OVERLAND SAJAMA-UYUNI
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTSLa Paz, Sajama National Park and the amazing Uyuni salt flats
(Nature / culture )
Unique
The Sajama National Park includes geological natural wonders like volcanoes, diverse organisms, and thermal springs, and also cultural wonders such as ancient burial buildings, cave paintings, and colonial architecture and art. There are numerous geysers and hot springs which are about an hour walk from the village of Sajama.
Plants and animals must be able to handle high altitudes with less available oxygen, cold nightly temperatures and frosts well into the spring, little shade or protection from the elements, and arid, dry conditions.
Uyuni salt flat, at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, the Salar dazzles the eye and plays optical tricks on you with what look like white hexagonal tiles of salt that seem to go on forever. In winter (our summer), you can drive across it. In summer (our winter), the Salar becomes a giant puddle, and the reflection of sky and clouds seems to reflect the entire world.
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME ?
Experience: Nature
Get in touch with Mother Earth
Quality: Superior
Travel with professional guides, enjoy longer at attractions and stay in comfortable accommodations
Tour Type: Adventure
If you enjoy short walks, long drives, just been relaxed looking through the window the amazing sceneries, it is a very good option
Activity Level: Medium
Perfect for any fitness level
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Program
Day 1:La Paz-Sajama (l,d)
Pick up from hotel at 07.30 hours, the adventure starts leaving to La Paz city toward the mystic “Altiplano Sur”, the first stop will be in the funeral towers (an small archeological site), which probably belonged to the civilization “Urus”.
The place for lunch is near the “Desaguadero” River (It formerly connected the salt flats with Lake Titicaca) according to some researchers, more than 9000 years ago it could have been a canal connecting large cities in the Andes (Atlantida).
You continue toward the Sajama National Park (4200), there are some optional hikes suggested by the guide, after a little rest, the next place to visit are the Geysers and then, time to relax into the hot springs, watching an amazing sunset, the golden and blue colors over the majestic 6k Sajama volcano.
*Accommodation in: Hostel Sajama (private bathrooms, Wi-Fi)
Day 2: Sajama – Jirira (b,l,d)
An early start and back to the road, crossing Coipasa Salt Flats, on the way you’ll see some very ancient villages as Pampa Ullagas, which according of the British investigator, could be the lost city “Atlántida”.
The adventure continues in the way to Uyuni salt flats, just before the end of the afternoon you’ll have a stop at the mysterious town “Alcaya” where fish men (culture Wankarani) lived. Also you’ll have the chance to watch the stunning sunset on the salt flats, an incomparable experience. Ending the day a yummy dinner awaits for you at the accommodation, so, optionally, after dinner it’s go for a walk, to see the stars (stargazing on the salt flats) taking pictures that will make you think you are in a science fiction movie.
*Accommodation in: Hostal Jirira ( private bathrooms, wifi, hot showers)
Day 3: Jirira – Uyuni (b,l)
After breakfast, you start the adventure in the amazing Uyuni salt flat, where you’ll have the time to take the craziest photos ever. A delicious lunch in the middle of a white desert will give you energy to do a walk in one of the islands where there are rocks formations, giant’s cactus and more.
You’ll continue your adventure visiting Colchani craft market, and the overnight will be in Uyuni town.
*Hotel in Uyuni https://hotelboutiqueatipaxbolivia.com-hotel.com/es/ or similar.
Day 4: Uyuni -Ojo de Perdiz (b,l,d)
For today, you will have a nice drive, heading to “Eduardo Avaroa” National Park a vast area where you’ll see colorful volcanoes, the ethereal “Siloli desert”, and the valley of rocks.
When NASA was here they said.” We were looking for a place on the earth similar to planet MARS, and we found it, here”
The hotel accommodation is in the middle of no where in the Siloli desert (4500) with a unique sunset.
*Accommodation in: Hotel Tayka del Desierto http://desierto.taykahoteles.com/es
Day 5: Ojo de Perdiz –Uyuni or San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) (b,l)
Today expect for a long drive an early start, but full of adventures. The RED lake characterized by thousands of flamingos, the famous “stone tree”, geysers, which is the highest point on the trip (4900mts). You will have time to enjoy the hot springs (40°), and have one more delicious lunch, then, you’ll enjoy the views in Salvador Dali desert and its sceneries, if you return to Uyunu, you’ll do an easy hike in the newest touristic attraction, the black lake (Catal). Or the option for Chile (border crossing to San Pedro de Atacama).
About
About our guides
The tours are with English-speaking guide, professional guide 5-year university Education, first aid and mountaineering training. With accreditation for national parks and all required by law in Bolivia.
About our menus
The menus we offers includes options for vegetarians, celiacs,etc, we have options for all claims, and we place special focus on traditional Bolivian food. In addition we use many organic products and fresh fruit.
About our cars and drivers
Cars as well as buses are safe; our drivers are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages while traveling, in order to be well communicated our team use Handies, all with the utmost professionalism possible.
Includes
- Meals according program
- Water during the tour
- Professional guide
- Jeep 4×4 off road and driver
- Accommodation according the program
- All entrances fees
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama
Not Included
- Beverages in hotels Tayka
- Public toilets ($ 6)
- Tips
- Additional features
What To Bring
Flashlight (torch) – the lights go out when the generator runs dry.
Coins and small bills – The bathrooms aren’t free.
Sunglasses – The salt flats are blinding.
Camera, extra battery and loads of memory cards – There are no better pictures than here. If you do the 3 day tour you will usually be able to recharge batteries on
the first evening (24h electricity) and a bit on the second evening (2h electricity with a generator).
Extra water – Very important!! The tour usually provides an inadequate supply. An extra 2L bottle per day
Sunblock and hat – At 3.5km above sea level there is significantly less atmosphere to absorb the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.
Sleeping bag – You can rent one with the tour. Down is best, and check to see that the zipper works. This is mainly needed in the winter time. Outside of winter this was not needed.
Warm clothes – Layered is best.
Flip-flops – The restroom facilities are shared.
Towel – None are available during the tour.
Extra snacks, especially fruit and protein – The food is adequate in quantity but tends to be heavy on starches.
Lip Balm – Sun, wind and dry air will crack them up.
Bolivia requires a tourist visa ($160 for U.S. citizens) as well as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to enter the country.
About the accomodation
We chossed the best accommodation for this route, however, sometime in some of these hotels, something can go wrong, such as, no hot water in the showers, or, no electricity, no heating, etc., Please remember in south America…everything is possible…anything is sure.
If you compare the accommodation of our trip with another companies, you can realize clearly, we got the more reliable accommodation. We combined the best of every type of hotels in the right places.
Night 1 (Sajama)
Hotel with cabins, comfortable, no hot water, no heating. The hotel is the best in The Sajama, but unfortunately it doesn´t have more services than those mentioned up, and for now there are no more options.
Night 2 (Jirira)
The best accommodation is in Jirira, community located in the north of Uyuni, with private bathrooms and hot showers. Very nice and warm enough rooms, a lovely dinner room.
Night 3 (Uyuni)
A 3 stars hotel in Uyuni town, with all the facilities (hot water, Wi-Fi, heating).
Night 4 (Ojo de perdiz, Tayka Hotel)
One of the most beautiful location for a hotel in South America, the middle of the Desert, with a beautiful view of the milky way(4500masl). Hotel Tayka del Desierto. Hot showers and a dinner room with heading, yummy meals.
About our guides.
The tours are with English-speaking guide, professional guide 5-year university Education, first aid and mountaineering training. With accreditation for national parks and all required by law in Bolivia.
About our menus.
The menus we offer includes options for vegetarians, celiacs, etc, we have options for all claims, and we place special focus on traditional Bolivian food. In addition, we use many organic products and fresh fruit.
About our cars and drivers
Cars as well as buses are safe, our drivers are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages while traveling, in order to be well communicated our team use Handies, all with the utmost professionalism possible.
Prices
PRICE CHART
IN U$ AMERICAN DOLLARS
PRIVATE TRIP OR ACCORDING WITH CALENDAR
PRICE X PERSON
01 pax:
02 pax: 1455
03 pax: 969
04 pax: 820
05 pax: 720
*the price could be change
01 PRIVATE OFF ROAD JEEP
ACCOMMODATION ACCORDING PROGRAM
MEALS ACCORDING PROGRAM
ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE
ALL ENTRANCES FEES
SNACKS AND WATER
Other Items
PRICE CHART
BUS FROM UYUNI TO LA PAZ
PRICE X PERSON $ 25
BUS CAMA, HEATING, BATHROOM, BLANKET
PRIVATE TRANSFER TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
TOTAL PRICE $ 200
Available anytime
SLEEPING BAG
PRICE X PERSON $ 20
Highly recommended for winter season
FLIGHT FROM LA PAZ TO UYUNI (ROUND TRIP)
PRICE X PERSON $ 180 (APPROX.)
UPGRADED ACCOMODATION
PRICE X PERSON FROM $30 to $150
There are all types of accommodations. Luxury-standard and basic.
Availability
Choose the date that fits with your trip and fill the booking form selecting that date. You may contact us anytime for more information.
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