Siloli Desert, Bolivia

Day 1 10:30 a.m. Tour Uyuni Salt Flats Day 2 Tour Uyuni Salt Flats + National Reserve Day 3 Tour Uyuni Salt Flats + National Reserve 10:30 a.m. Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. 1:30 p.m. Arrival time to Spa. Explore the area around Uyuni on a 3-day tour. See handicrafts made of salt, stop at the Flags of the World, and visit the Chiguana Desert. Day 1 Meet your guide in Uyuni and begin your 3-day adventure. Head to the Train Graveyard, a cemetery full of abandoned trains. Stop at the small settlement of Colchani, which housed salt miners, and shop for handicrafts made of salt and textile art made of llama and alpaca fiber. Next, visit a hotel and museum made entirely out of salt. Bring your country's flag and place it at the Flags of the World, and stop at the Monument to Dakar racing. For an added fee, visit Incahuasi Island, a former island in the middle of the salt flats. Then, pose for some fun perspective- and proportion-distorted photos taken against the backdrop of the striking white surface of the salt flats. Finally, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats, spreading its dazzling colors all over the Uyuni Salt Flats, and enjoying it with a glass of wine. First Night: Agencha 2/3/4/5/6-bed rooms + communal bathrooms. Day 2 Begin with an early breakfast before heading to Chiguana Desert. Stand surrounded by volcanoes and marvel at the still-active Ollagüe Volcano. Then, continue along the rocky road El Pasito Tuntun to reach the beautiful lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota. Keep an eye out for the brilliantly colored flamingoes standing in the lagoons. Stop to enjoy lunch before heading to Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve (entry not included). Visit Siloli Desert and see the Rock Tree lava rock formation. Continue to Huayllajara, stopping at the Red Lagoon overlook point to see flamingos relaxing in the intense red colors of the lake. Second Night: Huayllajara Shared 6 –bed room (Same Group at the jeep car) + communal bathrooms. Day 3 Get off to an early start around 5:00 a.m. to visit the Sol de Mañana Geyser (5,000m) and walk next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. then, have the opportunity to take a bath in an open air Hot Springs at a 35 Cº water. The next places to appreciate are the Dali Desert Marvel at the vivid colors of the Green and White Lagoons, created from the toxic copper water at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Then, head back to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Cross the Bolivian border with the help of your tour guide and finish your adventure at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square.

Embark on a 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats and Surreal Deserts. Explore the Train Cemetery, Flags Square, and the Salt Hotel. Visit the Siloli Desert, the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and the Green Lagoon. Enjoy a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Start Time: 10:30 AM Day 1: Uyuni - Salt Flats Begin your tour at the Train Cemetery, where you’ll see abandoned wagons from the Bolivian Railway Company. Then, head to Colchani village to learn about salt production and browse local handicraft shops. As you enter the Uyuni Salt Flats, witness underground river aquifers and visit Flags Square, the Dakar Monument, and the world’s first salt hotel. Enjoy lunch and take unique panoramic, perspective, and mirror reflection photos. In the afternoon, explore Incahuasi Island, home to coral fossils and giant cacti, with stunning views of Tunupa Volcano. End the day with a breathtaking sunset over the salt flats before arriving at your salt hostel accommodation. Day 2: Salt Flats - Huayllajara After breakfast, stop in the small village of San Juan to buy snacks and use the restrooms. Then, observe the active Ollagüe Volcano, sacred to indigenous communities. Continue to the Andean lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Honda, where you can see pink flamingos, Andean ducks, and seagulls. Lunch will be served near Hedionda Lagoon. After lunch, enter the Siloli Desert, one of the driest on Earth, located at 6,000 meters above sea level, and see the famous Stone Tree. Enter Bolivia’s most visited national park, the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. The day ends at the spectacular Red Lagoon, home to flocks of pink flamingos. After this, head to your accommodation in Huayllajara town. Day 3: Huayllajara - San Pedro de Atacama Wake up early to witness the sunrise at the Sol de Mañana Geysers. Then, relax in the Polques Hot Springs before heading to the Dali Desert, a surreal landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings. Visit the Green Lagoon, located next to the towering Licancabur Volcano, which serves as a natural border with Chile. THE TOUR ENDS AT THE CHILEAN BORDER AT 9:30 AM. FROM THERE, YOU WILL BOARD A VEHICLE TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, ARRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM.

