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James's Flamingo

Uyuni: Saltflats & Lakes

4D / 3NBoliviaExtension

Overview

A scenic high-altiplano extension (three flamingo species, altiplano ducks and Lesser Rhea) combining birding with the otherworldly Uyuni salt flats.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 01

    Day 1

    Night bus or flight option. Birding around Uyuni. Afternoon visit to the salt flat for photography and a sunset with wine.

    Target species (3)
    • Puna Miner
    • Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch
    • Black-hooded Sierra-Finch
  2. 02

    Day 2

    Drive to the lakes area with stops at the best birding points.

    Target species (12)
    • Puna Tinamou
    • Lesser Rhea
    • Chilean Flamingo
    • James's Flamingo
    • Andean Flamingo
    • Andean Avocet
    • Puna Plover
    • Baird's Sandpiper
    • Giant Coot
    • Gray-breasted Seedsnipe
    • Rufous-backed Sierra-Finch
    • Citron-headed Yellow-Finch
  3. 03

    Day 3

    Birding in Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Afternoon return to Uyuni.

  4. 04

    Day 4

    Return to La Paz or Santa Cruz.

What's included

  • ✓Expert English/Spanish-speaking guide
  • ✓Ground transport throughout the tour
  • ✓Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • ✓Meals as specified
  • ✓Use of a spotting scope & reference materials
  • ✓Park and reserve entrance fees

Not included

  • ×International & domestic flights
  • ×Travel insurance
  • ×Personal expenses & gratuities
  • ×Drinks not specified
  • ×Anything not listed under “Included”

Exact inclusions and prices to be confirmed. Contact us for a detailed quote.

Tour gallery

The species we photograph on this tour, in itinerary order.