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B) 1. FOUR FANTASY DAYS IN LÍPEZ

NOTE: This program can be done the other way around (starting in Uyuni and finishing inTupiza), only for consolidated groups .

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Day 1: TUPIZA - SAN ANTONIO DE LIPEZ.- From Tupiza we ascend the beautiful Quebrada de Palala to El Sillar that has a fantastic moon landscape. Continuing to the mining areas of Nazarenito, Chilcobija, Cerrillos, Polulos, Rio San Pablo until we reach the abandoned village of San Antonio de Lipez, where one can obtain textiles and lytic arrows of the place.

Day 2: SAN ANTONIO - LAGUNA COLORADA.- In the morning the tour visits the colonial ruins of San Antonio, also known as Ghost Town, the Torreón, Laguna Morejón, Quetena, where you can take a bath in the hot springs of Chalviri, Laguna Polques to Laguna Verde, at the foot of the Volcano Licancabur (5960 m.a.s.l.), Then we cross the Desert of Dali with its fabulous shapes of ignimbrites. From there, we go up to 5000 m.a.s.l. until The ¨Sol de Mañana¨ geysers, volcanic craters with effusions of sulfur vapors and heavy water. Arrival to Laguna Colorada.

Day 3: LAGUNA COLORADA – SAN JUAN.- From Laguna Colorada, the tour crosses de Desert of Siloli where de famous ¨Arbol de Piedra¨or ¨Stone Tree¨ can be seen. Then it continues  along the "Camino de las Joyas" (Jewels Road) with a set of small lagoons: Laguna Ramaditas, Laguna Honda, Laguna Chiarkota, Laguna Hedionda, Laguna Cañapa, sanctuaries of 3 varieties of flamingos. The tour passes by the foot of Volcano Ollague (always active), Tomasamil (5900 m.a.s.l.), and the Salar de Chiguana to conclude the day in San Juan.

Day 4: SAN JUAN - UYUNI .- It takes about an hour drive from San Juan to the Salar de Uyuni (3650 m.a.s.l.). On the way, the tour visits "La Cueva del Diablo" (the devil´s cave), Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) with its giant cacti, the first salt hotel, and an Iodized Salt Processing Plant in Colchani. The journey ends visiting the Train Cemetery in Uyuni.

INCLUDES: Three meals, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit, snack, entrance fees to parks, basic accommodation, Driver / Guide and Cook. (See staff)
OPTIONAL - ADDITIONAL:   
San Vicente (where Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid were buried).
English speaking guide (Driver or cook, does not occupy other space) at an additional cost, book
Salt Hotels or Eco-Shelters (Information). Sleeping bags, oxygen.
TRANSPORTATION: Vehicles 4x4 (photo)
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPPMENT: Photocopy of passport, numbers of insurance company, sleeping bags, clothing for cold temperatures, mountain boots, sunscreen, hat, goggles, flashlight, penknife, two backpacks: A small one and a travel bag.

B) 2. FIVE OR+ UNFORGETTABLE DAYS: LAGUNA CELESTE AND ALTERNATIVES.

NOTE: This program can be done the other way around (starting in Uyuni and finishing inTupiza), only for consolidated groups .

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Day 1: TUPIZA - SAN ANTONIO .- From Tupiza, the tour goes through the beautiful Quebrada de Palala to El Sillar with a fantastic moon landscape. It continues to the mining areas Nazarenito, Chilcobija, Cerrillos, Polulos, Rio San Pablo until it reaches the abandoned Village of San Antonio de Lipez, where one can find textiles and lytic arrows of the place.

Day 2: SAN ANTONIO - QUETENA .- From San Antonio to the Ghost Town El Torreon, and Laguna Morejón. Later you will be able to take a walk around Laguna Celeste, with sightings of flamingos, ducks, etc. The tour returns to Quetena Village through ¨bofedales¨ or wetland.

Day 3: QUETENA – LAGUNA COLORADA.- Departure to Laguna Salada with a stop for a bath in the hot springs of Chalviri and then to Laguna Verde, at the foot of the Volcano Licancabur (5960 m.a.s.l.), the Desierto de Dalí, and then a climb up to 5000 m.a.s.l. to the geysers ¨Sol de Mañana¨. Arrival to Laguna Colorada.

Day 4: LAGUNA COLORADA – SAN JUAN.- From Laguna Colorada, the tour crosses de Desert of Siloli where de famous ¨Arbol de Piedra¨or ¨Stone Tree¨ can be seen. Then it continues along the "Camino de las Joyas" (Jewels Road) with a set of small lagoons: Laguna Ramaditas, Laguna Honda, Laguna Chiarkota, Laguna Hedionda, Laguna Cañapa, sanctuaries of 3 varieties of flamingos. The tour passes by the foot of Volcano Ollague (always active), Tomasamil (5900 m.a.s.l.), and the Salar de Chiguana to conclude the day in San Juan.

Day 5: SAN JUAN - UYUNI .- It takes about an hour drive from San Juan to the Salar de Uyuni (3650 m.a.s.l.). On the way, the tour visits "La Cueva del Diablo" (the devil´s cave), Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) with its giant cacti, the first salt hotel, and an Iodized Salt Processing Plant in Colchani. The journey ends visiting the Train Cemetery in Uyuni.

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INCLUDES: Three meals, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit, snack, entrance free to parks, basic accommodation, Driver / Guide and Cook. (See staff)
OPTIONAL - ADDITIONAL: San Vicente (where Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid were buried).
English speaking guide (Driver or Cook, does not occupy other space at an additional cost, booking.
Salt Hotels or Ecolodges (see). Sleeping bags, oxygen.
TRANSPORTATION: Vehicle 4x4.
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPPMENT: Photocopy of passport, numbers of insurance company, sleeping bags and clothing for cold temperatures, mountain boots, sunscreen, hat, goggles, flashlights, penknife, two backpacks: A small one and a travel bag.

FREQUENCY: 1x week. WE RECOMMEND RESERVATION, requirements on the WEB.

B) 3. PASSPORT TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (CHILE) 4 or 5 days

NOTE: This program can start in Uyuni, only for consolidated groups.

Tupiza–San Pedro (4 -5 -,6 or 9 days)
Uyuni – San Pedro (3- 4 – 5 days)

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Day 1: TUPIZA – UYUNI .- By the northern route along the Valley of Salo a rock called the Poronga can be seen, a vertical phallic rock about 50m. The tour continues through rural communities such as San Miguel and Salo and then the climbing starts to 4,000 m.a.s.l through an impressive mountain landscape. Visit Huaca Huañusca where the last robbery of the legendary Buch Casidy and the Sundance Kid took place, then to Atocha, the sand dunes and finally Uyuni.

Day 2: UYUNI – ATULLCHA.- Crossing the Salar de Uyuni (3650m.a.s.l.) the exploitation of salt in Colchani can be seen, the first Salt Hotel, and then to Isla Pescado “the Fish Island” which is covered by giant cacti. Arrival to the Atullcha Village by the afternoon.

Day 3: ATULLCHA – LAGUNA COLORADA.- From Atullcha to the south crossing the Salt Flat of Chiguana the tour passes by the foot of the Volcano Tomasamil (5900 m.a.s.l.) and Ollague. Then it takes the path of "Camino de las Joyas" (Jewels Road) which includes a set of lagoons called Laguna Cañapa, Laguna Hedionda, Laguna Chiarkota, Laguna Honda and Laguna Ramaditas, sanctuaries of three varieties of flamingos. Continuing through the Desierto de Siloli with its unusual shapes such as the ¨Stone Tree¨, to finally complete the journey of the day at Laguna Colorada.

Day 4: LAG. COLORADA - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA .- From Laguna Colorada going up to 5000 m.a.s.l. the geysers Sol de Mañana can be reached. Then the tour continues through the Desierto de Dali with its fabulous shapes of ignimbrites towards Laguna Verde, at the foot of Volcano Licancabur (5960 m.a.s.l.). The ascent through the Altiplano leads us to the border point of Hito Cajón where we have the transfer (10:30 am) to San Pedro de Atacama.

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INCLUDES: Three meals, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit, snack, entrance fee to parks, basic accommodation, Driver / Guide and Cook. (See staff)
OPTIONAL - ADDITIONAL: San Vicente (where Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid were buried).
English speaking guide (Driver or Cook, does not occupy other space at an additional cost, book.
Salt Hotels or Ecolodges (see). Sleeping bags, oxygen.
TRANSPORTATION: Vehicle 4x4 (photo)
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPPMENT: Photocopy of passport, numbers of insurance company, sleeping bags, clothing for cold temperatures, mountain boots, sunscreen, hat, goggles, flashlights, penknife, two backpacks: a small one and a travel bag.
FREQUENCY: 1 PER WEEK. WE RECOMMEND RESERVATION, requirement on the WEB.

B-04: LOS CHICHAS AND THE GREAT SALAR DE UYUNI (2-3 DAYS)

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Day 1: TUPIZA - UYUNI .- By the northern route along the Valley of Salo a rock called the Poronga can be seen, a vertical phallic rock about 50m. The tour continues through rural communities such as San Miguel and Salo and then the climbing starts to 4,000 m.a.s.l through an impressive mountain landscape. Visit Huaca Huañusca where the last robbery of the legendary Buch Casidy and the Sundance Kid took place, then to Atocha, the sand dunes and finally Uyuni.

Day 2: UYUNI - SALAR .- We head towards the world's largest salt flat (3650 m.a.s.l.) visiting the exploitation of salt in Colchane, the first Salt Hotel up to the Incahuasi Island of volcanic origin, covered with giant cacti, also called Isla del Pescado (Fish Island), crossing the salt flat by the end of the afternoon a beautiful sunset can be seen and then we return to the town of Uyuni and/or Tupiza according to our client’s convenience.

INCLUDES: Three meals, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit, snack, entrance fee to parks, basic accommodation, Driver / Guide and Cook. (See staff)
OPTIONAL - ADDITIONAL: San Vicente (where Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid were buried).
English speaking guide (Driver or cook, does not occupy other spac) at an additional cost) book.
Salt Hotels or Ecolodges (see). Sleeping bags, oxygen.
TRANSPORTATION: Vehicles 4x4.
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPPMENT: Photocopy of passport, numbers of insurance company, sleeping bags, clothing for cold temperatures, mountain boots, sunscreen, hat, goggles, flashlight, penknife, two backpacks: a small one and a travel bag.
FREQUENCY: USUALLY PRIVATE GROUPS