Tunupa Volcano and Northern Salar Trek
Two days on the quiet northern edge of the salt flat, with a hike to a painted crater
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–6
- Minimum age
- 12
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Uyuni town, Bolivia
- Operated by
- Espejo de Sal Expediciones
Overview
Away from the busy routes, the village of Coqueza sits at the foot of Tunupa volcano on the northern shore of the Salar. After crossing the salt by 4x4 you visit pre-Inca mummies in a cliff cave and spend the night in a family-run lodge.
The next morning you hike up to the crater viewpoint at around 4,900 m, where the volcano's walls glow in red, yellow and orange above the white salt.
Highlights
- Painted crater of Tunupa volcano
- Chullpa mummies cave
- Village homestay in Coqueza
- The salt flat without crowds
Included
- Private 4x4 and guide
- 1 night in a community lodge
- All meals
- Entrance fees
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Before you go
Hike of 5–6 hours at altitude. Prior acclimatisation required.
