Summer (November through March) is the best time to visit Southern Patagonia and Atacama Desert. The months from September to November and March to May are considered shoulder season for visiting the Atacama Desert. These months are the best to take advantage of pleasant temperatures and desert atmosphere.

The best time to go really depends on your preference of what you want to see. Some people prefer to go from May to November when the weather is mild, but the Bolivian salt flat plains will be dry.

The wet season is from January to April. The rain will make that beautiful mirror effect, an unbelievable image of infinity.

During the summer months the average temperatures are around 27°C (81°F) during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night.

The altitude at Bolivia, Uyuni is more than 3,500m (12,000 feet) above sea level and, believe it or not, during your trip you will climb even higher! For example, at Laguna Colorada, in the Eduardo Avaroa National Park, the altitude is 4,800m (15,700 feet).

This is a trip for Travelers who have a high fitness level, expect a vigorous pace, are comfortable participating in up to eight hours of physical activity per day, and enjoy challenging themselves physically.

Most tours are at a very active pace, with full day tours and a demanding daily schedule of physical activities such as trekking. Walking/Hiking tours can be on difficult terrain (up to 14 miles on uneven terrain, city hills, or narrow trails along steep hillsides with no railings). Travelers may be in remote and rugged regions with challenging terrain, possibly at high altitudes with steep ascents/descents. Leisure time may be limited (sometimes only in the later evenings). You should also take into account your stamina when traveling long distances and/or with multiple flight changes.

Altitude sickness can strike anywhere from elevations of 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) and upwards, although the vast majority of people will suffer no discomfort at all at that altitude. Interestingly, there is no correlation at all between age, fitness levels or gender and the extent to which people are prone to suffering from altitude sickness.

San Pedro de Atacama lies at the entrance to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama Desert. The town itself sits at an average of 2,407 meters, just over the threshold for altitude sickness so a minority of visitors experience mild discomfort such as dizziness or headaches. Again it’s not the town itself but the excursions you take while you’re there that tend to reach really high elevations. The explosive and unmissable Tatio Geysers are found at over 13,400 meters, which can cause minor problems for some, but should be fine for most.

Prior to your trip, we will provide you with packing tips and  recommendations to avoid altitude sickness in Atacama Desert and Uyuni Salt Flats.

No, you will have very little to no signal and/or internet connection during your Salar de Uyuni trip. You will have wifi and cell phone signal at the hotel but it may be weak sporadically.  Make the best out of this tour and take the opportunity to relax, unwind and forget about staying online for a while.

In Uyuni salt flats you will be in a very remote place with no restaurants, pharmacies or shops nearby. The tours are all-inclusive and they provide all the food you need (and the food is good, I must say), but you have to make sure to bring everything you may need with you (such as painkillers or other medicine you have to take ,etc).

Tip: If you have any dietary requirements or food intolerances (you are gluten-intolerant, vegetarian etc.) please tell us beforehand and discuss all these details with your coordinator in order to have everything you need by the time you arrive at these destinations.

Swimsuit, warm weather clothing, sunblock, hat and sunglasses. Warm jacket, trousers, sweater, fleece, windbreaker, gloves and hat. Binoculars for wildlife-watching and camera equipment for capturing your surroundings. Prior to your trip, we will provide you with packing tips and  recommendations to avoid altitude sickness in both destinations, Atacama and Uyuni Salt Flats.

Yes. All passengers must present a negative COVID 19 (PCT-TR) test dated within 3 days of the flight  if coming from a country bordering Bolivia, within 7 days of the flight if coming from within South and Central America, and within 10 days of the flight if coming from North America, Europe or Asia. All passengers will have their temperature taken prior to entering airports and the pre-boarding areas. Individuals with a fever or a temperature over 38°C (100.4°F) will be referred to the airport medical unit for a medical evaluation.

After you sign up for a trip with us, you will receive several pre-trip mailings with specific information about your destination; packing suggestions, etc. You will be able to download our app and have your own password. You will have access to your itinerary, real-time flight alerts and relevant information to help you prepare for your trip.

If you have further questions about the amazing Bolivia mirror lake, please leave a comment below and I will be happy to answer and update the document with further information.