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Crater of Maragua: Day trek in the Cordillera de los Frailes

1. Crater of Maragua: Day trek in the Cordillera de los Frailes

The day starts at 8:30 in the morning, where tourists are picked up from their hotels. A one-hour trip is taken to reach the colonial chapel of Chataquilla, where the trekking along the Inca trail begins (2 hours). At the end of the Inca trail, the car awaits us to take us to the Maragua Crater, where we have a delicious vegetarian lunch and visit the rock formation called La Garganta del Diablo (30 minutes). In the afternoon, we visit the dinosaur footprints (2 hours) and return to the city of Sucre. If a weaver is available, we can visit her and she explains to us about the art of the Jalqa culture. We are former guides from CondorTrekkers who have started our own entrepreneurship.

From La Paz: 4-Day Trip to San Pedro de Atacama w/Salt Flats

2. From La Paz: 4-Day Trip to San Pedro de Atacama w/Salt Flats

Day One Start in La Paz City Go to the bus office at 8:30 p.m. for the check-in, then bus departures at 9:00 p.m. Inside the bus, enjoy the service of: Dinner, Breakfast, Bottle of Water, Hot Drink, Heating, Toilet, Polar Blanket, Wi-Fi and First Aid Kit. Day Two / Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island + Hotel in Ajencha. Arrive to Uyuni at 7:30 a.m. - Free time for you - you can walk around. Then meeting time in our office at 10:00 a.m. Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats. Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hotel for dinner time. Day Three / Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos. Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and night rest. Day Four / Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama Early morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. Finally, tour Guides will assist customers with their border crossing at 10:00 a.m. and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 p.m. The drop-off is at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square. IMPORTANT INFO *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access. *The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

3. From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

Day one - - - - The mountain biking starts at 7:30 a.m. Point 1: This is a 22 km downhill on asphalt (tarmac) road. At the police checkpoint (after 45 min.) all visitors pay Bs. 50 for the entrance to the national park. This first section is for you to develop confidence and get used to the bike. Do not worry, the safety van is always behind the group and we have stops for water, photos, and bike checks. Point 2: “Death Road” about 10 Km. always in a compact group (safety first!!!) and also snack time. Point 3: About 32 Km. it starts with a waterfall splash!! Finally, the end of the tour is in Yolosa, so the next stop is in a hotel with showers, a swimming pool, and a buffet lunch as well. At approximately 05:00 p.m. it´s time to go back to La Paz driving through the new road. At the final of the "Death Road Tour" the guide will drop off you at the bus office to your Bus La Paz to Uyuni. **Bring your bags with you because you won't return to your hotel** Bus departs at 9:00 p.m. Day two - - - - Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. then go to our office 1 block near from bus station, Start your tour by leaving Uyuni town for Uyuni Salt Flats (full day trip Trip) at 10:30 a.m. with a visit to Uyuni’s ‘train graveyard’ to see the first locomotives in Bolivia and take amazing pictures. Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners´ workshops), and see handicrafts made of salt and textile art made of llama and alpaca. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt. Then, visit “Ojos de Agua Salada”, a hotel made completely of salt which is currently used as a museum, the island of flags of the world, and the famous Dakar Monument. Lunch will be served near “Isla Incahuasi” following, have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral. From the top admire the 360º of the Salar de Uyuni. Take time to organize your group for fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Then, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats with a glass of wine and some chips. Return to Uyuni town to our office at 7:00 p.m. and arrive at the Bus Office 8:30 p.m. Because your bus from Uyuni to La Paz departs at 9:00 p.m. Day Three - - - - Arrive at La Paz city at 6:30 a.m. The finish point of the tour: Bus Station La Paz City

From Uyuni: Full-Day Guided Trip to Salar de Uyuni

4. From Uyuni: Full-Day Guided Trip to Salar de Uyuni

Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. heading to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport. During this tour visit: •Train cemetery These 19th-century locomotives remind old times. This beautiful spot is excellent for photographers. •Colchani The Rosario Cooperative, which is a salt iodization plant, is located on the edge of the salt flats. This is a good place to observe the methods of salt extraction and process. Also, see the Salt Artisanal Market (Llama clothes - salt handicrafts) and a small salt museum. •Uyuni salt flats With 3665 meters of altitude and an extension of 12,000 km2, The journey through the salt flats provides a dazzling and incomparable landscape. Also, visit the salt eyes, salt and take beautiful photos. •Museum - Salt Hotel This is an unusual construction, built entirely of salt blocks. •Dakar Monument + Flags of the World Island the Flags of the World (Where you can bring yours and put it there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing for nice shots. •Incahuasi island Located in the center of the salt flats, is like an Oasis of an exclusive and isolated ecosystem, and inhabited by cactus from 1 to 4 meters high. Incahuasi Island is considered an excellent spot by photographers, as well as a place to rest, with the impressive landscape of the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats. Finally, enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine and return to the Uyuni city at approximately 07:15 p.m. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. **The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

