Departures:
From
AUD
Trip Style
Nature & Adventure
Tour Leaders / Guides
Someone local to show you around
Group Travel
Meet like-minded people and new friends
Trip
Highlights
- Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni
- Drive through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts
- Marvel at breathtaking red & green coloured lakes
- See active volcanoes, geysers & steaming craters
Trip
Inclusions
2 Nights Accommodation
in basic dorm-style rooms with shared bathroom
Transport
Hotel pick-up in San Pedro de Atacama + All transport on tour in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Guide
English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- International flights from/to your country
- Airport transfers
- Border tax (15 Bolivianos per person)
- Entrance fees to parks (186 Bolivianos per person): National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Abaroa (150 Bolivianos), Termas de Polques (6 Bolivianos), Isla Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos)
- Access to toilets on the way (6 Bolivianos)
- Sleeping bag (available at an extra cost)
- Visas
- Other meals/drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘inclusions’
Trip
Itinerary
Additional Information
Please note: You need to arrive at the Atacama one day before the trek departs. In January and February, because of Altiplanic winter, we keep the right to change the route of the circuit If it’s necessary.
Altitude:
This trip takes place at a very high altitude. The salt flats are around 5,000 meters above sea level, and most guests will be able to feel the effects. We recommend acclimating yourself to above 3,000 meters before the trip and bringing along medication for headaches and tablets for altitude sickness in case you feel unwell. And remember, the real key is to drink lots of water!
Accommodation/facilities on tour:
The reality of visiting a remote area and immersing yourself in nature is that you will be far from modern facilities and the services will sometimes be slow and quite basic. Due to the harsh terrain, vehicle breakdowns are not uncommon, but the drivers are very used to fixing them and wait times are rarely excessive. The accommodations will be very basic, with cots and shared rooms, and the electricity and running water in the National Park are not as dependable as they are back at home. Toilet facilities may have a small local cost. Make sure to bring snacks, some water, toilet paper, and plenty of warm clothes. That said, with some patience, preparation, and an appetite for adventure, this trip will certainly be a positive and unforgettable experience.
Suggested packing list:
Sun hat, sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the bright glare of the salt panes), sunblock, coat, gloves, wool hat, trekking shoes, warm socks, swimsuit and towel for hot springs at Sol de Manana Geysers, extra bottles of water (we recommend bringing a 5 Liter bottled water so you can have enough water for the whole trip), snacks, personal medication. Flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger (electricity available in most hotels), hand sanitiser, personal first aid kit, water bottle. You will be sleeping up to 4,300 meters above sea level and depending on the season, temperatures can drop well below zero (reaching less than -25 degrees Celsius in the winter months of June and July) and the wind chill can be harsh, so bring plenty of warm clothes like a scarf and wool hat for the chilly evenings.