From San Pedro de Atacama: Uyuni salt flats-Potosí-Sucre

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Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats and the cities of Potosí and Sucre on a 5-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Visit the Green Lagoon, the Red Lagoon, and the train cemetery, and see dinosaur footprints.

Highlights

  • Discover the world's largest salt flat, the Uyuni Salt Flats, on a 4x4 tour
  • Visit the Green Lagoon, an impressive aquatic mirror, resembles a giant emerald
  • See the Red Lagoon, populated by 3 species of flamingos
  • Visit the Convent of Santa Teresa in Potosí, a rich colonial convent
  • The House of Freedom, the Convent of San Felipe de Nery. La Recoleta

Description

Discover the natural beauty of the Atacama Desert, the Uyuni Salt Flats, and the cities of Potosí and Sucre on a 5-day tour from San Pedro de Atacama. See the Green and Red Lagoons, the Salvador Daly Valley, and the Train Cemetery. Visit the Convent of Santa Teresa and the Casa de la Moneda. Sucre is Bolivia’s loveliest city, with a warm climate that provides a welcome contrast to the harsh temperatures of the highlands. The white washed buildings of the city centre sparkle against perpetual blue skies; it is easy to see why Sucre is also known as La Ciudad Blanca (The White City). Day 1 .- San Pedro- Desierto- San Cristobal 06:00 Pick up from the Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama and transfer by shared car to Ito Cajones Bolivian Border 1 Hour. Enter to the National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Avaroa and visit the Green Lagoon, its color is due to the high magnesium content in the water. Departure to Red Lagoon on the way we cross the Salvador Daly Valley, and Siloli desert it is possible to appreciate an interesting Stone tree an estrange rock formation. Sol de Mañana , place where it is possible to appreciate fumes, geysers and volcanic activity. Hotel Kachi Wasi. L.D Day 2 .- Mina San Cristobal- Train Cemetery Uyuni Salt Flats –Hotel Tonito After Breakfast you will take a scenic drive through stunning Altiplano with deserts and rivers, with pink flamingo and other birds on the way to Uyuni city, After a brief visit to the abandoned locomotives, we will take you to the Colchani Considered as the worlds largest deposit of salt, We have our private four-wheel drive car, which take us to places like Isla Incahuasi, where organic soil has permitted the development of a kind of giant cactus which reaches over 6-8 meters of height. Hotel Toñito B.L.D. Day 3 -–Uyuni- Potosí- The Convent Of Santa Teresa. 07:30. Depart to Potosí. You’ll arrive into the world’s highest city, Potosi at 4,090m above sea level. In the afternoon the Convent of Santa Teresa in Potosí we will visit Potosí in a walking tour visiting the most important and interesting places of the city, like San Lorenzo Church where we will appreciate its beautiful façade. Hotel Colonial. B.L. Day 4 Mint House - Sucre After breakfast we will visit la Casa de la Moneda or the Mint of Potosí. Today is the biggest art, history and cultural museum in Bolivia. In the afternoon after Lunch departure to Sucre. Hostal Sucre. B.L Day 5 Morning city tour of City followed by an afternoon trip to see the dinosaur footprints Visit the House of Freedom Historical Museum, the Convent of San Felipe de Nery or La Recoleta viewpoint, the facades of the churches of San Lazaro and Santo Domingo; the main historical monuments and Bolivar Park. We will visit the dinosaur s footprints. This site is one of the most important of the world due to the great variety and quantity of dinosaur footprints, which lived approximately 65 million years ago. Hostal Sucre. B.L. End of the service.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation in Shared vehicle San Pedro – Bolivia Border. Private 4WD car the Andean Desert Uyuni Tour- Potosi. Sucre 5 Nigths All accommodation. 1 Night Kachi Wasi hotel 1 Night hotel Toñito 1 Night Hotel Colonial Potosí. 2 Nights Hostal Sucre. 5 Lunch, 2 Dinner, 5 Breakfast at the hotel. English speaking guide All Entrance fees for museums and National Parks

Important Information

  • Passport required for border crossing Altitude sickness prevention recommended Warm clothing advised due to cold temperatures Vegetarian options available upon request Check visa requirements for Bolivia

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