5 Days Private Tour to Uyuni Salts Flats by Bus from La Paz
Embark on a 5-day private tour to Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz. Marvel at the stunning landscapes, visit colorful lagoons, and climb Incahuasi Island for breathtaking views. Explore with a guide/photographer and savor delicious local cuisine.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

La Paz to Uyuni

La Paz - Your service begins with pickup from your hotel in La Paz (1 hour before the bus departure time), at which point you will take a night bus to Uyuni. The selected bus comes with reclining seats, a bathroom on board, English assistance, and a small dinner included.

Uyuni to San Juan

Uyuni - Following a 10-hour bus ride, you will be transferred to the offices where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast before beginning your tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the colorful lagoons. The first stopping point is the “train cemetery”, where you will be able to see old and time-worn trains.

Isla Incahuasi - You will then continue your tour to the “Salar de Uyuni” by Colchani, where you can observe the manual processing of edible salt. Following this, your tour continues to visit the salt mounds and the center of the Salar, where you will visit the Isla Incahuasi, a natural formation of volcanic rock and giant cacti.

Uyuni Salt Flat - Your trip then continues to the opposite side of the Salar to go to San Juan, a town located on the banks of the Salar where you will spend the night in a comfortable private room and enjoy a delicious local dinner.

San Juan to Laguna Colorada

Laguna Hedionda - After enjoying a delicious breakfast, your guide will direct you to the southwest where you will discover the Cañapa, Stink, Chiarkota, Honda, and Ramadita lagoons. At these locations, you can observe large amounts of flamingos and other birds, such as Andean Geese and seagulls that accompany the flamingos in these lagoons which are flanked by picturesque snowy volcanoes.

Laguna Colorada - Your tour then continues to the “Laguna Colorada” where you will spend the night in a comfortable private room. Following an exquisite local dinner, you can observe the stars and the milky way which are clearly visible due to this place being considered one of the cleanest places on the planet.

Lagoons to Uyuni and La Paz

Geiser Sol de la Manana - On your fourth day, you can get up early to go in search of the geysers known as “Morning Sun”. This will allow you to get to see the first rays of sunlight in this picturesque area where volcanoes seem active and emit fumaroles and volcanic activity in small quantities.

Aguas Termales de Polques - Continuing with your trip, you will travel over the highest point of the road at approximately 5,000 meters above sea level. Your trip then continues with a visit to Laguna Colorada before continuing to the “stone tree” and along the high plateau road to reach the hot springs of Polques. There you can take a hot bath.

Laguna Verde - Then cross the desert of Dali to reach the green lagoon located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Your tour then returns to Uyuni, where on the way you can observe Andean plants and animals of the area before you arrive at Uyuni at 5:00 PM. Following a short break, you will be transferred to your bus for your return to La Paz.

La Paz

La Paz - You will arrive in La Paz at approximately 6:00 AM, the driver will be waiting for you to pick you up and take you to the Hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bus tickets
  • Satellite phone, oxygen tube, first aid kit
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks, hot drinks, bottles of water and different appetizers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance to tourist sites
What's Not Included
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Partake in a bus journey from La Paz, traversing the Salar de Uyuni and adjoining lagoons. Ascend to the heights of Incahuasi Island and relish the breathtaking panoramas of the high Andean sceneries. Be awed by the beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the vibrant, color-filled lagoons. Visit the highland lagoons, with a chance to gaze upon volcanoes. Immerse yourself in these natural marvels under the guidance of a professional guide/photographer and enjoy the tasteful regional cuisine during your tour.

  • Know before you go: Bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, good quality warm clothing, extra batteries for your camera, and good storage capacity for taking photos
  • We also offer options with dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Cancellation Policy

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

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