famous for its red hues and thousands of flamingos.

    Dinner and overnight stay at a basic lodge near Laguna Colorada.
Day 3: Laguna Colorada – Geysers – Green Lagoon – Transfer to Chile
  1. Sol de la Manana
    20m
    Visit the Sol de Mañana geysers with boiling mud and steam vents at sunrise.
  2. Aguas Termales De Polques
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Optional bath in the Polques hot springs, surrounded by desert scenery.
  3. Laguna Verde
    45m
    Visit the Green Lagoon (Laguna Verde) at the foot of Licancabur Volcano.
    Arrival at the Hito Cajón border post around 08:30–09:30 AM.

    Border procedures and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) with arrival around midday.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You'll find us right next to Oro Blanco Hostel in Uyuni.

End point

In the center of San Pedro de Atacama

Pickup details

We pick up travellers from the bus station at their arrival time.

Hotel pick up service comes after 10:30 AM

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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