Salta to La Paz Salt Flats Adventure 10D/9N
Salta to La Paz Salt Flats Adventure 10D/9N
Salta to La Paz Salt Flats Adventure 10D/9N
10 Days Starting in Salta, Argentina and ending in La Paz, Bolivia
Visiting: Salta Province, San Pedro de Atacama, Uyuni, La Paz
Tour operator:
Tour code:
55242
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from the vibrant culture of Salta to the mesmerizing Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. This 10-day experience offers unique encounters with breathtaking Andean landscapes, ancient ruins, and indigenous villages. Highlights include traversing the awe-inspiring altiplano, marveling at surreal salt deserts, and exploring colorful lagoons teeming with flamingos. Perfect for thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts, this tour promises an extraordinary blend of nature, history, and adventure for an unmatched South American escape.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Salta, Argentina
Location: Salta Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details, as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number.
Day 2: Salta, Argentina
Location: Salta Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cafayate Excursion (B)
The journey starts from Salta city to the south, through route 68, traversing the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. We will reach Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shell´s Gorge), where wind and water erosion carved curious shapes on the rocks (The Amphitheater, Devil's throat, The Toad, The Castles, among others). When we arrive in Cafayate, we visit some wineries, famous for their production of Torrontes, with special characteristics due to the particularities of the climate and land.
Day 3: Salta, Argentina - San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
Location: Salta Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (B)
Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Half Day Moon Valley (B)
We arrive at the Valley with a wide panoramic view of the Andes Mountain Range, the Great Atacama Salt Flat, San Pedro Oasis and the entire Salt Mountain Range. Its dunes transport us to a true landscape of another planet, with the ever-present Licancabur as a backdrop. The first stop is in the Salt Caves, impressive caves where it is possible to appreciate the heart of salt, plaster and clay of the Cordillera de la Sal. We continue in the Valley, crossing it transversally, and visiting the Amphitheater, the Three Marias, to finish finally seeing the sunset in the viewpoint of the Stone of the Coyote with a beautiful view of the Mountain range of the Andes. Return and arrival to San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama, Chile - Uyuni, Bolivia
Location: San Pedro de Atacama
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure (B/L/D
)Departure from San Pedro de Atacama at 07:00 hrs. by minibus to the border of Bolivia, passing through the immigration of Chile and Bolivia, once at the border of Bolivia at an altitude of 4,400 m.a.s.l. the change of vehicle to a 4WD Toyota LAND CRUISER jeep takes place.This first day we will visit the Bolivian altiplano to places like the Green Lagoon and White Lagoon, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano, Daly desert where you can admire a truly surreal landscape, the pools of hot springs, the geysers of Sol de Mañana intermittent sources of water gushing at a temperature of 90°C and fumaroles, cracks where volcanic lava comes out. Ending the day at Laguna Colorada, the main nesting center for more than 30,000 flamingos of three species. These places are at an average altitude of 4300 meters above sea level, where it is possible to see Andean flora and fauna flamingos, vicuñas and other animals. This first night at the lodge
Day 6: Uyuni, Bolivia
Location: Uyuni
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Siloli Desert and Chiguana Salt Flat (B/L/D)
Departure from the 1st lodging at 08:00 hrs. will be the visit to the red lagoon, Siloli desert, stone tree rock formations whose sculptures are due to wind erosion, then continue to the altiplanic lagoons also known as lagoons of colors; Laguna Honda, Cañapa and turquiri, Salar de Chiguana, town of San Juan. Accommodation
Day 7: Uyuni - La Paz, Bolivia
Location: Uyuni
Accommodation Name: Overnight Bus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi (B)
This day is the general visit to the Uyuni salt flat and depending on the weather conditions you can start with a sunrise in the salt flat or otherwise make a sunset, Incahuasi Island located in the center of the salt flat with a formation of calcareous rocks with remains of corals and seashells, eyes of the salt flat, salt mines, Colchani town, train cemetery (locomotives of the coal era) arriving to Uyuni at 15:00 p.m. approximatelya nd catch your overnight bus back to La Paz in the evening.
Day 8: La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz
Accommodation: Hotel
Free Day in La Paz
Transfer from La Paz Bus station to your selected accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Day 9: La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
La Paz City Tour (B)
Pick up from the hotel to visit Jaen Colonial Street, which is one of the most well preserved colonial streets where museums like the Precious Metals Museum and the Murillo Museum are visited. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. After, walk through Witches Market provides a fascinating window on the secretive world of Andean mysticism. A must in La Paz is certainly taking a ride in a Cable Car to enjoy fantastic views and to finish the tour visit the spectacular Moon Valley features bizarre geological formations.
Day 10: La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Airport Transfer (B)
Today, after your breakfast and check-out, we'll transfer you across to La Paz Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
9N in 3* or 4* hotels and night bus
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Transport
Shuttle and boat transfers
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs
Tourist public bus from Salta to San Pedro de Atacama
Tourist public bus from Uyuni to La Paz -
Meals
8B/3L/2D
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Activities
Half-day Moon Valley Excursion
La Paz Cultural City Tour
Excursions and multiday experiences
Calafate Excursion
Uyuni Salt Flats and Desert Adventure Excursion -
Guides
English-speaking guide for some activities
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses and gratuities
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Other activities
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Meals not specified in the itinerary
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International and domestic flights
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National Park entrance fees (Approximately between USD 20-30 per person and Park)
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with shuttle and boat transfers, along with a private transfer from San Pedro de Atacama Bus Station to your accommodation.
Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights in comfortable 3* or 4* hotels and a night bus, ensuring a restful stay throughout your adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are planned for the Uyuni Salt Flats adventure?
The Uyuni Salt Flats adventure includes visiting the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, Daly Desert, hot springs, geysers of Sol de Mañana, Laguna Colorada, Siloli Desert, stone tree rock formations, altiplanic lagoons, Salar de Chiguana, Incahuasi Island, salt mines, Colchani town, and the train cemetery.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include spending time in the surreal landscape of the Atacama Desert, exploring the high altitude city of La Paz, marveling at the breathtaking scenery surrounding Salta, Torrontes wine tasting in Cafayate's renowned wineries, witnessing the surreal landscapes of Moon Valley at sunset, seeing flamingo-filled lagoons in Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, and taking a cable car ride for panoramic views in La Paz.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will enjoy 9 nights in comfortable 3* or 4* hotels and a night bus, ensuring a restful stay throughout your adventure.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Travel conveniently with shuttle and boat transfers, along with a private transfer from San Pedro de Atacama Bus Station to your accommodation.
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Are there any guided activities included in the tour?
Yes, there will be an English-speaking guide for some activities.
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What is the itinerary for the La Paz city tour?
The La Paz city tour includes visiting Jaen Colonial Street, the Precious Metals Museum, the Murillo Museum, Plaza Murillo, the Witches Market, a cable car ride for panoramic views, and the Moon Valley.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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