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SOUTH REMOTE AREA SALT FLAT UYUNI - POTOSI AND SUCRE, RED AND GREEN LAGOON (11 Days) (Departure every Friday)


Very important: All of this trip to the South Bolivian region included activities are almost entirely in 4x4 vehicle, this offering a comfortable enjoyment of the varied landscapes of this region.

  • SCHEDULE:
    DAY 01: Departure from Las Paz to Oruro by bus and then by Train “Expreso del Sur” from Oruro to Uyuni, journey across Bolivia is high – plateau arrival to the village of Uyuni (3.660 m) at 16.30 pm. Night in hotel.
    DAY 02: Departure from Uyuni 10:00 am. by exclusive vehicle transport: cross the salty flat of Uyuni stopping to visit the island of Inca Huasi &Pescado, which has a unique variety of flora and fauna (giant cacti, small birds viscachas, etc.) then continuing on to the village of San Juan (3.800 m). Total activity approximately 7 hours. Night camping or refuge.
    DAY 03: Early morning departures and journey across the salty lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkhota, Honda and Ramaditas all populated by flamingos; then on to the Siloli desert, and arriving to the Colorada lagoon (4.200 m), where let a afternoon are among the most unique on earth. Night refuge.
    DAY 04: Early in the morning excursion to the Sol de Mañana geysers (4.800 m), then visit to the Central Geotermic electric Project then continue journey to the Verde Lagoon (4.400 m), afternoon; excursion in the instep to Licancabur and Juriquis, Volcanos. Night camping or refuge
    DAY 05: Early in the morning visit to the return journey to Colorada Lagoon, San Juan / or Village of Quetena. Night refuge.
    DAY 06: Long return journey from San Juan / or ketena to the town of Uyuni – approximately 12 hours by jeep, 18:00 p.m. arrival at Uyuni. Night in hotel.
    CULTURAL POTOSÍ
    DAY 07: Continue the journey from Uyuni through wonderful landscapes such as oasis and impressive canyons to arrive in Potosí city (4100 m above sea level): total activity: half day, AFTERNOON: Rest and night hotel.
    DAY 08: Culture tour of Potosí MORNING: 09:00 am. – 11:30 am. Visit the Paillaviri mine.
    AFTERNOON: 14:00 pm. –17:30 pm. visit the museum “La casa de la moneda”. Night hotel.
    CULTURAL SUCRE
    DAY 09: Early in the morning continue the journey from Potosí through wonderful landscapes to arrive in Sucre (2790 m above sea level): Afternoon City tour. Night hotel.
    DAY¨10: Early in the morning trip to the Indian Market of the village of Tarabuco, Afternoon return to Sucre. Night hotel.
    DAY 11: Transfer T–OUT to the Sucre airport return to La Paz City and Transfer T–In to your hotel. End of our services.
  • ORGANISED AUTO TRIPS BY 4X4 WD COSTS INCLUDED: (TRIP – 1, TRIP – 2, TRIP – 3, TRIP – 4, and TRIP – 5 )

    - Hotel 3 * in Potosí 2 nights (trip 02 – trip 04)
    - Hotel 3 * in Sucre 2 nights (trip 04)
    - Hotel in Uyuni Tourist class 1 night (trip 04

    - Train tickets or bus, exclusive vehicle transport during all expedition, guide driver, cook and a assistant cook, full board pension during the expedition (breakfast, lunch and dinner) full camping organised, two person ten, full kitchen equipment, and general advice.


    NOT INCLUDED:

    - Individual personal equipment, restaurant services in the cities, extra expenses outside mentioned.
    - Restaurant service dinner in cities.
    - Policy of personal insurance.

    VERY IMPORTANT:

    All member of the expedition must have the following complete personal equipment
    Light rucksack./ Sleeping bag able to withstand temperatures to – 20 oC for auto trips on the high plateau, and light sleeping bah for the tropical zone./ Respective mats and insulated pad./ Cold protective jacket and sweaters./ Cold protective globes./ Rain protective globes for tropical sites./ Good leather shoes./ Good trekking boots for the OOT 04 – PLAN OOT – 05./ Wool socks for high lands


DURATION: 11 Days - 10 Nigths
SEASON: March – November