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Salta (Argentina), Atacama Dessert (Chile) & Uyuni Salt Flats (Bolivia)
Length: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Highlights
- . Salta colonial city
- . Calchaquies Valleys
- . Humahuaca Gorge
- . Tilcara
- . Purmamarca
- . Andes crossing
through Jama
Mountain Pass
- . San Pedro de Atacama
- . Geysers de Tatio
- . Moon Valley
- . Laguna Verde
- . Laguna Colorada
- . Uyuni Salt Flat
Description
An unforgettable adventure in the Argentine northwest, north of Chile and south Bolivia, visiting the city of Salta, San Antonio de Los Cobres, Salinas Grandes in Jujuy province and the village of Purmamarca in the Humahuaca Gorge. After crossing the Andes to San Pedro de Atacama through one of the highest international passes in the world, you will find yourself in San Pedro de Atacama, a traditional small town from where you will visit the Moon Valley and Geysers del Tatio, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. You will enjoy a spectacular journey of 3 days crossing the Bolivian Puna by 4WD vehicles, surrounded by colored lagoons, geysers, Andean towns and amazing landscapes. You will finally arrive to the shocking Uyuni Salt Flat, the biggest in the world. This trip starts in Salta and ends in Uyuni, from where you can continue your trip in Bolivia to Potosi, La Paz or Lake Titicaca; or return to Argentina by train.
Departures Every Day
Upon arrival in Salta, you will be taken to the hotel. During your first day in the city, we highly recommend walking around the beautiful colonial area.
2 Salta: Safari to the Clouds – Salt Flats - Purmamarca Breakfast. Departing in the morning we will travel along the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains. On our way, we will visit historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Our first destination is the small town of Campo Quijano and later the impressive Quebrada del Toro, where we will stop for a refreshing coffee break after some stunning viewpoints. From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century for an easy hike through this ancient archeological site. After, we visit San Antonio de los Cobres, one of the smallest villages in the region- en route to the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats. The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest. Finally, later in the afternoon we will arrive to our comfortable hotel in Purmamarca, located at the base of Jujuy´s famed 7-colored mountain. Overnight in Purmamarca.
Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy any of the available optional activities, like rafting the Juramento River, visit Wineries in Cafayate or taking a day trip to the Humahuaca Gorge.
Breakfast. Bus departure in the morning crossing the Andes thorough the "Paso de Jama" (one of the highest international passes in the world) to San Pedro de Atacama. The trip takes about 12 hours during which you will get nice views. Upon arrival, accommodation.
Half day excursion to Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) where for thousands of years the wind has carved strange, desolate shapes creating a dramatic lunar landscape of eroded hills, surrounding a crust-like valley floor. You can combine the tour with and optional mountain bike.
At about 4am, you will leave the hotel on a half day excursion to the amazing Geysers del Tatio, located at an altitude of 4300m making them be the highest geyser field in the world. You will have breakfast while enjoying the unique spectacle of fumaroles during sunrise. Take extra clothes because temperature is below 0º. Before leaving, you can take a bath in the natural pools of spring water (so bring bathing suit). Return in the afternoon.
Today, you will leave San pedro de Atacama in a 3-day trip to Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia across the Andes. You will visit the National Reserve "Eduardo Acaroa", Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, thermal waters, Geysers del Sol and Laguna Colorada. Overnight in the middle of the Bolivian Puna in a Mountain Hut in shared rooms. Meals included ~ Lunch & DB&B/Inner.
After breakfast you will leave from Laguna Colorada in the early morning to get to the Uyuni Salt Flat in an adventure through spectacular landscapes. Overnight in a Mountain Hut in shared rooms. Meals included ~ Lunch & DB&B/Inner.
After breakfast you will visit the Salar de Uyuni, the largest Salt Flat in the World. You will cross it in 4WD reaching Lomo del Pescado Island where you'll have lunch. Arrival in the small town of Uyuni in the evening. Meals included ~ Lunch.
