4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Colored Lagoons to San Pedro Atacama

Uyuni, Bolivia
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Duration4 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 4-day journey from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama, combining Bolivia’s most spectacular landscapes with a seamless crossing into Chile. Travel aboard the Todo Turismo VIP overnight bus before exploring the Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, colorful high Andean lagoons, flamingos, geysers, natural hot springs, and dramatic volcanic deserts. Travel in shared 4WD vehicles with experienced local drivers and bilingual guides while enjoying freshly prepared meals, unforgettable sunsets, creative perspective photography, and carefully planned logistics throughout the expedition. Finish your adventure with a shared transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, making this an ideal route for travelers continuing their journey through Chile.

What's included

  • Shared accommodation (2 nights)
  • English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
  • Sleeping bag (optional, available for rent for 70 BOB per person)
  • Waterproof boots (optional, available for rent for 20 BOB per person,...
  • Isla Incahuasi - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Hot Springs

What to expect

Day 1: Overnight VIP Bus Journey from La Paz to Uyuni
  1. Terminal de Buses La Paz
    10h · Admission ticket included
    Check in at the Todo Turismo Bus Office in La Paz at 8:30 p.m. before boarding your VIP overnight bus departing at 9:00 p.m. Travel comfortably to Uyuni with reclining seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, an onboard restroom, heating, polar blankets, dinner, breakfast, bottled water, and hot drinks included.
Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, Creative Photos & Sunset Experience
  1. Salar de Uyuni
    9h · Admission ticket not included
    Arrive in Uyuni at approximately 7:30 a.m. aboard the Todo Turismo VIP overnight bus from La Paz. Our staff will meet you at the bus office and escort you to a nearby café, where you'll have free time to relax until returning to our office for check-in before your shared 4WD expedition begins at 10:30 a.m.

    Visit:

    Train Graveyard – Explore Bolivia's historic locomotives and one of Uyuni's most iconic photo spots.

    Colchani Village – Visit local salt workshops and browse handicrafts made from salt, alpaca, and llama wool.

    Uyuni Salt Flats – Journey across the endless white desert and visit:

    • Saltwater Eyes

    • Salt Hotel Museum & Playa Blanca

    • Flags of the World

    • Dakar Monument

    Incahuasi Island (Fish Island) – Walk among giant cacti while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views.

    Creative Photo Session – Capture fun perspective and optical illusion photographs.

    Sunset Experience – Enjoy a magical sunset with wine and chips.

    Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.
Day 3: Volcanoes, High Andean Lagoons, Stone Tree & Red Lagoon
  1. Laguna Colorada
    9h
    Breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

    Visit:

    Chiguana Desert – Cross a spectacular high-altitude desert surrounded by colorful mountains and impressive volcanoes.

    Ollagüe Volcano Viewpoint – Enjoy breathtaking views of the semi-active Ollagüe Volcano and the surrounding Andean landscapes.

    High Andean Lagoons – Discover Bolivia's spectacular flamingo habitats, visiting:

    • Cañapa Lagoon

    • Hedionda Lagoon

    • Chiarcota Lagoon

    Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Explore one of Bolivia's most spectacular protected areas, home to volcanoes, colorful deserts, and unique Andean wildlife.

    Siloli Desert – Travel across one of the world's highest deserts before reaching the famous Stone Tree, an extraordinary volcanic rock formation sculpted by centuries of wind erosion.

    Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada) – Admire the lagoon's striking red waters and thousands of flamingos before continuing to your hostel.

    Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, depending on availability.
Day 4: Geysers, Hot Springs, Dalí Desert & Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
  1. Sol de la Manana
    8h
    Early departure at 5:00 a.m.

    Visit:

    Sol de Mañana Geysers – Walk among steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, and active geothermal vents in one of Bolivia's most spectacular geothermal fields.

    Polques Hot Springs – Relax in natural thermal waters surrounded by breathtaking volcanic scenery.

    Dalí Desert – Discover a surreal high-altitude landscape of colorful rock formations inspired by Salvador Dalí's paintings.

    Green & White Lagoons – Admire these spectacular lagoons at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano.

    Bolivia–Chile Border – Complete immigration and customs formalities before continuing into Chile.

    Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama – Board your shared transfer after crossing the border and arrive at the main square of San Pedro de Atacama at approximately 1:00 p.m. (Chilean time), marking the end of your unforgettable Altiplano expedition.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Fer de Lipez office on Avenida Colón in Uyuni. Travelers arriving from La Paz by overnight bus will be picked up at the bus terminal and assisted to a nearby café. Later, our staff will transfer you to the office for check-in before departure at 10:30 am.

End point

The tour ends in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, at approximately 1:00 pm (local time) in the main square.

Additional information

  • 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

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