LA PAZ, SAJAMA, UYUNI SALT FLATS
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS (CLASSIC - CULTURAL)The Death road biking tour is simply the best option for a full day of adventure and adrenaline in one of the most impressive places in Bolivia, ”El camino de la muerte”
LA PAZ, SAJAMA, UYUNI SALT FLATS
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS (CLASSIC - CULTURAL)The Death road biking tour is simply the best option for a full day of adventure and adrenaline in one of the most impressive places in Bolivia, ”El camino de la muerte”
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. The area is also home to armadillos, vizcachas, bears, Andean cats, pumas, condors, pink flamingos, coots (black ducks), hummingbirds, rheas, and many more unique creatures.
Uyuni salt flats, 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.
Program
Day 1 (l, d)
Pick up from hotel at 07.30 hours, we start the adventure leaving the city of La Paz toward the mystic “Altiplano Sur”, we will have the 1st stop to see some funeral towers, which probably belonged to the ancient culture “Urus”.
After that, we will have lunch 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 (Atlántida).
We continue toward the Sajama National Park (4200), there are some optional hikes suggested by the guide, if we’re all tired, we go straight to the hotel for a little rest, then go to the hot springs and watch the sunset from the Geysers.
Day 2 (b, l, d)
After breakfast we head the south. There you can enjoy typical landscapes of the Altiplano, see the lakes and its colors, wildlife; as rheas, flamingos, Andean foxes, vicunas, etc.
As for lunch, we stop by an attractive location and enjoy a delicious lunch. After that we continue our way to Coipasa salt flats, the second largest one in the Bolivia. Then continue our way to Uyuni, just before the end of the afternoon we have a stop at the mysterious town “Alcaya” where fish men (culture Wankarani) lived. Finally, we arrived at Uyuni salt flat just in time to watch the stunning sunset an incomparable experience. To end the day, we will go to our accommodation, a yummy dinner, and, optionally, to go for a walk to see the stars and take pictures that will make you think you are in a science fiction movie.
Day 3 (b, l)
After breakfast, we start the adventure into the giant Uyuni salt flats, where we have the time to take the craziest photos ever. A delicious lunch in the middle of a white desert will give us energy to do a walk in one of the islands where we will see rocks formations, giants’ cactuses and more.
We gonna learn about the manufacturing process of salt, we will time to explore the craft market.
The accommodation for this night is in Uyuni Town.
Day 4 (b, l, d)
For today we will have a nice drive, in order to go to “Eduardo Avaroa” National Park, a perfect place to see colorful volcanoes, the ethereal “Siloli desert”, 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”
Day 5 (b, l)
Last day, a long drive, but full of adventures, the RED lake with thousands of flamingos, the famous “stone tree”, the geysers, which is the highest point on the trip (4900mts). We will have time to enjoy the hot springs (40°), and the Salvador Dali desert and its sceneries.
On the way back, the newest tourist attraction, “the black lake”, arriving to Uyuni town around 17.00
Includes
- All meals
- Water during the tour
- Professional guide
- Jeep 4×4 off road and driver
- Accommodation according to the chosen program
- All entrances fees
Not Included
- Beverages in hotels Tayka
- Public toilets ($us 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 doing 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, 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. (according of the accommodation).
Towel – None are available during the tour. (According of the accommodation).
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
1 PAX USD 2.145 pp
2 PAX USD 1.280 pp
3 PAX USD 991 pp
4 PAX USD 847 pp
5 PAX USD 760 PP
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