Uyuni, Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

Discover Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama on a 3-day guided trip. Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and visit Isla Incahuasi while marveling at the stunning colors of the Red Lagoon.

Description

On Day 1:

10:30 a.m., embark on a guided tour to the Uyuni Salt Flats.

1:30 p.m., transfer to San Pedro de Atacama for spa exploration.

During this three-day journey, visitors will explore the local handicrafts made from salt and textiles featuring llama and alpaca fibers. Additionally, they can view the Flags of the World and the Monument to Dakar.

Day 2:

After breakfast, commence visiting the Chiguana Desert, where one can admire the active Ollagüe Volcano. Following the rocky road El Pasito Tuntun, proceed towards the stunning lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota. Look out for the brightly colored flamingos swimming in these lagoons.

Lunch break followed by an excursion to the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve (entry not included), where visitors can witness Siloli Desert and the Rock Tree lava rock formation. Proceeding further, stop at the Red Lagoon overlooking point to observe the vibrant green and white lagoons formed due to toxic copper water near the Licancabur Volcano.

The second night features accommodation at the Huayllajara Hostel, offering shared six-bed rooms equipped with shared toilets.

Day 3:

Start the day early around 5:00 a.m. to explore the Sol de Mañana Geyser, walking alongside fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling mud at temperatures ranging from 150-200°C. Enjoy a soak in an open-air hot spring at a comfortable 35°C temperature.

Next, visit the Dali Desert, admiring the vivid hues of the Green and White Lagoons caused by toxic copper water beneath the Licancabur Volcano. Return to San Pedro de Atacama after crossing the Bolivian border with assistance from the tour guide, concluding the adventurous trip at the city's main square.