La Paz: 5-Day Mountain Biking and Uyuni Salt Flats Tour
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Mountain biking
Embark on a 5-day mountain biking and Uyuni Salt Flats tour from La Paz. Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats, Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and the Laguna Verde.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of mountain biking down the Death Road on a guided tour
- Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats and take fun perspective photos with your guide
- Visit the famous Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and see the Laguna Verde
- See the Laguna Roja and the Laguna Blanca at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano
- Relax in a hotel with showers, a pool, and lunch after a day of mountain biking
Description
Explore the beautiful nature, history, and culture of La Paz on this exciting multi-day tour. Start with a mountain biking adventure, then head to Uyuni to explore the salt flats. Continue to the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and finish with a visit to the Atacama Desert in Chile.
Day 1: La Paz - Yolosa
Start your day with a mountain biking adventure. After getting kitted out with a full-suspension bike, helmet, gloves, jacket, and pants, set off on a 22-kilometer descent down a paved road. Enjoy the security of a support van following the group, and take breaks to drink water, take photos, and check your bike.
Continue to the 'Death Road' for a 10-kilometer ride, followed by a snack break. Finish the day with a view of a beautiful waterfall and a 32-kilometer ride to Yolosa. Relax at a hotel with showers, a pool, and lunch. Return to La Paz in the late afternoon and transfer to the bus station. Board the bus to Uyuni at 9:00 PM.
Day 2: Uyuni - Ajencha
Arrive in Uyuni at 7:30 AM and enjoy some free time to explore the city. Then, begin your tour at 10:30 AM. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, a salt miners' workshop, and a craft market selling items made from salt and llama and alpaca fiber.
Next, visit the Salty Eyes, a hotel museum made entirely of salt, the World Flags, the Dakar Monument, and the Incahuasi Island. Take some fun perspective photos with the striking white backdrop of the salt flats. Head to a wide area to watch the sunset and then have dinner in Ajencha. Spend the night in a hostel.
Day 3: Ajencha - Laguna Roja
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and then visit Ollagüe, the rocky trail 'El Pasito Tuntun', and the famous Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota lagoons, where you can see flamingos. Finally, enter the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, where you can see the Siloli Desert, the Rock Tree, and the immense Red Lagoon to see more pink flamingos in their natural habitat. Spend the night in a hostel.
Day 4: Laguna Roja - San Pedro de Atacama
Start early, around 5:00 AM, to visit the Sol de Mañana Geyser, take a dip in the Polques Hot Springs, see the Dali Desert, the Green Lagoon, and the White Lagoon at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Return to the border between Bolivia and Chile (Hito Cajón) and finally arrive in San Pedro de Atacama at 2:00 PM.
Includes
Bicicleta con suspensión total
Transporte de ida y vuelta
Guía bilingüe especializado
Comida, tentempiés y agua
Casco integral, guantes, chaqueta y pantalones
Billete de entrada en autobús de La Paz a Uyuni
Transporte en 4x4 en Uyuni
Conductor local
Guía de habla inglesa
Comidas
Alojamiento en albergues durante 2 noches
Important Information
- The activity starts early in the morning.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Ensure you have travel insurance.
Bring cash for personal expenses and tips.
Altitude sickness may affect some travelers.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund