Charcota Lagoon, Bolivia

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Uyuni: Guided 3-Day Tour Salt Flats & Avaroa National Park

Uyuni: Guided 3-Day Tour Salt Flats & Avaroa National Park

Day 1 Visit: Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats at an altitude of 3,663 m.o.s.l. which extends over an area of 12,000 km². Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hostel for dinner time. Day 2 Visit: Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos, within these species there are 3 varieties: Chilean, James, and Andean. Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and rest Day 3 Visit: Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Uyuni Very early in the morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. (Don't be surprised if we go to the Chilean border, sometimes we have customers that they need to stop over there). Finally, return to Uyuni, and on the way, after lunch, appreciate bofedales and more rocky formations. Arrival time at the office in Uyuni City: 06:30 p.m. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access. **The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

From La Paz: Uyuni and Andean Lagoons 5-Day Guided Trip

From La Paz: Uyuni and Andean Lagoons 5-Day Guided Trip

Embark on a 5-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Bolivia, and explore the surreal beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the diverse wonders of Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. Enjoy a unique blend of cultural encounters, natural marvels, and exhilarating activities. Visit lagoons, geysers, and volcanic landscapes. Day 1 • Head to the bus office in the late evening for check-in • Board the bus and relax on a scenic ride with dinner, breakfast, and a bottle of water • Access a toilet onboard the bus • Stay overnight on the bus Day 2 • Arrive in Uyuni City early morning • Enjoy free time until mid-morning • Depart from the bus station near the activity provider's office • Travel to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport • Explore the "Train Graveyard" on the outskirts of Uyuni • Visit Colchani, a settlement with salt miners' workshops • Explore Uyuni Salt Flats, including a salt hotel turned museum, flags of the world, and a monument of Dakar racing • Have lunch near Isla Incahuasi and hike to the top of the island • Organize fun perspective-distorted photos on the salt flats • Stay overnight at a hostel in Agencha Day 3 • Start early with breakfast • Visit Ollagüe Volcano, Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons • Enter Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and see the Desert of Siloli, the Rock Tree, and the Red Lagoon • Stay overnight at a hostel in Huayllajra Day 4 • Begin early to visit Sol de Mañana Geyser, Hot Springs, Dali Desert, Green Lagoon, and White Lagoon • Head back to Uyuni passing by scenic spots and having a picnic lunch • Pass by Rock Valley (Alota) and make a short stop in San Cristobal Village • Arrive in Uyuni City in the early evening • Take a bus from Uyuni to La Paz City at night • Enjoy Dinner, Breakfast, a Bottle of Water, and a toilet onboard • Rest on the sleeper bus overnight Day 5 • Arrive at La Paz City early morning • Finish the tour at Bus Station La Paz City

From Uyuni Salt Flats: 2-Day Tour to San Pedro de Atacama

From Uyuni Salt Flats: 2-Day Tour to San Pedro de Atacama

Day 1: At 8:30 am we will pick you up from your salt hotel in Colchani. Enter the enigmatic Salar de Uyuni and the salt factory in Colchani. Stop at the salt mounds which are small salt pyramids created by the people of Colchani to dry the salt and then transport it to the town to be processed. You will visit the staircase to heaven, the monument of flags and the countless salt figures carved by the residents. You will enjoy a 360° view from Incahuasi Island located in the middle of the salt flat, later you will see a view of the Tunupa volcano and arrive in Tahua to visit the Chantani museum. Pass through Puerto Chuvica and continue exploring the salt flat until you reach San Juan del Rosario to observe the history and life of the Lords of Lípez. Today it is possible to find evidence of their culture, daily life and customs, gathered in a small museum where valuable pieces stand out. Enjoy the view of the Ollague volcano. In the afternoon we will continue the trip to the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramaditas, where we will be able to observe the three different species of flamingos. Live the trip near the lagoons, surrounded by volcanoes with their eternal snow caps mixed with landscapes full of green and other magical colors. After passing through the Inca Pass and the last lagoon, we will enter a huge desert area without roads. These fantastic deserts bring together many different colors, from brown, red, orange, brass and beige, which are shown successively at each curve of the route. We will spend the night at private rooms private rooms in the middle of the desert. At night you will enjoy a stargazing tour . Day 2: You will visit Stone Tree which is a tree shaped geological structure, and the Red lagoon. Afterwards we will arrive at the Geysers of Sol de Mañana. The desert and Salar of Chalviri offers us a landscape combining the white of the snow and the red brown of the desert together with the blue of the water. You will have the opportunity to take a swim in the Hot Springs of Polques. Afterwards you will visit Valley of the ladies which is a geologic wonderland created by the winds. Visit the Green Lagoon located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. We will arrive there by lunch time, which is the best time to see how its waters change colours from emerald green to a deeper green. From this point we will then continue towards the Chilean border and travel back to San Pedro de Atacama. Drop off in your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama around 15:00 PM.

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