From La Paz: Salar de Uyuni 3-D Tour+Entrance Tickets by Bus
Antonio Quijarro Province, Bolivia
Discover the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour from La Paz with bus entrance tickets. Explore the eerie Train Cemetery, the small settlement of Colchani, and the Flags of the World.
Overview
This is a 3-day bus tour from La Paz to Salar de Uyuni, ideal for travelers interested in culture, natural landscapes, and adventure.
Highlights
- Visit the Flags of the World and the Dakar Monument
- Explore the Salar de Uyuni salt flats
- See the Train Cemetery and the settlement of Colchani
- Hike to the top of Incahuasi Island to view giant cacti and rock formations
- Watch the sunset over the salt flats with a glass of wine
Description
Day 1: La Paz to Uyuni
Meet at the bus office at 8:30 pm for check-in. Depart La Paz at 9:00 pm. The bus includes dinner, breakfast, bottled water, hot drinks, heating, toilets, fleece blankets, Wi-Fi, and a first aid kit.
Day 2: Salar de Uyuni
Arrive in Uyuni at 7:30 am. You will have free time to purchase snacks and water before heading to the office near the bus station.
The tour starts at 10:30 am with a drive to the Salar de Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery outside Uyuni and the settlement of Colchani, known for salt crafts and llama and alpaca wool textiles.
Cross the salt flats, visit the Ojos de Agua Salada, and see a hotel made entirely of salt, now a museum and restaurant. View the Flags of the World site, where you can bring and place your own flag for free, and stop at the Dakar Races Monument.
Lunch is served during the tour. Then hike to Incahuasi Island to see giant cacti and petrified coral rock formations. Note that due to the rainy season (January to March), access to Incahuasi Island may be restricted.
Afterward, take perspective photos on the white salt flats. Finish the day by watching the sunset over the Salar de Uyuni while enjoying a glass of wine.
Return to the Uyuni office between 7:15 pm and 7:45 pm. Proceed independently to the bus office by 8:30 pm for the departure to La Paz at 9:00 pm.
Day 3: La Paz
Arrive in La Paz between 6:15 am and 6:35 am.
Includes
- Bus tickets: La Paz – Uyuni and Uyuni – La Paz
- 1 dinner and 1 breakfast on the bus
- Pick-up at Uyuni bus terminal
- Transport in 4x4 vehicle with roof rack
- Local driver and English-speaking guide (English option available)
- 1 lunch during the tour
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island (30 BOB or 5 USD)
- Drinks and snacks not listed above
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available if canceled up to 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Book ahead to secure your spot. Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable hiking shoes, warm clothing for the evening, and cash in local currency for the entrance fee and additional snacks. The best time to visit is outside the rainy season from January to March for full access to Incahuasi Island.
