A DAZZLING ROUTE, WITH VIEWS OF ROCKY LANDSCAPES, DESERTS, COLORFUL LAGOONS AND OF COURSE THE SALAR DE UYUNI. LIVE THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE OF ALTIPLANO BOLIVIANO WITH THIS TOUR OF 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS. FIXED DEPARTURES EVERY TUESDAY.
We begin our journey in Tupiza, where the arid climate and the strong winds were responsible for forming rock figures from a fictional story. We walk through the Quebrada de Palala that houses these figures carved naturally for thousands of years. Then we go to the top of Sillar from where we can see these impressive formations.
We will continue the trip to the San Vicente Mine, the main stage of the last assault of the bandits Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid. We visit the museum to learn a little more about this curious fact and then we go to the viewpoint to see the artisanal mining activity in the area. We visit Las Lomas de Arena our last stop to stretch our legs before arriving in Uyuni.
Prepare to be part of a surreal landscape thanks to the "mirror effect" in the Salar de Uyuni filled of water. We also visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the old Hotel de Sal, the Incahuasi Island (if the water level and the authorities allow it) to finally marvel at a magical view of the sunset from the salt mounds.
On the third and fourth day we enter the vastness of the Andean deserts and the lagoons of colors. We visit the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to marvel at the endemic fauna and flora of the place. A trip to feel like inside a dream. We will end the trip with a semi-private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama.
Accommodation in the best hotels of the route: TAMBO AYMARA. LUNA SALADA AND TAYKA DEL DESIERTO with private rooms, private bathrooms, heating and hot water.
(If hotels do not have space for their travel dates, we will change to a similar option, however, this may have additional costs, please reserve in advance).
Perfect tour for: families, couples, photographers and explorers who wish to have the complete experience with safety and comfort; away from the tourist crowds.
GO BELOW TO SEE THE COMPLETE PROGRAM AND TRAVEL CONDITIONS.
NOTE: This is a RAINY SEASON program, if your travel dates are between December and April, continue reading, if you plan to travel between May and November, please go to our section of DRY SEASON section.
DAY 1
Transfer in: Hotel in Tupiza.
Tour begins: 10:00 a.m.
Visit: Tupiza - rock formations - Quebrada del Palala - Viewpoint ¨Las Coloradas¨- Mirador ¨Sillar¨- Butch Museum Cassidy and Sundance Kid in San Vincente - Mirador de la Mina - Sand hills - Uyuni
Meals: lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tambo Aymara in Uyuni or similar
DAY 2
Tour begins: 10:00 a.m.
Visit: Uyuni - Colchani - Almuerzo en el Salar - Desierto de sal inundado - Isla Incahuasi (if allowed) - Montículos de Sal - Sunset - Colchani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Luna Salada in Colchani or similar
DAY 3
Tours starts: 08:00 am
Visit: Colchani - Cementerio de Trenes - San Cristóbal - Laguna Turquiri - Almuerzo - Chuluncani - Mina Korina - Lagunas Andinas (Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, Honda y Ramaditas) - Desierto de Siloli - Ojo de Perdiz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Tayka del Desierto in Ojo de Perdiz or similar
DAY 4
Tour begins: 07:00 a.m.
Visit: Ojo de Perdiz - Arbol de Piedra - Laguna Colorada - Gueiseres - Thermal waters - Dalí Desert - Green Lagoon – White Lagoon – Hito Cajón – San Pedro de Atacama.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Transfer out: Semi Private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama 2:00 PM
Arrival: 4:00 PM approx
NOTE: Travel times and location stays may vary depending on the group; coordinate with your driver the best moments for each stop so you can make the most of this amazing place.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: in occasional storms during rainy season and very heavy snowfalls that occur in this area in winter, between June and August, the authorities of one of the two countries close Hito Cajones, so the border pass is transferred to Avaroa / Ollague, north of the route. In this case, additional costs apply that must be covered in full by the passenger. Creative Tours will help with the organization of this change and the modification of the route. The additional costs are:
DESDE UY: DIFERENCIA DE PRECIOS X CAMBIO DE HITO A OLLAGUE. $us NETOS por pax | ||||
No. Pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Dif. entre compartidos (contra confirmación del comp. de Ollague a SPA en el momento) | -23 | -23 | -23 | -23 |
Dif entre privados | -250 | -125 | -83 | -63 |
Dif entre compartido a privado | -340 | -165 | -107 | -78 |
Dif entre privado a compartido (contra confirmación del comp. de Ollague a SPA en el momento) | 67 | 17 | Conviene priv. | |
Dif entre compartido a bus regular (contra confirmación del bus y del espacio en el momento) | -23 | -23 | -23 | -23 |
Dif entre privado a bus regular (contra confirmación del bus y del espacio en el momento) | 67 | 17 | 0 | -8 |