Carnival Of Oruro From San Pedro De Atacama And Salar De Uyu

 After breakfast,we travel by private bus up to Hito Cajón border town between Bolivia and Chile. On this trip, we reach the highest point of our adventure. Continue by jeep to the Laguna Verde at Licancabur volcano (5930 m). The emerald green lagoon has a high concentration of calcium carbonates, lead, and sulfur. The trip continues to Laguna Blanca and the geysers Sol de Mañana: You will see there, mud pools and fumaroles. Nearby, you can bath in hot springs. Continue to the red Laguna Colorada. On our way, we will look for a cozy corner for a memorable picnic. Overnight at our Los Flamencos Hotel near the Laguna Hedionda. After a short break, you will be able to walk around and admire the different varieties of Andean Flamingos. Dinner at the Hotel and overnight. (L) (D)

In the morning, we continue with our expedition. This time we cross the Siloli desert, one of the driest deserts in the world. Then we visit the Cañapa lagoon and the Dali Desert with a rich mix of colours and rock formations. Enjoy a picnic in beautiful surroundings. Then we drive through the Salar de Uyuni (Salt Lake) to our hotel on the outskirts of the Uyuni Salt Lake. The Hotel Tambo Coquesa Lodge lies at the feet of the Thunupa Volcano, it is built of salt blocks on fundaments of an old Tambo, indian refugee for merchandisers crossing the region. Dinner (B) (L) (D)

 On this day, we drive on the Uyuni Salt Flats. With seemingly endless stretches of more than 12,000 sq. km, Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. Free speed ahead through the salt flats, on which there is no visible highway, towards Isla Pescado (Fish Island), an oasis with giant cacti and unusual flowers. Continue to the city of Uyuni and visit on the way a salt factory in Colchani. Registration at the Salt Hotel in Colchani. Dinner (B) (D)