Explorations in
Uyuni Salt Flats & Atacama

We will start our hike from the lodge, descending towards the Salar while surrounding the peninsula. We will enjoy impressive views of the Tunupa volcano, walk among a great number of cacti and unique rock outcroppings in the area, as well as see flamingos and the K'ajchi Island. Then, we will round the peninsula to climb up the other side and finally return back to the lodge.

Departing from the lodge, we will head towards the Salar on bicycles. During the summer season, we will pass through the quinoa plantations before entering the Salar through the main entrance. We will experience the unique sensation of cycling through this incomparable landscape with stunning views of the Tunupa volcano. We will arrive at K'ajchi Island, where we will have the option of turning back or walking to the highest point for an elevated view of the Salar. On the island, we will enjoy a snack before continuing our exploration, perfectly timed with the sunset. Finally, we will return to the lodge by bike or jeep.

We will start our hike from the lodge towards the summit of Cerro Wila Khollu. Along the way, we will come across a Pirwa, an ancient rock shelter used primarily for storing potato crops, as well as archaeological remains. From the summit, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Tunupa volcano and the Uyuni salt flats. We will return by the same path until we reach the lodge again.

We leave Chantani by bike and cross sectors with quinoa plantations and different villages. Villages and agriculture can be seen on this route, which passes through Tahua, Chilguilla, Alianza, Caquena and Chiltaico. Diverse wildlife like vizcachas, hummingbirds and butterflies, among others, can be observed.

We leave by bike from the Uyuni Salt Flat itself to Isla Pescado, where we will have incredible and sweeping views of the salt flat and the volcano Tunupa. *Available starting April 2023.

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

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

This hike crosses an old trail marked by apacheta rocks that connects two villages. We will be surrounded by Andean wildlife and watch...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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