SALT LAKE OF UYUNI
CAT-UYU/4D-3N
4 days 3 nights
INTRODUCING: Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia’s Favorite Daughter). It is also the starting point for our excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles.
Spend three days in the stunning landscapes on the Salar de Uyuni; the salt flats now cover a total area of over 12,000 square kms. (7,440 square miles) and is one of Bolivia's main salt mining centers. Driving across the salt flats is a fantastic experience, particularly for the contrast of piercing blue skies and blinding white salt on the flat lakebed. The area’s unusual landscape of mountains, active volcanoes and geysers is like nowhere on earth. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos.
The tour takes us through the impressive large red lagoon of Laguna Colorada the striking blue-green Laguna Verde at 5,000 meters above the sea level; the region's volcanic activity is present as we pass by numerous geysers, boiling mud pools, thermal baths and Licancabúr Volcano.
Surprisingly, both wildlife and flora manage to survive and even thrive in the desolate landscape; this includes vizcachas (of the rodent family), flamingos and assorted varieties of cactus.
Note: During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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One of the most beautiful regions of Bolivia
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The world's largest salt lake with more than 10.000 km2.
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Nominated as the wonder number 1 by international journals.
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The perfect place to enjoy sunsets and surreal landscapes.
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Enjoy the hot springs and fumarole views and volcanic activity.
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Habitat of several groups of pink flamingos and incredible views of colored lagoons.
PROGRAMME:
DAY 1:
At 05:30 transfer from your hotel to the airport, one hour flight to Uyuni, at 9:30 pm starts the tour: visiting the Train Cemetery, where we see remnants of this transportation way from the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, then we'll go Colchani where local people are dedicated to refine the salt using rudimentary equipment. Will visit the first hotel made of Salt, unique and attractive for the use of salt blocks for construction, Inkahuasi Island, attractive by the presence of giant cactus, maybe will see some Andean rodents better known as "vizcachas" the walk in this island will last almost an hour observing the immensity of this salt desert. Have lunch. Hotel Accommodation *** (B/L/D)
DAY 2:
In the morning, after breakfast, on board of our vehicle we will visit some Andean lagoons (Cañapa, Hedionda, Ramaditas, etc...) Where you can see some Andean flamingos and if we're lucky wildlife such as the Andean fox or vicuñas besides different types of birds that live in the area. Have lunch outdoor. The afternoon will go across the desert of Siloli known for its strange rock formations, such as the Stone Tree. Arrive at the Red Lagoon and transfer to the lodging. (B/L/D)
DAY 3:
Will leave very early to visit the area where we find the volcanic geysers (fumaroles and boiling mud craters), then swimming in the hot springs, panoramic view of the Dalí Desert Rocks (from the road), Green Lagoon, panoramic view of Licancabur Volcano, at this point we start our return to Uyuni through the Laguna Colorada, Villa Mar, Valley of Rocks, Alota, in Uyuni accommodation at selected hotel. (B/L/D)
DAY 4:
Transfer from the Hotel to Airport to board the flight, arrival to La Paz and transfer to your hotel. (B)
INCLUDES:
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Private Transportation in 4x4.
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03 Nights Hotel/Hostel Accommodations according to the selected option.
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Driver/Guide (Spanish speaking).
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Airline Tickets: Round Trip.
NOT INCLUDES:
INCLUDES OPTION 1:
1st Night: accommodation in San Juan - Shared facilities.
2nd Night: accommodation in Laguna Colorada or Huayllajara. You will have shared facilities without shower.
3rd Night: Tambo Aymara Hotel *** or similar private room with private bathroom and shower.
INCLUDES OPTION 2:
1st night: accommodation in a 3 *** Hotel (Salt Hotel in San Juan)
2nd night: accommodation in Laguna Colorada or Huayllajara. There are Private services depending on the season.
3rd Night: accommodation in a 3 *** Hotel, Tambo Aymara or similar with private bathroom and shower.
