Uyuni Salt flats, Sunset, Stargazing, Incawasi island, Galaxy Cave,Tunupa Volcano,Laguna Colorada, hot springs, San Pedro Chile or Uyuni
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Private transportation along the tour, English guide service.
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| Private superior tour with hotel Luna Salada,Hotel Tayca de piedra ,hotel tayca (ojito de perdiz), English Speaking guide INCLUDED,private transportation 4day /3night | 1877 USD | 1137 USD | 942 USD | 777 USD | 757 USD |
Uyuni Salt Flats,Sunset,stargazing,fish Island, Tunupa volcano,Galaxy Cave,Laguna Colorada, hot springs, San Pedro Chile or Uyuni
Departure from Uyuni city at 09:00 am to Salt Flat of Uyuni by 4x4WD. We are going to visit the Train Cemetery, where you can see the remains of 19 and early 20th century steam locomotives and which is a good place to take artistic photographs. Arrival at Colchani COLCHANI, lies beside the Salar de Uyuni and is the home of the Cooperative Rosario – the main plant for the iodization of salt. It is the processing plants to observe the methods of salt extraction from the Salar,here ovens are used to dry the salt, which is then formed into cakes where you will witness the iodization of salt for national consumption. Fish Island( isla incawasi) is located in the centre of the salar at 100 km from Uyuni. This is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. It is a remarkable and otherworldly place – a hilly outpost covered in cacti and a flat, white Sea of hexagonal salt tiles. A large population of stranded viscachas (Andean rodents) inhabits its rocky slopes which also afford views of the salt flats that are reminiscent of the Polar region, dominated by the colors blue and white, but with images of hills turned to one side by 45°. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by cacti up to 9- 10 metres high. Photographers will find that Fish Island is one of the best sites in the world to indulge their passion. Lunch. The night will be spent in luna salada ,Palacio de Sal,Cristal Samaña, salt hotel(salt Hotels include heating) with option for single bed, double twin or matrimonial rooms.
Following breakfast we shall depart to, Tunupa vulcano, is here, a majestic drive across the salt flat takes us to base the incredible Tunupa sits proudly watching the salt flat. First stop is to view the mummies ,a short hike from where the jeep drop us off, for an even more amazing view of the salt .Here is a great viewpoint of the creator of salt ,the extinct tunupa volcano,lunch in coquesa town,the base of volcano, there you can take photograph of llamas, flamingos. Then we cross venturing into salt desert expedition part of our adventure ,on the way visit Devil’s cave, galaxy cavern, It’s a sub aqueous cavern at the moment dries and formed in the previous stage to the freezing, corresponding to volcanic eruptions on waters of the Minchin lake (today Salar).Displays a conformation very different from terrestrial grottos, because instead of customary stalactites and stalagmites it projects from the ceilingcalcares bodies with capricious forms of solidification of the magma to the contact with water. After visiting the cave of the galaxies, you spend the night at the Luna Salada hotel, dinner and rest ,with single bed , twin bed or matrimonial bed.
After breakfast departure to Siloli Desert, on the way we will pass through the towns of San Cristobal, Alota, we will enter to Vulcano Ollague , visiting other lagoons , such as Lagunas Cañapa,(Lunch) Hedionda,Chiarcota, Honda and Ramaditas. We shall also pass through the Siloli Desert. The route passes through spectacular landscapes with multi-coloured volcanic rock formations, and reaches a height of 5000 metres. The night will be spent in ojo de perdiz desert Hotel (Tayca hotels included heating) with option for single bed, double twin or matrimonial rooms.
