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Sol de Mañana Geysers! On this Salar de Uyuni 3 day tour, you will go from miles of endless salt flats and colored lagoons to beautiful psychedelic deserts and volcanic hot springs.
4* Salt Hotel included (1 night) & Rustic Hotel Tayka 3* on the adventure.
The most epic red lake with thousands of pink flamingoes! Once nominated as one of the world's 7 natural wonders. Laguna Colorada.
Open your mind! Creative is very important in Uyuni Salt Flats! Perspective photos in Salar de Uyuni.
Giant cacti Island, they can measure 10 meters high! Isla Incahuasi.

Uyuni Salt Flats Private 3 day tour (Palacio Sal 5* & Tayka 3* hotels)

By Visit South America
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$3,088 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Perfect for those looking for a relaxation and comfort tour. Explore by yourself the Uyuni & Deserts without any pressure, a flexible itinerary, first-class accommodation (Hotel Palacio de Sal 5, Hotel Tayka 3 sup), a local cultural guide, plus service in our private transport and an all-inclusive journey.

Words and pictures don’t quite do justice to the majesty of Bolivia! Discover with us the magic of Salar de Uyuni & Colourful Lagoons, along with a team of professionals who promise to provide a high quality of service. Book now!

Activity location

  • Salar de Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Salar de Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia, Bolivia

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3 Day Uyuni Tour - Deluxe 4* in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English

Palacio de Sal 5 & Tayka 4 : Overnight at Salt Hotel “Palacio de Sal” 4 sup or similar
Overnight at Tayka del Desierto Hotel 3
sup or similar
Exclusive itinerary: The itinerary is flexible if passengers wish to have a different experience (photo, honeymoon) the tour can be modified.
Deluxe Service: Personalised service, with certified young guides and permanent assistance from our team.
Duration: 3 days: This is a 4x4 adventure, we will spend 60% inside the car with light treks (1,5 to 2 hrs. per day) and time to take pictures.
Meals are included : 2 Breakfast at the hotel
3 Picnic lunches (1 in Salar de Uyuni)
2 Dinners at the hotel
Salar de Uyuni & Deserts: Highlights:
-Salar de Uyuni
-Laguna Colorada
-Geysers Sol de Mañana
-Polque's Hot Springs
-Laguna Verde

4x4 Toyota LandCruiser 2000': Due to the extreme weather and desert conditions, 4x4 from 1990 to 2006 are the only cars that can operate in the area.
Transfer to Atacama option: Passengers wishing to transfer from the border of Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama have to pay $160 total for private transfer
Pickup included

Price details
AU$3,088.40 x 1 AdultAU$3,088.40

Total
Price is AU$3,088.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedOxygen Tank & First Aid Kit
  • What's includedWhat's includedBilingual Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedOvernight at Salt Hotel "Palacio de Sal' 4* or similar
  • What's includedWhat's includedOvernight at Hotel "Tayka del Desierto' 3* or similar
  • What's includedWhat's includedPark entrance & tickets included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFirst Breakfast & Last Dinner

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Prior acclimatisation is required. Average altitud 3600m (12.000ft) to 4900m (16.000ft)

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Salar de Uyuni & Incahuasi Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Salt Hotel "Palacio de Sal" 4* or similar
Salar de Uyuni
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Duration: 10:30 am to 7:15 pm Distance: 145 km (90 mi) 4x4 expedition / 50 min hiking Altitude: 3650m (11.975 ft) Difficulty: Medium (High altitude) Our expedition begins at 10:30 am (the pickup must be coordinated with our team) We will visit as the first destination the ‘Train Cemetery’ an open-air abandoned museum of locomotives of the XIX century (1940) with crucial importance for the Bolivian history We will have time to take photos on the site and the explanations of our local guide. Our trip continues through the little town of ‘Colcachi’, a small town located on the border of the Salt Flats, this place is characterised by its souvenirs & crafts of alpaca, vicuña and other unique salty decorations, in addition to its salt miners who process salt to be sold to the local public. (Not long ago 31 kilos of salt used to cost 0.90 US dollar cents, can you believe it?). Colchani is also the place that houses the only salt hotels in the world, including Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada, and Cristal Samana. All set to discover the largest salt desert in the world? It is here where the real adventure begins! We enter to the salt flats at approximately 12:30, among some visits, are the ‘Eyes of Salt’, ‘Salt Crystals’ and we will also discover the famous statue of ‘Dakar’ (car event of the most dangerous routes in the world that runs in Bolivia). We go further into the desert to enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the middle of the Salar, perfect moment to feel small and in total peace! Stomach full, it’s time to walk! We will discover the famous Incahuasi Island, Isleta full of giant Cacti that can measure more than 10 metres high. Believe it or not, this island is an immense coral where you can appreciate beautiful landscapes within it and also has the best views of Salar de Uyuni. Our expedition will last approximately 50 min. (It is recommended to take the walk calmly and carefully). Important note: In the rainy season from January – April, the salt flat is flooded and due to security measures it is not possible to enter Isla Incahuasi, Isla Pescado, Tunupa Volcano and all destinations where the water could damage the state of the vehicle engine. Arriving again at the edge of the island we meet again with our driver to go to a place away from the crowds and take funny pictures with perspective. It’s fire time! Together in the middle of the salt we will await the sunset and enjoy a toast of courtesy. We will return to the town of Colchani and check in at an exclusive Salt Hotel 4* plus, which includes the use of the Spa and other activities. At 9 pm we have a buffet dinner in the hotel to end the day.
Day 2: Lagunas Altiplanicas & Siloli Desert
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Tayka del Desierto 3* or similar
Siloli Desert
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Duration: 9:30 am to 5 pm Distance: 230 km (142 mi) 4x4 expedition / 1hr. hiking Altitude: 3650m (11,975 ft) – 4750m (15,584 ft) Difficulty: Medium (High altitude) 9 am we will enjoy our buffet breakfast at the hotel, we must have all the luggage ready to start our second great adventure! The day in Mars begins with the visit of the main viewpoint of the Ollagüe Volcano, where you can observe the fumaroles and explore kilometres of petrified lava with very interesting formations. We also visit a huge “forest rocks’! if we are lucky we will enjoy our curious friends called “Vizcachas” (big wild rabbits) and the famous Andean Fox. Our path will become arider and the landscapes will begin to honour the planet Mars. We will arrive at our destination of the day! After passing the forest of rocks, we will enjoy 4 beautiful highland lagoons, 2 of them with flamingos on the banks. (And yes! Bolivia has 3 species of pink flamingos and also the largest population in South America!) We will have time to take photos at each stop, the local guide will give us a general explanation of the entire region and prepares lunch with the driver on the banks of Laguna Hedionda to enjoy the landscape. Note: It is not allowed to use drones on the lagoons, get too close to the flamingos or feed them. They are too shy and often stress with the environment and decide to migrate very easily. We will end our journey exploring the stunning Siloli Desert, a desert full of surprises! Stones carved with the wind, surreal landscapes to the surroundings and a rough population of wild vicuñas throughout the region! Welcome to Hotel Tayka del Desierto 3* superior, a hotel managed by the locals that are literally located in the middle of nowhere! Inside the hotel, we will have time to rest, appreciate the sunset in the surroundings and end the day with a local dinner.
Day 3: Red Lake, Geysers, Hot Springs & Green Lake
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Laguna Colorada
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Duration: 6am to 5pm Distance: 340 km (211 mi) 4x4 expedition / 1.5 hrs. hiking Altitude: 4980m (16.338 ft) – 3650m (11.975 ft) Difficulty: Medium (High altitude) Today is the most important day of our trip! We started with the first rays of sun and enjoyed our breakfast at the hotel at 5:30 a.m. Then 6am approximately we start our day scouting the deserts! Our first stop will be the “Stone Tree” A natural monument carved only by the wind, with more than 5 metres high, we will have time to take pictures in the place and explore the surroundings. After 20 min in the car we will discover the most important attraction of the region! Welcome to the majestic Laguna Colorada, once nominated among one of the natural wonders of the world, is a sanctuary that houses the largest population of pink flamingos in the world. It is a lagoon of 54km2 of extension and the marvellous thing of the same one is the colours that it obtains thanks to the light of the sun, minerals and algae that turn their waters into an intense red whole. We will have enough time to visit the main viewpoint of the lagoon and take pictures of the landscapes.
Geiser Sol de la Manana
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
We will register our visit to the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (psssst you can ask your stamp of the Reserve Eduardo Avaroa in your passport here) and then continue on our way to the “Geyser Sol de Mañana” and enjoy the landscapes of Mars. This region is full of volcanic activity where one can see fumaroles and geyser for around 2km. Time for a dip! The thermal waters of Polques await us to relax the body, the landscapes around are from another planet and we are sure that you will enjoy your time at this stop. (Be careful to win a cold, we recommend you be ready with towels and dry clothes, you can also rent towels with 10Bs)
Laguna Verde
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After being 100% ready we will go from the red planet to Salvador Dalí’s surrealist paintings! On the way to Laguna Verde (border with Chile) we will visit one of the most impressive desert in South America. It is called Salvador Dalí’s Desert and it gives tribute to this great Spanish artist since the 360 ​​landscapes are unreal, full of intense colours, impressive mountains and unusual colours. It is also the perfect place to see vicuñas in their natural habitat. Last stop of our Safari! We enjoy the views of the “Laguna Verde” a lagoon without natural life due to its high concentrations of minerals, this lagoon turns the colour of its waters into an intense turquoise (better views from May to November) thanks to the minerals and sunlight . We will have time to explore the area. On our return to Uyuni we will have a couple of extra stops that depend a lot on weather and weather, we will also enjoy our picnic lunch at the place chosen by the driver. We will arrive approximately at 5:00 pm to Uyuni where we will leave all the equipment loaned in office and then drop you off to your hotel or coordinate the transfer to the airport.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSalar de Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESalar de Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia, Bolivia

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