BOLIVIA & CHILE
An exclusive adventure to visit dreamlike landscapes
Atacama desert, Salar de Uyuni, Lauca
DURATION
14 days
TYPE
Adventure tour
Highlands, volcanoes, salt desert
TIME
All the year
An incredible and unique trip to visit some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world like the Atacama Desert, the Salar de Uyuni and the marvelous areas still unexplored in the north of Chile, in the National park of Lauca. A dream that I could realize in 2018 and that I can now re-propose in an exclusive tour. We will see highlands and volcanoes, salt deserts, colored lagoons, flamingos, llamas, guanacos and a strong and vibrant Latin America like the one you meet in La Paz.
BOLIVIA
CHILE
14 days from
2.960 euro
2021 coming soon
GROUP DEPARTURES
10/08 - 23/08
8 places available
PRIVATE TOUR
All the year
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The sale and technical direction of the trip is entrusted to Verticalife snc, outdoor travel company: www.verticalife.it√
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Duration: 14 days
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Location: Bolivia, Chile
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Places visited: La Paz, Sajama, Lauca National Park, Atacama desert, San Pedro de Atacama, Salar de Uyuni
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Type of trip: experiencial trip with photographic theme, adventure and culture
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Level: easy
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Photography: no specific level of experience required
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Accomodation: hotel 3* and local structures (in some areas in the desertic altiplanos there are no choices and the structures are basic)
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Maximum altitude: about 5000 mt
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Weather: Sunny but cold in some areas, bit cloudy in other areas
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Temperature during the day: from +6 Celsius degrees to +18
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Minimun temperature at night: 0 - +2 Celsius
On board of a 4WD vehicle we will visit beautiful and unique landscapes, such as highlands, salt deserts, volcanoes, colored lagoons, geysers and ancient geological formations. This trip to Bolivia and Chile stems from a dream I was able to realize in the spring of 2018. Backpacking I walked a part of my long itinerary in South America surrounded by the most incredible landscapes I have ever been able to visit and photograph: SanPedro de Atacama , the Salar de Uyuni but above all the Lauca National Park! This area still remains a real gem, off the main tourist routes, but of an amazing beauty. In the Norte Grande of Chile, the Arica-Parinacota region is surprising for the variety of typical fauna (llamas, guanacos, flamingos, suri) and for otherworldly landscapes such as Suriplaza, Lake Chungarà surrounded by volcanoes or the salar de Surire. The lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert or the unique beauty of the Salar de Uyuni, where sky and horizon merge, are certainly not far behind. The cherry on the top is the city of departure and conclusion of our journey, La Paz, probably the most authentic South American capital still linked to original culture and traditions.
TRAVEL PLAN
Depending on the weather conditions and the socio-political situation on the border between Bolivia and Chile, there may be changes to the following program.
DAY 1
Arrival in La Paz
Arrival in the Bolivian capital and hotel accommodation.
DAY 2
La Paz
Tour of the city. Visit to the most important "mirador" to enjoy the view of the city immersed among very high Andean peaks.
DAY 3
La Paz - Sajama
Transfer to Sajama with a brief visit of the surrounding areas to the homonymous volcano.
DAY 4
Sajama - Putre
We will cross the border with Chile and head into the Lauca National Park. Visit to Lake Chungarà with the Parinacota volcano, the Parinacota village and the Cota-Cotani lagoons. Accommodation and overnight in Putre.
DAY 5
Putre - Suriplaza - Putre
Excursion in the afterlife Suriplaza. Possibility of a short excursion of about 1h up to 5,000 meters.
DAY 6
Putre - Salar de Surire - Colchane
Through the Las Vicunas National Park we will reach the Salar de Surire. Visit of the Salar. Overnight in Colchane.
DAY 7
Colchane - Pica
Along the Cariquima volcano we will reach the Salar de Huasco. Overnight in Pica.
DAY 8
Pica - San Pedro de Atacama
We will visit Pintados with its famous hieroglyphics, then we will travel along a section of the Panamericana to reach San Pedro de Atacama.
DAY 9
Atacama desert
Incredible day with a visit to Piedras Rojas, a salar of warm waters, the Miscanti and Miniques lagoons, the Toyacto Lagoon, Socaire and Toconao.
DAY 10
San Pedro de Atacama - Siloli desert
We will start the wonderful journey to Uyuni. Across the border of Hito Cajon we will reach the Laguna Verde in Bolivian territory. We will cross the Dali Desert and visit the Polques thermal baths where we can swim. Visit to the Sol de Manana geysers.
DAY 11
Siloli desert - San Juan
We will walk the "jewels route", due to the innumerable and beautiful lagoons that we can admire. Visit to the Ollague volcano. Overnight in San Juan.
DAY 12
San Juan - Salar de Uyuni - Jirira
We will reach the magnificent Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world. Visit to the island of Incahuasi. Sunset on the salar and overnight in Jirira.
DAY 13
Jirira - La Paz
Transfer to La Paz with some stops.
DAY 14
La Paz
Free day awaiting return with the flight.
REQUEST INFORMATION AND BOOK
Do you want to organize a private group or leave at other times of the year? Contact me!