Your Travel Experience with chilepro
Day 1
Train Cemetery - Salar de Uyuni - Isla Incahuasi
Our day begins with the visit of the famous Train Cemetery, located only 8min away from Uyuni town. This place is known for the remains of steam locomotives that have persisted since the 19th and 20th centuries. Later, in Colchani we will observe the salt extraction methods used by the local people in their artisanal fabrics. We will then enter the incredible Uyuni salt flats, with more than 12,000 km2 of pure salt. Visit the “Stairs to heaven” which is one of the works of the renowned Bolivian artist Gaston Ugalde. It is a staircase made of salt that is located in the middle of the Uyuni salt flat. It is an interesting stop to have nice pictures. Then, we will see the “Eyes of the Salt”. These are the outlets for subterranean rivers flowing under the Uyuni Salt Flat. The waters flowing from inside the salt flat have particular acidic concentrations and are considered medicinal waters by the locals. Continue our journey to Incahuasi Island, which is a unique oasis and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactuses up to 10 meters high, amazing!
A unique experience having lunch in the middle of the salt flats await us!
Day 1 - 2
Übernachtung im Hotel Palacio de Sal
2 Overnights at Hotel Palacio de Sal (Standardroom including Breakfast and Dinner).
This is an amazing hotel with walls and ceilings made with salt. The purpose of this special construction is to be in balance with nature and the surrounding landscape, also to enjoy a pleasant and unforgettable rest.
Day 2
Salar de Uyuni
After breakfast , we continue the trip direction north until we arrive at the feet of the majestic Tunupa volcano. We will visit Coquesa , their famous “mummies”, which are from pre-Columbian time and nearby chullpares . Also, on the same salt flats we will have the chance to take the funny “perspective” pictures. Our driver and guide will help us. They are already experts in this subject.
Finally, when returning to Uyuni, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset, which is one of the most beautiful moments that we will see in this place. The effect caused by the colors of the sun together with the salt make us have a spectacular landscape. It's a great time to get great photos.
Day 3
Transfer to the airport
After breakfast transfer to the airport.