Atacama Desert & Sur Lipez discovery tour

About This Tour

An eight-day desert crossing linking Bolivia's South Lipez region with Chile's San Pedro de Atacama — colored lagoons, geysers and hot springs on one side of the border, the Moon Valley and Atacama's salt flats on the other. The trip opens and closes in Bolivia (Villamar and the Siloli desert, three nights) with four nights in the middle spent across the border in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Every night's hotel is confirmed in whichever country you're actually in that day.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup in Uyuni, Bolivia, where the trip begins.

Day 1 — Explore Sur Lipez

The route runs from Uyuni to Villamar,south Lipez today, taking in explore Sur Lipez.

Day 2 — Travel to San Pedro de Atacama!

The route runs from Villamar, South Lipez to San Pedro De Atacama today, taking in travel to San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 3 — Visit the Rainbow Valley

A day based in San Pedro De Atacama, centered on visit the Rainbow Valley.

Day 4 — Discover the Salt Flats

A day based in San Pedro De Atacama, centered on discover the Salt Flats.

Day 5 — Marvel at the Hot Springs

A day based in San Pedro De Atacama, centered on marvel at the Hot Springs.

Day 6 — Reach The Geysers At Sol De Manana

The route runs from San Pedro De Atacama to Desierto Del Siloli today, taking in reach The Geysers At Sol De Manana.

Day 7 — Traverse the Siloli Desert

A day based in San Pedro De Quemez, centered on traverse the Siloli Desert.

Day 8 — Enjoy the Lost Island of Incahuasi

A day based in Uyuni, centered on enjoy the Lost Island of Incahuasi.

Departure

The trip ends back in Uyuni, Bolivia, where your journey concludes.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Roughly half — three nights are in Bolivia's South Lipez region at the start and end, with four nights across the border in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, in between.

Yes, this route crosses the Bolivia-Chile border; Voyzo will confirm current entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.

Its otherworldly desert scenery — the Moon Valley, geysers, hot springs and dramatic stargazing skies — which pairs naturally with Bolivia's South Lipez lagoons just across the border.

Yes — both South Lipez and the Atacama are high-altitude desert regions with long driving days between sights, so it suits travelers comfortable with a more adventurous pace.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup in Uyuni, Bolivia, where the trip begins.

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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