Explore the Salar de Uyuni and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve on a 3-day tour with basic accommodation. Discover the Train Cemetery, Plaza de las Banderas, and Incahuasi Island. See the Ollagüe Volcano, Altiplanic Lagoons, and the Stone Tree. Day 1: Salar de Uyuni Begin your tour with pickup from your Uyuni hotel and enjoy an American breakfast. Head to the Train Cemetery, then continue to Colchani and the Salt Factories. Learn about salt production in Bolivia. Enter the world’s largest salt flat and see the Eyes of Salt. Stop at Plaza de las Banderas, where flags from several countries are displayed. See the Dakar Monument and have lunch at the world’s first hotel made entirely of salt. Take photos at the Salar de Uyuni, then head to Incahuasi Island. See coral fossils, giant cacti, and the Tunupa Volcano. Watch the sunset over the salt flat, then head to your accommodation at a salt lodge. Day 2: Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve After breakfast, head to the community of San Juan to buy snacks and use the restrooms. See the Ollagüe volcano, an active volcano sacred to indigenous communities. Continue to the highland lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, and Honda. Pink flamingos, Andean ducks, and seagulls are easy to photograph here. Lunch will be served near Hedionda lagoon. After lunch, head into the Siloli Desert, 6,000 meters above sea level. This area is home to the famous Stone Tree and other giant rock formations. Cross Bolivia’s most visited national park and see Laguna Colorada, home to pink flamingos. Head to your accommodation in Huayllajara. Day 3: Salar de Uyuni Wake up early for breakfast, then head to the Sol de Mañana geysers. Next, relax in the Polkes hot springs. Head to the Dali Desert, a surreal destination reminiscent of Salvador Dali’s iconic paintings. Continue south, stopping at Laguna Verde, located next to the Licancabur volcano. Here, say goodbye to travelers continuing on to Chile. After saying goodbye at the Hito Cajones border, begin the return trip to Uyuni. Stop for lunch and visit the Valley of the Rocks, known for its impressive rock formations. Finally, visit the town of San Cristobal, the last one before Uyuni, where you’ll see a 16th-century church. Arrive in Uyuni around 5:30 PM.

Perfect Tour for Those Arriving in Uyuni on the Same Day This 3-day tour is ideal for travelers arriving in Uyuni in the morning, as it starts the same day with an incredible adventure through the Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. It includes private rooms with a private bathroom in basic accommodations, as well as all entrance fees to tourist sites. Day 1: Uyuni Salt Flats Start your adventure with a pick-up from the bus station or your hotel in Uyuni and enjoy an American breakfast. Visit the Train Cemetery, a historic site filled with old locomotives. Then, continue to Colchani and the salt factories, where you'll learn about Bolivia’s salt production. Enter the world’s largest salt flat and see the Saltwater Eyes. Stop at Flags Square, where flags from different countries are displayed. Visit the Dakar monument and have lunch at the world's first hotel built entirely of salt. Take creative photos in the Uyuni Salt Flat before heading to Incahuasi Island, a paradise of giant cacti and coral fossils, with breathtaking views of Tunupa Volcano. Enjoy a stunning sunset over the salt flats before heading to your accommodation at a salt hotel with a private room and private bathroom. Day 2: Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve After breakfast, travel to the community of San Juan to buy snacks and use the bathrooms. Then, visit the Ollagüe Volcano, an active and sacred volcano for indigenous communities. Continue to the Altiplanic Lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, and Honda, home to pink flamingos, Andean ducks, and gulls. Lunch will be served near Hedionda Lagoon. After lunch, enter the spectacular Siloli Desert, located at 6,000 meters above sea level. Here, you'll see the famous Stone Tree and other impressive rock formations. Then, explore Bolivia’s most visited national park and admire the Red Lagoon, home to thousands of pink flamingos. Overnight stay in Huayllajara in a basic accommodation with a private room and private bathroom. Day 3: Return to Uyuni Wake up early for breakfast and visit the Sol de Mañana geysers, an area of geothermal activity with fumaroles and boiling mud pools. Then, relax in the Polques hot springs. Continue to the Dali Desert, a surreal landscape resembling the iconic paintings of Salvador Dalí. Then, head to the Green Lagoon, located next to the stunning Licancabur Volcano. If there are travelers continuing to Chile, there will be a stop at the Hito Cajones border for their farewell. Afterward, begin the return journey to Uyuni, stopping at the Valley of the Rocks, known for its impressive rock formations, and the village of San Cristóbal, where you can see a 16th-century colonial church. Arrival in Uyuni is expected at 5:30 PM.

DAY #1 - 9:00 p.m.: Arrive at the "La Paz Bus Station" for check-in Bus Tickets. - 9:30 p.m.: Bus departs From La Paz to Uyuni. Bus Amenities: Comfortable seating and an onboard toilet. The Bus trip lasts approximately 10 hours. DAY #2 - 7:00 a.m.: Arrive in Uyuni City. / Enjoy Free Time / to grab coffee, snacks, and water. ( Free Time because tour companies and tourist attractions open at 10:30 a.m.) - 10:00 a.m.: Head to our office in Uyuni City. - 10:30 a.m.: Start your tour. Tour Visits: Train Graveyard Colchani Uyuni Salt Flats: *Saltwater eyes *Salt hotel-museum *Flags of the World *Dakar Monument Incahuasi Island Sunset Over Salt Flats Night Rest: Agencha Hostel: Shared 3-beds, 4-beds, 5-beds, and 6-bed rooms + Shared toilets. / no Wi-Fi Meals: Lunch + Dinner DAY #3 - 6:30 a.m.: Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.: Start your tour. Tour Visits: Chiguana Desert Ollagüe, look-out point Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoon (Flamingoes) Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve Desert of Siloli Rock tree Red Lagoon + Flamingoes Night Rest: Huayllajara Hostel, shared 6-bed rooms + Shared Toilets / no hot water for showers (to avoid pollution in the National Reserve) / no Wi-Fi Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner DAY #4 - 5:00 a.m.: Breakfast - 5:30 a.m.: Start your tour. Tour Visits: Sol de Mañana Geyser Hot Springs at a 35 Cº water Dali Desert Green and white Lagoon Rock Valley San Cristobal Village Meals: Breakfast + picnic Lunch - 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: Arrival Time in Uyuni City. - 9:00 p.m.: Go to "Uyuni Bus Station" for check-in Tickets. - 9:30 p.m.: Bus departs From Uyuni to La Paz. Bus Amenities: Comfortable seating and an onboard toilet. The Bus trip lasts approximately 10 hours. DAY #5 - 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.: Arrival at the main bus station in La Paz. Tour Duration: 4 Nights, 3 Days NOTE: ** During the rainy season (January to April), visits: -Incahuasi Island may not be possible. Instead, it's a perfect time to appreciate the mesmerizing mirror effect over the surface of the salt flats. OPTIONAL: Upgrade 2 Nights Hostel by adding an extra Price on the Final Payment Panel. (It includes: private room + private toilet + toilet paper + towel)

Day 1: Train Cemetery - Colchani - Hotel de Sal - Isla Incahuasi Start of the tour will start with the visit of the train cemetery to see the old locomotives. Then we go to the community of Colchani (the entrance door to the Salar) where we will find rustic handicraft workshops and the rustic micro-processing of table salt. Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, eyes of the salar and the hotel of Sal Playa Blanca that currently only works as a museum. Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi island where we will walk and we can appreciate large expanses of cactus, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360 ° views from the viewpoint. At the end of our tour, we went to our salt lodge to rest Day 2: Ollague Volcano Viewpoint - Lagunas de Altura - Siloli Desert - Stone Tree - Laguna Colorada The day starts with a breakfast at the salt lodge. We start to the viewpoint of the Ollague volcano, to appreciate a volcanic desert landscape and the scarce high-Andean vegetation. Then visit Chiarkota lagoon, Laguna Hedionda (name due to the smell of sulfur), Onda lagoon, Ramaditas lagoon these lagoons are surrounded by flamingos which use them as feeding and resting points during their migratory movements and for the noonday it is tasted lunch on the route. We continue our journey to the Siloli desert where the stone tree is found (strange rocky shape). We continue our way to Laguna Colorada which is very striking because of its reddish color. Continuing, we arrive at the town of Huayllajara where we will taste a dinner, and spend the night in a community family lodging Day 3: Fumaroles - Thermal springs of Polques - Green Lagoon - Valley of the rocks - San Cristóbal - Uyuni The day starts very early in the morning with a breakfast and departure to the fumaroles and cracks in the earth where volcanic lava, sulphurous gases. Following the route we will arrive at the thermal waters (waters that are beneficial for the healing of arthritis) where you can take a bath and restful rest, the water has a temperature of 25 to 32 ° C. We continue the journey through the second desert in our tour of Salvador Dalí which has an excellent panoramic view and resemble this desert landscape. Afterwards, we arrive at the green lagoon (high mineral content gives it its characteristic color), located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano (5,916 masl). Then we went to the town of Uyuni making stops to visit Villa Mar, Valle de las Rocas, the town of San Cristóbal, its Stone Church and finally we continued to finish our tour in the town of Uyuni. Optional Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama: After visiting the green lagoon, you can make the transfer to Hito Cajones border between Chile and Bolivia for later transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in shared transport (Check the extra price for the transfer)

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.

