Overland Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama - 7 Days

Make your own way to the bus station to take an overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni town.

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Day 1 of the Overland Uyuni to San Pedro
Arrival to Uyuni from La Paz. Time to wait at a cafe before the Overland begins. At about 10:00, departure to the village of Colchani, the entrance of the most beautiful salt flat in the world (and the biggest and the highest!). You will board the Jeep 4WD you are going to use until the end of the overland and meet your driver and other staff (please note that they most likely do not speak English).

This is the beginning of the real adventure: Salt flat crossing that will amaze you with the colors of the "out of this planet" landscape.

The driver has to drive slowly so you will have plenty of time to relax, enjoy and be amazed by this wonder. You will never forget this day. At the end of the day you will get to a Salt Hostel to spend the night. Salt Hostel means that the walls and some beds are built with salt bricks.

Note: the itinerary can be changed en route if the driver sees any change in weather conditions or in the roads or any reason they judge the itinerary needs to be different. But the attractions keep the same.

**Important note**:The Bolivian High Plateau, also known as the Puna, is a remote region with limited services, scarce water, no electricity in many areas, and a local culture very different from what most travelers may be used to. The landscapes are breathtaking, and the journey is unforgettable - but the itinerary is subject to change at any time due to weather conditions, road closures, or limited availability of accommodations. Schedules are flexible, food is simple (not gourmet), and both the altitude and the vehicles can be uncomfortable. The salt flats may be flooded, requiring alternate routes.

If you're approaching this trip with expectations of punctuality, comfort, and polished service, you might not enjoy it. But if you come with an open mind, understanding the limitations of the region and its people, you'll likely have the adventure of a lifetime - and take home some of your best travel memories.

Day 2 of the Overland Uyuni to San Pedro
After the night by the salt flat, the tours heads towards the desert and the High Plateau also called Puna or Altiplano. In the morning you will see how the landscape is changing while you climb higher and higher and in the afternoon you will go past the Siloli desert, where the wind and sun and rain carved strange volcanic rock formations. By lunch time you will probably be at Laguna Escondida (Hidden Lagoon, also called Laguna Negra), but itinerary can change. Finally, you will arrive to Laguna Colorada, where more than 30.000 flamingoes nest every year. Arrival at the comunal hostel and dinner. The communal hostels are very basic but clean and a part of the Altiplanic experience. Night can be in Huayllajara or Polques.

Day 3 of the Overland Uyuni to San Pedro
You will be picked up at the hostel between 04:30 and 05:00 to be able to dive deeper (or higher!) into the desert and the Puna. The vehicle will ride along deserted landscapes, climbing higher and higher without even noticing it is happening. You will see lagoons with plenty of wild life (White and Green lagoons), huge white topped mountains and volcanoes, and altiplanic plains while you talk to your companions and learn about their travels. First part of the day takes you to Sol de Mañana Geysers. Breakfast is provided at a place of hot springs and after that, you'll get to the border Hito Cajon where you'll take a minivan to San Pedro de Atacama. Around midday, check in and free day in San Pedro de Atacama.

Free day

Geisers del Tatio Excursion:
You will be picked up at the hostel between 04:30 and 05:00 depending on season to be able to admire the driest and highest desert in the world. The road will take you between hills and mountains of the tough Andes range until you reach the geothermal site of the geisers, 1 hour and a half after departure. There you will be able to admire the out of this world geisers, fumaroles and steaming craters that show the volcanic activity of the region. The geisers reserve is located at 89 km from San Pedro and 4.230 meters above sea level. So temperature is low in summer (-6 degrees Celcius) and even colder in winter (July-August) (-20 degrees Celcius). It is very important to take warm clothes and plenty of water to help your body adapt to such a high altitude. Breakfast is offered viewing the geothermic field and on the way back there is a short stop at Machuca Village. Back to San Pedro past mid day.

Check out and transfer to Calama airport. This is the end of your Andean adventure.

Overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni
San Pedro to Uyuni Overland including:
* Transportation
* 2 nights' accommodation
* Spanish speaking driver/guide
* 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
3 nights' accommodation in San Pedro de Atacama
Geisers del Tatio excursion
Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport