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Private Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days)

Operative tour
Atacama - Uyuni - Atacama

Tour to the Uyuni Salt Flat, starting and ending in San Pedro de Atacama, with private transportation, hostel accommodation, and meals included.


Prices

  • 1 person: US$ 1,579.
  • Group of 2 people: US$ 815 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: US$ 575 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: US$ 465 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: US$ 415 per person.


If your group has 6 or more people on the same itinerary, add the tour to the cart multiple times: once per vehicle (max. 5 passengers per vehicle).

How to book

  • Select the departure date on the calendar.
  • Select the number of travelers.
  • Click on “Add to cart.”
  • Pay the total price of the program online.
  • You can reschedule or cancel your booking (with a 100% refund) up to 15 days before the tour starts.

Included

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area).
  • Drop-off in downtown San Pedro de Atacama or at the bus terminal.
  • Transportation:
    • Shared transportation from San Pedro de Atacama to the Bolivian border.
    • Private transportation in Bolivia.
  • Spanish-speaking driver.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (starting with breakfast on the first day and ending with breakfast on the fourth day).
  • Three nights in hostels, in a private double room, with private bathroom, hot shower, and heating in common areas:
    • 1st night in a hostel in Villa Mar.
    • 2nd night in a hostel in Colcha K.
    • 3rd night in a hostel in Villa Mar.

Not included

  • Round-trip transfer between Calama Airport and San Pedro de Atacama.
  • Guide.
  • Border tax (Bs. 17 per person).
  • Towels.
  • Heating in the room.
  • Park entrance fees (Bs. 186 per person):
    • Admission to Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Bs. 150 per person).
    • Admission to Polques Hot Springs (Bs. 10 per person).
    • Admission to Incahuasi Island (Bs. 30 per person).
  • Access to bathrooms along the route (approx. Bs. 6 each).
  • Travel insurance.

Optional services

  • English-speaking driver for the first 3 days of the tour (the fourth day is always with a Spanish-speaking driver): US$ 320 per booking.

What to bring

  • Comfortable and warm clothing.
  • Comfortable shoes (preferably trekking shoes).
  • Swimsuit (for the Polques Hot Springs).
  • Towel.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Toilet paper.
  • Personal hygiene items.
  • Water (1 liter per person for the first day; you can buy more along the way on the following days).
  • Between Bs. 350 and Bs. 500 for expenses not included in the tour (entrance fees, taxes, restrooms, souvenirs, etc.)

Restrictions

  • Since most of the tour takes place above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) of altitude and in a narrow vehicle, the following passengers cannot participate:
    • Children under 6 years old.
    • Adults over 65 years old.
    • People weighing more than 100 kg (220 lbs).
    • Pregnant women.
    • People with hypertension, heart failure, asthma, or similar conditions.
  • Australian passengers who are not residents of Chile must be visiting the country with a multiple-entry tourist visa (which allows re-entry).

Itinerary

Start: Day 1 at 7:00 am from your accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama.

End: Day 4 at 1:00 pm in downtown San Pedro de Atacama or at the bus terminal. (Please note that this time may change due to weather conditions or force majeure. We recommend planning your departure from San Pedro for the day after the tour ends.)


Day 1: San Pedro de Atacama - Bolivian Altiplano - Red Lagoon - Villa Mar


After picking you up at your hotel, we’ll travel by shared transportation to the border crossing between Chile and Bolivia, where you’ll complete migration formalities. From there, you’ll switch to a private 4x4 to begin exploring the Bolivian Altiplano:


  • Green Lagoon & White Lagoon: crystal-clear lakes at the foot of the impressive Licancabur Volcano.
  • Polques Hot Springs: a chance to relax in thermal waters surrounded by mountain landscapes.
  • Sol de Mañana Geysers: steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud craters at more than 4,900 m (16,000 ft).
  • Red Lagoon: a breathtaking natural wonder with deep red waters and thousands of Andean flamingos.
  • At the end of the day, we’ll head to our lodge for dinner and rest.


Accommodation: hostel in Villa Mar.


Day 2: Villa Mar - Lost Italy - Anaconda Canyon - Colcha K


We’ll start the day heading to surreal landscapes with volcanic formations and striking contrasts of colors. You’ll visit:


  • Lost Italy (Italia Perdida): a fascinating valley of volcanic rock formations that resemble the ruins of an ancient city.
  • Vinto Lagoon: a beautiful high-altitude lake, ideal for spotting local wildlife.
  • Anaconda Canyon: a scenic viewpoint overlooking a winding river shaped like the famous Amazonian reptile.
  • At the end of the tour, we’ll arrive at our lodging to enjoy dinner and rest.


Accommodation: hostel in Colcha K.


Day 3: Sunrise at Uyuni Salt Flat - Incahuasi Island - Train Cemetery - Uyuni - Villa Mar


We’ll rise early to witness one of the most magical moments of the trip:


  • Sunrise at Uyuni Salt Flat: watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the endless white expanse.
  • Incahuasi Island: walk among giant cacti and hike to the summit for breathtaking 360° views of the salt flat.
  • Salt Museum & Dakar Monument: discover salt sculptures and take photos at this iconic landmark.
  • Colchani Village: the best place to see traditional salt production and shop for local crafts.
  • Train Cemetery: explore rusting locomotives that create a one-of-a-kind open-air museum.
  • Uyuni Town: a short visit before continuing on to Villa Mar, where we’ll spend our final night.

Accommodation: hostel in Villa Mar.


Day 4: Villa Mar - Border - Return to San Pedro de Atacama


On our last morning, we’ll depart early from Villa Mar toward the Bolivian-Chilean border to complete the necessary formalities. From there, you’ll continue by shared transportation back to San Pedro de Atacama, where this unforgettable journey through the Altiplano comes to an end.


This tour is perfect for travelers who want to discover the very best of the Uyuni Salt Flat and its surroundings, combining nature, culture, and landscapes that feel like another planet.


*From January to April, during the rainy season known as the Altiplano winter, the itinerary may undergo specific changes, such as spending the second night in Uyuni and skipping the visit to Incahuasi Island if it is underwater. At any time of year, the route, places visited, activity order, and schedules may vary due to weather conditions, road status, demonstrations, or lodging availability.


*The pickup service included does not operate to nor from accommodations located outside the urban area of San Pedro de Atacama, accommodations located in ayllus near San Pedro de Atacama (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, and Coyo), nor accommodations in the town of Toconao.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What days of the year can I make this excursion?

    The tour has confirmed departures all days of the week, the whole year.

  • What kind of vehicles are used in this activity?

    The activity is made on a minibus in Chile and on a 4x4 (Toyota Land Cruiser) in Bolivia in a group of 6 people each.

  • How many bags or suitcases can I bring?

    Each passenger may carry at most one bag or suitcase of 15 kilos which will go above the 4x4. Because it will be outside the vehicle, it is recommended to take a bag rather than a suitcase, as suitcases are fragile and could be exposed to potential damage. If you do choose to bring a suitcase, it must a maximum size of a cabin suitcase (55 x 40 x 20 cm).

  • Is it necessary to bring sleeping bag?

    Although the accommodations provide blankets, during the colder months (June, July, and August), it is necessary to bring a sleeping bag, which you can rent directly at the San Pedro de Atacama office a day before the tour starts, for a price of CLP$ 10.000. During the rest of the year, a sleeping bag is not needed.

  • How much money should I bring to the tour?

    We recommend bringing at least Bs. 500 per person for expenses not included in the tour, such as park entry fees, taxes, access to bathrooms, and water. On Toconao Street in San Pedro de Atacama (intersection with Caracoles), you can find some exchange houses where you can obtain bolivianos to take with you on the tour. We recommend bringing small bills for expenses such as restrooms or entrance fees, as some places may not always have change available.

  • It is necessary to have tourist visa to enter Bolivia?

    Depending on the nationality of the passenger. Passengers from Chile and the rest of South America, and passengers from Western Europe do not need tourist visa, while passenger that come from United States, Central America, Asia, and Africa do need tourist visa that costs U$ 160. This visa is obtained directly in the border, where along with the payment of the visa in cash, you need to present your passport and other documents. In case you are a foreign person resident in Chile, besides your passport, you need your ID card with you so you can prove your residence with the police authorities in customs.

  • Do I need to be vaccinated against yellow fever for the tour?

    The vaccine against the yellow fever is demanded for all passengers who don't come back to San Pedro de Atacama and that hace to pay tourism visa in the border (passengers that present a travel document from a country of the group II).

  • How likely is suffer "puna" or altitude sickness during the tour?

    Most of the tour is made above 13,123 ft. of altitude so it is quite likely to suffer from altitude sickness specially the first day of the tour. To avoid or reduce the general feeling of discomfort, we recommend acclimate to the altitude one or two days above 8,202 ft., drink lots of water before and during the tour, eat light meals (avoid meat) the previous days, and do not drink alcohol the night before the beginning of the tour.
  • How is the weather along the tour?

    In summer (December to March), the temperature ranges from about 4 °C as a minimum, to 23 °C maximum. In winter (June to September) the temperature ranges from about -20 °C as a minimum, to 16 °C maximum.
  • What about the tour in case it rains?

    In case of rain, the order of the places visited, the possibility to see the sunrise and the accommodation places are subject to change, because some of the roads might be closed. Added to the previous information, water in the Uyuni Salt Flat is an important obstacle and the Incahuasi Island (located in the center of the salt flat) remains closed. This means the Incahuasi Island cannot be visited and we enter to the salt flat only for a certain distance, so the passengers are safe.
  • When is it possible to see the mirror effect on the Uyuni Salt Flat?

    The mirror effect occurs when there is water on the salt flat. This happens only in rainy periods (January and February) and after them (March).

  • What is it about the meals?

    The meals are varied, and includes tea, coffee, bread, cookies and fruit for breakfast, and meat, pasta, rice, soup and vegetables for lunch and dinner. In case you need a vegetarian menu, you must mark your preference during the booking process.

  • What type of sockets have the accommodations?

    The accommodations have sockets type C, compatible with the types E and F. Anyway, our recommendation is that you carry an adapter to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Is there internet access in the accommodations?

    Yes, internet is available at the accommodations. Please note that the connection may be unstable or slow, as the lodgings are located in remote areas.

  • In what options is the tour available?

    We offer the tour in three options, which you can review here.

    • In shared service with basic accommodation.
    • In private service with accommodation in hostels.
    • In private service with accommodation in 3-star hotels.

    We do not offer the tour in shared service with accommodation in hostels or hotels.

  • Is it possible to do the tour with a driver in another language?

    Yes, but only in English. The English-speaking driver service has an additional cost of US$ 320 per group. You can select it as an optional service during the booking process.

  • How to book Private Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days)?

    To book Private Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days), you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • How far in advance should I book Private Uyuni Salt Flat (4 days)?

    We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.

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