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Duration:
4 Days / 4 Nights
Type:
Shared / Private
Frequency:
Daily Departures from Uyuni
Accommodations:
2 Nights in Family Homes – Basic Refuges
07:45 am – Personal pickup from our office in San Pedro de Atacama and transportation towards the Hito Cajones immigration post at the Chilean-Bolivian border in order to pass into the Bolivia. Once we arrive to the Chilean-Bolivian border (at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level), we will change transportation to a 4×4 Jeep Land Cruiser to continue our expedition to the first beautiful place: the White and Green Lagoons; these lagoons are located at the feet of the Licancabur volcano (at an altitude of 4,350 meters above sea level) and their characteristics are definitely a sight to see. The green color of their waters are due to the high content of magnesium that is characteristical of the geographical formations of the area, but the intensity of the color depends upon the wind strength. The Licancabur Volcano is the natural milestone that divides – at the border – Bolivia and Chile. After stopping at the White and Green Lagoons, we will continue past the Siloli Desert to a place called Polques de Chalviri where you will be able to take a relaxing bath in the thermal baths found within the place if you wish – and then, after lunch, we will continue our trip to the Geysers – geothermal fountains within the volcanic zone of Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun in English); this place is the highest point in the route at about 5,000 meters above sea level and the cold is intense. To finish the day, we will visit the Red Lagoon which is located in Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park; the red color of its waters are due to its sediments and also the pigments of different types of algae and plankton – but, it doesn’t always maintain the same color depending on a variety of ever-changing characteristics (lighting, climate, etc.). Likewise, you can see three different species of Andean flamingos.
Afternoon – We will arrive to Huayllajara where we will stay the night in family homes (basic refuges).
Included: Shared transport from San Pedro de Atacama – Hito Cajones + change of transportation (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser) for the White and Green Lagoons and Red Lagoon Expedition, lunch and dinner + accommodation in family homes (basic refuges).
08:00–08:30 am – After breakfast, we will continue our trip to the village of San Juan visiting an interesting rock formation in the Siloli Desert during the trip called Arbol de Piedra – a peculiar-looking rock that resembles the shape of a tree. Passing the interesting rock formation, we will also visit the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Honda where you will have the opportunity to see a myriad of beautiful flamingos. During the middle of the day, we will stop to have lunch – and, in the afternoon, we will travel to the small Chiguana Salt Flats which are still in formation, stopping to observe from a distance the active volcano of Ollague.
Afternoon – We will arrive to the village of San Juan and stay overnight in family homes (basic refuges).
Included: Shared transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch and dinner + accommodation in family homes (basic refuges).
5:00 AM – After breakfast, we will set out to the biggest salt flats in the world (Uyuni Salt Flats) where we will visit the following touristic attractions:
Incahuasi Island (also known as Isla del Pescado) – Located likewise in the middle of the Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island is a rocky formation in which is found a multitude of gigantic cacti with altitudes topping more than 10 meters; from the top of the island, the entire Salt Flats can be seen – a beautiful sight.
Salt Hotel – Located in the heart of the salt flats, this famous hotel is entirely made of blocks of salt; literally – from the inside and out – the walls, the floor, the beds, the tables, the chairs – everything is adorned in salt. The hotel hasn’t functioned as a hotel for a multitude of years, but it is definitely a wonderful museum to visit.
Salt Mounds – The salt mounds which you will be able to observe are little pyramids of salt; the villagers of Colchani make these mounds to dry the salt and then later transport them to the village to be processed. In addition to seeing these mounds, we will also pass what is called the “Ojos de Sal” which are different eruptions of water within the Salt Flats that offer a clear view of what is found beneath.
The Village of Colchani – Located on the outskirts of the Uyuni Salt Flats, the village of Colchani is the principal means of entrance to the Salt Flats where we will observe the activity of salt extraction in an artisanal form; the villagers will show us the extraction process which includes the drying, shaping, and bagging of salt for sale, and this process is now dedicated to the making of artisanal pieces which are made of different salt molds and textiles.
Train Graveyard – Where we will observe very antique trains and locomotives that date back to the end of the 19th Century; the majority of the trains made their routes with wagons that carried minerals – but, they only lasted for so much time. These trains were part of an industrial past, but now they have been naturally transitioned into a wonderful, but mysterious tourist attraction.
After visiting the train graveyard, we will make our way to Uyuni where you will have free time until the hour of our transfer to La Paz.
20:00 pm – Touristic bus from Uyuni – La Paz (travel overnight).
Included: Shared transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch + touristic bus from Uyuni – La Paz.
06:30 am – Arrival to the bus terminal in La Paz (approximate arrival) and then a free day.
HOTEL IN LA PAZ: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Hotel in La Paz.
End of Services
In order to provide tour and/or tour package prices, we would appreciate if you would please provide for us the number of people who would be going on the tour.
