Bolivia/Chile Uyuni Salt Flats and Atacama Desert
HIGHLIGHTS
What a journey to be able to see a unique place on earth.
This photography expedition will show you the most important places to see around Uyuni Salt Flats and Atacama Desert.
- La Paz
- Uyuni Salt Flats
- Isla del Sol
- Astro Photography
- Wild Flamingos / Alpacas, Viguñas …
- High Lakes, Geysers
- Atacama Desert
- Valley of the moon
Join us for an adventure across otherworldly landscapes and night skies like you’ve never seen before. Andean Photo Expeditions is proud to offer an in-depth exploration of the Bolivian altiplano and the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Take in colorful Lagunas filled with flamingos, the endless white expanse of the Salar de Uyuni, the highest and driest desert in the world, and night sky scenes of unrivaled clarity as we escape civilization on an overland journey through some of South America’s wildest and most remote landscapes.
Travel in 4×4 vehicles across the world’s largest salt flat, hiking on cactus-covered islands of fossilized coral, remnants of a vast inland sea that vanished millennia ago.
Take in sweeping vistas of colorful mineral-rich volcanoes that tower over the world’s driest desert. These destinations offer a plethora of photographic opportunities, perhaps none better than the crystal-clear views of the night sky from our high altitude vantage points far from the big city lights.
Whether you dream of capturing scenes of wildlife grazing in the open plain, snow-capped mountains towering over the desert, or the perfect image of the Milky Way galaxy, this tour is sure to be a feast for your senses and your lenses!
INCLUDES
- All transports ( Private cars and overland 4×4 vehicles throughout )
• Flights from La Paz to Uyuni
• Private Photography/Cultural Guide.
• Local and licensed guide in La Paz, Uyuni, and Atacama Regions
• Entrances to all sites and national park tickets.
• Oxygen bottle in case of altitude troubles.
• Accommodations from Day 1 to Day 9.
• Breakfast every day, some lunches and dinners as noted.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your Photography gear.
- Warm clothes for the night and the morning ( gloves, beanie, winter jackets, winter socks ) Rain coat in case of bad luck. Good comfortable walking shoes.
- Headlamp for walking in the dark, essential!
- Sharp eyes and your smile!
- PLEASE NOTE: Visa requirements for your country of origin for Bolivia. US
Passport holders can obtain their visa in advance of the trip or at the airport
upon arrival.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
- Mid-range zoom to cover a variety of focal lengths
- Wide angle for landscape opportunities and astro-photography (f 2.8 or wider works best)
- Tripod for landscape shots and astro
- Filters for landscapes (ND, Grad ND and CPL recommended)
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Departure/Return Location
La Paz, Bolivia -
Departure Time
Flexible -
Return Time
Flexible -
What to wear
Comfortable seasonal clothing & shoes -
Included
AccommodationEntrance FeesGuideLocal FlightsLunchMealsPhoto AssistanceTransport -
Not Included
ExtrasInsurance
Tour Plan
DAY 1-Arrival
DAY 2-La Paz Photo Day Tour
DAY 3-Flight to Uyuni Salt Flats
DAY 4-Full Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
DAY 5-Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
DAY 6-Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
DAY 7-Atacama Desert Arrival
DAY 8-Atacama by Night and Day
DAY 9-Sunrise Shoot and Departure
Tour Location
Tour Reviews
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LiveAndExperience
See Peru from the lens of a professional photographer!
I spent 15 days touring Peru and Boliva with our awesome tour guide Pedro. We covered over 3000km and Pedro was there to help every step of the way. He arranged all travel, accommodations and most of our food options throughout the trip. He provided guidance well before the trip in terms of documents we needed, fees, medication, equipment, clothing, etc.
Everything with Pedro was very well organized yet still allowed us individual time to explore locations and photograph at our leisure. Pedro is also very accomplished photographer, so in additional to all the logistics and planning, he helped bring my photography skills up immensely. Pedro taught me so many tips and tricks along the way that I still use to this day. It was more than just a tour and totally reflects the type of person Pedro is.
If you’re in Cusco, Peru, and you get the chance to take a tour with Pedro, don’t miss out. He’s fantastic and you’ll have memories forever. Book it!