Private Uyuni 3 Day Tour from San Pedro Atacama

Your adventure begins early in San Pedro de Atacama, where you’ll be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the border crossing at Hito Cajón.

After immigration formalities, you’ll switch to a 4×4 vehicle and start your journey through the dramatic landscapes of southwestern Bolivia. The first stops are Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, both nestled beneath the imposing Licancabur Volcano, offering a striking contrast of colors and reflections.

Continuing through the wind-swept Dalí Desert, named for its resemblance to Salvador Dalí’s surrealist paintings, you’ll make your way to the Polques Hot Springs—a perfect place to relax and take in the mountain air. Picnic local lunch.

From there, ascend to one of the tour’s highest points, the Sol de Mañana geysers, where you’ll walk among bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents. Your final highlight of the day is the iconic Laguna Colorada, famous for its deep red waters and large colonies of flamingos.

As the sun sets, you’ll head toward the Siloli Desert, where your night’s accommodation awaits at the remote and charming desert w/ dinner.

Accommodation: Piedritas Villamar 2* or similar (check upgrades)

After a warm breakfast, your second day kicks off with a visit to the Árbol de Piedra, a gravity-defying rock formation shaped by centuries of wind erosion.

The journey continues past a series of stunning Altiplanic lagoons—Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota—where you’ll see three species of flamingos in their natural habitat, along with other birdlife and possibly wild vicuñas and Andean foxes.

From the Mirador Ollagüe, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of a semi-active volcano puffing in the distance, before descending toward the mystical Laguna Negra, a dark lagoon set between dramatic volcanic rock formations. The tour then takes you through the alien-like Valle de Rocas, where you can wander through massive, naturally carved stone formations that resemble animals, faces, and towers.

In the afternoon, you’ll stop in the mining town of San Cristobal, known for its colonial stone church and modern relocation history. Your day ends in Uyuni w/ dinner.

Accommodation: Casa de Sal 3*

The final day begins around 10:30 to 11:00 AM, with a visit to Colchani, where you can browse traditional salt handicrafts and explore a small Salt Museum.

From there, the journey continues onto the Salar de Uyuni, where you’ll stop at the Flag Monument (Playa de las Banderas) and the Dakar Monument, both iconic symbols at the heart of the salt flats.

Next, you’ll see the curious Ojos del Salar, small bubbling springs that break through the crust, and formations of salt crystals shimmering beneath the surface. Midday, enjoy a private picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats, far from the crowds—a peaceful moment in an otherworldly setting.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit Isla Incahuasi, a rocky island covered in giant cacti, coral formations, and panoramic views. A 50-minute guided trek leads to the island’s summit—only accessible during the dry season or when conditions allow.

Before heading to Uyuni, there will be plenty of time to take fun and creative perspective photos on the salt crust. The day—and the tour—ends as you watch one of the most epic sunsets imaginable, with golden light reflecting across the endless white landscape. You’ll then return to Uyuni town, with the tour finishing between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

We return to the city of Uyuni.