4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Lagoons & Deserts from La Paz
Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
Experience Uyuni’s vast salt flats, colorful lagoons, remote deserts, hot springs, and striking landscapes on a 4-day route from La Paz.
Highlights
- See colorful Andean lagoons surrounded by remote highland scenery
- Vast white horizons across the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats
- Take in panoramic salt-flat views among the giant cacti of Incahuasi
- Discover Laguna Colorada and the striking formations of the Siloli Desert
- Warm natural springs and striking views beneath Licancabur Volcano
Description
DAY 1 – VIP NIGHT BUS TO UYUNI
Travel from La Paz to Uyuni aboard a comfortable VIP overnight bus. Enjoy a reclining seat, Starlink Wi-Fi, heating, onboard restroom, pillow, polar blanket, dinner, breakfast, bottled water, and hot drinks.
DAY 2 – SALT FLATS, ISLAND & SUNSET
Pull into Uyuni at approximately 7:30 AM, where our staff will welcome you at the bus office. Continue to a nearby café for some free time before returning to our office for check-in. Meet your driver and prepare for the 4WD tour.
Depart at 10:30 AM.
- Train Cemetery – Walk among historic locomotives linked to Uyuni’s railway past.
- Colchani – Learn about salt production and browse local crafts and wool products.
- Uyuni Salt Flats – Explore the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
- Incahuasi Island – Follow trails among giant cacti and ancient coral formations.
- Perspective Photography – Capture creative optical illusion photos across the salt flats.
- Sunset Stop – Enjoy the evening colors with wine and chips.
Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.
DAY 3 – LAGOONS & DESERT LANDSCAPES
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, continue across the Bolivian Altiplano.
- Chiguana Desert – Cross open terrain surrounded by colorful mountains.
- Ollagüe Volcano – Stop for views of the volcano and surrounding highlands.
- Andean Lagoons – Visit Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota, where flamingos can often be seen.
- Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Explore remote mountains, deserts, and lagoons.
- Siloli Desert – Travel through sandy terrain and unusual rock formations.
- Stone Tree – See this remarkable formation shaped by wind and erosion.
- Red Lagoon – Admire Laguna Colorada and look for flamingos along its shores.
Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, subject to availability.
DAY 4 – GEYSERS, HOT SPRINGS & LAGOONS
Depart at 5:00 AM for the final day across the Altiplano.
- Sol de Mañana – Observe steaming vents and bubbling mud pools.
- Polques Hot Springs – Relax in naturally warm waters surrounded by mountain scenery.
- Dalí Desert – Cross its surreal volcanic landscape and unusual formations.
- Green & White Lagoons – Take in the waters beneath Licancabur Volcano.
Return to Uyuni – Return between approximately 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM, where your 4-day journey ends.
Includes
VIP overnight bus transportation with Starlink Wi-Fi
Dinner and breakfast provided aboard the overnight bus
Two nights in shared accommodation during the Altiplano route
Two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners during the tour
Shared 4x4 transportation for exploring Uyuni and the Altiplano
Experienced local driver familiar with the regional routes
English-speaking tour guide throughout the excursion
Wine and light snacks served while enjoying the sunset
Excludes
Entrance to Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – 150 BOB per person
Access to Incahuasi Island – 30 BOB per person
Entry to Polques Hot Springs – 30 BOB per person
Restroom use along the route – approximately 40 BOB per person
Optional sleeping bag rental – 70 BOB per person
Additional beverages purchased during the tour
Souvenirs and other personal purchases
Optional upgrade to a private room and bathroom: contact the tour operator to check availability
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
