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Atacama & Salar de Uyuni
USD 9400
JAN-DEC
10 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 9400 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Santiago SCL
Santiago
Atacama
03 : Nayara Alto Atacama
04 : Nayara Alto Atacama
05 : Nayara Alto Atacama
Eduardo Avaroa
Salar de Uyuni
08 : Hotel Tayka de Sal
09 : Hotel Tayka de Sal
End location : La Paz LPB
Santiago
Set at the foot of the Andes Mountains in central Chile, Santiago is the capital city and the main transport hub for the country. Whilst some travellers want to get through here as fast as possible, it’s actually a rather pleasant place that’s a pleasure to explore in more detail and with some rather cool hotel options.
Day 1 , 2
Arrival : Santiago Airport SCL
lodge
Hotel Magnolia Santiago
Hotel Magnolia Santiago is set in the city of Santiago in Chile.
Guest accommodation is in 42 pleasantly modern rooms ...
... including Superior Rooms ...
... Deluxe Rooms ...
... and the Deluxe Balcony Rooms.
Santiago is set at the foot of the Andes Mountains ...
A cable car route heads up to the summit of San Cristóbal, a lovely hilltop park which provides panoramic views of the city ...
... which can also be accessed by funicular railway.
The city was founded in 1541 and contains a wealth of historic buildings.
It's an interesting place to explore ...
... with a mix of upmarket and bohemian neighbourhoods.
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Atacama
Set in the north of Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest locations on Earth. It‘s also one of the most spectacular, with martian landscapes, geyser fields, multi-coloured soda lakes and remote archaeological sites. The remote oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main hub for visitors and contains some excellent lodges.
Day 3 , 4 , 5
Fly : Santiago SCL to Calama CJC
lodge
Nayara Alto Atacama
Nayara Alto Atacama is set in the Atacama area of northern Chile.
Guest accommodation is in 42 rooms ...
... some of which are larger Suite Rooms.
The Atacama Desert is an incredibly scenic area ...
... centred on the dramatic landscapes of the Valle de la Luna.
The town of San Pedro de Atacama is the main hub ...
... a reasonably quaint oasis town ...
... where the indigneous culture is still very much in evidence.
The Salar de Tara is one of the most iconic spots.
The area contains some spectacular salt lakes, some of which are used as natural swimming pools.
The ancient citadel of Pukara de Quitor dates back to around 1100AD.
At nearby Hierbas Buenas there's some really impressive rock-art.
Tucked away in an unusually lush canyon ...
... lie the pretty springs of Puritama.
To the north, we ascend through some gorgeous altiplano scenery ...
... to reach the hot springs at El Tatio.
Back in the Valle de La Luna there are some really good mountain bike trails.
Atacama is one of the best locations in the world for astronomy.
Eduardo Avaroa
Set in the deep southwest of Bolivia, Eduardo Avaroa National Park is a large and extremely scenic conservation area, with some remarkable high altitude scenery, active volcanoes, geysers and multi-coloured soda lakes covered with flamingos. Access is by means of a private guided overland safari, usually travelling between San Pedro de Atacama and Salar de Uyuni.
Day 6
lodge
Hotel Tayka del Desierto
Hotel Takya del Desierto is set in the Eduardo Avaroa area of southwest Bolivia.
Guest accommodation is in twenty modest rooms.
Eduardo Avaroa National Park contains some truly extraordinary high altitude landscapes.
Eduardo Avaroa National Park contains some truly extraordinary high altitude landscapes.
Eduardo Avaroa National Park contains some truly extraordinary high altitude landscapes.
Eduardo Avaroa National Park contains some truly extraordinary high altitude landscapes.
Salar de Uyuni
Set in the southwest of Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni is a vast salt pan, one of the most truly extraordinary places on the continent. Featuring in almost every trip to this part of the world, there are some really interesting accommodation options, including hotels which are actually built of salt.
Day 7
lodge
Hotel Tayka de Piedra
Hotel Takya de Piedra is set to the southwest of the Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.
Guest accommodation is in sixteen very simple rooms.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
... creating this remarkable mirror effect.
Most people visit for 2-4 nights, usually as part of a guided overland safari.
Day 8 , 9
lodge
Hotel Tayka de Sal
Hotel Tayka de Sal is set to the north of the Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.
Guest accommodation is in sixteen simple rooms.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
... creating this remarkable mirror effect.
Most people visit for 2-4 nights, usually as part of a guided overland safari.
Day 10
lodge
Hotel de Sal Luna Salada
Hotel de Sal Luna Salada is set in the Salar de Uyuni area of southwest Bolivia.
Guest accommodation is in 26 simple salty rooms.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
... with rolling stock that dates back to the 1890s.
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan.
... with rolling stock that dates back to the 1890s.
Most people visit for 2-4 nights, usually as part of a guided overland safari.
Day 11
Departure : La Paz LPB
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