Uyuni Desert Crossing: North or South Bound
Overview
This is part of a series of programs that immerse our visitors in unique experiences in a particular destination that possesses unspoiled nature, ancient cultures and large, spectacular open spaces, on a journey that reaches the depths of the soul, “away from the crowds”.Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Arrival transfer in Uyuni and visit to the train cemetery. Continue to Colchani to visit the native salt production factory. Visit to the “Incawasi” Island, an oasis with formations of algae and fossils. It is covered by thousands of giant cacti. The 360- degree landscape of the Salar -extending to the horizon- makes it an ideal place for "photo hunters".
Dinner and accommodation at the Luna Salada Hotel, built entirely of Salt - Standard Room.
Meal Plan: Only Dinner
Early in the morning, visit the “Cueva de Chiquini” or the small town of “Tahua”, stroll through the town and walk to the “Cueva de las Momias de Coquesa”. Lunch with our Haute Cuisine Camper -if possible, beside a reflecting pool. Immerse yourself again in the landscape on the shores of the “Thunupa” volcano, where your Deluxe Airstream Camper will already be prepared for you. The Bolivian Andes offer dazzling landscapes that are hard to match. Be amazed by the colours of the Uyuni sky, mixed with the white desert, while enjoying a cocktail at sunset.
-Dinner in our special Sky-lounge Explorer Camper and enjoy a unique opportunity to observe the stars while learning about the Andean Cosmovision.
Accommodation in our Deluxe Airstream Camper.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Tour through the “Ramaditas” “Honda”, “Chiarcota” and “Kañapa” Lagoons. Box lunch en route. Arrival in the afternoon at the “Laguna Hedionda”, named for the high sulfur content in the water. Enjoy the Flamingos that walk freely near their Dome.
Dinner and accommodation in your exclusive Dome.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Continue in your 4x4, through unique landscapes in the Avaroa National Reserve, to the enormous Laguna Colorada (4278 m.a.s.l.). Laguna Colorada is home to large flocks of 3 species of flamingos. Continue to the “Sol de Mañana” Geysers, fumaroles and volcanic craters with 24 hours of activity at 4,900 m.a.s.l. Visit the "Green Lagoon", similar to a giant emerald and an impressive view of the Licancabur Volcano, at 5,865 m.a.s.l. Enjoy the Dalí Desert.
In the afternoon, change of jeeps and crew at Hito Cajón (Bolivia-Chile border) to continue to Chile.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
Transportation is mentioned in the itinerary.
Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast/L-Lunch/BX-Box Lunch/D-dinner).
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Local English/French/Portuguese/Italian or German-speaking guides
Admission to the indicated visits.
Permanent assistance by our Operations Department.
Exclusions
National and international airport Taxes.
Flights.
Travel Insurance.
Notes
Please note that this itinerary can only be operated during the dry season, May-November, due to the Salt Flats getting flooded, and this is with the Deluxe Airstream Camper.
Please note that we cannot be responsible for any event or circumstance beyond our reasonable. In case of reasons of force majeure, such as adverse weather conditions, blockades, or strikes which will enforce a change of route, we will have to charge an additional cost, therefore we kindly ask that passengers be in title of a proper insurance to cover these costs. We would deliver the relevant letter, explaining the reasons why visitors had to pay this additional cost.