From La Paz: 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat and Incahuasi Island Tour

5. From La Paz: 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat and Incahuasi Island Tour

Day ONE Go to the Bus office at 8:30 p.m. for the check-in, then bus departures at 9:00 p.m. Inside the bus, enjoy the service of Dinner, Breakfast, a Bottle of Water, and a toilet. Day TWO Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. - Free Time- then go to our office near from the bus station, Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. heading to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport. During this tour visit: •Train cemetery These 19th-century locomotives remind old times. This beautiful spot is excellent for photographers. •Colchani The Rosario Cooperative, which is a salt iodization plant, is located on the edge of the salt flats. This is a good place to observe the methods of salt extraction and process. Also, see the Salt Artisanal Market (Llama clothes - salt handicrafts) and a small salt museum. •Uyuni salt flats With 3665 meters of altitude and an extension of 12,000 km2, The journey through the salt flats provides a dazzling and incomparable landscape. Also, visit the salt eyes, salt and take beautiful photos. •Museum - Salt Hotel This is an unusual construction, built entirely of salt blocks. •Dakar Monument + Flags of the World Island the Flags of the World (Where you can bring yours and put it there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing for nice shots. •Incahuasi island Located in the center of the salt flats, is like an Oasis of an exclusive and isolated ecosystem, and inhabited by cactus from 1 to 4 meters high. Incahuasi Island is considered an excellent spot by photographers, as well as a place to rest, with the impressive landscape of the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats. Finally, enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine. Arrive back to Uyuni by 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 pm bus from Uyuni to La Paz. Arrive at the Office Bus at 8:30 p.m. Day THREE Arrive at La Paz city at 6:30 a.m. The finish point of the tour: Bus Station La Paz City. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. **The itineraries provided above work only as guidelines so you may know what to expect, however, these are subject to change with little or no notice since they may change according to weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; acts of God and things beyond our control.

From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Tour Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats

6. From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Tour Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats

Day 1 Death Road + Bus La Paz to Uyuni The mountain biking starts at 7:30 a.m. Point 1: This is a 22 km downhill on asphalt (tarmac) road. At the police checkpoint (after 45 min.) all visitors pay Bs. 50 for the entrance to the national park. This first section is for you to develop confidence and get used to the bike. Do not worry, the safety van is always behind the group and we have stops for water, photos, and bike checks. Point 2: “Death Road” about 10 Km. always in a compact group (safety first!!!) and also snack time. Point 3: About 32 Km. it starts with a waterfall splash!! Finally, the end of the tour is in Yolosa, so the next stop is in a hotel with showers, a swimming pool, and a buffet lunch as well. At approximately 05:00 p.m. it´s time to go back to La Paz driving through the new road. At the final of the "Death Road Tour" the guide will drop off you at the bus office to your Bus La Paz to Uyuni. **Bring your bags with you because you won't return to your hotel** Bus departs at 9:00 p.m. Day 2 - Uyuni Full Day + Bus Uyuni - La Paz Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. - Free Time- then go to our office near from the bus station, Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. heading to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport. During this tour visit: •Train cemetery These 19th-century locomotives remind old times. This beautiful spot is excellent for photographers. •Colchani The Rosario Cooperative, which is a salt iodization plant, is located on the edge of the salt flats. This is a good place to observe the methods of salt extraction and process. Also, see the Salt Artisanal Market (Llama clothes - salt handicrafts) and a small salt museum. •Uyuni salt flats With 3665 meters of altitude and an extension of 12,000 km2, The journey through the salt flats provides a dazzling and incomparable landscape. Also, visit the salt eyes, salt and take beautiful photos. •Museum - Salt Hotel This is an unusual construction, built entirely of salt blocks. •Dakar Monument + Flags of the World Island the Flags of the World (Where you can bring yours and put it there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing for nice shots. •Incahuasi island Located in the center of the salt flats, is like an Oasis of an exclusive and isolated ecosystem, and inhabited by cactus from 1 to 4 meters high. Incahuasi Island is considered an excellent spot by photographers, as well as a place to rest, with the impressive landscape of the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats. Finally, enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine. Arrive back to Uyuni by 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 pm bus from Uyuni to La Paz. Arrive at the Office Bus at 8:30 p.m. Day 3 Arrive at La Paz at 6:30 a.m. The finish point of the tour: Bus Station La Paz City. INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.

