The Altiplano (Spanish for high plain), in central South America, where
the Andes are at their widest, is the most extensive area of high plateau on
earth outside of Tibet. Lake Titicaca is its most known geographical feature.
The Altiplano is an area of inland drainage (endorheism) lying in the central
Andes, occupying parts of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Its
height averages about 3,300 meters (11,000 feet), somewhat less than that of
Tibet. Unlike the Tibetan Plateau, however, the Altiplano is dominated by
massive active volcanoes of the Central Volcanic Zone to the west. The Atacama
Desert, the driest area on the whole planet, lies to the southwest of the
Altiplano. In contrast, to the east lies the humid Amazon Rainforest.
At the end of the Pleistocene epoch, the whole extent of the Altiplano was
covered by a vast lake, Ballivián, the present remnants of which are Lake
Titicaca, straddling the Peru/Bolivia border, and Poopó, a salt lake that
extends south of Oruro, Bolivia. Salar de Uyuni, locally known as "Salar
de Tunupa", as well as Salar de Coipasaare two large dry salt flats formed
as well after the Altiplanopaleolakes dried out. ( Wikipedia)
Program :.
DAY 1 Uyuni Salt flats - Isla Incahuasi- Salt Hotel Palacio de Sal
You will visit "islaIncahuasi. Despite the island’s inhospitability, a
unique fauna, including viscachas (long-tailed Andean rabbits), colibris (green
hummingbirds which feed off of the giant cacti and which tire quickly in the
thin air), as well as lizards and insects survive here.
Huge cacti, reaching seven or eight meters in height, also grow on the island.
In the afternoon we will cross the salt flats and the Andean deserts with
Vicuñas, and quinua plantations, till we will arrive to .Tayka Hotel or
Flamencos hotel.. .B.L.D
Day 2 Colourful Lakes and andean desert
On the way will cross the Andean Desert, whose bizarre wind-carved rock
formations sometimes appear to defy gravity. Also Volcanoes and salt deserts
along the way.
Day 3 .-Flamingoes and Lagoons and wind carved rocks
Today will be a tour along lagoons, whose waters are colored deep
shades of red, blue and even white. The most famous is Laguna Colorada, whose
waters are made a deep red by the flagellate algae Dunaliellasalina and a high
ocher level. The lake receives its water from hot springs and runoff from
wetlands. On an island of borax, rock and excrement in the middle of the lake,
the birds have found a refuge protected from foxes and warmed year-round by
thermal waters.’
The desert is surrounded by volcanoes which provide a dramatic spectacle. As
the light plays on them, the ancient hardened lava flows sometimes resemble
water flowing down their flanks. Very seldom in your life will you feel as tiny
as you do standing in the midst of this immense landscape.
On the way will cross the Siloli Desert, whose bizarre wind-carved rock formations sometimes appear to defy gravity. The ‘Rocks of Dali,’ so named because the wind-sculptured forms suggest the creations of the famous Spanish surrealist painter, are found in this and some other valleys. After lunch, Private transfer to San Pedro de Atacama.
Includes
· Transfer in/ out Hotel Airport. Flight La Paz Uyuni.
· Private 4wd car
· One Night Salt hotel Palacio de Sal
· One nigth accommodation. Hotel Hotel Tayka del Desierto or Flamencos. ( best hotel)
· Nourishment
the days of the tour.3 Breakfast. 3 Box lunch- 2
Dinner
· English speaking guide. Ticket fee for museums and the national park .
Please ask for a good price to:
Koa Travel
Treks &
Expeditions
Calle B.Cabo
Juan 868
Zona Norte.
Phone number: 591-2-2309981
Operation
Emergency number
591—73262574-
591-67999483
Electronic
Adress:
tourtrek@entelnet.bo
koatravel4x4@gmail.com
Web address:
En renovación.
La Paz-Bolivia
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