UYUNI - SALT FLATS - LIPEZ - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

We leave Uyuni in the morning and we go later to San Pedro de Atacama after passing the Chilean border. We have ahead a wonderful trip in which we will discover the marvels South Lípez during 3 days of jeep expedition. The immense desert offers in this region some of the most disconcerting landscapes in South America: the great Uyuni Salt Flats, the multicolored lagoons, geysers and volcanoes. A circuit for the lovers of open spaces...

FIRST DAY

UYUNI - SALT FLATS - SAN JUAN . In the morning, departure to the Uyuni Salt Flats; the biggest in the world. Along the road, visit to the salt mines of Colchani and the salt hotels. We make a stop in the heart of the Salt Flats, the Incahuasi Island. This place, covered by estromalitos of volcanic origin, is also known as the Isla del Pescado (Fish Island). In the afternoon, we will continue our trip to the village of San Juan.

Cold lunch. Night in the house of a villager (Possibility of a hot shower but, in general, limited comfort) All included.

SECOND DAY

SAN JUAN - LAGUNA COLORADA We will leave San Juan in the morning and cross the Chiguana Salt Flats. From 3600 meters, the road ascends to approximately 4200 m.a.s.l. Skirting the Chilean border, we will pass by the foot of two important volcanos: Tomasamil (5900 m.a.s.l.) and Ollagüe (still active). Later on, we will descend to the south along the so-called "Route of Jewels": lagoons Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda y Ch'arkota, sanctuaries of 3 varieties of flamingos. The path continues through the magnificent landscapes of the Siloli desert before arriving to Laguna Colorada (the colored lagoon) in the afternoon.

Cold lunch. Night in a shelter (limited comfort) All included.

 

THIRD DAY

LAGUNA COLORADA - LAGUNA VERDE - CHILE - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA Departure at 6:30 in a trip to the geyser Sol de Mañana (4850 m.a.s.l.), a volcanic crater with gushes of vapors of sulfur and mineral waters. Later on, we skirt the Salted lagoon before crossing Dali's desert (called like this because of the landscapes that remind us one of the master's paintings). During the morning, we will arrive to Laguna Verde (at the foot of Licancabur volcano - 5900 m.a.s.l.) in order to watch its color change. We will cross the Chilean border at the Landmark of Hito Cajón before reaching the community of San Pedro de Atacama (Chile)

Cold Lunch.