Rainy season no possible Salt Hotel Begin your adventure at the Salty Desert office in Uyuni, departing at 10:30 am. Your first stop is the historic train cemetery with rusting old locomotives - a photographer's delight. Continue to the village of Colchani to learn about traditional salt processing before venturing into the vast Salar de Uyuni. Visit the Playa Blanca Salt Museum and the iconic Salt Dakar monument. Enjoy lunch here before heading into the heart of the salt flats for fun perspective shots and possibly a sunset view, depending on the season. Day two begins with breakfast followed by a visit to the Salar de Chiguana and the Ollague Volcano viewpoint. See flamingos in their natural habitat at Lakes Cañapa, Hedionda and Chiarkota, then cross the Siloli Desert to see the Stone Tree. The highlight is the stunning Laguna Colorada, known for its red hue and flamingo population. Rise early on the last day for the geysers of Sol de Mañana and a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Polques. After visiting the surreal landscapes of the Salvador Dali Desert, the tour ends at Laguna Verde. The tour offers the option of returning to Uyuni or continuing to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Itinerary Start: Day 1 at 07:00 at your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. End: Day 4 at 13:00 in the center or bus terminal of San Pedro de Atacama (this end time could be modified due to weather conditions or force majeure, so we recommend you to leave your departure from San Pedro de Atacama for the next day after the end date of the tour). Day 1: We will pick you up at your hotel and depart in a minibus from San Pedro de Atacama to the border with Bolivia, passing through the border offices of Chile and Bolivia. Once at the border, we will change vehicles to a 4x4 for 6 people. On this first day we will visit places of the Bolivian altiplano, such as Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano. We will continue visiting the Salvador Dalí desert, the Polques hot springs, with some time for bathing, and the Sol de Mañana geysers, intermittent springs of water that gush at a temperature of 90 °C. We will end the day at Laguna Colorada, nesting center of more than 30,000 flamingos. Tonight we will stay at the Villamar lodge. Day 2: After breakfast, we will take the route to Tomás Lakha, where you can see some pre-Inca cave paintings. Afterwards, we will visit Italia Perdida, a place where the volcanic rock took the shape of what seems to be an abandoned city. Then, we will go to the Vinto Lagoon and the Catal Lagoon, where you will be able to walk and see the typical fauna of the Bolivian Altiplano. Afterwards, we will visit the Anaconda canyon and also the Sora canyon, before continuing to the Chiguana salt flat and arriving at Colcha K where you will spend the second night. Day 3: Very early in the morning, we will start our last day of the tour with a sunrise view of the Salar de Uyuni. After this experience, we will move to Incahuasi Island, a limestone rock formation located in the center of the salt flat that we will be able to walk around and get another perspective of the salt flat. We will continue to the Salt Museum and the town of Colchani, already outside the salt flat. From here we will move to Uyuni, passing by the train cemetery, where we will make a short stop to take pictures. In Uyuni, we will say goodbye to our driver-guide, who accompanied us during the previous three days, and then we will have some free time to have lunch and walk around part of the city. Afterwards, we will meet the driver who will take us back, stopping in Villamar for dinner and rest. Day 4: We will wake up very early to continue our return trip and reach the border of Chile and Bolivia. Once here, and after the corresponding formalities, we will change vehicles to a minibus to return to San Pedro de Atacama.

The 3-day, 2-night tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats is an unforgettable experience that combines unique landscapes and adventures in the Bolivian highlands. The itinerary includes visits to the vast salt flats, the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti, colorful lagoons (such as the Red Lagoon and Green Lagoon), geysers, hot springs, and surreal deserts. Visitors can enjoy clear skies for photography and, during the rainy season, the mesmerizing mirror effect of the salt flats. Basic accommodations and typical meals are included, making it perfect for those seeking extreme nature and breathtaking views.