Chile to Bolivia Salt Flats is a private flexible and customized direct transfer from San Pedro de Atacama Chile to Uyuni Bolivia with photo stops along the way.
If you’re reading this post it’s because you’re looking for a scenic, safe, flexible and on time private transfer from Chile to Bolivia Salt Flats.
Look no further! At Andean Ways, you’ll get the best quality transport options and friendly drivers.
Your Transfer Features
Transport Private
Drive Duration 8 Hours +
Pick-up time 7:30 AM
Drop-off time 6:00 PM
Pick-up at Atacama hotel
Drop-off at Uyuni hotel
Driver Spanish speaker
Your Trip Itinerary
ATACAMA PICK-UP
FOTO: Uyuni hotel
You’ll be picked up at your selected San Pedro de Atacama hotel by your friendly driver and then get transferred to Uyuni town in Bolivia via Hito Cajon borderline.
Just tell us your address and the driver will show up at your place on time. We’ll share his name the day before of the transfer.
7:30 AM – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO HITO CAJÓN BORDER
Your Chilean driver will show up at your hotel for the transfer from Atacama to Hito Cajón border, along the way you’ll stop at a series of Chilean custom and paper work control pass (Paso Ollague).
Hito Cajón Border,this is the Bolivian immigration office that is located at an elevation of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, the place is dusty and the weather is freezing and windy.
Tourist Visa for Bolivia, please check out if your nationality requires applying for the Bolivia Tourist Visa, if so it’s your whole responsibility. However your Bolivian would assist you at the Bolivian immigration. You should bring all documents and USD in cash for the Visa payment. Getting the Visa might take from 45 minute up to 3 hours depending on if you bring all documents and if the place is crowded.
Then onboard a different private vehicle and you’ll drive off road through the mesmerizing and impressive ethereal highland landscape until you arrive to Uyuni town with some optional sightseeing stops along the way:
Estación Avaroa, after you’ve left Hito Cajón border for Uyuni town, you’ll stop twice at the ADUANAS (customs) and Estación Avaroa which is the entry ticket control pass. You should bring Bs380 BOB (Bolivian pesos) for your entry tickets. If you don’t have a way to get the Bolivian currency, we can send you with your driver your entry tickets.
White and Green Lagoon, your first sightseeing stop would be at the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano a few minutes driving away from the last control. A magnificent view of the lagoon divided into two different colors across the desert.
Dalí Desert, it is a large plateau surrounded by imposing mountains that will remind you of the paintings of the famous Spanish surrealist artist painter. You’ll stop at Dalí Desert for more photographs and besides the dusty road you might see some cute Vicunas. This stop is only for less than 10 minutes.
Polques Hot Springs, the adventure continues on to the thermal water, you will like this remote natural hot springs in the Bolivian High Andes, because taking a bath in the warm thermal water is a really nice and relaxing treat after the bumpy off-road ride to get there (but really optional).
One of the best things about the Polques Hot Springs is the view from the thermal pools overlooking the picturesque pastel landscape of Salar de Chalviri.
Sol de Mañana Geysers, an interesting site situated at almost 15,000 feet (4,570 meters), only reachable through a very rocky road by expert driver and guide.
There are lots of smaller mud holes, one largish geyser as well as a smaller one, and lots of water vapor coming out of the natural burrows. It creates surreal atmosphere, unexpected and interesting feature.
There is strong dour of hydrogen sulphide gas, lots of minerals and hot bubbling mud. The walk around there could be a real health issue to infirm of any sort, be cautious of the danger.
The fumaroles place is quite small and would probably need only 5 minutes to walk around. The steady streams of hot vapor are not like geysers in Iceland or Yellowstone. If you have visited them then you can pass this place!
Laguna Colorada, after a few hours travelling off road from the border of Chile, you’ll arrive to a rare natural wonder a Red Lagoon, filled with hundreds of pink flamingos during the rainy season (from December through April).
The Laguna Colorada is a shallow salt lake and contains white borax islands, whose white color contrasts with the reddish color of its waters, which is caused by red sediments and pigmentation of some algae. Curiously, the flamingos are naturally white; they look pink because the red algae-stains their feathers. It spans 6000 hectares, but is less than a meter deep.
Thanks to Laguna Colorada’s abundant supply of plankton three of the world’s six species of flamingo can be found here: the Chilean, Andean and the James’ Flamingo.
James’ Flamingo is only found in the high Andean plateaus and was thought to be extinct until a small population was rediscovered in 1956.
At this place you’ll need to show your entry tickets for Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, the last entry ticket control check.
Stone Tree or Árbol de Piedra will have you all in awe. This particular rock projecting out of the sand dunes of the Siloli Desert, has been whittled down into the shape of a tree over time by sand and 120 km/h winds that whip across 4,000 m high Bolivian Altiplano in the colder months.
The Stone Tree is about 7 m high, its shape, particularly the thin stem, are due to strong winds carrying sand and eroding the soft sandstone. In the endless sand desert you would get easily lost without your expert driver.
You’llstop to see and take pictures of cute Llamas before you take the highway. If you’re lucky you’ll see many herds of Llamas pleasantly posing for your photos.
San Cristobal Village, you could optionally stop at this village for bathroom or just keep driving towards Uyuni town, located 45 minutes away. San Cristobal is a village characterized by the silver mining.
Uyuni Town,estimated arrival time at your Salt accommodation in Uyuni town for a well-deserved rest and go out for dinner (not included) around 6:00 pm up to 8:00 pm depending on how long you stay at each site.
The PRO of Booking a Private Transfer
– Andean Ways offers you the best door-to-door car private transfers between places so you can easily plan and book a trip from Chile to Bolivia Salt Flats.
– We are the most reliable company operating this trip, highly recommended on Tripadvisor. We make sure you have a hassle-free booking with a quick communication before and after the transfer is confirmed.
– You’ll get the most flexible time to depart from Chile Atacama to Uyuni without stops along the way, if you go via Estacion Avaroa border, which does not offer the sightseeing stops. You drive by paved road to Uyuni.
– All type of vehicles, we provide, are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough room for your luggage.
– From an auto Sedan to larger buses traveling from Chile to Uyuni Salt Flats, we offer a wide type of private vehicles to best suit your needs depending on how many participants you are.
– All our vehicles have National Wide Circulation permit, Mandatory Traffic Accident Third-Party Liability Insurance SOAT, GPS monitoring unit, oxygen tank, first aid kit, panoramic windows, reclining, confortable seats and friendly drivers exclusive for our demanding customers.
Included:
- Pick-up at your Atacama hotel
- Atacama to Hito Cajon border private transport
- Hito Cajon to Uyuni town private transport
- Private Spanish speaking drivers
- Drop-off at your hotel in Uyuni
Excluded:
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (at extra cost)
- Breakfast
- Snacks, bottled water
- Lunches or boxed lunches
- Extra expenses
- Entry tickets to the park (Bs380 pp)
- Gratuities
- Meals
What to bring:
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
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