Uyuni Salt Flat by Volcano Tunupa Private Tour from La Paz City

La Paz, Bolivia
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The best way to visit the Salar de Uyuni in two days.

We are the only ones who takes you to the Salar de Uyuni, crossing the deserts surrounded by extensive Quinoa plantations. visiting communities along the way where you can feel the culture and history of Bolivia and its people. We will visit an ancient community native to the Bolivian Andes, we will spend the night in a salt hotel belonging to the Tahua Community, will visit ruins prior to colonization and end our experience with two entrances to the Uyuni salt flats, entering a very privileged area and outside away from light pollution and away from major tourist centers

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: La Paz - Oruro - Sora Sora - Machacamarca - Urus - Tahua
  1. Oruro Department
    16h
    *Departure from La Paz
    Prepare your luggage, camera, and coat, as we will begin our exciting trip to the Salar de Uyuni.
    After the city of Oruro, we will visit Sora Sora with an extensive history of the development of Bolivia and its restoration project of the Suri Andino and Machacamarca, the main railway distribution center in the area.
    We will make a stop at the Urus Puñaka Tinta María community, located on the shores of the extinct Lake Poopó.
    We will continue our journey through the quinoa plantations and the desert until we reach the community of Tahua at the foot of Cerro Tunupa.
    Here we will stay in a salt hotel, owned by the community. You will have free time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the sunset.
    *Night Visit to the Salar:
    At night, we will visit the salt flat to marvel at the starry sky. The lack of light pollution allows for a unique experience of astronomical observation.
Day 2: Tahua - Alcaya - Salia de Garci mendoza - La Paz
  1. Uyuni
    16h
    *Sunrise in the Salar de Uyuni
    Early in the morning, we will return to the salt flat to witness an impressive sunrise. This is one of the most magical moments to capture spectacular photos as the first rays of the sun illuminate the vast white landscape.

    We will continue exploring the salt flat in search of flamingos, elegant pink birds that live at the foot of the Tunupa Volcano. You will be able to observe their behavior and capture unique images of these beautiful birds in their natural habitat.

    *Return to La Paz:
    After enjoying the salt flat and its charms, we will begin our return to La Paz. On the way, we will make a stop at the Archaeological Center of Alcaya, where you can explore ancient ruins and learn about the history and cultures of a civilization that predated the colonization of the region.
    *Arrival to La Paz

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels (Airbnb, hostels) in La Paz city, also we can coordinate the pick up from the international airport, with little extra charge.
On the day of the tour, your guide or driver will send you a WhatsApp message, when they arrive at the entrance of your accommodation.

Additional information

  • 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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