Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni)
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 3-day, 2-night adventure through the mesmerizing Uyuni Salt Flats and Bolivian Altiplano. Starting and ending in Uyuni, this tour takes you through moon-like deserts, vibrant red and green lakes, and active volcanoes. Capture unforgettable photos in the famous Salar de Uyuni, explore the unique Train Cemetery, and witness the salt production process in Colchani. Enjoy the surreal landscapes of the Siloli Desert and the stunning Laguna Colorada, home to thousands of flamingos. Relax in natural hot springs and marvel at the Dali Desert's rock formations. Travel comfortably in a 4WD vehicle with a small group, ensuring a personalized experience. Accommodations include a night in a salt hotel and a shared hostel, with meals and guided activities included. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uyuni - Villa Candelaria, Bolivia
Location: Uyuni
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Salt hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Embark on a journey of a lifetime into the Uyuni Salt Flats on Day 1 and sleep overnight in a salt hotel (depending on conditions).
Day 2 : Villa Candelaria - Polques, Bolivia
Location: Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Go deeper into the desert to see rock formations and desert landscapes with red and green-coloured lakes and native flamingos before soaking in natural hot springs in the evening.
Day 3 : Polques - Uyuni, Bolivia
Location: Uyuni
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
On your last day in the desert visit the Dali Pampas to see the landscapes that inspired this famous artist and see the Green Lagoon before returning to Uyuni, where your trip ends.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2N Basic Accommodationwith shared bathroom
1 Night shared hostel accommodation
1 Night accommodation in Salt Hotel, basic dorm-style rooms w/ shared bathroom (hot shower included -
Transport
4WD transport on tour (max 7 people per car)
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Meals
2B / 3L / 2D
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Activities
Active sightseeing adventures
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Guides
Local driver and English-speaking guide
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Extras
Personal accident insurance
First aid assistance
What's Not Included
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Entrance fees to Isla Incahuasi (30 BS)
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Entrance fee to the Open Air Hot Springs (6 BS)
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Toiletries (towels, toilet paper, soap,etc)
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Other meals & drinks
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Hot shower (10 BS)
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Toilets along the way (20 BS)
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Tips for guide, driver and cook
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (must be booked in advance)
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Entrance fee to Reserva Eduardo Avaroa (150 BS, you have to pay it the first day of the tour)
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in a 4WD vehicle with a maximum of 7 people per car, ensuring a personalized and adventurous experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights of basic accommodation with shared bathrooms, including one night in a shared hostel and one night in a Salt Hotel with dorm-style rooms and hot showers.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle will we be traveling in during the tour?
You will be traveling comfortably in a 4WD vehicle with a maximum of 7 people per car, ensuring a personalized and adventurous experience.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights of basic accommodation with shared bathrooms. The first night is in a shared hostel, and the second night is in a Salt Hotel with basic dorm-style rooms and a shared bathroom with a hot shower.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes active sightseeing adventures and hiking.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, a local driver and an English-speaking guide will accompany you during the tour.
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Is personal accident insurance provided?
Yes, personal accident insurance and first aid assistance are included in the tour.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Some key highlights include driving through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts, marveling at breathtaking red and green colored lakes, seeing active volcanoes, and relaxing in therapeutic hot springs. You will also have the opportunity to take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?
Yes, additional costs not included in the tour price are entrance fees to Isla Incahuasi (30 BS), the Open Air Hot Springs (6 BS), Reserva Eduardo Avaroa (150 BS), toiletries, other meals and drinks, hot showers (10 BS), toilets along the way (20 BS), tips for the guide, driver, and cook, personal expenses, travel insurance, and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (must be booked in advance).
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What time does the tour start and end each day?
On Day 1, the tour starts at 10:00 AM. On Day 2, the day starts with breakfast at 7:30 AM and departure at 8:00 AM. On Day 3, the day starts early with a 5:00 AM departure, and the tour ends back in Uyuni by 5:00 PM.
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What are some of the unique locations we will visit during the tour?
Unique locations include the Cementerio de trenes (Train Cemetery), El proceso de sal en Colchani (The Salt Production Process in Colchani), Isla Incahuasi (Incahuasi Island), Volcán Ollague, Lagunas con Flamencos (Cańapa Hedionda - Honda), Desierto de Siloli (Siloli Desert), Montañas de 7 colores (7-Colored Mountains), El árbol de Piedra (The Stone Tree), Laguna Colorada (Huayllajara), Geiseres, Aguas Termales (Thermal Waters), Rocas de Dalí (Dali's Rocks), Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon), and Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks).
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni)
3 Days Starting and ending in Uyuni, Bolivia
Visiting: Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
Tour operator:
Tour code:
19574
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
