Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama
7 DAYS Starting from $4,690 per person
Explore the otherworldly natural wonders of Bolivia and Chile on this 7-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama Expedition. You’ll start in the dizzying capital, La Paz, before heading to Uyuni, your departure point for exploring the world’s largest salt flats and the volcanic landscapes, highland deserts, stone trees and multicolored lagoons on their fringes. Then cross the border into Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama desert and marvel at the geothermal pools where you can even take a dip if you like. You’ll be accommodated and transported in comfort (your Uyuni hotel is made entirely of salt) and enjoy delicious local cuisine.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Stay in a hotel made entirely of salt and travel between the sites of the Bolivian and Chilean altiplano in comfort.
- Visit the otherworldly landscapes of the Bolivian highlands, including the world’s largest salt flat, volcanic landscapes, highland deserts, stone trees and multicolored lagoons.
- Stop at surprising destinations like Fish Island, known for its giant cacti and panoramic views of the flats, and the silver mining ghost town of Pulacayo, now a World Industrial Heritage site.
- Get acquainted with the local wildlife at the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, where you’ll catch glimpses of flamingos, vicuñas, viscachas, Andean foxes, and Andean ostriches.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the San Pedro de Atacama desert and take a dip in the Laguna Cejar salt pools after crossing over the border into Chile.
- The chance to explore La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, on your own.
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