Salar de Uyuni 2 day with bus from La Paz
Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
Embark on an exciting two-day adventure to the Salar de Uyuni. Travel in comfort from La Paz, explore breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Highlights
- Explore the Salar de Uyuni from La Paz
- Comfortable coach transportation between La Paz and Uyuni
- Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Wachuma (San Pedro) ritual
- Pachamama offering and flower bath
Description
Day 1: Check in at the bus office by 8:30 PM. The coach departs from La Paz to Uyuni at 9:00 PM.
Day 2: Arrival in Uyuni at 7:30 AM. You will have free time to purchase water and supplies until 10:30 AM, when all tourist services become available. Then proceed to the office, located one block from the bus station.
Start the salt flat excursion at 10:30 AM. First, visit the Train Cemetery near Uyuni. Next, explore Colchani, a small town known for salt miner workshops and crafts made from salt and llama or alpaca wool textiles. These items make excellent souvenirs.
Cross the vast salt flat taking photos by the 'Ojos de Agua Salada' and visit a salt hotel now serving as a museum-restaurant. Stop at the Flags of the World site, where you can add your own flag at no cost, and see the Dakar Rally monument.
Lunch will be served during the tour. After eating, hike to the top of Incahuasi Island to view giant cacti and coral fossil rock formations. Note that access to Incahuasi Island is closed during the rainy season from January to March.
Enjoy group photo opportunities on the expansive white salt surface, experimenting with perspective and scale for memorable images.
End the day watching the sunset over the salt flats while sipping a glass of wine. Return to Uyuni between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM.
Includes
- Bus tickets from La Paz to Uyuni
- 4x4 transportation with roof rack in Uyuni
- Local Spanish-speaking driver and guide
Excludes
- Bus tickets from Uyuni to La Paz
- Hotel pick-up
- Entrance tickets
Important Information
- Enter your contact number with country code and ensure you have WhatsApp for communication.
- For last-minute bookings, confirm availability with the supplier via email before booking.
Easy Cancellation
Cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance receive a full refund.
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, and water. The best time to visit is outside the rainy season (January to March) for full access to all sites.