3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons to San Pedro de Atacama

Day 1: Uyuni Salt Flats

1. Salar de Uyuni
   9h · Admission ticket not included
   Tour starts at 10:30 a.m.
   
   Visit:
   
   Train Graveyard – Explore the rusting remains of Bolivia's first locomotives, now one of Uyuni's most iconic landmarks.
   
   Colchani Village – Discover traditional salt processing techniques and browse handicrafts made from salt, alpaca, and llama wool.
   
   Uyuni Salt Flats – Journey across the world's largest salt desert, visiting:
   
   • Saltwater Eyes
   
   • Salt Hotel Museum & Playa Blanca
   
   • Flags of the World
   
   • Dakar Monument
   
   Incahuasi Island (Fish Island) – Walk among giant cacti and ancient coral formations while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views.
   
   Creative Photo Session – Capture fun perspective and optical illusion photographs on the endless white landscape.
   
   Sunset Experience – Enjoy a magical sunset with wine and chips in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
   
   Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.

Day 2: Volcanoes, High Andean Lagoons, Stone Tree & Red Lagoon

1. Laguna Colorada
   9h · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
   
   Visit:
   
   Chiguana Desert – Cross a vast high-altitude desert surrounded by colorful mountains and dramatic volcanic scenery.
   
   Ollagüe Volcano Viewpoint – Admire panoramic views of the semi-active Ollagüe Volcano and the surrounding Andean landscapes.
   
   High Andean Lagoons – Discover Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons, where flamingos gather in mineral-rich waters framed by volcanoes.
   
   Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Enter one of Bolivia's most spectacular protected areas, known for surreal desert scenery and unique wildlife.
   
   Siloli Desert – Explore a remote high-altitude desert filled with unusual rock formations.
   
   Stone Tree – See the famous wind-carved volcanic formation.
   
   Red Lagoon – Finish the day at Laguna Colorada, famous for its intense red waters and large flamingo populations.
   
   Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, depending on availability.

Day 3: Geysers, Hot Springs, Dalí Desert & San Pedro de Atacama

1. Sol de la Manana
   9h
   Early departure at 5:00 a.m.
   
   Visit:
   
   Sol de Mañana Geysers – Walk among steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools, and active geothermal vents in one of Bolivia's most spectacular volcanic fields.
   
   Polques Hot Springs – Relax in natural thermal waters surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude landscapes.
   
   Dalí Desert – Discover a surreal desert of colorful rock formations inspired by the landscapes that resemble Salvador Dalí's paintings.
   
   Green & White Lagoons – Admire these stunning lagoons at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano.
   
   Bolivia–Chile Border – Complete border formalities before continuing by shared transfer into Chile.
   
   Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama – Arrive at the main square at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Chilean time), marking the end of your unforgettable expedition.

Pickup details

Passengers arriving by bus from La Paz must specify which bus company they are traveling with so we can organize the pick-up. These buses usually arrive between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m.

Pick-ups from the airport are done at 8:40 a.m., when the flight arrives at Uyuni Airport.
Hotel pick-ups are made between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m., only from hotels located within the city area.

We will contact you one day before to coordinate the pick-ups.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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