Day 01
Dry Season Itinerary from Uyuni to Laguna Verde
- Day 1: Salar de Uyuni - Isla Incahuasi
- Begin your adventure in Uyuni, meeting at a designated pickup point such as the bus station, train station, airport, or your hotel. Board a 4x4 vehicle for a short drive to the Train Cemetery, a fascinating site just outside town. Continue to the village of Colchani, about 30 minutes away, where you'll learn about traditional salt mining and processing methods and explore its colorful local market.
- Enter the stunning Salar de Uyuni and stop at the famous multinational flag stand - see if you can spot your country's flag. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the heart of the world's largest salt flat before visiting Incahuasi Island, a rocky outcrop covered in giant cacti. Hike to the top for unmatched 360-degree views of the salt flats, then have fun taking creative perspective photos - don't forget to bring props.
- End the day with a cozy evening in a small village on the edge of the salt flats, where a warm dinner and hot tea await.
- Accommodation Options:
- Basic: Basic lodge with a private room and shared bathroom in a local village. [Click for details and photos.]
- Standard: Simple lodge with a private room, private bathroom, and hot water. [Click for details and photos.]
- Plus: Stay at Hotel Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada, or Cristal Samana, based on availability. Includes a private room, bathroom, and hot shower. [Click for details and photos.]
- Meals:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2: Barren Deserts, Colored Lagoons, and Andean Wildlife
- Leave the salt flats behind as you journey south toward the captivating Laguna Colorada.
- Along the way, stop at the Ollagüe Volcano viewpoint, a semi-active volcano on the Bolivia-Chile border.
- Continue to several lagoons, including Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, and Honda, where you can observe flamingos and other Andean wildlife up close.
- Cross the surreal Siloli Desert, a barren landscape dotted with fascinating geological formations such as the famous Árbol de Piedra (Stone Tree).
- Enjoy the scenic drive with plenty of stops for photos and wildlife encounters.
- End the day near Laguna Colorada, where you'll settle in for a well-earned dinner and rest. For the Plus package, Árbol de Piedra and Laguna Colorada are visited on Day 3 due to the location of Tayka del Desierto Hotel.
- Accommodation Options:
- Basic: Basic lodge in a local village with dormitory rooms and no private bathroom or shower. [Click for details and photos.]
- Standard: Simple lodge with a private room and bathroom, but no hot shower. [Click for details and photos.]
- Plus: Hotel Tayka del Desierto, or Los Flamencos Hotel if unavailable, with a private room, bathroom, and hot shower. [Click for details and photos.]
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3: Steaming Geysers, Natural Hot Springs, and Laguna Verde
- Start the day early with a visit to Sol de Mañana (Rising Sun), a remarkable steaming geyser field located within a massive crater.
- Continue with a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of Polques, then head to the stunning Laguna Verde, a surreal green lagoon at the base of Volcán Licancabur, marking Bolivia's southwesternmost point.
- On the return journey to Uyuni, enjoy scenic stops and breathtaking views.
- Arrive back in Uyuni by late afternoon, where the tour concludes.
- Optional: At Laguna Verde, you may choose to be dropped off at the border post, 20 minutes away, to board a pre-arranged bus transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Please select this option when booking if desired.
- Accommodation:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch
