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Tour Overview
Embark on the Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure, a 3-day, 2-night journey from Uyuni to Atacama, traversing the stunning landscapes of Bolivia and Chile. Capture quirky photos at the iconic Salar de Uyuni, explore the moon-like deserts of the Bolivian Altiplano, and marvel at the vibrant red and green lakes. Travel comfortably in a 4WD vehicle with a small group, ensuring a personalized experience. Enjoy basic accommodations, including a unique stay at the Hotel de Sal, built entirely from salt bricks. With an English-speaking guide, savor local meals, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty and cultural experiences of this unforgettable adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Snap surreal photos on Uyuni Salt Flats.
See iconic flags at the Salar Flag Pole.
See vibrant flamingos wading in the stunning Red Lagoon
Visit the stunning Ollague Volcano.
Itinerary
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Embark on a journey of a lifetime into the Uyuni Salt Flats and sleep overnight in a salt hotel.
Day 2
:
Villa de 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 visiting the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
Day 3
:
Polques, Bolivia-Atacama, Chile
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start with a visit to Sol de Mañana Geyser, visit the Dali Pampas to see the landscapes that inspired this famous artist and see the Green Lagoon before heading back to Uyuni or crossing the Chilean border and ending your trip.
What's Included
Accommodation
2N basic accommodation with shared bathrooms 1 Night shared hostel accommodation 1 Night accommodation in Salt Hotel, basic dorm-style rooms w/ shared bathroom (hot shower included in the first night)
Transport
4WD transport on tour (max 7 people per car)
Meals
2B / 3L / 2D
Activities
Sightseeing and cultural experiences Hike
Guides
English-speaking guide and driver
Extras
Drinks during meals First aid assistance Personal accident insurance
What's Not Included
Entrance fee to the Open Air Hot Springs (6 BS)
Toiletries (towels, toilet paper, soap,etc)
Other meals & drinks
Hot shower (10 BS)
Toilets along the way (20 BS)
Tips for guide, driver and cook
Personal expenses
Entrance fees to Isla Incahuasi (30 BS)
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 a unique stay at the Hotel de Sal, built entirely out of salt bricks.
Check out our Q&As
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.
What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will enjoy 2 nights of basic accommodation with shared bathrooms. The first night will be at the Hotel de Sal, which is built entirely out of salt bricks, and the second night will be at the Albergue Laguna Colorada.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
Will there be an English-speaking guide on the tour?
Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking guide and driver.
What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes sightseeing and cultural experiences, as well as hiking.
Are drinks provided during meals?
Yes, drinks are provided during meals.
Is there any first aid assistance available during the tour?
Yes, first aid assistance is included in the tour.
Is personal accident insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, personal accident insurance is included.
What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Some key highlights include taking wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni, driving through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts, and marveling at breathtaking red and green colored lakes.
What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will visit the Cementerio de trenes (Train Cemetery), El proceso de sal en Colchani (The Salt Production Process in Colchani), Artesanías de sal (Salt crafts), Montones de sal (Salt piles), Ojos de sal (Salt Eyes), and Isla Incahuasi (Incahuasi Island). You will then check-in to the Hotel de Sal and enjoy dinner together.
What will we see on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will visit Volcán Ollague, Lagunas con Flamencos (Cańapa Hedionda - Honda), Desierto de Siloli (Siloli Desert), Montañas de 7colores (7-Colored Mountains), El árbol de Piedra (The Stone Tree), and Laguna Colorada (Huayllajara). You will spend the night at the Albergue Laguna Colorada.
What is planned for the third day of the tour?
On the third day, you will visit the Geiseres, Aguas Termales (Thermal Waters), Rocas de Dalí (Dali's Rocks), Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon), Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks), Culplina, and San Cristobal. Guides will assist with your border crossing, and you should arrive in San Pedro at 12:00 pm.
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.
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.
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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Reviews of this operator
Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)
The Bamba Team really made...
Jan 9 2020
The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!
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Braiden Rowe(United States)
The tour was fantastic; I...
Feb 12 2020
The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!
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Aaron Davies(Australia)
I only have good words...
Oct 23 2019
I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.
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Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)
Bamba Experience has been the...
Jun 5 2019
Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!
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Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)
We organized a trip through...
Feb 20 2020
We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!
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Marius Halvorson(Norway)
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...
Jun 25 2019
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.
Alexis Helman(Australia)
I had booked our Uyuni...
Jun 25 2019
I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.
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