Two llamas with colorful tassels on their ears stand in the foreground, looking at the camera. More llamas are in the background, set against a rocky, mountainous landscape near Uyuni under a vast blue sky.

Uyuni, the Atacama Desert & Potosi

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Summary - Uyuni, the Atacama Desert & Potosi

Uyuni, Lagoons, San Pedro de Atacama & Potosi - Tour Extension

This 3-day Uyuni desert and Atacama Deserts tour combines the desert playgrounds of Bolivia and Chile. From San Pedro de Atacama, explore the Red and Green Lagoon in the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. Once in Bolivia’s Uyuni Desert, visit the Uyuni Salt Flats, and stay in the Salt Hotel (made entirely of salt). Along the way, explore mines, lagoons, volcanoes, and spot flamingos, vicuñas, and other wildlife. Finish this tour extension in Potosi, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage City that was originally founded as a small mining town.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • San Pedro de Atacama
  • Green & Red Lagoons
  • Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Stay in the Salt Hotel
  • Potosi

Included

  • All hotel accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Other meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All tours, transfers, and entrance fees
  • English-speaking tour guides

Sample Itinerary

A city with densely packed buildings sits at the base of a large, reddish-brown mountain under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of Potosi near the edge of the Atacama Desert.
Day 1

Depart from San Pedro de Atacama towards Hito Cajon (border between Chile and Bolivia). Enter to the National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Avaroa and visit the Green Lagoon, an impressive aquatic mirror that resembles a giant emerald with a particular brightness in the mornings and afternoons; its color is due to the high magnesium content in the water. In the proximities of this lagoon is the Licancahur Volcano (5,868 m.). The next stop will be the Red Lagoon, which is very impressive because of its red color, due to the fine sediment accumulation of the same color in the surface, as well as the pigmentation of certain type of seaweed. It is populated by 3 species of flamencos (among them the famous James). Box lunch. Continue the journey crossing the Siloli desert. Arrive to Ojo de Perdiz and accommodation at Hotel Tayka del Desierto Dinner and overnight stay.

A person in a red jacket walks on the vast reflective surface of Uyuni, mirroring the blue sky and white clouds, with distant mountains on the horizon.
Day 2

Depart towards Colchani located on the shores of the Salt Flat visiting on the way the Galaxy Cave, famous because its geological formations. Visit to the Uyuni Salt Flat and Incahuasi Island, this island is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the greatest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated with cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26, 25 feet), adding the background provided by salt flat the panorama becomes impressive. Box lunch. Continue to Colchani. Accommodation at the Salt Hotel, dinner and over night stay.

A striking landscape in the Atacama Desert with a vibrant red lake edged by a white salt crust, set against distant brown mountains and a deep blue sky with a few clouds.
Day 3

Breakfast. Pick up from the Salt Hotel and departure towards Potosi, on the way we visit the Pulacayo mine. Box lunch. Arrival to Potosi and transfer to the hotel.

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Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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$1966
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$1961
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$2131
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Deluxe
From US
$2131
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*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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$1565
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$1565
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$1725
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From US
$1725
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*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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$1614
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$1774
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Deluxe
From US
$1774
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*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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