Chiguana, Bolivia

Tours

Day One Start in La Paz City Go to the bus office at 8:30 p.m. for the check-in, then bus departures at 9:00 p.m. Inside the bus, enjoy the service of: Dinner, Breakfast, Bottle of Water, Hot Drink, Heating, Toilet, Polar Blanket, Wi-Fi and First Aid Kit. Day Two / Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island + Hotel in Ajencha. Arrive to Uyuni at 7:30 a.m. - Free time for you - you can walk around. Then meeting time in our office at 10:00 a.m. Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats. Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hostel for dinner time. Day Three / Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos. Finally, head to the hostel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and night rest. Day Four / Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama Early morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. Finally, tour Guides will assist customers with their border crossing at 10:00 a.m. and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 p.m. The drop-off is at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square. IMPORTANT INFO *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access. *The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

Day 1 Visit: Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats at an altitude of 3,663 m.o.s.l. which extends over an area of 12,000 km². Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hostel for dinner time. Day 2 Visit: Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos, within these species there are 3 varieties: Chilean, James, and Andean. Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and rest Day 3 Visit: Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Uyuni Very early in the morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. (Don't be surprised if we go to the Chilean border, sometimes we have customers that they need to stop over there). Finally, return to Uyuni, and on the way, after lunch, appreciate bofedales and more rocky formations. Arrival time at the office in Uyuni City: 06:30 p.m. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access. **The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

Start Point: Uyuni City - Bolivia Finishing Point: Main Square San Pedro de Atacama - Chile Day One / Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island + Hotel in Ajencha. Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats at an altitude of 3,663 m.o.s.l. which extends over an area of 12,000 km². Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hotel for dinner time. Day Two / Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos, within these species there are 3 varieties: Chilean, James, and Andean. Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and rest Day Three / Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama Very early in the morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. Finally, tour Guides will assist customers with their border crossing at 10:00 a.m. and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 p.m. on the third day of the tour. **Sometimes people need to pay a fee in the Bolivian border (15 Bolivianos) bring in Cash please. The drop-off is at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square 1:30 p.m. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access.

Embark on a 5-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Bolivia, and explore the surreal beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the diverse wonders of Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. Enjoy a unique blend of cultural encounters, natural marvels, and exhilarating activities. Visit lagoons, geysers, and volcanic landscapes. Day 1 • Head to the bus office in the late evening for check-in • Board the bus and relax on a scenic ride with dinner, breakfast, and a bottle of water • Access a toilet onboard the bus • Stay overnight on the bus Day 2 • Arrive in Uyuni City early morning • Enjoy free time until mid-morning • Depart from the bus station near the activity provider's office • Travel to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport • Explore the "Train Graveyard" on the outskirts of Uyuni • Visit Colchani, a settlement with salt miners' workshops • Explore Uyuni Salt Flats, including a salt hotel turned museum, flags of the world, and a monument of Dakar racing • Have lunch near Isla Incahuasi and hike to the top of the island • Organize fun perspective-distorted photos on the salt flats • Stay overnight at a hostel in Agencha Day 3 • Start early with breakfast • Visit Ollagüe Volcano, Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons • Enter Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and see the Desert of Siloli, the Rock Tree, and the Red Lagoon • Stay overnight at a hostel in Huayllajra Day 4 • Begin early to visit Sol de Mañana Geyser, Hot Springs, Dali Desert, Green Lagoon, and White Lagoon • Head back to Uyuni passing by scenic spots and having a picnic lunch • Pass by Rock Valley (Alota) and make a short stop in San Cristobal Village • Arrive in Uyuni City in the early evening • Take a bus from Uyuni to La Paz City at night • Enjoy Dinner, Breakfast, a Bottle of Water, and a toilet onboard • Rest on the sleeper bus overnight Day 5 • Arrive at La Paz City early morning • Finish the tour at Bus Station La Paz City

Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama We will pick you up from your hotel to start our journey from San Pedro de Atacama to the border crossing between Chile and Bolivia, following the standard itinerary of the Salar de Uyuni tour. After completing border formalities, we will begin our journey by visiting the impressive Verde and Blanca Lagoons, as well as the relaxing Polques hot springs. Afterwards, we will continue exploring the geysers of Sol de Mañana and the fascinating Laguna Colorada before heading to our accommodation to rest. Day 2: Altplanic lagoons We will leave early in the morning to visit a series of highland lakes: Cachi, Honda, Chiarkota, Hedionda and Cañapa. We will make stops at each of them to appreciate the scenery, take photographs and take advantage of the hours of jeep travel to rest for a while. The last stop of the day will be at the Chiguana salt flat, before arriving at the hotel, where we will have dinner and rest for the next day. Day 3: Uyuni Salt Flat On this day, we will get up exceptionally early to start our tour before sunrise, allowing us to witness this natural spectacle from inside the Salar de Uyuni. After marvelling at the sunrise, we will head towards Incahuasi Island. While our driver prepares breakfast, we will have the opportunity to explore the marked trails leading to the top of the island, from where we will be able to enjoy a privileged view of the vastness of the salt flat. We will also be able to admire up close the imposing cacti that populate this limestone rock formation. After this experience and a well-deserved breakfast, we will head to the Salt Museum and the Dakar monument, before leaving the salt flat to visit Colchani and the train cemetery. Finally, we will arrive in Uyuni, where we will conclude our tour.

Day 1: Tupiza to Quetena We will meet early in the morning at the designated meeting point in Tupiza, located near the border between Bolivia and Argentina. Our initial stop will be the Quebrada de Palala, a distinctive rock formation formed over millennia by erosion. We will then visit El Sillar, where we will pause briefly to admire the scenery and take pictures. Our route will take us through Nazarenito, a mining community, before arriving at San Pablo de Lipez, a village located at an altitude of 4250 meters. Continuing on, we will reach the village of Quetena, where we will spend our first night. Day 2: Quetena to Huayllajara After a morning breakfast, we will continue our journey in the vehicle to the first lagoon on our route, the Kollpa Lagoon. We will have the opportunity to capture some photographs before heading to the Chaiviri salt flat. Afterwards, we will continue to the Verde Lagoon, located at an altitude of 4250 meters, at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano, on the border between Bolivia and Chile. Continuing our journey, we will cross the Dali desert, admiring its varied rock formations of different colors. We will pass by the Sol de Mañana geysers before arriving in Huayllajara, where we will stay for our second night. Day 3: Huayllajara to Villa Candelaria We will head to the impressive Colorada Lagoon, known for being an important nesting site for flamingos. After marveling at this natural spectacle, we will continue on to the Siloli Desert, home to the iconic Stone Tree. After a brief stop to capture some images of the landscape, we will continue on our way that will take us through a series of altiplanic lagoons. Among them is the Hedionda Lagoon, home not only to flamingos, but also to vicuñas and, if we are lucky, we will be able to spot the Andean fox. Afterwards, we will head to the Ollagüe Volcano viewpoint, from where we will enjoy impressive views of the Andes Mountains. We will continue our journey crossing the Chiguana and San Juan salt flats until we reach Villa Candelaria, where we will spend our third and last night. Day 4: Villa Candelaria to Salar de Uyuni We will leave in the early hours of the morning, before dawn, to enter the Salar de Uyuni, the largest in the world. There, we will have the opportunity to witness the spectacular sunrise and capture stunning photographs, taking advantage of the optical illusion offered by the vast white horizon. Our next stop will be Incahuasi Island, located in the heart of the salt flat, from where we will be able to contemplate a 360° panoramic view of this vast extension. After enjoying this unique moment, we will leave the salt flat behind and pass through Colchani, a town known for its salt processing activity and where we will be able to buy some souvenirs. Finally, we will continue our journey to the city of Uyuni, where our tour concludes.

