Uyuni: Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Salar de Uyuni Tour
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Discover the Train Cemetery, Colchani and the Salar de Uyuni on a day trip from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, explore the village of Colchani, and see the water eyes and the salt extraction process
Highlights
- Discover the Train Cemetery, the largest railway cemetery in the world
- Explore the village of Colchani and learn about the salt extraction process
- Visit Incahuasi Island and see the giant cacti that grow up to 10 meters high
- Admire the water eyes and learn about the salt extraction process in the Salar
- Enjoy a typical lunch in the village of Tahua at the foot of the Tunupa volcano
Description
Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a full-day tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, the village of Colchani, and the Salar de Uyuni. See the water eyes and observe the salt extraction process. Visit Incahuasi Island, and enjoy a typical lunch in the village of Tahua. Start your day with a visit to the Train Cemetery, an impressive collection of abandoned locomotives and wagons on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni. Next, head to Colchani, where you can explore local handicrafts and souvenirs that reflect Bolivian culture. In the Salar, observe the water eyes and the salt extraction process, vital to the local economy. Later, visit Incahuasi Island, famous for its gigantic cacti that can reach up to 10 meters high and offer panoramic views of the salt flat. Continue to the village of Tahua, at the foot of the Tunupa volcano, where you will enjoy a typical lunch. Finally, return to the shores of the Salar to contemplate an impressive sunset, in one of the clearest skies in the world, thus closing a day full of natural and cultural wonders.Includes
Pick up and drop off service from the hotel. Qualified professional guide Private tour Private transfer to and from the hotel. Food and beverage (lunch)Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing Bring sun protection and water Camera is recommended for capturing the landscape Be prepared for high altitude conditions