From La Paz: 5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons Tour
Nor Lipez Province, Bolivia
Discover Uyuni’s vast salt flats, colorful lagoons, flamingo habitats, hot springs, and striking desert landscapes on a 5-day experience from La Paz.
Highlights
- Roam across the immense white landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Observe colorful Andean lagoons inhabited by flamingos
- Wander through remote desert scenery and unusual rock formations
- Unwind in the naturally heated waters of Polques Hot Springs
- Take in impressive views beneath Licancabur Volcano
Description
Day 1 – VIP Overnight Bus to Uyuni
Check in at the bus office in La Paz at approximately 8:30 PM. Depart at 9:00 PM aboard a VIP overnight bus to Uyuni, featuring 165° reclining seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, heating, onboard restroom, polar blanket, dinner, and breakfast.
Day 2 – Uyuni Salt Flats and Sunset
Arrive in Uyuni at approximately 7:30 AM. Our local team will welcome you at the bus office and accompany you to a nearby café. After some free time, continue to our office for check-in and a short briefing with your driver and guide.
Departure at 10:30 AM.
- Train Cemetery – Discover old locomotives from Uyuni’s railway past.
- Colchani – Learn about local salt processing and handicrafts.
- Uyuni Salt Flats – Visit the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
- Incahuasi Island – Walk among giant cacti with panoramic views of the Salar.
- Perspective Photos – Create optical-illusion pictures across the white landscape.
- Sunset – Enjoy the evening colors with wine and chips.
Overnight: Salt accommodation in Atulcha.
Day 3 – Lagoons, Flamingos and Deserts
Breakfast at 7:00 AM before continuing across the Bolivian Altiplano.
- Chiguana Desert & Ollagüe – Cross open plains with views of the surrounding mountains.
- Andean Lagoons – Visit Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota, known for their flamingos.
- Siloli Desert & Stone Tree – See remarkable desert scenery and wind-shaped rocks.
- Red Lagoon – Admire Laguna Colorada and observe flamingos.
Overnight: Basic accommodation in Huayllajara or Polques.
Day 4 – High-Altitude Landscapes and Return
Depart at 5:00 AM.
- Sol de Mañana – Observe bubbling mud pools and active natural vents.
- Polques Hot Springs – Relax in naturally heated waters.
- Dalí Desert – Cross its unusual and remote scenery.
- Green & White Lagoons – Enjoy views beneath Licancabur Volcano.
- Villa Mar – Stop for lunch.
- Rock Valley & San Cristóbal – See striking rock formations and visit the village.
Return to Uyuni – Arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Check in at the bus office at approximately 8:30 PM and depart at 9:00 PM aboard the VIP overnight bus to La Paz.
Day 5 – Arrival in La Paz
Complete the overnight route with arrival in La Paz at approximately 6:30 AM, marking the end of your 5-day tour.
Includes
- VIP overnight bus with Starlink Wi-Fi, reclining seats, heating, restroom, polar blanket, dinner, and breakfast
- Shared 4x4 transportation throughout the 3-day Uyuni and Altiplano tour
- Experienced local driver
- Tour guide providing service in English
- Two nights in shared lodging
- Three lunches provided during the tour
- Two breakfasts included
- Two dinners included
- Wine and light snacks served during sunset at the Salt Flats
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 fees throughout the journey – approximately 40 BOB per person
- Personal expenses and souvenir 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
