UYUNI SALT LAKE
U.S.P.2

LA PAZ – UYUNI SALT LAKE – SAN JUAN – LAGOONS – UYUNI – LA PAZ (SIC).
6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS

DAY 1

La Paz - Uyuni Pick up from hotel to be transfer to the bus station of La Paz, bus ride (regular bus) to Oruro for about 3 hours; continuation by train to the town of Uyuni, arrival late at night, Transfer to a hotel and overnight.

DAY 2

After breakfast pick up passengers from hotel in order (4x4 vehicle) to visit the great Salt Lake of Uyuni the biggest salt extension in the world (10.000 km2). On the way we stop several time to enjoy the view and take snap shots of the place.
Arrival to Isla Pescado (Fish Island) this singular island is famous for its gigantic cactus, here we enjoy lunch.
Continue the journey heading towards the villages of San Juan, where we will staying for overnight in a local lodge with private facilities and basic sanitary services.

DAY 3

After breakfast you will go to the “Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon) crossing on the way the Siloli desert where this interesting tree-shaped rock is located, we may also be able to see some Vicuñas, Vizcacha (a rabbit like a squirrel) and perhaps the Andean Fox. Laguna Colorada is classified as high Andean water, counting with borax islands in its north-eastern and south-eastern section, the red color is due to the fine red sediments on the surface, as well as the pigmentation of certain types of algae. This lagoon is populated by three species of flamingos (Among them the famous James), making it one of the few places on the earth where these are found together, sharing nesting places. At this point we are already in the Eduardo Avaroa National Park Fauna Reserve, once there you will stay in its Lodge (very simple accommodations and basic sanitary services).
DAY 4
The trip continues toward the south, to the place called Sol de Mañana or Morning Sun where you can see geysers and volcanic holes which take you back to the origins of the formation of earth. The final point of the descent is the “Laguna Verde” Green Lagoon, an awesome water mirror resembling a giant emerald with a singular shine in the afternoon, its color is caused by the high magnesium content in the water. Next to this lagoon lies the Licancabur volcano (5.868mts). We return to Laguna Colorada in order to continue to Alota where you will be staying for overnight in simple facilities.

DAY 5

After breakfast, return to Uyuni city, visiting on the way “Pampa Colorada” (Red Flat) and the train cemetery plus a brief tour of the city. We use the hotel to rest and to wait for the train to return to Oruro (late at night).

DAY 6

Arrival to Oruro in the morning, transfer to a local restaurant to have breakfast and afterwards to the bus station to continue to La Paz . Arrival to La Paz, transfer to the hotel.

END OF OUR SERVICES.

INCLUDE:
Transfers in La Paz to and from bus station, hotel lodging in Uyuni, simple lodging during the trip of the Lagoons bilingual guide, private transportation in Uyuni, full board meals up during the trip of the Lagoons (1 breakfast in Oruro, bus ticket, train ticket and official transportation’s taxes.

NOT INCLUDES:

Tips and entrance fees to the Eduardo Avaroa National Park.

OPTIONALS

All our packages can include the following options:

Specialty guides in:
• Native Aymara, Quechua, Tacana, etc. spiritual traditions and rituals (coca divination, burnt offering ceremonies, etc).
• Meditation.
• Yoga.
• Thérapies (massage, reflexology, shiatsu, etc.).