Uyuni 4 days / 3 nights (round trip)

• First night basic accommodation Family (Laguna Colorada shelters).
• Sal hostel second night Double. (Hostal de Sal).
• Transfer by minibus to Hito Cajon (Frontera Chile – Bolivia).
• Transport in 4 × 4 (group size is up to 6 people per car)
• Driver – Local guide in Spanish.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts / 3 lunch / 2 dinners

DAY 1.

Departure: 7:30 / from your hotel.

Transfer by minibus from San Pedro de Atacama to Hito Cajon border crossing Bolivia. where we change to a vehicle 4 × 4 Departure from Hito Cajon towards Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde at the foot of Llicancabur Volcano and through the Salvador Dalí Desert , and the thermal waters of Chalviri (Polques) .

we got to meet the geysers Sol de Mañana  and admire the spectacular colors of hot mud. We follow the road to Laguna Colorada and enjoy a tour around the Laguna where we see the famous “James Flamingos” unique in its kind in the world. Also we will see changes tone in Laguna until it reaches its characteristic red color, hence its name. of Laguna Colorada,  where we spend the first night

Accommodation :Hostel Basic / Bedrooms 6 / NO showers. 
Includes : Transport 4WD, lodging mentioned, breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
Not included : Extras in hostels, national parks tickets (156 BOB)

DAY 2.

Departure: 8:30 / from your hotel.

Continue your adventure in the desert Siloli to observe the natural monument, such as the Stone Tree , conceras the highland lakes (Honda, Hedionda, Cañapa and Chearcota),  where you can observe a great variety of flamingos and other birds in the highlands, passing typical towns of the altiplano to reach accommodation on the banks of the Salar de Uyuni.

Accommodation: Hostal de Sal “DON CARLOS” / Double or triple / YES showers.
Included: Transportation 4WD, lodging mentioned, breakfast, lunch, dinner and tickets.
Not included: Extras in hostels, extras not mentioned. 

DAY 3.

Departure: 5:30 / From your hostel. 

The third day tour we go to the world ‘s largest Salar to see the sunrise, in a place that invites us to come into contact with wilder nature, ideal for those who like photography and adventure tourism, more 3,600 meters above sea level and more than 12,000 km2, is the mirror of salt world’s largest, within salar one of the most visited places is the Incahuasi island , usually called Fish island is an island , located in the central part of Uyuni . Here are the giant cacti Trichocereus pasacana that can measure more than 10 meters high . It is also a major tourist center because of its top you can see the Uyuni salt plains, then visit the Salt Museum and the Town of Colchan i, before ending the tour clothe the Train Cemetery . then get to the City of Uyuni at 14:00 AM.

After a break of 2 hours in the city of Uyuni continue the trip back to San Pedro de Atacama where we spend our last night in hostel in the village of Villa Mar

Accommodation: Hostal de Villa Sea / double bedrooms or triple
Included: Transportation 4WD, lodging mentioned, breakfast, lunch, dinner and tickets.
Not included : Extras in hostels,   Check island Incahuasi (30Bol)

DIA 4.

Departure: 6:00 Transfer from Villa sea, Hito Cajón (Chile-Bolivia border), transfer by minibus to San Pedro de Atacama.

Included: Transport 4WD, basic breakfast.
Not included: Tax Frontera (17 BOB), extras not mentioned.

ARRIVAL: 13:00 Approximately

NO INCLUDED

• Input: Eduardo Avaroa protected area (150 Bs) Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs), Border Tax (17 Bs) (these costs are subject to change without notice)
• Additional snacks and water bottles
• Use of bathrooms on the road (approx 20 Bs.)
• hot shower on the second night.
• Gratuities (optional)
• Airport transfers.
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance

CONDICIONES GENERALES

Upon purchasing a program it´s automatically established that the travel agent and client are notified and accept all the clauses of these general conditions:

• salardeuyuni.cl, we reserve the right not to do any of these excursions for reasons of force majeure.
• Passengers must return the vehicle at the times defined by the guide during the tour, in addition to abide by the recommendations. and instructions, being your responsibility to be at the appointed time at the meeting point indicated otherwise the passenger must pay and arrange transportation of return.
• In the case of no show at the time of departure, without prior documented cancellation or late submission, would mean the complete loss of the service.
• The company is not liable for any accidents and / or personal injury caused by negligence any passenger.
• The company is not responsible for lost personal items left inside vehicles and lodgings.
• Tickets to parks and museums don´t include , unless expressly be included in the program.
• Entrances tickets are subject to change without notice, so it is recommended to reconfirm before leaving the tours.
• Rates subject to change without notice.
• Reservations are valid after making the payment and / or requested deposit.

