3 days2-Day Tour to the Salar de Uyuni from San Pedro de Atacama by Bus
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
German, Portuguese
Overview
Ideal for travelers short on time who still want to experience the salt flats, enjoy glorious views of the Andes as you travel on a comfortable tour bus to Uyuni during this comprehensive small-group tour. From there, venture into the salt flats with a professional guide and learn about salt production. - In just two days, visit Uyuni, the salt flats, the Tunupa volcano and the Incahuasi island.
- Enjoy personalized attention, as one of ten members of the maximum tour group
- Don't worry about food as lunch, breakfast and two meals are provided at dinner time.
- Let your professional and bilingual guide provide valuable information about the region.
- Your return options are open; continue to La Paz, Sucre or San Pedro de Atacama Services included
Day by day itinerary
1San Pedro de Atacama - Uyuni⌄
Day 1: (RE) The service begins with the presentation of the passenger 30 minutes before the departure of the bus, at the bus terminal at the indicated address. EMPRESA DE BUSES CRUZ DEL NORTE After completing the corresponding check-in, you will board a tourist bus with bathroom on board, heating and assistance in Spanish. (Only on the bus) The bus leaves San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) at 03:00 a.m., taking a route observing spectacular high Andean landscapes, all in a comfortable bus service and with a bathroom on board. Arrive at the border at approximately 10:00 AM. in order to perform the corresponding migration procedures. We will have a break of approximately 1 hour to relax. After this break, we continue with the trip until we reach our destination, which is Uyuni Bolivia, at approximately 2:00 p.m. where your bilingual private driver will be waiting for you, to transfer you to the hotel of your choice in Uyuni, the hotel is included.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Salt Hotel ****
2Uyuni Salt Flat⌄
Day 2: Uyuni • 10:20 am - Pick up at your hotel in Uyuni and registration at the offices.
10:30 am - Departure from the city of Uyuni to visit the train cemetery and then go to the salt lake.
11:00 am - Make a short stop in the town of Colchani, where you will pass the artisanal salt processing plant
12:00 pm: Enter the Salar to visit the water wells, observe the salt extraction and visit the Hotel Playa Blanca (one of the first hotels in the Salar) • 12:30 pm - Lunch in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni
13:30 pm - Visit the Incahuasi island where you can observe the famous giant cactus.
15:30 pm - Arrive at the foot of the Tunupa volcano to take photos, see flamingos and watch the sunset
17:30 pm - Sunset on the Salar de Uyuni (accompanied by a courtesy wine) • 19:00 pm - Return to Uyuni At the end of the service, it is optional to take a bus to La Paz, Sucre, or return to San Pedro de Atacama that is included in the service.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Bus ticket Atacama - Uyuni
- ✓Full Day Semi-private Tour to the Salar de Uyuni.
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Professional bilingual guide (in Uyuni Spanish - English)
Not included
- ✕tips
- ✕Border entry (Chile-Bolivia 10 USD)
- ✕Salt Hotel (50USD)
Good to know
Starts: We will meet at the bus terminal, in the area where the buses leave in the direction of Bolivia.
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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