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About This Tour
An eight-day desert crossing linking Bolivia's Sur Lípez lagoons with Chile's San Pedro de Atacama — the Rainbow Valley, the Atacama Salt Flat and El Tatio's geysers — before returning across the Altiplano to Uyuni. One night starts in Bolivia (Villamar) before the route crosses into Chile for four nights around San Pedro de Atacama (the Rainbow Valley, the Atacama Salt Flat and El Tatio Geysers), then crosses back into Bolivia for two further nights (Sol de Mañana, the Siloli Desert and San Juan) before returning to Uyuni. 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.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup in Uyuni, Bolivia, where this itinerary begins before the route crosses into Chile.
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Day 1 — Explore Sur Lípez
Visit the Uyuni train cemetery, then drive south through quinoa country to Villamar, Bolivia.
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Day 2 — Travel to San Pedro de Atacama
Cross the Dalí Desert and Laguna Verde, entering Chile at Hito Cajón in the afternoon.
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Day 3 — Visit the Rainbow Valley
Explore Yerbas Buenas's petroglyphs and the red-and-yellow cliffs of the Rainbow Valley.
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Day 4 — Discover the Salt Flats
Tour the Atacama Salt Flat's lagoons — Chaxa, Miscanti and Miñiques — and the Piedras Rojas area.
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Day 5 — Marvel at the Hot Springs
A pre-dawn visit to El Tatio Geysers, then the Guatín valley oasis.
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Day 6 — Reach the Geysers at Sol de Mañana
Cross back into Bolivia via the Dalí Desert, visiting Laguna Blanca, Laguna Verde and Polques hot springs.
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Day 7 — Traverse the Siloli Desert
See the Stone Tree and the flamingo lagoons along Bolivia's Route of the Jewels.
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Day 8 — Enjoy the Lost Island of Incahuasi
Cross the Uyuni salt flat to Incahuasi Island's giant cacti before arriving back in Uyuni.
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Departure
The trip ends back in Uyuni, Bolivia, where onward travel or a flight can be arranged.
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
Four of the seven nights are in Chile, around San Pedro de Atacama — the route starts and ends in Bolivia, crossing the border twice.
No — an English-speaking driver-guide covers the Bolivia legs, and separate English-speaking guides cover the Chile excursions around San Pedro.
Two — into Chile on day 2, and back into Bolivia on day 6 — both at the Hito Cajón crossing.
Much of the route sits above 4,000 meters; the Sol de Mañana geysers reach close to 5,000 meters, so acclimatization matters.
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.
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