From Uyuni: 3-Day Tour of Salt Flats finishing in San Pedro

7. From Uyuni: 3-Day Tour of Salt Flats finishing in San Pedro

Start Point: Uyuni City - Bolivia Finishing Point: Main Square San Pedro de Atacama - Chile Day One / Train Cemetery + Uyuni Salt Flats + Incahuasi island + Hotel in Ajencha. Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flats in 4x4 WD cars. First, go around the Train Cemetery to observe the remnants of the eighteenth and early twentieth-century locomotives (The perfect spot to take artistic pictures). Then, arrive at Colchani village to appreciate the salt production and take a short walk through the artisanal market and the museum. Later, the immense Uyuni Salt Flats at an altitude of 3,663 m.o.s.l. which extends over an area of 12,000 km². Along the trip, visit: Salt eyes, Salt Hotel-Museum (Built entirely of salt blocks), Dakar Monument, Flags of the world, and finally, arrive at Incahuasi Island to appreciate the beautiful view and the giant cactus. At the end of the day, take your time in the sunset with a glass of wine, and get to the hotel for dinner time. Day Two / Chiguana + Ollague lookout point + Andean lagoons with flamingoes + Red lagoon After breakfast, go to visit the famous lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, with a lot of flamingoes. Later, an exquisite lunch, Siloli desert, Stone Tree. At the final of the day, arrive at Red Lagoon which is inhabited by numerous flamingos, within these species there are 3 varieties: Chilean, James, and Andean. Finally, head to the hotel in the community of “Huayllajara” to have dinner, and rest Day Three / Geysers Sol de Mañana + Hot Springs Pool + Lookout point Green lagoon - White lagoon - Lincancabur Volcano + Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama Very early in the morning, after breakfast, go to "Sol de Mañana" geysers and enjoy a fantastic view along the way; this place has volcanic activity such as fumaroles and geysers (holes of bubbling mud, smoking, and a smell of sulfur). Also, visit the hot springs of Polques to take a bath and relax enjoying the most beautiful landscape. Then, the Salvador Dali Desert which offers spectacular views and multicolored rock formations of the volcanoes. Later, go up to the viewpoint of the Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and Lincancabur Volcano. Finally, tour Guides will assist customers with their border crossing at 10:00 a.m. and people will arrive in San Pedro at 1:30 p.m. on the third day of the tour. **Sometimes people need to pay a fee in the Bolivian border (15 Bolivianos) bring in Cash please. The drop-off is at San Pedro de Atacama’s main square 1:30 p.m. IMPORTANT INFORMATION *During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access.

From Cusco: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour 3 days 2 nights

8. From Cusco: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour 3 days 2 nights

Day 1: Cusco- Puno The Uyuni Salt Flat Tour from Cusco begins with the pick up from the Hotel in Cusco and transfer to the Cusco terminal. Transfer by tourist bus Cusco – Puno (departure 10:00 p.m.)-(arrival 5:00 a.m.). Day 2: Puno-La Paz-Uyuni Pick up from the hotel in Puno and transfer to the Puno terminal. Transfer by tourist bus Puno – La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.). Free afternoon, you can visit the city of La Paz and El Alto. The transfer is made by tourist bus La Paz – Uyuni (Departure 20:00 Hrs), arrival the next day 05:00 Hrs. Day 3: Uyuni – Uyuni Salt Flats We will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives. Then we will visit the community of Colchani (gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor. Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salt Flat, we will make stops to see the salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Hotel de Sal de Playa Blanca that currently only works as a museum. Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will walk and appreciate large expanses of cacti, marine rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint. Finishing our tour, we headed to the town of Uyuni. End of our services of the Salar de Uyuni Tour from Cusco.

From Puno: Uyuni Salt Flat Two-Day One-Night Discovery Tour

9. From Puno: Uyuni Salt Flat Two-Day One-Night Discovery Tour

Day 1: Puno-La Paz-Uyuni The Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno begins with the pick up from the hotel in Puno and transfer to the Puno terminal. Transfer by tourist bus from Puno – La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.). Afternoon free, you can see the city of La Paz and El Alto. Transfer in tourist bus from La Paz – Uyuni Day 2: Uyuni – Uyuni Salt Flats First we will start with the pick up from the bus terminal in the town of Uyuni. Transfer to our cafeteria, where you can have a delicious breakfast. Pick up from the cafeteria to start the tour (10:30 Hrs) First point of visit will be the train cemetery, then we go to the community of Colchani (the gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt micro-processor. Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel that currently only works as a museum. Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will hike and appreciate large expanses of cacti, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint. Finishing our tour, we headed to the town of Uyuni. End of our services of the Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno

From Sucre: Uyuni salt flat tour 2 days 1 night

10. From Sucre: Uyuni salt flat tour 2 days 1 night

Day 1: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour from Sucre Transfer by tourist bus from Sucre – Uyuni (Departure 20:00 Hrs). Day 2: Uyuni – Uyuni Salt Flats First we will start with the pick up from the bus terminal in the town of Uyuni. Transfer to our cafeteria, where you can have a delicious breakfast. Pick up from the cafeteria to start the tour (10:30 Hrs) First we will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives. Then we go to the community of Colchani (the gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor. Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel that currently only works as a museum. Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will hike and appreciate large expanses of cacti, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint. Finishing our tour, we headed to the town of Uyuni. *The company is only in charge of the logistics of this excursion, our representative will be waiting for you at your arrival in Uyuni.*

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