Overland San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni end in La Paz (7 Days)

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  Mario

  December 20th, 2025
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  It was a really great trip, you really shouldn't underestimate the altitude.
  Traveled in December 2025
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Hi Mario, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip so much! Yeah, altitude sickness is as inconvenient as it is unpredictable. Unfortunately, you have to follow the tips if you want to experience the amazing crossing of La Puna desert, and the wondrous Uyuni saltflats, as smoothly as possible.

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  Marco

  April 1st, 2025
  Unfortunately, I didn't receive the link for immigration, and there was no way to withdraw Bolivian currency (it...
  Unfortunately, I didn't receive the link for immigration, and there was no way to withdraw Bolivian currency (it should have been stated at the Booking Confirmation that you can and must exchange money for Bolivian currency in San Pedro at a money exchange). My tour guide therefore had to lend me the money until we arrived in Uyuni! The hostel in San Pedro Aji Verde was very nice, but there were too many beds in the rooms (no room for backpacks; they were all on the floor, and you had to climb over them!) the hostel in Villa Mar the bed was Horrible to sleep like a hammock! salt hotel was greatShow more
  Traveled in March 2025
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Thank you for your honest feedback Marco, we’re glad you enjoyed parts of the experience, especially the Salt Hotel and the support from your guide. We sincerely apologize for the missing immigration link and the lack of information about currency exchange. You're absolutely right — it’s important to know in advance that Bolivian currency should be obtained in San Pedro, and we’ll make sure this is clearly stated in future booking confirmations. We also appreciate your comments about the hostels. We'll review the room arrangements in Aji Verde and the beds in Villa Mar with our local partners to ensure better comfort and space management for future travelers. Thank you again for sharing your experience — it helps us improve.

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  Imperyax

  September 10th, 2024
  The tour was amazing, all the days I enjoyed a new view, and everything covered my expectations.
  Traveled in August 2024
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with other travellers! Hi Travel

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  Anonymous

  September 10th, 2024
  The tour was amazing!
  Traveled in August 2024
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Thank you for your review!

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  Orell

  October 21st, 2023
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  The transfer from Calama airport (we were traveling by bus) was not possible despite several contacts at the last...
  The transfer from Calama airport (we were traveling by bus) was not possible despite several contacts at the last moment and we had to organize the transfer ourselves. Otherwise, however, the organization was impeccable, beforehand because of the communication not always clear, but during the tour everything worked. Backpackers Hostel in San Pedro is simply brilliant with Fabiola at the reception. The 3-day tour from San Pedro to Uyuni with our guides (Fernando and Eluterio) although they could not speak English, was fantastic.Show more
  Traveled in October 2023
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Thank you for your feedback Orell, we're very glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall and had a great experience with the team in San Pedro and on the journey to Uyuni. We do apologize for the confusion regarding the Calama transfer. While we try to accommodate various arrival methods, transfers are typically scheduled from the airport unless otherwise confirmed in advance. We understand this caused inconvenience, and we’ll work to make our communication clearer going forward. It’s great to hear everything ran smoothly once the tour began, thanks again for traveling with us!

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  Chris

  February 18th, 2023
  The good: the scenery is fairly impressive and our driver spoke no English but he was super friendly and a very safe...
  The good: the scenery is fairly impressive and our driver spoke no English but he was super friendly and a very safe and careful driver. The bad: the transport, the accommodation, the food. Let’s start with the transport. I will preface this by saying our driver was amazing. He was very safe and very friendly (although he spoke no English and we spoke almost no Spanish, so communication was a little challenging). However this poor man had to drive a beat up, decades old Land Cruiser, stuffed to the brim with seven people and our luggage. There were only three operational seatbelts, a smashed windscreen, weak a/c and apparently the back brakes didn’t work, so our driver had to keep the hand-break halfway up and continuously get out of the car in the snow/rain to tighten them. Our driver was working so hard to keep us safe, especially in 4WD and snowy conditions, but honestly a working seatbelt would’ve been nice. Now for the accommodation. Unfortunately there isn’t a whole lot in the areas you travel through on this tour so we already had low expectations, and boy were we disappointed. In particular the lack of heating, hot water, towels and even toilet paper were surprising but the rooms were generally clean despite the paint that was peeling of the ceilings. Comfort was of course at an all time low, so if you do choose to take this tour I would encourage you to pack toilet paper, several layers of warm/thermal clothing and a pillow so you don’t have to use a bag of dirty clothes like we did. Now the food. Just add snacks and water to the above packing list and you’ll be fine. If you have dietary restrictions - good luck! On the positive side, there are great dining options in La Paz, so we made up for three days of malnutrition once we arrived there. In summary, if you want to see the scenery between San Pedro de Atacama and Uyuni then you just need to be prepared to rough it for a few nights, but I would book direct with those operators to save several hundred dollars. For the San Pedro de Atacama stint at the beginning, book some decent accommodation and avoid the outrageous markup on a s***** hostel.Show more
  Traveled in February 2023
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Thank you so much for your feedback Chris, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences, negative as some of them may be. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the scenery and felt safe with your driver, and it's great to know his dedication didn’t go unnoticed. That said, we’re very sorry to hear that the condition of the vehicle and the overall logistics did not meet your expectations. Safety and comfort are top priorities for us, so your comments about the seatbelts and brakes are concerning and will be reviewed with our local partners immediately. We’re especially sorry that the accommodation and meals were not up to standard, these remote areas do pose logistical challenges, although the issues were very clear on the tour description. All in all, we're taking this very seriously and will be working hard to ensure future travelers have a smoother and more comfortable experience.

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  Ciara

  June 9th, 2022
  Great driver and very well organised tour, would highly recommend
  Traveled in June 2022
  

  Reply from: Hi Travel Argentina

  Ciara, thank you for trusting us. We hope to see you again in another route! All the best! Hi Travel Team

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