CANCELLATIONS BY THE CLIENT AND / OR CANCELLATION OF TRIP:

CLASSICS TOUR SHARED 

• Returns and / or exchanges are accepted until 24 hours before the trip and any return will be 85% of the total value, after canceling the reservation

PRIVATE TOURS WITH HOTELS •

• Returns and / or exchanges are accepted up to 1 week before the trip and any return will be 85% of the total value, after canceling the reservation.

WHAT TO BRING

• Passport and / or   Identity Card  - Do not forget to carry the necessary documents to leave the country. Foreign carry input card to Chile (PDI)
• Flashlight - the lights go out when the generator dry.
• Bolivian pesos extra money s - We recommend bringing at least 300 Bs p / p for tickets and other additional expenses en route.
• Sunglasses - The salar is white this can affect vision.
• Camera, extra battery  - Not to be if battery to take the best pictures of your life. If doing the 3 day tour usually you will be able to recharge the batteries on the first night (3 hours of electricity) and a bit on the second night (24 electricity with a generator).
• Extra Water - The tour provides only during meals. An additional bottle of 2 liters per day.
• Sunscreen and hat - over 3,600 meters above sea level high levels of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
• Sleeping bag - you can be rented at the lodges, but it is better to wear one. You will be sleeping until 4300 meters temperatures can lead to -15C in winter.
• Warm clothing  - Wear several layers of clothing.
• Sandals  - Bathrooms are shared.
• Swimsuit - For the Baths of Polques
• Toilet pape - The hostels in regular services are basic.
• Towel - Not available during the tour.
• Snacks   - Food is adequate in quantity but can bring something extra to between meals.
• Lip balm - The sun and wind and dry air the crack.
• Luggage  - Per person can carry a handbag and a backpack or suitcase.

ADDITIONAL INFO

This itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or force majeure events that are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the route as closely as possible. During the rainy season from January to April, the Salar de Uyuni fill with water, so it is not possible to cross in the same way that during the dry season. As a result, the itinerary is changed during that period. The main changes are usually the following: Instead of sleeping in the hostel Salt Puerto Chuvica , stay in a standard guesthouse in the town of Uyuni, and from there we enter the Salar far as conditions permit, if possible visit the Incahuasi Island. otherwise we stop at a place where water reflects the sky and where it seems the sky and the ground merge into one. This trip takes place at very high altitude. places are more than 3 650 meters above sea level, and most guests will feel the effects of altitude. We recommend acclimating to more than 2,000 meters before the trip and bring along medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness if you feel bad. And remember, the real key is to drink lots of water and eat light meals! 650 meters above sea level, and most guests will feel the effects of altitude. We recommend acclimating to more than 2,000 meters before the trip and bring along medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness if you feel bad. And remember, the real key is to drink lots of water and eat light meals! 650 meters above sea level, and most guests will feel the effects of altitude. We recommend acclimating to more than 2,000 meters before the trip and bring along medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness if you feel bad. And remember, the real key is to drink lots of water and eat light meals!

The hosting s for this service are in remote areas where you will be away from the comfortable and modern facilities and services sometimes be slow and pretty basic. Due to the rough terrain, vehicle breakdowns are not uncommon, but drivers are very used to fix failures and timeouts are rarely excessive. The vehicles are usually Toyota Land Cruiser 4 × 4, which are not new but are in good condition. The accommodation is very basic, with shared double or triple rooms, and electricity and running water are scarce. The showers will only be available the second night, they may have a small local cost. You will sleep 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 rough, plenty of warm clothes like a scarf and woolen hat for cold nights.When you return to your starting point, please bring only necessary equipment and clothing during the trip.