Salar of Uyuni

Code:

Uyuni - Salar - Colchani

Day 1

Pick up from the airport. Free time.
Departure to visit the Uyuni Salt Flat and Incahuasi Island. This island is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the greatest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated with a cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26.25 feet), providing an impressive overview. Lunch or Box Lunch. The trip continues towards Coquesa village, visit the Tunupa Volcano to visit the Coquesa Mummies. At the end of the afternoon, we will enjoy the sunset, expecting until the sun disappears in the white desert, giving a must-see sight.
Transfer to the Salt hotel. Dinner and overnight.
During the rainy season, from November to March, the salt flat could be flooded in that case passengers will visit the train cemetery, the Colchani village where it is possible to observe the extracting salt process by hand. Visit the salt eyes, impressive for its geology and cross the salt flat as much as possible to enjoy a beautiful landscape. The entire salt flat is completely cover with water and it becomes in a white giant mirror where the sky is reflected perfectly and everything seems to be floating in the air. This scenery is a paradise for photography lovers because of the effects that can be achieved. Box lunch is served in the middle of the salt flat. In the afternoon return to hotel.It is advisable to wear sandals to enjoy the warm water of the salt.
Optional visit to the Pulacayo Mine located a few miles from Uyuni near the road to Potosi