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Atacama and Uyuni Salt Flats

+/- 8 Days, From Atacama Desert to Uyuni Salt Flats

This is a 100% travel itinerary dedicated to San Pedro de Atacama, in Chile, and Uyuni Salt Flats, in Bolivia. It will take you to know the city of San Pedro de Atacama, where it will be possible to know the magnificent Atacama Desert and the famous Lagunas Altiplanas. Also, you will cross the border to Bolivia to experience the adventure of the famous and surprising Salar de Uyuni

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1Day

Arrival at San Pedro de Atacama

Overnight stay: San Pedro de Atacama
Arrival at San Pedro de Atacama

Welcome to Calama, Chile!
Upon arrival in the city, we will make shared transportation to your hotel . Please note the transport details on your voucher. The City of San pedro do Atacama is located in northern Chile and is well known for being the highest and driest desert area on the entire planet. Its area is 2,440 meters above sea level. When someone tells you that the landscapes that are found in Atacama are different from everything already seen, believe it. The rest of the day will be free so that you can enjoy the city on your way.

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2Day

Atacama Salt Flats, Lagunas Altiplanas and Piedras Rojas with Lunch

Overnight stay: San Pedro de Atacama
Atacama Salt Flats, Lagunas Altiplanas and Piedras Rojas with Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. At a scheduled time, our guide will meet us at the hotel to start our first tour of San Pedro de Atacama. The first stop is at Salar de Atacama the largest in Chile and the third-largest in the world. We are going on our excursion towards the Lagoons of Miñiques and Miscanti (Lagunas Altiplanas), which are within the Los Flamingos National Park. The Park has this curious name due to the large number of birds that inhabit the place. When we arrive, we will see the incredible blue that these lagoons are! They are like this, bluish, due to the melting of the volcanoes, which left us this unforgettable view. During the day, we will make a stop for lunch, which is already included.
The return to the hotel will be made in the late afternoon, the rest of the day free!

Important: San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place to observe the sky and the different constellations, planets, stars, and their ancestral meanings that were given by the original indigenous cultures that lived in the desert. For this, you can include the Astronomical Tour. Remember that the observation tour will depend a lot on the weather conditions during your stay.

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3Day

Moon and Death Valley in the Atacama Desert

Overnight stay: San Pedro de Atacama
Moon and Death Valley in the Atacama Desert

Today, you will have time to visit the Moon Valley and Death Valley in the afternoon, two magical places where you can also enjoy a spectacular sunset over the dunes and the mighty volcanoes in the background.
At the end of the tour, return to your hotel.

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4Day

Tour Laguna Verde and Geysers Sol de Manana: We are going to Bolivia!

Overnight stay: Uyuni
Tour Laguna Verde and Geysers Sol de Manana: We are going to Bolivia!

Today we will start the day very early before the sun rises, because we are going to Bolivia!. We will start our long-awaited Jeep Tour towards the Salar de Uyuni! You will share this adventure in a jeep with a capacity for up to 6 travelers. The driver of the Jeep is a native who speaks Spanish and will be your guide during the tour.
We will arrive in an area of intense volcanic activity called Geysers Sol de Manana and see the great spectacle of water and hot steam towers that spring up from the ground and reach heights of up to 50 meters! And this spectacle of nature is much better enjoyed before sunrise. We will continue our tour passing by thermal waters which, if you want, will be well worth taking a nice relaxing bath. We will visit the Dali Desert and finally, we will arrive at the most awaited attraction of the day: the Laguna Verde that is located in front of the Licancabur Volcano. Together, they form one of the most impressive landscapes of our travel itinerary. Finally, we will arrive at Huyllajara, where we will spend the night.

Important: At the beginning of the tour there will be a short break at the Bolivian immigration office, where you will receive your entry stamp.

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5Day

Laguna Colorada and other incredible Lagoons

Overnight stay: Uyuni
Laguna Colorada and other incredible Lagoons

We will also get up very early that day to have an invigorating breakfast and continue our second day of Jeep Tour to Avaroa National Park. This park is hidden by the Andes Mountains.
During the trip, we will be able to observe the Ollague Volcano, Laguna Canap, and several other smaller lagoons, all of them inhabited by flamingos and other beautiful birds typical of the region. During the day, we will stop for lunch, which is already included in the itinerary. This stop will be in the middle of the Siloli Desert, considered one of the aridest in the world and characterized by its intriguing rock formations. In the afternoon we will arrive at Laguna Colorada, which has this name due to the reddish and bright color of its waters originating from sediments and the pigmentation of algae. You will be amazed by this beauty of nature!
At the end of the day, we will continue to San Juan, where we will spend the night.

Important: If you want to take the private Jeep Tour and stay at the superior hotels, just make an additional payment. For more information, consult an Explora specialist! We will be able to answer all your doubts.

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6Day

Jeep tour to Uyuni Salt Flats: A place of extreme beauty

Overnight stay: Uyuni
Jeep tour to Uyuni Salt Flats: A place of extreme beauty

Today is the day of Jeep Tour through the Salar de Uyuni, the very famous salt desert of Bolivia !. Right after our breakfast, we will start the day with the incredible Jeep adventure through the Salar. We will make our first stop at the Train Cemetery and then continue on to the largest salt desert on the planet! During our trip around the site, we will make several stops, including one to have lunch. Then we will cross the Salar until we reach Incahuasi Island, we will have time to take panoramic pictures and at the end of the tour, we will go to our salt lodge where we will spend the night. You will see, this is going to be an incredible experience and totally different from everything else in the world!

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7Day

Return to San Pedro de Atacama

Overnight stay: San Pedro de Atacama
Return to San Pedro de Atacama

We will also get up very early that day to have an invigorating breakfast and proceed with our return Jeep Tour to the city of San Pedro, in chile . We will arrive at the immigration post in the morning, where we will say goodbye to our Jeep driver to board the Chilean transport towards San Pedro de Atacama . The rest of the afternoon will be free .

Important: At the Chilean immigration office, the forms to be filled out will be delivered and after the immigration control there will be baggage control and a passport stamp for departure and entry, respectively.

Hint: San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place to observe the sky and the different constellations, planets, stars, and ancestral meanings that were given by the original indigenous cultures. This activity can be contracted in advance with your agent.

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8Day

Last day of our adventure

Last day of our adventure

Breakfast at the hotel.
At the agreed time, your driver will pick you up for the transfer to the airport . This is the end of our services. If you want, you can extend your adventure . Contact an agent Explora and customize your itinerary.

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Included services and prices

Includes Day 1

1. Shared transfer from Calama airport to accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama ▼

2. Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama ▼

Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Includes Day 2

1. Regular excursion to Piedras Rojas + Highland Lagoons (entry fees and local guide) ▼

Regular excursion to Piedras Rojas + Highland Lagoons (entry fees and local guide)

Salar do Atacama, Lagunas Altiplanas and Piedras Rojas with Lunch

We will start the tour with a visit to the pre-Hispanic village of Socaire, characterized by its cultivated terraces. Then we go to the Altiplano, where we will visit the Miscanti Lagoon and the Miñiques Lagoon, habitat of aquatic birds and mammals such as color foxes and vicuñas. We will continue to Salar de Talar (also known as Salar de Aguas Calientes) and the viewpoint of Piedras Rojas, from where we will see these reddish volcanic stones that will surprise you with their shape and the exceptional natural environment where they are.
The tour continues on the Atacama Salt Flat, the largest in Chile and the third largest in the world. We will take a break for lunch and return to San Pedro do Atacama.

Lagunas Altiplanas, a protected place and one of the most visited by our travelers. A view that will conquer you for its two powerful volcanoes and its fascinating lagoons painted with a deep blue, we will be part of a true work of art sculpted by nature. On this very special day we will also discover the enigmatic Laguna Tuyacto and the exotic viewpoint of Piedras Rojas.

Main stops: Lagunas Altiplanas, Piedras Rojas and Laguna Tuyacto and Salar do Atacama.

Includes:
Park Entrance
Transportation
Local Guide
Lunch

Climate: Cold, wind and sun
Total altitude of the day: 2,500 to 4,150 msnm.
Difficulty level: Easy.
Age restriction: Minimum 7 years.
Small groups

(Duration: 10:00)

2. Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama ▼

Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Includes Day 3

1. Regular excursion to the Valley of the Moon (Entrance ticket and local guide included) ▼

Regular excursion to the Valley of the Moon (Entrance ticket and local guide included)

The most requested tour in San Pedro de Atacama, the fantastic and impressive Valley of the Moon.
We will visit the Tres Marías and the Amphitheater.

(Duration: 05:00)

2. Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama ▼

Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Includes Day 4

1. Shared transfer from hotel in San Pedro - Hito Cajones ▼

Shared transfer from hotel in San Pedro - Hito Cajones

Departure from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama towards the migratory post of Hito Cajones towards Bolivia.

(Duration: 01:30)

2. Regular tour in Jeep Geysers Sol de Mañana and Laguna Verde ▼

Regular tour in Jeep Geysers Sol de Mañana and Laguna Verde

Tour to the Sol de Mañana Geysers in the first part of the day, when they are at the height of their activity. There will be a stop at the thermal baths (which must be paid on the spot, they are 5 Bolivian pesos and not included), take your bathing suit in your backpack and relax a little! The next tour will be Laguna Verde, one of the highlights of the entire tour.
Breakfast and snacks included.

(Duration: 04:00)

3. Accommodation in Laguna Colorada ▼

Accommodation in Laguna Colorada
Includes Day 5

1. Jeep Tour Siloli Desert, Dali Desert, Laguna Colorada - Full Board ▼

Jeep Tour Siloli Desert, Dali Desert, Laguna Colorada - Full Board

On this day we will cross amazing places, such as the Siloli and Dali Desert. During the route we will make several stops to contemplate the incredible landscapes of the place. In the middle of the desert, lunch will be offered during the tour. We stop at Laguna Colorada and other smaller lagoons in which we can see massive groups of flamingos, after the tour, we will proceed to the second refuge of our expedition. Entries and meals are included.

(Duration: 08:00)

2. Accommodation in Uyuni ▼

Accommodation in Uyuni
Includes Day 6

1. Group tour Salar de Uyuni and Incahuasi Island with full board and tickets ▼

Group tour Salar de Uyuni and Incahuasi Island with full board and tickets

We will leave in a Jeep, with a capacity for 6 people, towards the Salar de Uyuni. We will stop for lunch at a restaurant built in Sal and also on Incahuasi Island. We crossed the desert making several stops to enjoy this spectacular place. In the evening, when arriving at Refúgio de Sal, dinner will be served and soon they will have the rest of the night to rest. We suggest you to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, portable cell phone charger and water bottle.

Winter Season (June, July August): water may freeze in the pipes and could take several minutes to heat up.
Rainy season (November to April): Roads might be in bad shape. Uyuni Salt flats are flooded. Access to Tahua or Incahuasi Island might be difficult or impossible. The program might have to be changed due to these reasons.

(Duration: 08:00)

2. Accomodation in Villamar + Dinner ▼

Accomodation in Villamar + Dinner
Includes Day 7

1. Day 4 group tour Salar-Lipez: transfer from basic lodge in Villamar - Hito Cajones Border ▼

Day 4 group tour Salar-Lipez: transfer from basic lodge in Villamar - Hito Cajones Border

In the morning, we will return by jeep to the Chilean border where there will be a moving of vehicles, or regular transport will leave you in the center of the city of San Pedro. Or transfer to the hotel is not even, therefore, as short distances and in some cases it is possible to walk. It is necessary to make a payment of a tax, not included, of immigration, being approximately U$ 5.00 at the border.

(Duration: 06:00)

2. Shared Transport from Bolivia border to San Pedro de Atacama ▼

Shared Transport from Bolivia border to San Pedro de Atacama

When arriving at the Chilean border there will be a vehicle exchange, regular transportation will drop you off in the center of San Pedro, transfer to the hotel is not included, but distances are short and in some cases it is possible to reach on foot. It is necessary to pay an immigration fee, not included, of approximately US $ 3.00 at the border.

(Duration: 01:00)

3. Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama ▼

Accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Includes Day 8

1. Shared transfer from accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama to airport in Calama ▼

Shared transfer from accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama to airport in Calama

At a predetermined time, you will be departed from your hotel to the airport of Calama, which is approximately one hour away from San Pedro do Atacama.

(Duration: 01:00)

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Standard category

3 Star accommodations
Land route / in a Double room
From
USD 1450
per person
  • Personalized and flexible payment for your trip
  • Planning and booking of recommended flights on request (extra costs)
  • Reservations according to the included services of your trip
  • Personalized attention from our local experts
  • Travel insurance on request
  • English-speaking 24/7 emergency number

Notes for the land part

  • Values expressed in USD.
  • Prices given on a double room basis.
  • Extra cost for accomodation in single room on request.
  • Prices for accommodation in superior (4 stars) or luxury (5 stars) on request.
  • Subject to change for Christmas, New Year, congresses, events and local holidays.
  • This is a standard land package, 100% flexible, which can be customized according to your desire.
  • Daily departures, subject to availability.

Flights Notes

  • The reference price does not include flights.
  • We are happy to offer you the flights as an extra item.
  • Recommended flights for this tour:

*Preço médio de voos

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