San Pedro de Atacama Trip Overview
Depart San Pedro de Atacama on an unforgettable 3-day expedition in a 4×4 Toyota land cruiser through the desert of southwest Bolivia and into the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni. Along the way, visit tiny villages, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and thermal hot-springs at 5,000m.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Depart San Pedro de Atacama on an unforgettable 3-day expedition in a 4×4 Toyota land cruiser through the desert of southwest Bolivia and into the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni. Along the way, visit tiny villages, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and thermal hot-springs at 5,000m.
Itinerary
Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama-Green Lagoon-Dali Desert-Sol de Mañana geysers – Red Lagoon (B/L/D)
Stop At: Salvador Dali Desert, Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve Bolivia
Depart San Pedro de Atacama at 6:30 am by minibus for an exciting 3-day excursion. Cross into Bolivia, passing by the Chile and Bolivia immigration offices. Once on the Bolivian side, at 4400m above sea level, we change vehicles to a 4WD Jeep with a maximum capacity of 6 people. We start off in the Bolivian high plains, visiting places like the Green Lagoon (toxic copper water) and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the big Licancabur volcano at 6000m. Continue on to Dali Desert, where Salvador Dali found his inspiration from boulders sprinkled in the middle of the desert. There you can admire surrealistic landscapes, thermal water pools, the Sol de Mañana geysers –intermittent springs coming up at a 100º C. Walk carefully next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. The journey ends up at Laguna Colorada, an intense red-colored lake which acts as the main nesting center for thousands of flamingos of 3 different species.
NOTE: You need to arrive to Atacama one day before the trek departs
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in dorm
Day 2: Siloli Desert-Chiguana Salt Flat (B/L/D)
Stop At: Salar de Chiguana, Bolivia
Have an early breakfast and depart around 8:00 am this morning. Pass by the Siloli Desert at 4,550 meters (the highest and driest in the world) where there are a set of rock formations as a result of wind erosion. Take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as coloured lagoons; Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa. Then we make our way to Chiguana salt flat, on the south side of Uyuni salt flat and surrounded by volcanoes. The night is spent at the Salt Hotel (a hotel made of salt), in double or triple rooms.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Salt Hotel in double or tripple rooms
Day 3: Uyuni Salt Flats-Uyuni (B/L)
Stop At: Uyuni, Uyuni, Potosi Department
Depart at 8:00 am and cruise along the vast white expanse of salt today. Visit Inca Wasy (Fish Island), located in the middle of the salt flat, with beautiful cactus and rock formations made of petrified coral. Take time to organize your group for a fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Pass by piles of salt at the small village of Colchani, a salt miners workshops next to the salt flats. End your unforgettable trip to the town of Uyuni around 3:00 pm and say goodbye to your new friends. We hope to see you soon for your next adventure! At 8 PM board your overnight bus back to La Paz.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight bus to La Paz
Day 4: Arrival at La Paz
Pass By: La Paz, La Paz, La Paz Department
Arrive at La Paz early morning and enjoy your free day, or continue with your forward journey.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
