3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure to San Pedro de Atacama
Embark on an expedition in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser to explore the Uyuni Salt Flat, area deserts, local villages, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and more on this 3-day, one-way, guided adventure from Uyuni, Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. Guide, private transportation, accommodation, meals, and border crossing assistance included.
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3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure to San Pedro de Atacama
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What's included in 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure to San Pedro de Atacama
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Uyuni-Villa de Candelaria, Bolivia (L/D)
Train Cemetery
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | Chiguana Desert - Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Red Lagoon Sol de Mañana Geyser (B/L/D)
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- 1 Night shared hostel accommodation
- 1 Night accommodation in Salt Hotel, basic dorm-style rooms w/ shared bathroom
- Local driver and English speaking guide
- 4WD transport on tour (max 7 people per car)
- Entrance fee to Reserva Eduardo Avaroa (150 BS, you have to pay it the first day of the tour)
- Entrance fee to the Open Air Hot Springs (6 BS)
- Toiletries (towels, toilet paper, soap,etc)
- Other meals & drinks
- Hot shower (10 BS)
- Toilets along the way (20 BS)
- Tips for guide, driver and cook
- Personal expenses
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (must be booked in advance)
- Entrance fees to Isla Incahuasi (30 BS)
- Change to Vegan meals
- Change to Gluten Free Meals
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other forces beyond our control
- During the rainy season, the salt flat fills with water so it is not possible to cross the salt flat in the same way as during dry season causing the itinerary to be modified during that period. The salt hostel is unavailable. Instead, you willl be staying in a hotel in Culpina or other location
- This trip takes place at a very high altitude. For example, the salt flats is around 16,000 feet (5,000 meters) above sea level. Most guests feel some effects of altitude (headache, lethargy, trouble sleeping) and we recommend acclimating yourself by staying above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) for a few days before embarking on this trip. Bring medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness in case you feel unwell. Always drink LOTS of water to assist in acclimatization.
- The reality of visiting a remote area and immersing yourself in nature is that you will be far from modern facilities and the services may sometimes be slow and basic. Due to the harsh terrain, vehicle breakdowns are not uncommon, however, the drivers are skilled at fixing mechanical problems and delays are rarely excessive
- 1 Night accommodation in Salt Hotel, basic dorm-style rooms w/ shared bathroom (hot shower included in the first night) 1 Night shared family lodging (dorm of 6 beds with shared bathroom without light) If you’d prefer a private room for both nights, there is an additional cost of 250 BS (approx 36 USD) per person. This is subject to availability so please inquire in advance.
- Electricity and running water in the National Park are not as dependable as they are at home
- Public toilet facilities will be available only on the first day and may have a small local cost
- Bring snacks, toilet paper, and plenty of drinking water (minimum 2 gallons or 5 liters per person)
- Temperatures can drop well below zero in the winter months and the wind chill can be harsh at all times so bring warm clothes and many layers. Also bring a sun hat, polarized sunglasses, high SPF sunblock, trekking shoes, swimsuit, towel, personal medication, a flashlight, a camera, extra batteries and memory card, chargers (electricity is available in most hotels), hand sanitizer, and personal first aid kit.
- Important: During the winter season (from May to August), it is not possible to access Eduardo Avaroa National Park (red lagoon, Dali dessert, green lagoon). However, there is the possibility of visiting black lagoon and rock valley, changes to the itinerary may be made without prior notice depending on the weather conditions. You may also sleep in different locations depending on vehicle access.
- This tour is perfectly tailored for all arrivals in Uyuni, is by bus or by plane. The operator´s office is only 20 minutes away by taxi from the bus terminal and the airport
- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions,
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up from Uyuni airport (only the day the tour starts), Uyuni bus stations or Uyuni hostels (or travellers can meet us at the meeting point). This must be booked in advance. Transfers from airport to accommodation have an extra cost 5 USD).
Meeting Points
- Alternatively, you can meet us at our meeting point at 64 Avenida Bolivar, between Ferroviaria and Potosí
End Points
- This tour ends at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square by 12:00 p.m
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Important: Please contact Bamba Experience at [email protected] to confirm your departure information at least 1 week prior to your first day of travel. This will help us arrange your pickup from the airport, bus stations, or Uyuni hotels. You can also meet us at a meeting point. • During the rainy season from January to April, the Salt Flats fill up with water so it is not possible to cross them in the same way as during dry season. As a consequence, the itinerary is modified during that period • Packing list: Water (we recommend bringing a 5 Liter bottled water so you can have enough water for the whole trip), snacks, personal medication, toilet paper, sun hat, sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the bright glare off the salt panes), sunblock, coat, gloves, wool hat, trekking shoes, warm socks, swimsuit and towel for hot springs at Sol de Manana Geysers, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger (electricity available in most hotels), hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit. • It can get very cold especially during the winter months (June and July) so bring extra warm clothes, like a scarf and wool hat to keep warm