Day 1: We will start our tour by picking you up at your accommodation in Uyuni at 10:15 a.m. and drive to the Uyuni Salt Flat in our 6-person 4x4 vehicle, which will be our means of transportation during the three-day trip. On the way, we will make stops at the train cemetery and the village of Colchani, where you will have the opportunity to purchase local handicrafts. Once inside the salt flat, we will visit the Salt Museum and head to Incahuasi Island, a rock formation in the heart of the salt flat. Here, we will enjoy a walk along the trail, admire the giant cacti and contemplate the impressive views of the salt flat from the top of the hill. We will conclude the day admiring the sunset inside the salt flat and then transfer to the Colcha K hostel, where we will have dinner and rest for the next day. Day 2: In the morning, we will leave Colcha K and continue our journey through the Chiguana salt flat. We will visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda and Chiarkota lagoons before entering the Siloli desert. We will conclude the day at the Colorada Lagoon, which is an important nesting center for more than 30,000 flamingos. We will spend the night at the Huayllajara refuge. Day 3: We will start early in the morning to witness the sunrise at the Sol de Mañana geysers, where water fountains gush intermittently at a temperature of 90°C, offering a unique spectacle that will allow us to capture fascinating photographs with the contrasts of the first lights and steam. Afterwards, we will visit the Polques hot springs, with enough time to enjoy a swim if the tour itinerary allows it. We will continue exploring the Salvador Dali desert, as well as the Verde and Blanca lagoons, located near the Licancabur Volcano. We will also make stops at Valle de Rocas and San Cristobal, before heading directly back to Uyuni, where we will conclude the tour at 18:00. Altiplano winter: During the months of January to April, the climatic phenomenon known as the Altiplanic winter, characterized by rainfall in the central Andes, occurs. This could imply modifications in the itinerary, such as spending the first night in a hostel in Uyuni and the absence of the visit to Incahuasi Island, due to the higher concentration of water during this period.

Day 1: We will pick you up at your hotel and depart in a minibus from San Pedro de Atacama to the border with Bolivia, passing through the border offices of Chile and Bolivia. Once at the border, we will change vehicles to a 4x4 for 6 people. On this first day we will visit places of the Bolivian altiplano, such as Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano. We will continue visiting the Salvador Dalí desert, the Polques hot springs, with some time for bathing, and the Sol de Mañana geysers, intermittent springs of water that gush at a temperature of 90 °C. We will end the day at Laguna Colorada, nesting center of more than 30,000 flamingos. Tonight we will stay at the Villamar lodge. Day 2: After breakfast, we will take the route to Tomás Lakha, where you can see some pre-Inca cave paintings. Afterwards, we will visit Italia Perdida, a place where the volcanic rock took the shape of what seems to be an abandoned city. Then, we will go to the Vinto Lagoon and the Catal Lagoon, where you will be able to walk and see the typical fauna of the Bolivian Altiplano. Afterwards, we will visit the Anaconda canyon and also the Sora canyon, before continuing to the Chiguana salt flat and arriving at Colcha K where you will spend the second night. Day 3: Very early in the morning, we will start our last day of the tour with a sunrise view of the Salar de Uyuni. After this experience, we will move to Incahuasi Island, a limestone rock formation located in the center of the salt flat that we will be able to walk around and get another perspective of the salt flat. We will continue to the Salt Museum and the town of Colchani, already outside the salt flat. From here we will move to Uyuni, passing by the train cemetery, where we will make a short stop to take pictures. In Uyuni, we will say goodbye to our driver-guide, who accompanied us during the previous three days, and then we will have some free time to have lunch and walk around part of the city. Afterwards, we will meet the driver who will take us back, stopping in Villamar for dinner and rest. Day 4: We will wake up very early to continue our return trip and reach the border of Chile and Bolivia. Once here, and after the corresponding formalities, we will change vehicles to a minibus to return to San Pedro de Atacama.

