Experience the Inca's lost city, sail on the highest navigable lake, and walk on a stunning salt flat.
6 nights and 7 days, starting and ending locally
Explore the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, renowned for its crystal-clear skies and some of the best stargazing on the planet. Gaze at the Southern Hemisphere’s starry skies, where the Milky Way shines brightly overhead. Visit nearby attractions like the Tatio Geysers and the flamingo-filled Laguna Colorada. Then, journey to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats, where the rainy season transforms the flats into a vast mirror, reflecting both the stars and the landscape, creating a magical union of sky and land. This tour promises an unforgettable immersion in nature’s beauty and the wonders of the universe.
Key aspects of this tour
A Stunning Tour Across Chile and Bolivia
The Atacama Desert in Chile and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are each the top "must-visit" destinations in their respective countries.
Venture across the rugged yet breathtaking landscapes of the Atacama Desert, where you’ll feel as though you’re witnessing a view from another planet. From there, journey into the mesmerizing world of blue and white at Uyuni, the "Mirror of the Sky." This tour takes you across two South American countries to experience some of the most extraordinary scenery on Earth. You’ll spend two nights in Chile’s Atacama, before crossing the border for two nights in Bolivia’s Uyuni, fully immersing yourself in the wonders both regions have to offer.
Our Top Priority: Your Safety
In all destinations, local guides will accompany you to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. In South America, especially when traveling by land across the Bolivian border, it's not uncommon to encounter minor strikes or road blockades. However, our experienced drivers and local guides are ready to handle any situation with flexibility, ensuring that even unexpected events become part of the adventure.
In the high-altitude Altiplano region, where you can take in stunning views of the Andes stretching across Chile and Bolivia, there is a possibility of altitude sickness. Our guides discreetly monitor your health throughout the journey and are always prepared to assist. In the event of an emergency, the guide will ensure that you are safely transported to a local hospital, providing you with peace of mind every step of the way.
Highlights
Epic Deserts and Lagoons: Journey through the Atacama and Beyond to Uyuni
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Day1
Arrival in the Atacama: Journey Begins in the World’s Driest Desert
From Santiago, Chile’s capital, it’s approximately a 2-hour flight to Calama Airport, where your local guide will be waiting. After all tour participants have gathered, you will transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Upon arrival, check into your hotel in Atacama.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Valley of the Moon, followed by a beautiful sunset viewing. Dinner will be at a local restaurant or your hotel. After dinner, enjoy stargazing at an observation point.-
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Hotel Kimal or a hotel of similar standard in San Pedro de Atacama.
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Day2
Breathtaking Landscapes: Miscanti Lake & Atacama Salt Flats
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for a tour of Miscanti Lake and Miniques Lake, located over 4,000 meters above sea level. This peaceful area is home to only a few water birds, offering a serene atmosphere.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Atacama Salt Flats and enjoy a sunset viewing afterward.
After the tour, return to your hotel.
Dinner will be at the hotel or a local restaurant.-
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Hotel Kimal or a hotel of similar standard in San Pedro de Atacama.
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Day3
Crossing the Border into Bolivia
In the morning, take a private vehicle to the Tatio Geysers, located at an altitude of 4,500 meters. Enjoy a picnic-style breakfast next to the geysers as you watch them erupt with the sunrise.
After the tour, return to the hotel for checkout. Then, travel by private vehicle to the Bolivian border. At the border, you’ll meet your Bolivian driver and guide.
Next, head to Eduardo Avaroa National Park, a nature reserve that borders Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Here, visit a series of vividly colored lakes, including Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, and Laguna Colorada, which change hues depending on the weather conditions. The area around the lakes is home to various species of flamingos, as well as wild vicuñas and llamas, which are known as treasures of the Andes.
After the tour, transfer to Villamar for dinner at your hotel.-
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Mallku Cueva or a hotel of similar standard in Villamar.
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Day4
Journey to the Uyuni Salt Flats
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
With your local staff, embark on a journey to the Uyuni Salt Flats, crossing through stunning rocky canyons and rivers along the way.
Arrive at the Salt Hotel, located right in front of the Uyuni Salt Flats. From there, split into 4WD vehicles driven by local drivers and venture into the vast salt flats.
End the day by watching the breathtaking sunset over the Uyuni Salt Flats.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.-
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Luna Salada or a hotel of similar standard near the Uyuni Salt Flats.
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Day5
A Full Day to Enjoy the Uyuni Salt Flats
Start the day early with stargazing at the Uyuni Salt Flats, followed by watching the sunrise over the vast salt flats.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest.
Later, head out again to visit the Train Cemetery and Colchani Village (known for its salt refining). Enjoy a picnic lunch in Uyuni.
In the afternoon, take your time to fully experience the ever-changing, dreamlike landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats. After a beautiful sunset, return to the hotel for dinner.-
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Luna Salada or a hotel of similar standard near the Uyuni Salt Flats.
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Day6
Transfer from Uyuni to La Paz
Enjoy a light breakfast in the hotel lobby.
You will be transferred to Uyuni Airport for your flight to La Paz.
Upon arrival at La Paz Airport, you will embark on a city tour of La Paz. Lunch will be at a local restaurant before heading to your hotel.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.-
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Ritz Apart Hotel or Camino Real Aparthotel in La Paz.
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Day7
Farewell at La Paz Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (a boxed breakfast will be provided depending on your departure time).
After breakfast, you will be transferred to La Paz Airport by private vehicle.
Once you have checked in for your departure flight, you will say farewell to your guide at the airport.-
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Epic Landscapes: 7-Day Adventure from Atacama to Uyuni
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- Accompaniment by a local guide
- Accommodation at your preferred hotel
- Meals specified in the itinerary
- Ground transportation and tours
- Airfare between La Paz and Uyuni
- Encounters with unforgettable, breathtaking landscapes
- International round-trip airfare and airport taxes: Please contact us if you would like us to arrange this for you.
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips (suggested amounts): Local guide: $20/day Local driver: $10/day Porter: $1/per service
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In the event that a tour cannot proceed due to force majeure, such as natural disasters, unforeseen calamities, political upheaval, war, strikes, or riots, the tour may be canceled. Please note that in such cases, no compensation or refunds will be provided. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
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