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Uyuni to Atacama Crossing, 4 Days

An overland journey across the salt flat and Altiplano ending in San Pedro de Atacama

Duration
4 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size
2–6
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
Moderate
Meeting point
Uyuni town, Bolivia
Operated by
Espejo de Sal Expediciones

Overview

This extended version of the classic route adds a night on the shores of the salt flat at sunset and a slower pace through the volcanic Altiplano. You visit Laguna Hedionda, the Stone Tree in the Siloli desert, Laguna Colorada and the Sol de Mañana geysers.

On the final morning the group crosses the Hito Cajón border and continues downhill to San Pedro de Atacama, a perfect link between two of South America's great desert destinations.

Highlights

  • Four days across the Altiplano
  • Stone Tree and Siloli desert
  • Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde
  • Border transfer to San Pedro de Atacama

Included

  • 4x4 with driver-guide
  • 3 nights in salt and mountain lodges
  • All meals
  • Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama

Not included

  • Reserve entrance fee
  • Bolivian/Chilean exit taxes
  • Tips

Before you go

Altitude up to 4,900 m. Passport required for the border crossing.

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