From San Pedro de Atacama / Regular
Tour de 4 días comenzando y finalizando en San Pedro de Atacama, en servicio regular (compartido).
Day 1
Departure from San Pedro de Atacama at 06:30 Hrs. In a minibus to the Bolivian border, passing through Chilean and Bolivian immigration, once at the Bolivian border the vehicle is changed to a 4WD jeep with a capacity of 6 pax.
On this first day, we visit the Bolivian Altiplano, including places like Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano. Continuing our journey, we visit the Salvador Dalí Desert, the hot springs in Polques, and the Sol de Mañana Geysers, intermittent springs of water that erupt at a temperature of 90°C, fissures from which volcanic lava flows. Further along the route, we arrive at Laguna Colorada, a nesting ground for more than 30,000 flamingos of three species. This lagoon is situated at an altitude of 4,380 meters above sea level, where it is possible to observe flora and fauna, such as flamingos, vicuñas, and other animals. After visiting this marvelous place, we head to the community of Mallcu Villa Mar to spend the night at the Tierra Oculta hostel, which offers double, triple, or matrimonial rooms.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hostel, we'll head to Tomas Lakha to see the pre-Incan cave paintings of the Quechua culture. Continuing our journey, we'll visit interesting volcanic rock formations like the Camel, and Lost Italy, a fascinating place that appears to have been a petrified city where your imagination plays a key role. Next, we'll go to Laguna Vinto, where we'll observe Andean flamingos. Then we'll visit Anaconda Canyon, where you might see the Andean condor. We'll also visit Sora Canyon, home to a large herd of camelids. Finally, we'll arrive at the hotel, which offers double and matrimonial rooms, all with private showers and bathrooms.
Day 3
Departing at approximately 5:30 a.m., we head to the vast Salar de Uyuni, covering 12,000 km², to observe the sunrise over the salt flats. We then visit Incahuasi Island, located in the center of the salt flats, with its limestone rock formations and giant cacti. Continuing our journey across this vast salt plain, we stop for a photo and video session to capture the unique perspective. Afterward, we arrive at the first salt hotel, Playa Blanca, which is now an open-air museum. We also see the Dakar Rally monument, the Ojos del Salar (Eyes of the Salt Flats), visit salt mounds, the town of Colchani, and the Train Cemetery, arriving in the city of Uyuni at approximately 1:00 p.m. for a farewell lunch and the end of the tour at the World White Travel office. And those returning to San Pedro de Atacama continue their journey to the town of Villa Mar where we will spend the night at the TIERRA OCULTA hostel with double, triple or matrimonial rooms.
Day 4
Departure time 5:30 a.m. Direct transfer to the Bolivian border, approximately a 4-hour journey. Then, a change of vehicle is made to return to San Pedro de Atacama at 1:00 p.m. End of service.
Includes
- Nights of accommodation, food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trip.
Does not include
- Border tax (15 Bolivianos per person).
- Park entrance fees (186 Bolivianos per person).
- Entrance to Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (150 bolivianos per person).
- Entrance to Termas de Polques (6 bolivianos per person).
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island (30 bolivianos per person).
- Access to restrooms along the route (approximately 6 Bolivianos per visit).
- Medical insurance.
What to bring
- Comfortable and warm clothing.
- Comfortable footwear (ideally trekking shoes).
- Swimsuit and towel (for Polques Hot Springs).
- Sunglasses.
- Sun block.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Toilet paper.
- Water (1 liter per person for the first day. For the rest of the days, it can be purchased along the way).
- Passport or identity card. If you are a foreign resident in Chile, you must bring both to present at customs.
- At least Bs. 300 for mandatory tour expenses (tax, entrance fees, restrooms and water).