Bolivia Encounter

Explore South America's salt flats, ancient deserts, geysers and valleys on this nine-day adventure from Bolivia to Chile. Ride the teleferico (cable car) over the world’s tallest capital city (La Paz), explore the Andrean Desert and travel across the Uyuni Salt Flats with a local leader by your side. Learn about ancient rock carvings at Yerbas Buenas, soak in the hot springs of Polques and see flamingo-filled lagoons and lunar valleys as you cross into the Atacama Desert – one of the driest places on Earth! Cross the border to Chile, watch the sun rise over Rainbow Canyon and indulge in Bolivian and Chilean cuisine every step of the way.This trip visits places at high altitude, and some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details., You'll spend a lot of time in a 4WD which is likely to have all seats occupied while crossing some bumpy surfaces. This is the best way to see the sights in and around Uyuni and is all part of the adventure., In Bolivia (especially in Uyuni), things don't always go to plan. An attraction may be closed for the day without notice or reason. Although this doesn't happen very often, please be prepared for the possibility., Making your way across the Andean Desert and salt flats isn’t exactly luxurious. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. This is all part of the adventure. Without a doubt, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip.