DAY 1: UYUNI SALT FLAT + SUNSET
Our adventure begins in Uyuni City with a visit to the Train Cemetery, a historic site where abandoned locomotives preserve the legacy of Bolivia's railway history. We then continue to the Colchani Community, where you'll learn about the traditional salt extraction and processing methods that have been passed down through generations.
As we enter the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, we will visit the Ojos del Salar, natural saltwater springs that emerge from beneath the salt crust. We will then continue to the Dakar Monument, Flags Square (Plaza de Banderas), and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, the first hotel built entirely from salt blocks within the Uyuni Salt Flats.
At midday, we will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the endless white landscape of the salt flats. After lunch, we'll have a fun perspective photography session, taking advantage of the unique scenery to create incredible optical illusion photos. Later, we will visit Incahuasi Island during the dry season, or the Salt Monuments during the rainy season, depending on the conditions of the salt flats.
Wrap up your adventure with a breathtaking sunset, where golden hues reflect off the salt, creating a mesmerizing mirror effect. Capture unforgettable moments before returning to Uyuni around 7:30 PM. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Meals Included: Picnic Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kachi or similar
DAY 2: TOMAVE AND THE ANDES
Departing at 9:30 AM, this full-day adventure takes you deep into the heart of the Andean highlands, where striking contrasts of desert landscapes, rugged rock formations, and pristine lagoons create a surreal and mesmerizing experience.
Ascend to an altitude of 4,800 meters (15,750 ft) as you traverse the majestic Andes mountain range, marvel at unique geological formations, and unwind in natural hot springs with breathtaking panoramic views. Visit remote Andean villages like Tomave, where traditions remain untouched by time. Witness the raw beauty of rock valleys sculpted over centuries by wind and water erosion, offering a glimpse into the region’s fascinating geological history.
After a day of exploration in this otherworldly terrain, we’ll return to Uyuni by 7:00 PM
Meals Included: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch