Embark on a thrilling Uturunku volcano tour, soaring to an awe-inspiring 6008 meters within the National Park. Day 1 starts with a warm welcome at Uyuni's transportation hubs, followed by breakfast and exploration of iconic sites like the Train Cemetery and Colchani Village. The day includes a mid-salar lunch, a visit to Incahuasi Island, and a mesmerizing sunset at the Salar's edge, concluding with a comfortable stay at the salt hotel. Day 2 features breakfast at the Salar's edge, leading to diverse experiences including quinoa fields, Chiuana Salt Flat, Ollague Viewpoint, and an overnight stay in a local hotel within the National Park.
Day 3 kicks off with an early departure for a vehicle ascent to 5650 meters, followed by an exhilarating climb up Uturunku volcano. After a midday break, the journey includes visits to high-altitude lagoons, abandoned borax mines, and geysers, concluding with a relaxing soak in the hotel's hot springs. The final day explores the Salvador Dali Desert, Laguna Verde, and borders crossings for those heading to San Pedro. For Uyuni-bound travelers, the itinerary includes stops for lunch, a visit to the Stone City, Anaconda Canyon, and the village of San Cristoval, providing a comprehensive exploration of Bolivia's natural wonders.
Tour Details
Day 1
Pickup from Uyuni bus terminal or airport (Pickup from the terminal or airport and transfer to a café for breakfast, then start the tour between 10:30 and 11:00 am).
Places to Visit:
- Train Cemetery
- Colchani Village
- Salt Processing
- Salt Crafts
- Ojos del Salar
- Flag Pillar
- Dakar Monument
- Salt Hotel (Playa Blanca)
Mid-salar lunch, photos from the midpoint perspective of the Salar, visit to Incahuasi Island, and a sunset on the Salar's shores with wine and snacks. Arrival at the salt hotel on the Salar's edge.
Day 2
7:30 am Breakfast at the hotel on the Salar's edge.
Places to Visit:
- Quinoa crops
- Quinoa Museum
- Chiuana Salt Flat
- Ollague Viewpoint
- Laguna Cañapa (flamingo and vicuña sightings)
- Laguna Hedionda with lunch in the area
- Desert crossing to Siloli at 4400 meters above sea level
- Visit to the Stone Tree
- Laguna Colorada (National Park)
Arrival at a local hotel (in a village within the national park) between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Day 3
Departure from the hotel at 7:00 am. Ascent to 5650 meters above sea level by vehicle, followed by the climb to the volcano (no climbing experience required).
12:30 pm Lunch at the hotel. Visit to high-altitude lagoons with abandoned borax mines, geysers. Arrival at the hotel around 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm for enjoying hot springs.
Day 4
Places to Visit:
- Salvador Dali Desert
- Laguna Verde
- Customs and migration crossing (Bolivia and Chile)
- Arrival in San Pedro between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm (for tourists heading to Chile)
For tourists returning to Uyuni after visiting Laguna Verde, the return trip includes stops for lunch, a visit to the Stone City, Anaconda Canyon, and the village of San Cristoval (for stretching legs and bathrooms).
Inclusions:
- Driver
- Guide
- Transfer from the terminal
- 1 4x4 vehicle
- Hotels
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Not Included:
- Bathrooms
- Incahuasi Island entrance fee (30 Bs)
- National Park entrance fee (150 Bs)