Warm clothing
Sleeping bags (available for rent from our Uyuni office for USD$ 10.00 `{`approximately 70 bolivianos`}` per person)
Sun glasses
Sun block
Warm gloves and warm hats
Lanterns
Hygiene bags (towels and toilet paper)
Rain coats during the months of December through March
Cameras to take pictures
Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island
Entrance fee to the Red Lagoon (Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park)
Snacks, drinks, and tips for transport drivers
Duration:
4 Days / 4 Nights
Type:
Private
Frequency:
Daily Departures from Uyuni
Accommodations:
Hotels Throughout the Expedition
07:45 am – Personal pickup from our office in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile and transport from San Pedro until the Hito Cajones immigration post at the Chilean-Bolivian border in order to pass into the Bolivia. Once we arrive to the Chilean-Bolivian border (at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level), we will change transportation to a 4×4 Jeep Land Cruiser to continue our expedition to the first beautiful place: the White and Green Lagoons; these lagoons are located at the feet of the Licancabur volcano (at an altitude of 4,350 meters above sea level) and their characteristics are definitely a sight to see. The green color of their waters are due to the high content of magnesium that is characteristical of the geographical formations of the area, but the intensity of the color depends upon the wind strength. The Licancabur Volcano is the natural milestone that divides – at the border – Bolivia and Chile. After stopping at the White and Green Lagoons, we will continue past the Siloli Desert to a place called Polques de Chalviri where you will be able to take a relaxing bath in the thermal baths found within the place if you wish – and then, after lunch, we will continue our trip to the Geysers – geothermal fountains within the volcanic zone of Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun in English); this place is the highest point in the route at about 5,000 meters above sea level and the cold is intense. To finish the day, we will visit the Red Lagoon which is located in Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park; the red color of its waters are due to its sediments and also the pigments of different types of algae and plankton – but, it doesn’t always maintain the same color depending on a variety of ever-changing characteristics (lighting, climate, etc.). Likewise, you can see three different species of Andean flamingos.
Afterwards, we will continue our trip to the Siloli Desert where we will find accommodation in a desert hotel.
DESERT HOTEL: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Shared transport from San Pedro de Atacama – Hito Cajones + change of transportation (Private 4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser) for the White and Green Lagoons and Colorful Lagoon Expedition and the Siloli Desert, entrance fee to the Colorful Lagoon, lunch and dinner + Desert Hotel.
8:00–8:30 am – After breakfast, we will continue our adventure to the villages of Tahua or Colchani, passing an interesting rock formation in the Siloli Desert during the trip called Arbol de Piedra which is a peculiar-looking rock that resembles the shape of a tree. Passing the interesting rock formation, we will also visit the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Honda where you will have the opportunity to see a myriad of beautiful flamingos. During the middle of the day, we will stop to have lunch – and, in the afternoon, we will travel to the small Chiguana Salt Flats which is still in formation, and then we will stop to observe from a distance the active volcano of Ollague.
Afternoon – We will arrive to the villages of Tahua or Colchani where we will find accommodation in a salt hotel.
SALT HOTEL: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Private transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch and dinner + Salt Hotel.
5:00 AM – After breakfast, we will set out to the biggest salt flats in the world (Uyuni Salt Flats) where will visit the following touristic attractions:
Incahuasi Island (also known as Isla del Pescado or Isla Incahuasi) – Located likewise in the middle of the Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island is a rocky formation in which is found a multitude of gigantic cacti with altitudes topping more than 10 meters; from the top of the island, the entire Salt Flats can be seen – a beautiful sight.
Salt Hotel – Located in the heart of the salt flats, this famous hotel is entirely made of blocks of salt; literally – from the inside and out – the walls, the floor, the beds, the tables, the chairs – everything is adorned in salt. The hotel hasn’t functioned as a hotel for a multitude of years, but it is definitely a wonderful museum to visit.
Salt Mounds – The salt mounds which you will be able to observe are little pyramids of salt; the villagers of Colchani make these mounds to dry the salt and then later transport them to the village to be processed. In addition to seeing these mounds, we will also pass what is called the “Ojos de Sal” which are different eruptions of water within the Salt Flats that offer a clear view of what is found beneath.
The Village of Colchani – Located on the outskirts of the Uyuni Salt Flats, the village of Colchani is the principal means of entrance to the Salt Flats where we will observe the activity of salt extraction in an artisanal form; the villagers will show us the extraction process which includes the drying, shaping, and bagging of salt for sale, and this process is now dedicated to the making of artisanal pieces which are made of different salt molds and textiles.
Train Graveyard – Where we will observe very antique trains and locomotives that date back to the end of the 19th Century; the majority of the trains made their routes with wagons that carried minerals – but, they only lasted for so much time. These trains were part of an industrial past, but now they have been naturally transitioned into a wonderful, but mysterious tourist attraction.
After visiting the train graveyard, we will make our way to Uyuni where you will have free time until the hour of our transfer to La Paz.
20:00 pm – Touristic bus from Uyuni – La Paz (travel overnight).
Included: Private transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch, entrance fee to the Uyuni Salt Flats + touristic bus from Uyuni – La Paz.
06:30 am – Arrival to the bus terminal in La Paz (approximate arrival) and then a free day.
HOTEL IN LA PAZ: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Hotel in La Paz.
End of Services
In order to provide tour and/or tour package prices, we would appreciate if you would please provide for us the number of people who would be going on the tour.
Warm clothing
Sleeping bags (available for rent from our Uyuni office for USD$ 10.00 `{`approximately 70 bolivianos`}` per person)
Sun glasses
Sun block
Warm gloves and warm hats
Lanterns
Hygiene bags (towels and toilet paper)
Rain coats during the months of December through March
Cameras to take pictures
Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island
Entrance fee to the Red Lagoon (Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park)
Snacks, drinks, and tips for transport drivers