Following breakfast we shall depart to Siloli Desert ,here will see the arbol de piedra (rock three Stone formation),amazing erosion and surreal scenery . The route passes through spectacular landscapes with multi-coloured volcanic rock formations, and reaches a height of 5000 metres.we will see at Laguna Colorada lies 300 km to the south of Uyuni at an altitude of 4250 metres and covers an area of 60 km2. The rich red coloration is derived from algae and plankton, which thrives in its minerals and the shoreline, is fringed with brilliant white deposits of sodium, magnesium, borax and gypsum. The lagoon is inhabited by 30 to 40,000 flamingos, three species of which breed there. The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus Chilensis) reaches a height of just over one metre and has a black-tipped white bill, dirty blue legs, red knees and salmon-coloured plumage. The James flamingo (Phoenicopterus James) is the smallest of the three species. The Andean flamingo (Phoenicopterus Andinos) is the largest of the three and has pink plumage, yell legs and a yellow and black bill. To see these pink posers strutting through icy mineral lagoons at 5000m will make you abandon timeworn associations between flamingos, coconut palms and hot steamy tropics. After lunch depart from Laguna Colorada to Laguna verde.On the way we shall visit the volcanic zone ‘Sol de Mañana’ (Morning Sun). Here, at 4850 metres, lies a geyser basin with bubbling mud pots, hellish fumaroles and a thick aroma of Sulphur fumes. This is a site of intense volcanic activity. Inside a small crater we shall observe boiling lava, reminding us of the age in which the earth was formed. We shall also stop at Thermal water pools(35-38°C.) where we can bathe, and cross a pass at 5000 metres. Arrive at Laguna Verde ,the green color of this lake arises from high concentrations of lead, Sulphur and calcium carbonate. Behind the lake rises the cone of the Licancabur Volcano, with an altitude of 5960 metres. Its summit is said to have once sheltered an Inca crypt. Return end trip whit to 2 options: A) Laguna Verde whit transfer out to san Pedro de Atacama (Chile)(private transfer out to san pedro) B) By Laguna colorada ,those remaining will visit Villa Mar town , Rock Valley ,whit spot in san San Cristobal town arrival to Uyuni and end services at 17:00 pm.
Q) Does the tour have daily departures?
A) Yes. Departures can be scheduled everyday depending on previous client confirmation the whole year
Q) How much time in advance should I book the tour?
A) Due to high demand of the tour, we recommend to book at least a week in advance.
Q) Do I need to be vaccinated against yellow fever for the tour?
A) The vaccine against yellow fiber is not required for the tour to the Uyuni Salt and lagoons.
Q) What kind of car is used to do the tour?
A) The tour is made on a 4×4 (Toyota Land Cruiser,Nisan Patrol)
Q) How many bags or suitcases can I bring?
A) Each passenger may carry at most 1 bag or suitcase and one sleeping bag, which will go above the 4×4.
Q) How is the weather along the tour?
A) In summer (from September to April), the temperature ranges from about 10 °C as a minimum, to 28 °C maximum. In winter (May to August) the temperature ranges from about -15 °C as a minimum, to 16 °C maximum.
Q) How much money should I bring to the tour?
A) We recommend bringing 400 bolivianos per person for expenses not included in the tour, as entrances to parks (200 bolivianos per person), access to toilets and buying of souvenirs.
Q) How likely is suffer “puna” or altitude sickness during the tour?
A) The most of the tour is made above 3665 meters to 4,000 meters high, so it is quite likely to suffer “puna”, especially the first day of the tour
Q) What is it about the meals?
A) The meals are varied, and includes tea, coffee, bread,milk,bred, cookies ,eggs and fruit for breakfast, and meat of chicken, beef, llama meat, pasta, rice, soup and vegetables for lunch and dinner. In case you need a vegetarian food we are available, vegetables, avocado, eggs and others notice, you must ask for it writing at turismo_ uyuni@Hotmail.com at the moment you make the online booking.
Q) What about the tour in case of rain?
A) In case of rain, the order of the places visited and the accommodation places are subject to change, because some of the roads might be closed. Added to the previous information, water in the Uyuni Salt Flat is an important obstacle and the Incawasi Island (located in the center of the salt flat) remains closed. This means the Incawasi Island cannot be visited and we enter to the salt flat we go still ex-salt hotel playa blanca ,certain distance, so the passengers are safe.
Q) When is it possible to see the mirror effect on the Uyuni Salt Flat?
A) The mirror effect occurs when there is water on the salt flat. This happens only in rainy periods January , february and march.
Q) Is it possible to do the tour in private service?
A) Yes. to request rates, click on the superior package hotel English guide
Q) Is it possible to do the tour staying in hotels instead of refugees and hostels?
A) If you want to do the tour with superior accommodation place check our tour in private.
Q) Is it possible to do the tour with an English-speaking guide?
A) Yes. The English-speaking guide service for the whole tour is include in the price when is private. Sleeping
