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3 Day itinerary in Bolivia, South America

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni...

Discover the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats with Bamba’s unforgettable adventure. This Bolivia tour offers an extraordinary journey through the world's largest salt flats, mesmerizing deserts, and colorful lagoons. Witness stunning sunsets, surreal landscapes, and local wildlife in their natural habi... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Uyuni

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Marvel at breathtaking red & green colored lakes

2

Drive through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts

3

See active volcanoes & relax in therapeutic hot springs

4

Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Uyuni - Villa Candelaria, Bolivia

Duration: 3 Days

Departure Time: 10:00


Uyuni - Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Pia Pia Island - Candelaria (L/D)


We will begin our journey at 10:00 AM with a departure from our starting location. At 10:30 AM, we will start the tour by visiting the Cementerio de trenes (Train Cemetery) which is a unique and interesting train graveyard located in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat. Then, we will continue to El proceso de sal en Colchani (The Salt Production Process in Colchani) to see how salt is extracted and processed. After that, we will visit the Artesanías de sal (Salt crafts) to see the various ways in which salt is used to create beautiful and unique crafts. We will also visit the Montones de sal (Salt piles) to see the vast expanse of salt flats, and the Ojos de sal (Salt Eyes) which are small pools of water that are surrounded by salt flats. Lastly, we will visit Isla Incahuasi (Incahuasi Island), which is a small island located in the middle of the salt flats and is home to cacti and other unique plants.  Then, we will check-in to the Hotel de Sal, which is built entirely out of salt bricks and provides guests with an opportunity to experience what it's like to sleep on a bed of salt.


8:00 PM we check-in to the first night's accommodation at the Hotel de Sal, (shared bathroom) and we will enjoy dinner together.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Villa Candelaria - Polques, Bolivia

Chiguana Desert - Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Red Lagoon Sol de Mañana Geyser (B/L/D)


We will start the day with a 7:30 AM breakfast before departing at 8:00 AM. We will visit Volcán Ollague which is an active volcano, as well as Lagunas con Flamencos (Cañapa Hedionda - Honda), which are saltwater lagoons that are home to thousands of flamingos. We will also visit Desierto de Siloli (Siloli Desert) which is a desert that is located in the Andes Mountains and is known for its unique rock formations. After lunch, we will visit Montañas de 7colores (7-Colored Mountains), El árbol de Piedra (The Stone Tree) and Laguna Colorada (Huayllajara) which is a red-colored lagoon that is home to thousands of flamingos. We will spend our second night at the Albergue Laguna Colorada (shared bathroom)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Polques - Uyuni, Bolivia

Dali Desert - Green Lagoon – Uyuni (B/L)


We will start the day early with a 5:00 AM departure. We will visit the Geiseres, which are geysers that spout hot water and steam and the Aguas Termales (Thermal Waters) where people can relax and enjoy the natural hot water. After breakfast, we will visit Rocas de Dalí (Dali's Rocks) which is a unique rock formation that was named after Salvador Dalí, as well as Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) and Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon) which are both known for their vibrant and stunning colors. We will also visit Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks) and finish the tour visiting Culplina and San Cristobal. We will be back at Uyuni by 5:00 PM.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • 4WD transport on tour (max 7 people per car)

Activities expand_less

  • Active sightseeing adventures
  • Hike

Extras expand_less

  • Personal accident insurance
  • First aid assistance

Not Included expand_less

  • Toiletries (towels, toilet paper, soap,etc)
  • Other meals & drinks
  • Hot shower (10 BS)
  • Toilets along the way (20 BS)
  • Tips for guide, driver and cook
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (must be booked in advance)
  • Entrance fee to Reserva Eduardo Avaroa (150 BS, you have to pay it the first day of the tour)
  • Sleeping bag (must be requested in advance rental available for 50 BOB)
  • Entrance fees to Isla Incahuasi (30 BS)
  • Entrance fee to the Open Air Hot Springs (6 BS)

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