3-Day Salar de Uyuni and Bolivian Desert Adventure from Uyuni
Description
Embark on an expedition in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser to explore the Uyuni Salt Flat, area deserts, local villages, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and more on this 3-day, guided adventure from Uyuni, Bolivia and back. Guide, private transportation, accommodation and most meals included.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We can arrange pick-up from Uyuni airport (only the day the tour starts), Uyuni bus stations or Uyuni hostels . This must be booked in advance. Transfers from airport to accommodation have an extra cost 5 USD). Contact us at least 2 weeks before your departure date so we can arrange pickup.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or force majeure events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as close as possible.
- 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.
- Altitude: This trip takes place at a very high altitude. The salt flats are around 5,000 meters above sea level, and most guests will be able to feel the effects. We recommend acclimating yourself to above 3,000 meters before the trip and bringing along medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness in case you feel unwell. And remember, the real key is to drink lots of water!
- Accommodation / Facilities on Tour: The reality of visiting a remote area and immersing yourself in nature is that you will be far from modern facilities and the services will sometimes be slow and quite basic. Due to the harsh terrain, vehicle breakdowns are not uncommon, but the drivers are very used to fixing them and wait times are rarely excessive. The accommodations will be very basic, with cots and shared rooms, and the electricity and running water in the National Park are not as dependable as they are back at home. Toilet facilities will be available only on the first day and may have a small local cost. Make sure to bring snacks, some water, toilet paper, and plenty of warm clothes. That said, with some patience, preparation, and an appetite for adventure, this trip will certainly be a positive and unforgettable experience.
- Suggested packing list: Sun hat, sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the bright glare off the salt panes), sunblock, coat, gloves, wool hat, trekking shoes, warm socks, swimsuit and towel for hot springs at Sol de Manana Geysers, extra bottles of water (we recommend bringing a 5 Liter bottled water so you can have enough water for the whole trip), snacks, personal medication. Flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger (electricity available in most hotels), hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit. You will be sleeping up to 4,300 meters above sea level and depending on the season, temperatures can drop well below zero (reaching less than -15 degrees Celsius in the winter months of June and July) and the wind chill can be harsh, so bring plenty of warm clothes like a scarf and wool hat for the chilly evenings.
- As you will come back to your departure point, please only bring the necessary material and clothes during the tour.
- During Jan - April (rainy season), the salt hostel is unavailable. Instead, you willl be staying in a hotel in Culpina or other location
- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Accommodation: 1 Night accommodation in Salt Hotel, basic dorm-style rooms w/ shared bathroom (hot shower included in the first night) 1 Night shared family lodging (dorm of 6 beds with shared bathroom without light) If you’d prefer a private room for both nights, there is an additional cost of 250 BS (approx 36 USD) per person. This is subject to availability so please inquire in advance.
Reviews(4)
The Uyuni desert is very beautiful, seeing the sunset here is truly unforgettable! What if the 3-day tour is a little intense, you practically spend the entire day in the van, there are several stops but all of them quick, it is not for everyone! Bolivia is a simple country and there are almost no amenities here unless you pay for a luxury private tour. At night it is very cold and you have to pay extra to bathe in hot water. Salt hotels generally don't have heating, the early mornings are terribly cold, I got horribly sick even though I had adequate clothing! I sincerely recommend the one-night tour, unless you are very accustomed to the cold. In my case, arriving from Florida, the change was very strong.
I want to recommend on Eduardo mamani, aguide in andes travels agency. Eduardo was very professional and took care of all our needs. All ways with good vibe