Uyuni - Train Cemetery - Refinery - Incahuasi Island - Salt Hotel 5 stops 1 Train Cemetery We will pick you up around 10:30 a.m. at your accommodation in Uyuni. Our first stop will be a few minutes after leaving at the Train Cemetery, 2 Colchani Then we will go to the town of Colchani, where you can visit the salt museum and the salt refinery, where we will learn about the extraction process. 3 Uyuni Salt Flats 12:00 PM - The group will then enter the salt desert at noon, visiting the salt piles, the "eyes of the salt flat" and the fascinating Playa Blanca museum built solely of salt blocks. 4 Incahuasi Island 13:00 - The next stop will be Incahuasi Island, a place that houses a unique environment full of giant cacti and that thanks to its elevation becomes one of the best viewpoints to enjoy the fascinating landscape. 5 Uyuni We will arrive at our accommodation, the Salt Hostel, around 7:00 p.m. On the way to the lodge, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the sunset over the salt flats. Once there, we will have dinner together and spend the night. DAY 2 San Juan - Eduardo Avaroa Park - Siloli Desert - Laguna Colorada 3 stops 1 Laguna Canapa 7:00 AM - We will start the day with an early breakfast to depart towards the famous Laguna Colorada, one of the largest and most picturesque lagoons in the salt flats. We will first pass through the Chiguana salt flats and stop at the Ollague volcano viewpoint for additional panoramic views. 2 Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna 9:00 AM - We will arrive at the Eduardo Avaroa National Park passing through the Siloli Desert, located more than 16,404 feet above sea level, which offers absolutely incredible volcanic landscapes of different colors and its famous stone tree 3 Laguna Colorada 6:00 PM - Finally, we will arrive at Laguna Colorada, inhabited by three different species of flamingos. There, we will have some free time and walk around the lagoon for twenty minutes to see all the different animals that inhabit this refuge of life. To end the day, we will arrive at our shelter. Please note that the second day's accommodation is humble. DAY 3 Morning Sun - Hot Springs - Salvador Dalí Desert - Laguna Verde - Uyuni 4 stops 1 Sol de la Manana Geyser 4:30 AM - We will get up very early to start the trip to the “Sol de la Mañana” geyser field since the activity is greater during the first hours of the day 2 Termas de Polques 7 A.M - The trip continues to the hot springs where we can swim in a pool of natural thermal water. 3 Laguna Negra After the swim, we will go to the Salvador Dalí desert and visit the Green and White Lagoons. 4 Uyuni We will take the road back to Uyuni that crosses the Black Lagoon. We will arrive at the town of Uyuni around 5:00 p.m. After that, you will end this incredible experience of the Salar de Uyuni tour.

Day 1: Tupiza - Quetena We will meet early in the morning at the meeting point in the city of Tupiza, near the border between Bolivia and Argentina. Our first stop will be at the Quebrada de Palala, a unique rock formation sculpted by erosion over millennia. Afterwards, we will visit El Sillar, where we will stop to admire the landscape and take pictures. We will continue our tour passing through Nazarenito, a mining community, until we reach San Pablo de Lipez, a town located at an altitude of 4250 meters above sea level. Then, we will head towards the town of Quetena. Day 2: Quetena - Tayka Desert After enjoying an early breakfast, we will continue our journey by vehicle to the first lagoon we will encounter on our way: the Kollpa Lagoon. During our stop at this salt flat, we will take the opportunity to relax in the hot springs before enjoying lunch. We will then continue on to the Verde Lagoon, located at an altitude of 4250 meters at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano, on the border between Bolivia and Chile. Afterwards, we will continue along the road that crosses the Dali desert, where we will contemplate various rock formations of different colors. We will cross the Sol de Mañana geysers before finally arriving at the Tayka Desierto hotel. Day 3: Tayka Desert - Tayka de Sal Afterwards, we will head to the Colorada Lagoon, known for being a nesting site for flamingos. After witnessing this natural spectacle, we will enter the Siloli Desert, home of the famous Stone Tree. After a brief stop to capture some images of the landscape, we will continue our journey that will take us through a series of highland lagoons. Among them is the Hedionda Lagoon, where we will also be able to observe flamingos, vicuñas and, if we are lucky, the Andean fox. Afterwards, we will go to the Ollagüe volcano viewpoint, from where we will be able to enjoy the impressive views of the Andes mountain range. We will continue our journey crossing the Chiguana and San Juan salt flats until we reach the Tayka de Sal hotel (or similar), where we will spend our third and last night. Day 4: Tayka Desert - Uyuni Salt Flat We will have the opportunity to witness the sunrise and capture breathtaking images, taking advantage of the unique perspective offered by this environment. In addition, we will visit Incahuasi Island, located in the center of the salt flat, from where we will enjoy a 360° panoramic view of this immense extension. After enjoying this special moment, we will leave the salt flat and pass through Colchani, a town known for its salt processing activity and where we will have the opportunity to buy some souvenirs. Then, we will continue our journey to the city of Uyuni, where our tour will conclude.