From La Paz: 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour with Bus Transfers
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Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour from La Paz. Explore the salt flats, visit the Train Cemetery, and see the extraction of salt.
Highlights
- Discover the world's largest salt flat on a 3-day tour from La Paz
- Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and see the Incahuasi Island
- Visit the Train Cemetery and the town of Colchani
- See the extraction of salt and the Salt Hotel of Playa Blanca
- Enjoy a comfortable bus ride from La Paz to Uyuni and back
Description
Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour from La Paz. Admire the salt flats, see the train cemetery, and visit the Isla Incahuasi.
Day 1: La Paz to Uyuni
Start your trip in La Paz, where you will take an overnight bus to Uyuni at 8:30 PM. Your bus comes with reclining seats and a bathroom on board.
Day 2: Uyuni
Begin your day with a pick-up from the bus terminal in Uyuni. Enjoy some free time until 10:20 AM, then head to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.
Next, go to the village of Colchani, the gateway to the Salar. See rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor. Continue to the majestic Salar de Uyuni, stopping to see the salt extraction, the eyes of the salt flats, and the Salt Hotel of Playa Blanca, which now only functions as a museum.
Later, visit the most popular island in the Salar, Isla Incahuasi. Walk around and see large expanses of cacti, fossils of marine rocks, and spectacular 360° views from the lookout. Finish your tour and head to the city of Uyuni.
Day 3: Uyuni to La Paz
Take a bus back to La Paz.
Includes
Bus La Paz - Uyuni
Pick up at the terminal
4x4 Jeep
Driver - Guide in Spanish
Lunch
Sunset at the Salar de Uyuni
Arrival
Bus Uyuni - La Paz
Important Information
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking
Bring sunscreen and sunglasses for protection against the high UV levels in the Salar
Carry water and snacks
Be prepared for cold temperatures, especially during the early morning and evening
Entrance fees to Incahuasi Island are not included and must be paid on site
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund