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PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS THE LOW SEASON OPTION. FROM 1ST JULY TO 31ST AUG IS HIGH SEASON. DURING THIS PERIOD PRICE GO UP AND IF AVAILABLE ON OUR SITE YOU SHOULD USE THE HIGH SEASON OPTION FOR BOOKING THIS TOUR. CURRENTLY PRICES ARE LOW SEASON PRICES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT SHOULD YOU BOOK THE LOW SEASON PRICE TOUR DURING THE HIGH SEASON DATES (THE EXACT HIGH SEASON DATES CHANGE EACH YEAR - THIS IS A DECISION OF THE GUIDES / DRIVERS IN UYUNI)
Trips to the Salar de Uyuni are an unforgettable experience but unfortunately the general standard of facilities and services are not very high in this remote area. We would like to make it clear that things are not as reliable, comfortable and professional as we would like on these tours so for this reason we do not promise more than what you will receive for your money. The accommodations & food will be basic. Due to the harshness of the terrain vehicle breakdowns are common. Still interested? Good, you should be because if you can put up with a bit of hardship you should have a great time. Take some extra snacks, plenty of warm clothes and a sleeping bag (can be rented) and the accommodations won’t feel so bad. The drivers are used to breakdowns and are pretty adept at fixing their vehicles, they are always willing to help each other out and you are usually not stuck for long - so a bit of patience is often all you need. We believe if you are informed truthfully about the possible negative aspects of the tours you can prepare yourself better and will have a more positive experience.
The following is a typical tour but sometimes some things are omitted from a tour, sometimes additional things are included (such as train cemetery visits at the start or end of the trip) so this shouldn’t be seen as a rigid itinerary, although the most popular main sites are always included.. If there is something you really want included your group should stress this to your driver at the start of the tour so he can plan accordingly
IMPORTANT - To see the latest information on current conditions for the Salt Flats Tours and Transport to Uyuni Please go HERE - where you can read if conditions are effecting any parts of this tour or if there are problems with transport to Uyuni or not.
DAY 1 – UYUNI – COLCHANI – INCAHUASI / ISLA PESCADO – AGUA QUISA
We will Uyuni in the morning around 10.30 am and first visit the train cemetery where you can see the old rusting trains from decades ago. After this we process to Colchani and witness how the salt is processed before we arrive to the Salt Flats themselves and see the “Ojos de Sal” where water bubbles up through the salt plains. We will see where the salt has been laced in mounds ready to be transported, the original salt hotel (no longer used for guests) and visit Inca Huasi (Fish Island) to see the giant cacti and have great views of the salt flats all around. There will be plenty of time for taking amazing photo and the salt before we head toward Cave of Galaxies and its strange rock formations before arriving in the village of Agua Quisa where we will spend the night.
DAY 2 – AGUA QUISA – PASO LEON – LAGUNAS – LAGUNA COLORADA
We awake at 7am and have breakfast before leaving to travel futher south. We will pass through the Chuguana desert area where the scenery will include a number of extinct volcanoes plus the semi active Ollague. As the journey continues we will pass by high altitude lagoons that are home to 3 species of flamingo before arriving into the desert of Siloli and the “tree of rock” Our final destination for the day is “Laguna Colorado” an amazing red colored lake. Here we will find the night accommodations.
DAY 3 – LAGUNA COLORADA – GEYSERS – LAGUNA VERDE – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA , CHILE
Today we have an early start at 5am to visit “Sol de Mañana” geysers and see the bubbling mud pools and steam jets. We will then continue to some hot springs where you will have a chance to relax in the warm water pools and we will also breakfast here. After our relaxing break we continues via the “Dali desert” to see “laguna Verde” where , if conditions are correct, we see the green mineral waters of this lake at the foot of Volcan Licancabur. From here we do the transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile and you will arrive at approximately midday/
INCLUDED IN TOUR
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicle (max 5 persons plus guide and driver)
- English Speaking Guide
- Driver
- Meals during the tour (take extra snacks as food can be quite plain)
- Accommodation (First night in double / triple rooms, second night in dorm style rooms)
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR
- Transport to Uyuni
- Entrance fees – 30Bs + 150 Bs + 20bs = 200BS total for the 3 days minimum (some itineraries visit some small attractions with small entrance fees)
- Water - you recommend you purchase 2 liters per person , per day to take with you.
- Breakfast on first day, dinner on last day
- Sunglasses & Sun cream
- Additional snacks and beverages
- Torch - recommended
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour starts in Uyuni and DOES NOT include the cost of transport for getting there. We can arrange buses and bus/train combos for getting to Uyuni.
You will need to get your Bolivian exit stamp in Uyuni before departing on the first day - your guide can assist you in the morning with this.
We recommend you take a sleeping bag to use in addition to the provided blankets in the accommodations - these can be rented on the morning your tour departs.
GROUP SIZES
Groups are max 5 customers plus the driver and the guide
HEALTH AND SAFETY
These tours visit very remote areas that have very limited facilities. If you are ill or there is an accident there are no medical facilities other than Uyuni town and even these are basic. If things go wrong you are faced with the reality of travel in a remote area of a developing country.
Altitude sickness - The salts flats tours travel to altitude of around 5000 meters so the majority of people will feel some effects. we recommend that you should be acclimitized to above 3000 meters before going on these tours and that you take headache tablets, altitude sickness :'soroche" tablets and any other medications that you may require.
HOW TO BOOK
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