

Journey across the spectacular scenery of the Bolivian Altiplano, Uyuni salt flats and the driest desert on earth, Chile’s Atacama, on the ultimate road trip.
Traversing the region by car is the best way to take in the incredible, every-changing scenery; wide plateaus lead to deep rivers and canyons, stone forests and 10m high cactus fields tower out from arid desert, and emerald-green lagoons host a flamboyance of pink flamingos.
With a private guide and 4×4, enjoy an unprecedented level of luxury in the region, with a menu of adventures that allows you to experience this wilderness like never before: think hot-air balloon rides at sunrise; fat-tire biking through deep canyons; plunging into high-altitude hot-springs, and countless other adventures and discoveries on each day of the expedition.

ATACAMA
The adventure begins in the Atacama Desert, a realm of extremes where the landscape shifts from towering dunes to salt flats, from mineral-rich lagoons to high-altitude wetlands. Upon landing at Calama Airport, a private transfer takes you to San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis set at 2,407 metres above sea level, where you’ll be staying at Explora.
Spend the next couple of days exploring the world’s driest desert on your terms. Traverse salt-encrusted valleys and wind-sculpted rock formations, hike through deep canyons or ride across the dunes at sunrise. For those drawn to the stars, Atacama’s night sky offers one of the world’s most extraordinary astronomical experiences.

CROSSING THE BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANO
Leaving behind the oasis, drive towards the border crossing at Hito Cajón, where a new landscape and altitude await.
Entering Bolivia, the route winds past the Sol de la Mañana geysers, a surreal landscape of boiling mud pools and fumaroles, before reaching the dazzling red waters of Laguna Colorada, home to thousands of flamingos. Lunch is served in this remote wilderness before continuing towards Ramaditas, where you can watch the sun sink behind the mountains and settle in for the night.
The following day, press on along a route dotted with abandoned mining towns, wind-sculpted valleys, and hidden lagoons teeming with birdlife. Take lunch at Turquiri Lagoon against a backdrop of towering rock formations and spend the afternoon exploring, then continue on to tonight’s mountain lodge.

UYUNI SALT FLATS
As the journey continues, the shimmering expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats reveals itself – a white desert that skews perspective, kindles the imagination and provides incredible displays of shimmering light as reflections from the sun, moon and stars change throughout the day. At night, the flats shine bright white, and the sky overhead unveils a blanket of thousands of glittering stars.
Here, adventure opportunities proliferate – explore Fish Island, hike the slopes of Tunupa Volcano, bike across the salt flats, or visit remote villages along the Altiplano. The sheer scale and silence of Uyuni make for an experience unlike any other.
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