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Surreal but real the Salar de Uyuni salt pans, Bolivia, South America

There is nowhere else on earth like the Salar de Uyuni, a natural phenomenon that is so surreal you actually feel like you are not even on this earth when standing there.

The worlds largest Salt Pans

Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest saltpan, at a whopping 4,086 square miles. It is actually the remains of several prehistoric lakes, formed when the Andes were created pushing trapped Sea water high into the newly formed mountains. Thousands of years of evaporation dispersed the water, leaving behind the salt.

What this means on the ground is litterally a sea of white crust, flat spanning out as far as the eye can see, with just the occassional Island sticking up housing some really cool cactii!

On the Xtreme Bolivia Experience you will be taken out on the Salt pans by Jeep with the other adventurers and what an amazing experience it is. Expect to take some bizzarre pictures as the landscape gives you know frame of reference for distances. much like in the Arctic, mountains that appear a couple of miles away, can actually be several hundred miles away.

The trip is a 3 day 2 night experience, and takes in much more than the amazing salt flats. You will be taken onwards to the desert landscapes of the Atacama Desert in Chile (so take your passport as you will be crossing the boarder) as well, taking in the Valle de la Luna (Lunar Valley), and through the geothermal hot springs and Geezers. One of the highlights for many is stopping off at a very red lake, where thousands of flamingos, live and breed.

What is included?

  • Accommodation (2 Nights budget accommodation) Dorm Style Accommodation
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 2 dinners / snacks
  • Transportation in 4WD Four Runner or Land Cruiser with rooftop luggage rack
  • Local Driver/Guide
  • Cook and cooking equipment

What is NOT included?

  • 15 Bolivianos Entrance Fee to Isla Incahuasi.
  • 30 Bolivianos Entrance Fee to Reserva Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area.
  • Tips for the driver (20 Bs) and cook (10 Bs) per person is recommended.
  • Entrance Fees: $7 USD, Tips to Driver/Cook.

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