UYUNI SALT FLAT Andean Traverse 3 days

Expedition of St. Peter from Atacama to Uyun

PT: Recently, I participated in an amazing 3-day expedition from San Pedro do Atacama to Uyuni, Bolivia. The adventure began on July 23, 2026. Our Chilean guides, Marco and Jhonny, picked us up at the hotel at 6 a.m. Soon after, we departed for the border with Bolivia, where we enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the agency while we waited for the opening of the immigration. After the immigration trials, we found our Bolivian driver, Eduardo, in a 4x4 truck and we began our journey. The first stop was at a lodging at the foot of the Licancabur volcano, where we witnessed the incredible fauna of the Andean plateau and tasted a typical lhama empad that Marco gently bought for us. We continue the journey to the Blanca and Esmeralda lagoons, with stunning landscapes, perfect for photos. The Dali Desert was a unique experience and, soon afterwards, we visited the Morning Sun Geysers. The Laguna Colorada was one of the highlights of the trip, full of wildlife, including flamingos and lamas. We arrived in the city of Uyuni around 19 o’clock and stayed at the Hotel Rosario, a new place made of salt. Although our room was too warm, the stay was comfortable and the restaurant excellent. On the second day, we began our exploration of the Salar de Uyuni at 7:30 a.m., facing temperatures of -3 degrees. We visited the train cemetery, an impressive historical attraction. The Uyuni Salar is truly fascinating, and our first stop was in the "Eyes of the Salar", followed by the Dakar Monument. The visit to Incahuasi Island, with a panoramic view of the whole salar, was unforgettable, especially during lunch prepared by the agency. We rested at Hotel Luna Salada, where we enjoy the spa, heated pool and a bar. On the last day, after breakfast, we started our return, stopping in rocky formations like Lost Italy. The journey included more sightings of the Andean wildlife and a stop in a village with heated thermas for lunch. The Uyuni crossing is exhausting, but the natural beauty and wildlife make every moment worth it. It was essential to choose a good agency that took care of the whole script carefully. During the trip, we had access to water, breakfast and lunch, and an important tip: take Bolivian weights to use the bathrooms, as this service is generally charged in Bolivia. I highly recommend this expedition to all who love nature and adventure! EN: I recently participated in an incredible 3-day expedition from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni, Bolivia. The adventure started on July 23, 2026. Our Chilean guides, Marco and Jhonny, picked us up from the hotel at 6 a.m. Shortly after, we headed to the border with Bolivia, where we enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the agency while waiting for immigration to open. After completing the immigration process, we met our Bolivian driver, Eduardo, in a 4x4 truck, and began our journey. Our first stop was at a lodge situated at the foot of Licancabur volcano, where we witnessed the incredible wildlife of the Andean Altiplano and tasted a traditional llama empanada that Marco kindly bought for us. We continued to the Blanca and Esmeralda lagoons, which offered breathtaking scenery perfect for photos. The Dali Desert was a unique experience, and we later visited the Sun de Mañana geysers. The Laguna Colorada was a highlight of the trip, teeming with wildlife, including flamingos and llamas. We arrived in Uyuni around 7 p.m. and stayed at the Hotel Rosario, a newly built salt hotel. Despite our room being quite warm, the stay was comfortable, and the restaurant was excellent. On the second day, we began exploring the Uyuni Salt Flat at 7:30 a.m., facing temperatures of -3 degrees Celsius. We visited the train graveyard, an impressive historical site. The Uyuni Salt Flat is truly fascinating, with our first stop being the "Eyes of the Salt Flat," followed by the Dakar Monument. Visiting Isla Incahuasi, which offers a panoramic view of the entire salt flat, was unforgettable, especially during lunch prepared by the agency. We rested at the Luna Salada Hotel, enjoying the spa, heated pool, and a trendy bar. On the last day, after breakfast, we started our return journey, stopping at rock formations known as Italy Lost. The trip included more sightings of Andean wildlife and a stop in a village with hot springs for lunch. The crossing to Uyuni is tiring, but the natural beauty and wildlife make every moment worthwhile. Choosing a good agency that carefully managed the itinerary was essential. During the journey, we had access to water, breakfast, and lunch, and an important tip: bring Bolivian pesos for using restrooms, as this service is usually charged in Bolivia. I highly recommend this expedition to anyone who loves nature and adventure!

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