Uyuni Backpackers – 4 Days with Private Room and Bathroom (Shared 4x4)
Discover Salar de Uyuni and the Bolivian Altiplano on a four-day shared expedition. Travel with up to six passengers per 4x4 and stay in a private room with a private bathroom each night. Accommodation is in basic hostels, keeping this journey accessible while covering the lagoons, desert landscapes and salt flat.
Journey details
Start in San Pedro de Atacama and cross into Bolivia for a shared 4x4 journey through Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, the Dalí Desert, Polques hot springs, Sol de Mañana and Laguna Colorada. Continue through rock formations, canyons and Andean communities before reaching Salar de Uyuni. If conditions allow, head onto the salt flat before dawn on day three, then visit its landmarks and return to Villa Mar for the final night. The expedition returns to San Pedro de Atacama on day four. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during the journey, except that only breakfast is included on the final day. All three nights are in private rooms with private bathrooms at basic hostels, where electricity and hot water may be limited.
Pickup range: 5:00 - 5:30
Returning time: 13:00 - 14:00
Itinerary
Day 1 – Southern Lagoons and Villa Mar: After pick-up in San Pedro de Atacama, travel by shared transport to Hito Cajón. Have breakfast around the border crossing and continue in a shared 4x4 through Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde, the Dalí Desert and Polques hot springs, where bathing is optional. After lunch, visit Sol de Mañana and Laguna Colorada before arriving in Villa Mar. Dinner and overnight stay in a private en-suite room at Saelito, a basic hostel. Day 2 – Rock Formations and Salt Hostel: After breakfast, explore the Copa del Mundo and Camello formations, Italia Perdida, Valle de Rocas and Anaconda Canyon. Stop for lunch in Alota. During the afternoon, continue through the Sora wetlands and canyon, with a visit to Julaca. Dinner and overnight stay in a private en-suite room at Desierto de Sal, a basic salt hostel. Day 3 – Salar de Uyuni and Return to Villa Mar: Leave before dawn for Salar de Uyuni, where sunrise may be seen if conditions allow. After breakfast, visit Plaza de las Banderas, the Dakar Monument, the salt springs, Colchani and the Train Cemetery. Stop for lunch in Uyuni, then begin the return journey via San Cristóbal. Dinner and overnight stay in a private en-suite room at the basic Saelito hostel in Villa Mar. Day 4 – Return to San Pedro de Atacama: Leave Villa Mar early and stop for the included breakfast on the way to Hito Cajón. After border procedures, return by shared transport to San Pedro de Atacama. Lunch and dinner are not included on this final day. Border delays may affect arrival time.
Recommendations for your trip
Check the documents required to enter Bolivia and return to Chile according to your nationality and immigration status. Bring 400 Bolivianos in cash per person for entrance fees and personal expenses; entrances are not included. Pack warm layered clothing, comfortable shoes, sun protection and a swimsuit if you wish to bathe at Polques. The route reaches approximately 4,900 m, so allow time to adjust to the altitude when possible and tell your driver-guide if you feel unwell. Luggage is limited to one bag comparable to a 10 kg carry-on. Expect simple hostel facilities: electricity may be switched off at certain hours, and hot water may be unavailable. Leave ample time between the scheduled return and any onward flight.
Package Details
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sunrise
Transportation
4x4 Car
Hostel Accommodation
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Cancellation Policies
A 20% deposit is required to book and is non-refundable. The remaining 80% must be paid at least 48 hours before departure. If you cancel more than 48 hours before departure, the deposit is retained and any additional amount already paid is refunded. Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hostels and bathrooms like?
All three nights include a private room and private bathroom. These are very basic hostels, closer in comfort to mountain refuges than conventional hotels. Electricity may be switched off at certain hours, and the simple hot-water system can sometimes fail.
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees are paid during the expedition in Bolivia. We recommend carrying 400 Bolivianos in cash per person for entrance fees and personal expenses.
Is Isla Incahuasi always accessible?
No. Access depends on the season and conditions on the salt flat. During the rainy season, water may prevent entry. The route may also change according to weather and availability; when necessary, other points of interest are visited instead.
Are all meals included?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the first three days, including breakfast on the departure day. On day four, only breakfast is included; the expedition ends after the border crossing and return to San Pedro de Atacama.
How much luggage can I bring?
One bag comparable to a 10 kg carry-on per person. Space in the shared 4x4 is limited.
Can I take a flight on the return day?
Return to San Pedro de Atacama is estimated between 13:00 and 14:00 on day four, but border procedures or other conditions beyond our control can cause delays. Avoid flights with a tight connection to that arrival time.
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