La Paz: 5-Day Round-Trip Death Road, Uyuni & Colored Lagoons

Nor Lipez Province, Bolivia



Experience the legendary Death Road on Day 1, continue with a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats and Colored Lagoons expedition, and return to La Paz on Day 5 by VIP overnight bus.

Highlights

  • Ride the legendary Death Road with professional guides and premium equipment.
  • Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, and spectacular landscapes.
  • Visit flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Red Lagoon.
  • Enjoy unforgettable sunsets, unique landscapes, and creative photo stops.
  • Travel overnight in comfort aboard premium VIP buses with onboard amenities.

Description

Day 1: Death Road Adventure & Overnight Bus Your adventure begins with pickup from selected hotels in La Paz or María Auxiliadora Church. Travel to La Cumbre Pass, where you'll receive your mountain bike, helmet, gloves, jacket, and protective equipment before a complete safety briefing from your guide. Ride down the legendary Death Road, passing spectacular mountain scenery, waterfalls, cloud forests, and lush subtropical landscapes. Travel with professional guides and a safety vehicle, stopping at several viewpoints before finishing the ride in Yolosa. Enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to La Paz. In the evening, board your comfortable VIP overnight bus to Uyuni, equipped with reclining seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, heating, an onboard restroom, dinner, breakfast, bottled water, hot drinks, a pillow, and a polar blanket. Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Arrive in Uyuni early in the morning, where our staff will welcome you at the bus office before escorting you to a nearby café. Relax, have breakfast, and organize your belongings before returning to our office around 9:00 a.m. Your 4WD expedition begins at 10:30 a.m. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani Village, the Uyuni Salt Flats, Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, the Salt Hotel Museum, the Flags of the World, the Dakar Monument, and Incahuasi Island. End the day with creative perspective photography, a spectacular sunset with wine and snacks, and overnight accommodation at a traditional salt hostel. Day 3: Colored Lagoons & Red Lagoon After breakfast, travel across the Chiguana Desert and admire the Ollagüe Volcano before visiting Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons, home to hundreds of flamingos. Continue into the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve to explore the Siloli Desert, the famous Stone Tree, and the breathtaking Red Lagoon. Overnight at a mountain hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, depending on availability. Day 4: Geysers, Hot Springs & Overnight Bus Depart early to visit the Sol de Mañana Geysers before relaxing in the natural Polques Hot Springs. Continue through the Dalí Desert and admire the Green and White Lagoons beneath the Licancabur Volcano. Return to Uyuni via Villa Mar, Rock Valley, and San Cristóbal Village, arriving between approximately 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. In the evening, board your VIP overnight bus back to La Paz. Day 5: Arrival in La Paz Travel overnight through the Bolivian Altiplano before arriving back in La Paz the following morning, marking the end of your unforgettable Death Road and Uyuni expedition.

Includes

Death Road guided tour Professional English-speaking guide Full-suspension mountain bike & safety equipment Buffet lunch after the Death Road tour VIP overnight bus tickets with Starlink Wi-Fi 4WD transportation during the Uyuni expedition 2 nights accommodation English-speaking guide during the Uyuni tour Local driver 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners Sunset experience with wine and snacks

Excludes

Death Road entrance fee (50 BOB) Incahuasi Island entrance fee (30 BOB) Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve entrance fee (150 BOB) Polques Hot Springs entrance fee (30 BOB) Personal expenses Travel insurance Tips Additional drinks and snacks

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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