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Description
Visit the Uyuni Salt Flats, a desertlike, bright-white salt, rock formations and cacti-studded island. Visit the small settlement of Colchani and see the first locomotives in Bolivia. At night, indulge in a stargazing tour in Agencha. Next morning, head towards Laguna Cañapa, and see the active Ollagüe Volcano active, with Galaxy Cave and Devil's Cave. See pink flamingoes in Laguna Hedionda and end the tour at Uyuni.
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Day 1: Uyuni - Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Ajencha expand_more
- Start your tour off at 10:30 am with a drive out to the Uyuni Salt Flats.
- Stop at the haunting "Train Graveyard’, which is found on the outskirts of Uyuni.
- See the first locomotives in Bolivia and learn about their history, which connected several major cities. Now, corroded over time from the strong salt winds that run through this desert area, this makes for a great photo setting.
- Visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners workshops next to the salt flats). Find handicrafts made of salt and textile art manufactured of llama and alpaca wool. These make excellent souvenirs to bring back home.
- Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, wade through “Ojos de Agua Salada” (saltwater eyes), and visit a hotel made completely out of salt which is currently used as a museum.
- After a morning of exploration, lunch will be served near “Isla Incahuasi” (Fish Island).
- Hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral.
- Take proportion-distorted photos set on the blinding white surface of the salt flats, playing around with the scene; you can be sure to take some funny and memorable shots!
- Head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats, spreading its dazzling colours all over the salt flats, enjoying it with a glass of wine.
- Arrive at Agencha town to have dinner and night stay in the hostel.
- At 10:00 p.m., enjoy star gazing to enjoy the sky; return to the hotel.
Accommodation: Agencia - 3-beds, 4-beds, 5-beds, and 6-bed rooms + Private toilets
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Day 2: Ollagüe Volcano – Cañapa Lagoon – Hedionda Lagoon expand_more
- Have breakfast and start the tour to Ollagüe Volcano lookout point, which is still active.
- Visit the Galaxy Cave (rock formations were created when the salt flats was still a sea and the Thunupa Volcano came into contact with the water about 225 million years ago) and Devil’s Cave, which contains a cemetery or chullpar with human remains.
- Continue along the rocky road that is called “El Pasito Tuntun”.
- Later, visit Cañapa and Hedionda Lagoon where you can spot flamingoes.
- Finally, arrive in Uyuni town, and end of the tour.
What's Included
- Accommodation, Airport or Bus Station Pickup in Uyuni City.
- Accommodation 1 night
- Private Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack.
- Private Local Driver
- Private English Speaking Guide.
- Meals: 2 lunch / 1 Dinner / 1 Breakfast.
What's Excluded
- Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*)
- Toilets on the way (20 Bs).
- Drinks.
What to bring
- Sunblock.
- Sunglasses.
- Bottle of water.
- Long sleeved t-shirt.
- Sun hat / woolly hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Coat
- Gloves
- Trekking shoes
- Warm clothes
- Hand sanitizer
- Bottled wáter (2L.)
- Snacks
- Camera
- Batteries
Know before you go
Start time:10:30 a.m.
Finish time: 06:30 p.m.
Departure point: Costumer hotel in Uyuni City / Airport / Bus Station / Office in Uyuni City
Return point: Perla de Bolivia Office in Uyuni City
Important Info:
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. The main changes are usually as follows:
Instead of stopping at the Incahuasi (Fish Island), we stop at a place where the water reflects the sky and where it seems that the sky and the ground merge into one.
The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; forcemajeure events such as: road blocks, strikes ;acts of god and things beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 900 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | USD 435 Per Person |
| 3 To 3 | USD 295 Per Person |
| 4 To 4 | USD 220 Per Person |
| 5 To 5 | USD 180 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |