Before departing for Uyuni, the journey begins with a short hike up the hills to take in panoramic views of the landscape, including local vegetation and quinoa fields.
A stop is made at San Pedro de Quemes, a village where old stone structures stand in contrast to a newly developed area. The journey continues to Las Galaxias, a grotto featuring unique rock formations created by the draining of the Uyuni Salt Flat.
Lunch is enjoyed in the heart of the Uyuni Salt Flat, followed by a walk on Pescado Island, a natural formation covered in typical Altiplano vegetation. Climbing the island offers breathtaking views of the vast salt flat landscape.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Distance: 3.2 km (2 mi)
Difficulty: Easy
For the next days, enjoy all of the wonders that Uyuni Salt Flats has to offer with Explora Uyuni as your home base. The Hotel offers a variety of excursions to help you check all of the main attractions off your list, such as climbing Tunupa Volcano, biking across the salt flat, or cruising the volcano's slopes with stops at charming villages.
More information regarding excursions can be found
here.