Upon arrival in Salta, you will be taken to the hotel. During your first day in the city, we highly recommend walking around the beautiful colonial area.
2 Salta: Safari to the Clouds – Salt Flats - Purmamarca Breakfast. Departing in the morning we will travel along the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains. On our way, we will visit historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Our first destination is the small town of Campo Quijano and later the impressive Quebrada del Toro, where we will stop for a refreshing coffee break after some stunning viewpoints. From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century for an easy hike through this ancient archeological site. After, we visit San Antonio de los Cobres, one of the smallest villages in the region- en route to the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats. The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest. Finally, later in the afternoon we will arrive to our comfortable hotel in Purmamarca, located at the base of Jujuy´s famed 7-colored mountain. Overnight in Purmamarca.
Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy any of the available optional activities, like rafting the Juramento River, visit Wineries in Cafayate or taking a day trip to the Humahuaca Gorge.
Breakfast. Bus departure in the morning crossing the Andes thorough the "Paso de Jama" (one of the highest international passes in the world) to San Pedro de Atacama. The trip takes about 12 hours during which you will get nice views. Upon arrival, accommodation.
Half day excursion to Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) where for thousands of years the wind has carved strange, desolate shapes creating a dramatic lunar landscape of eroded hills, surrounding a crust-like valley floor. You can combine the tour with and optional mountain bike.
At about 4am, you will leave the hotel on a half day excursion to the amazing Geysers del Tatio, located at an altitude of 4300m making them be the highest geyser field in the world. You will have breakfast while enjoying the unique spectacle of fumaroles during sunrise. Take extra clothes because temperature is below 0º. Before leaving, you can take a bath in the natural pools of spring water (so bring bathing suit). Return in the afternoon.
Today, you will leave San pedro de Atacama in a 3-day trip to Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia across the Andes. You will visit the National Reserve "Eduardo Acaroa", Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, thermal waters, Geysers del Sol and Laguna Colorada. Overnight in the middle of the Bolivian Puna in a Mountain Hut in shared rooms. Meals included ~ Lunch & DB&B/Inner.
After breakfast you will leave from Laguna Colorada in the early morning to get to the Uyuni Salt Flat in an adventure through spectacular landscapes. Overnight in a Mountain Hut in shared rooms. Meals included ~ Lunch & DB&B/Inner.
After breakfast you will visit the Salar de Uyuni, the largest Salt Flat in the World. You will cross it in 4WD reaching Lomo del Pescado Island where you'll have lunch. Arrival in the small town of Uyuni in the evening. Meals included ~ Lunch.
Included
- . All Transfers
- . 6-Night Accommodation.
- . 2-Night accommodation in mountain huts during you 4x4 adventure.
- . Breakfasts stated in the itinerary.
- . Meals stated in the itinerary.
- . Described tours.
- . Bilingual guide (English / Spanish).
- . During the 4x4 adventure, you will be accompanied by a Spanish speaking driver.
- . One way bus Salta / San Pedro de Atacama.
Not Included
- . Flights or buses.
- . Parks or Reserves entrance fees
| Occupancy | Hostel | Inn / B&B | Comfort | Superior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm | U$D 1.595 | -- | -- | -- |
| Double | U$D 1.229 | U$D 1.289 | U$D 1.415 | U$D 1.670 |
| Single | U$D 1.725 | U$D 1.839 | U$D 1.909 | U$D 2.410 |
*Prices in US Dollars.
*Valid until the 28th of Febraury, 2012.
Departures Every Day
| Occupancy | Hostel | Inn / B&B | Comfort | Superior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm | U$D 1.595 | -- | -- | -- |
| Double | U$D 1.229 | U$D 1.289 | U$D 1.415 | U$D 1.670 |
| Single | U$D 1.725 | U$D 1.839 | U$D 1.909 | U$D 2.410 |
*Prices in US Dollars.
*Valid until the 28th of Febraury, 2012.
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