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Atacama & Uyuni

Desert & Altiplano, Chile - Bolivia

Explorations in
Atacama & Uyuni

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PASTORES

Lodge Uyuni
PASTORES
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Easy icon Easy
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This exploration borders the salt flat to reach a shepherds’ area and watch herds of llamas, sheep, and goats. We get to watch estancias...

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PASTORES
PASTORES
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    This exploration borders the salt flat to reach a shepherds’ area and watch herds of llamas, sheep, and goats. We get to watch estancias and rest areas, some of which are old and others in use at present. A contemplative walk that gazes the rural lifestyles of Andean area’s locals.

CHILTAICO

Lodge Uyuni
CHILTAICO
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Easy icon Easy
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We visit the Pukará, a rock stronghold that used to serve as protection for Andean villages. We then descend through the community trail...

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CHILTAICO
CHILTAICO
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Hike
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Easy
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Full-day
  • Exploration Path

    We visit the Pukará, a rock stronghold that used to serve as protection for Andean villages. We then descend through the community trail with views to the salt flat and cross crop and grazing lands. During the crop season, we can see crops of quinoa, fava beans, carrots, onions, and potatoes.

QHAPAQ ÑAN

Lodge Uyuni
QHAPAQ ÑAN
Hike icon Hike
Moderate icon Moderate
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This hike crosses an old trail marked by apacheta rocks that connects two villages. We will be surrounded by Andean wildlife and watch...

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QHAPAQ ÑAN
QHAPAQ ÑAN
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Hike
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Moderate
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Full-day
  • Exploration Path

    This hike crosses an old trail marked by apacheta rocks that connects two villages. We will be surrounded by Andean wildlife and watch species such as llamas, vicuñas, sheep, and even foxes or pumas. The trail is currently abandoned, but it has existed since Inca and even pre-Inca times.

QUEÑOA

Lodge Uyuni
QUEÑOA
Hike icon Hike
Advanced icon Advanced
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We take our 4-wheel drive vehicle to a viewpoint at the Tunupa Volcano. From there, we walk bordering the southeast hillside, with broad...

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QUEÑOA
QUEÑOA
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Hike
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Advanced
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Full-day
  • Exploration Path

    We take our 4-wheel drive vehicle to a viewpoint at the Tunupa Volcano. From there, we walk bordering the southeast hillside, with broad views to the Uyuni Salt Flat and the villages around it. The road is harsh, crossing through rock formations and queñoa forests, a tree that grows at high altitude areas. We drive through some complex sections and difficult crossings.

ISLA PESCADO

Lodge Uyuni
ISLA PESCADO
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We will walk across one of the salt flat’s largest islands. A prominent formation with typical Altiplano vegetation to which we climb...

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ISLA PESCADO
ISLA PESCADO
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Hike
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We will walk across one of the salt flat’s largest islands. A prominent formation with typical Altiplano vegetation to which we climb in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat. Gazing towards the horizon gives us a sense of vastness. The typical sound of salt extends below the vast landscape at our feet.

COLORES DEL TUNUPA

Lodge Uyuni
COLORES DEL TUNUPA
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We arrive in the village of Coquesa to follow a communal route, escorted by a local guide. Up the trail we see the elevated landscapes...

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COLORES DEL TUNUPA
COLORES DEL TUNUPA
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High Mountain Ascent
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Advanced
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Full-day
  • Exploration Path

    We arrive in the village of Coquesa to follow a communal route, escorted by a local guide. Up the trail we see the elevated landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flat. We cross ancient Andean burial sites, a place to see their tomb systems in caves and fabric in vessels. This is an experience with tradition and culture in the area.

ISLAS DEL SALAR

Lodge Uyuni
ISLAS DEL SALAR
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Moderate icon Moderate
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We leave the lodge riding across quinoa crops. We cross Andean villages to access the Uyuni Salt Flat and arrive in Maimura Island...

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ISLAS DEL SALAR
ISLAS DEL SALAR
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Moderate
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  • Exploration Path

    We leave the lodge riding across quinoa crops. We cross Andean villages to access the Uyuni Salt Flat and arrive in Maimura Island. As we leave the populated area to enter the solitude of the salt flat, we actually feel the vastness.

URQU

Lodge Uyuni
URQU
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We drive to a high point in the Tunupa Volcano and begin our way down riding our bikes. Along the road there is a broad view of the...

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URQU
URQU
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We drive to a high point in the Tunupa Volcano and begin our way down riding our bikes. Along the road there is a broad view of the Uyuni Salt Flat, crossing grazing lands, particularly of llamas. Along the road we get to see a large number of stone walls (pircas), of a pre-Incan origin, with diverse construction, protection, and grazing uses by Andean peoples.

TARA

Lodge Uyuni
TARA
Bike icon Bike
Moderate icon Moderate
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We leave by bike and begin to ride until we cross a large section of the Uyuni Salt Flat. We hear the sound of the wheels cutting the salt...

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TARA
TARA
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Bike
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Moderate
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We leave by bike and begin to ride until we cross a large section of the Uyuni Salt Flat. We hear the sound of the wheels cutting the salt and far views to the horizon. We arrive in Isla Pescado, to feel the vastness of the surrounding white plains. We return along the same road.

ISLA MAIMURA

Lodge Uyuni
ISLA MAIMURA
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We start at Caquena and tour the village that features sustainable actions. While exiting we see crops and orchards, as well as llama...

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ISLA MAIMURA
ISLA MAIMURA
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Bike
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Easy
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We start at Caquena and tour the village that features sustainable actions. While exiting we see crops and orchards, as well as llama and sheep herders in their daily routine. We then enter the salt flat up to Maimura Island. We drive back to the lodge.

LA PUKARA

Lodge Uyuni
LA PUKARA
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We drive from the lodge to the Salar viewpoint, with views to the vastness of the white landscape. We then have the option of walking...

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LA PUKARA
LA PUKARA
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  • Exploration Path

    We drive from the lodge to the Salar viewpoint, with views to the vastness of the white landscape. We then have the option of walking to the Pukará. This stronghold is a stone construction that served as protection for villages; there are still vestiges as a token of its role. These buildings are full with the history of Andean peoples.

APU

Lodge Uyuni
APU
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Easy icon Easy
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We drive up to a plain with queñoas and llareta moss. This particular type of vegetation grows in high areas, contrasting with the immutable...

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APU
APU
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Easy
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We drive up to a plain with queñoas and llareta moss. This particular type of vegetation grows in high areas, contrasting with the immutable horizon of the salt flat. There will be views to the Tunupa Volcano and the Uyuni Salt Flat while we wander through scarce woods. Several birds follow along.

ANCESTROS

Lodge Uyuni
ANCESTROS
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Easy icon Easy
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This exploration tours small villages that are relatively isolated because they are bordering the salt flat. We begin the tour from the Tajamari...

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ANCESTROS
ANCESTROS
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Overland
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Easy
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  • Exploration Path

    This exploration tours small villages that are relatively isolated because they are bordering the salt flat. We begin the tour from the Tajamari River to arrive in Guajala, a farming area with irrigation channels. We then travel to Caquena, a village we can tour and appreciate an Andean ranching. We will also visit a small school in Chiltaico.

INTI

Lodge Uyuni
INTI
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We drive to the Uyuni Salt Flat to watch the sunrise (“inti” in Quechua language). The amazing changes in the light cover the immensity...

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INTI
INTI
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
  • Exploration Path

    We drive to the Uyuni Salt Flat to watch the sunrise (“inti” in Quechua language). The amazing changes in the light cover the immensity of the landscape, and gradually, the temperature rises with the sun, transforming it in a unique experience.

KILLA

Lodge Uyuni
KILLA
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Easy icon Easy
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We drive to the Uyuni Salt Flat to see the sunset and then the moonrise (“killa” in Quechua language). The light changes in intensity...

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KILLA
KILLA
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Overland
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Easy
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  • Exploration Path

    We drive to the Uyuni Salt Flat to see the sunset and then the moonrise (“killa” in Quechua language). The light changes in intensity through the white ocean under our feet, and the sky lightens up in reddish tones. During full moon, the sunset can be seen to the west while the moon rises to the east.


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