Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz City 3 Day Tour

3.3 (8 reviews) La Paz, Bolivia
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 11 travelers

Overview

This excursion to Uyuni from La Paz maximizes your sightseeing time with overnight transfers, so you can sleep aboard a comfortable bus during the long journey there and back. Arriving in Uyuni early in the morning leaves plenty of time to enjoy the full-day tour, which will bring you to the famous Salt Flats, the Train Graveyard, and the Museum of Salt (entrance fees not included), among other attractions.

• Get to know the impressive Salar de Uyuni From La Paz City
• Comfortable Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz.
• English Certificated Speaking Guide included
• Tour Duration: 2 Nights and 1 Day

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bus tickets Round Trip – La Paz – Uyuni – La Paz.
  • Transportation Uyuni tour in 4WD with a rooftop luggage rack.
  • Local driver
  • TOUR FULL DAY UYUNI
  • Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*)
  • Personal Expenses Bs. 100
  • Drinks and snacks.

What to expect

Day 1: Bus La Paz to Uyuni 9:30 p.m. - Comfortable seats
  1. La Paz
    10h
    Take your bus La Paz to Uyuni at night - 9:30 p.m. in the Bus Station in La Paz City
    office #16

    Remember 9:00 p.m. check-in time of the bus tickets in the office.
    This Bus Includes:
    • Seats with 165° recline
    • Heating
    • Blankets
    • Toilet
    • Phone charger at each seat
    • Seatbelts
    • Wi-Fi
    • Two drivers per bus
Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats / Train Cemetery /Colchani / Incahuasi Island / Sunset / Bus Uyuni to La Paz 9:30 p.m.
  1. Uyuni
    8h
    Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m.
    Free time to buy snacks, water, and more for your trip.
    (we have a free time, because all companies and tourist points are available from 10:30 a.m.)
    Then go to our office 1 block away from bus station.
  2. Uyuni
    10h
    Start your tour off at 10:30 a.m. with a drive out to the Uyuni Salt Flats. The first stop is the haunting “Train Graveyard’, which is found on the outskirts of Uyuni.
    Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners’ workshops next to the salt flats), there, also find handicrafts made of salt, and textile art manufactured of llama and alpaca wool. These make excellent souvenirs to bring back home. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, wade through “Ojos de Agua Salada”, also visit: a hotel made completely out of salt which is currently used as a museum – restaurant, Flags of the world (Where you can bring yours and put there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing.

    After a morning of exploration, Lunch will be served on the way, following that, have time to take a hike to the top of the Incahuasi island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral.
  3. Uyuni
    Pass by
    Important: Due to the rainy season (from January to March), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.

    Next, take time to organize your group for fun perspective- and proportion-distorted photos, set on the blinding white surface of the salt flats, playing around with the scene, you can be sure to take some funny, and memorable shots!

    Finally, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats, spreading its dazzling colors all over the Uyuni Salt Flats, and enjoying it with a glass of wine.

    Return from your tour to our office in Uyuni between 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

    Then, head to the Bus Office on your own by 9:00 p.m.
    Departure Bus from Uyuni to La Paz 9:30 p.m.

    This Bus Includes:
    • Seats with 165° recline
    • Heating
    • Blankets
    • Toilet
    • Phone charger at each seat
    • Seatbelts
    • Wi-Fi
    • Two drivers per bus
Day 3: Arrival to La Paz City 7:00 a.m.
  1. La Paz
    Pass by
    Arrive at Bus Station in La Paz City at 7:00 a.m.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Bus Station La Paz office # 16
Meeting time: 9:00 p.m.
Departure time: 9:30 p.m.

End point

Meeting Point: Bus Station La Paz office # 16
Meeting time: 9:00 p.m.
Departure time: 9:30 p.m.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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