Discover Travesía Atacama-Uyuni
An exclusive journey from Chile’s Atacama Desert to Bolivia’s salt flats, Travesìa Atacama-Uyuni offers travelers a rare opportunity to transit a spectacular and otherworldly high-altitude route in surprising comfort, and entirely under the wing of seasoned Explora guides. On our nine-day travesìa — the Spanish word for long crossing — venture over 300 miles through some of the most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Altiplano, including the Laguna Colorado with its pink flamingos, towering Irruputuncu volcano, and endless, staggeringly bright Salar de Uyuni salt flat.
With Explora, your adventure from the world’s driest desert to its largest salt flat delivers on profoundly immersive discoveries and Explorations, which are customized daily to accommodate you. Expect the Luxury of the Essential, too, with extraordinary stays along the way at Explora’s multi-award-winning Atacama lodge and three modern mountain lodges.
Designed by the experts at Explore, our nine-day Travesìa Atacama-Uyuni itinerary begins in Chile’s Atacama Desert before crossing into Bolivia on a guided journey through the Altiplano. The all-inclusive experience includes every elevated meal and drinks, stays exclusively at Explora lodges, transit by comfortable 4×4 vehicle, and unforgettable Explorations in ethereal Andean landscapes.
In Chile, your journey begins with a stay near San Pedro de Atacama at stunning Explora Atacama, where acclimatization can include Explorations to private hot springs, treatments at the spa, and stargazing at our own observatory. In Bolivia, discover Explora’s three intimate, minimalist mountain lodges in Ramaditas, Chituca and Jirira, designed by an award-winning architect and surrounded by nothing but vast expanses of natural beauty.
Traversing the world’s most extreme and extraordinary landscapes includes an endless supply of expertly guided Explorations. Led exclusively by Explora guides and customized daily to match your interest and fitness levels, excursions and experiences span three different altitude zones from Atacama to Uyuni, and everything from hikes and bike rides over salt flats to high-mountain ascents to famed volcanos.
Traversing the world’s most extreme and extraordinary landscapes includes an endless supply of expertly guided Explorations. Led exclusively by Explora guides and customized daily to match your interest and fitness levels, excursions and experiences span three different altitude zones from Atacama to Uyuni, and everything from hikes and bike rides over salt flats to high-mountain ascents to famed volcanos.
As the World’s Leading Expeditions Company, we craft in-depth explorations to create immersive experiences in some of the world’s most remote and stunning destinations using our award-winning lodges as bases from which to go deeper into each territory.
Territory Expertise
Our long-established presence in remote South America has shaped our knowledge on the territory, on exploration, and on conservation.
Crafted Explorations
We craft one-of-a-kind explorations so you can experience genuine immersion into the remote, from start to finish.
All-Inclusive Experience
Your stay, guided Explorations, culinary program designed by an award-winning chef, transfers and more are all included to provide a seamless experience for you.
Commitment to Conservation
We’re passionate about preserving the pristine environments we explore and invite our guests to join us in sustainable initiatives, including our Conservation Reserves.
