Best 7-Day Private Bolivia Tour with Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz

5.0 (1 reviews) La Paz, Bolivia
Duration7 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Bolivia in a more flexible way on this 7-day trip. This country has exceptional advantages in cultural diversity and natural wonders. Private transport with an informative guide is provided through the guided tour, from the world's class salt flats in Uyuni to the rich Inca culture of Tiwanaku Ruins.

What's included

  • Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Lunch
  • Services of experienced driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room
  • Economy class airfare of La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz.
  • Gratuities
  • Bolivia Visa Fee and Personal travel insurance.
  • International flight into and out Bolivia.
  • Festival or holiday peak season surcharges.
  • Not suitable for people over 80 years old.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in La Paz, Airport Pick-up
  1. La Paz
    30m
    Your guide will meet you outside the customs of the airport after you retrieve your luggage and clear the customs, and then a private transport takes you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day 2: Visit Tiwanaku from La Paz
  1. Tiwanaku
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Today, your guide and the driver will pick you up and proceed to Tiwanaku Ruins in 2 hours. It is one of the world's oldest and highest city ruins, with 30,000 to 70,000 residences during its peak time from 500 to 900AD. You can see many ruins of houses, gates, temples, roads, sculptures, and irrigation system, including the Kalasasaya Temple, the Akapana Pyramid, the Sun’s Gate, the litho sculptures and a museum. After the visit, send you to the hotel in La Paz.
Day 3: Fly to Uyuni, Take Amazing Salt Flats Tour
  1. Uyuni
    2h
    After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will send you to the airport and you will take a flight to Uyuni by yourself. Upon arrival, a local guide and a driver will pick you up and start the Uyuni tour directly.
  2. Train Cemetery
    30m
    First, we will head to the Train Cemetery, where old and rusty trains scatter here and there.
  3. 1h
    Then head to Colchani Village, where you can buy some little stuff made of salt.
  4. 1h
    Keep moving forward, we will go to the Salt Museum famous for the llama statues made of salt.
  5. Salar de Uyuni
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Following is the highlight in this trip, the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. In rainy season, the shallow water clearly reflects the sky like a mirror, so people gave it another name "Mirror of Sky". We will also visit the old salt hotel here.
  6. Isla Incahuasi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will then go all the way to the Isla Inca Huasi in its middle part. As many cactuses are growing here, it is nicknamed "Cactuses Island". When today's sightseeing ends, the guide and the driver will send you to the hotel, taking one hour and 45 minutes on the way.
Day 4: Lagoon Area - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
  1. Laguna Hedionda
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Today's Uyuni tour will be extended to Lagoon Cañapa, Hedionda, Chaircota and Honda to the south of the Salar de Uyuni. The 208km (129mi) distance takes about 3h30min by car. We will appreciate the Volcano Ollague on the sightseeing platform en route.
  2. Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, continue driving for about 2h to Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve to appreciate world's highest and driest Siloli Desert. We will stop by "Rock tree" for you to take photos and Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon) to appreciate the red lake. Finally, transfer to the local hotel we booked for you in advance.
Day 5: Enjoy Amazing Salvador Dali Desert Tour
  1. Geiser Sol de la Manana
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Set off early today to Sol de Mañana Geyser with packed breakfast. It takes about 2-2.5h to cover the 150km (90mi) distance. Upon arrival, follow the guide to have a walk along the geysers and appreciate the stunning sunrise while enjoying your breakfast. Afterwards, a hot spring bath at an altitude of over 5,000m (16,400ft) is waiting for you.
  2. Salvador Dali Desert
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Next, drive for about 50min to visit Salvador Dali Desert, where Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), a peaceful salt lake in emerald is located.
  3. Uyuni
    6h
    At last, head to the Hotel de Sal Luna Salada in Uyuni about 350km away, taking 6h or so.
Day 6: Fly to La Paz, La Paz City Tour & Mi Teleferico Tour
  1. La Paz
    1h 30m
    After breakfast, the driver will send you to Uyuni airport for you to take the flight back to La Paz. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
  2. 1h 30m
    In the afternoon, we will have a La Paz city tour, including visits to the most highlight scenic spots in the main square: the Government Palace, the National Congress, and the Basilica de San Francisco.
  3. Mirador Killi Killi
    30m
    Then, we will go to the Mirador Killi Killi viewpoint to overlook the magnificent city view.
  4. Valley of the Moon
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, let's proceed to the Moon Valley, which is well known for its unique landforms, making you feel like traveling on the moon.
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    After the visit, we will drive back to your hotel. Along the way, we will stop and enjoy the panoramic view of La Paz by taking the first-class cable car system, Teleferico, to the top of the city.
  6. 30m
    Today's last stop is Witches' Market, where many featured local stuff could be found.
Day 7: La Paz Departure, Airport Drop-off
  1. La Paz
    30m
    According to your flight schedule, your driver will take you to the airport on time and see you off there.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up travelers from airport in La Paz according to their flight schedule.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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