Uyuni: Guided 3-Day Tour Salt Flats & Avaroa National Park
Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia
Experience the wonders of Bolivia on a 3-day excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats. Explore the villages of Colchani and Chiguana, admire scenic lagoon lookouts, and visit the hot springs of Polques.
3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Park Tour with English Guide
This 3-day tour departs from Uyuni City and explores the Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Park, suited for travelers seeking nature and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- Professional English-certified guide included
- All meals, accommodations at salt hotel and local lodgings included
- Explore Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Park
- Sunset toast with wine at the world’s largest salt flat
Description
Day 1: Train Cemetery – Colchani – Uyuni Salt Flats – Incahuasi Island
Depart Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. in a professional 4x4 vehicle. Visit the Train Cemetery to explore steam locomotives from the late 19th to early 20th century. Continue to Colchani village to learn traditional salt production and visit the artisanal market and local museum.
Enter the Uyuni Salt Flats (3,663 m altitude), covering over 12,000 km². Stops include the “Salt Eyes,” Salt Hotel-Museum built entirely of salt blocks, Dakar Monument, and Plaza of Flags. Visit Incahuasi Island, a volcanic island with giant cacti and panoramic views. End the day with a sunset toast on the salt flats before dinner and overnight at the salt hostel.
Day 2: Chiguana Desert – Andean Lagoons – Eduardo Avaroa Reserve – Red Lagoon
After breakfast, journey south through the Chiguana Desert. Stop at Ollague Volcano lookout to see the active crater. Visit lagoons Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarkota to observe flamingos in mineral-rich waters.
Following lunch, cross the Siloli Desert to see the “Stone Tree,” a volcanic rock formation. Visit the Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada) with vibrant red waters and thousands of Chilean, James, and Andean flamingos. Overnight and dinner in the community of Huayllajara.
Day 3: Geysers Sol de Mañana – Polques Hot Springs – Green Lagoon – Return to Uyuni
Early visit to Sol de Mañana Geysers to observe volcanic activity with fumaroles and bubbling mud. Relax at Polques Hot Springs with natural thermal waters and views of the Andes.
Travel through the Salvador Dalí Desert with multicolored rock formations. Visit viewpoints of Green Lagoon and White Lagoon near Licancabur Volcano. After lunch, return to Uyuni City, passing bofedales (wetlands) and rock formations. Tour ends between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Local driver
- Transportation in 4WD vehicle with rooftop luggage rack
- Meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts
- First night accommodation at salt hostel (shared bathroom)
- Second night accommodation at local hotel (shared bathroom)
- Pick-up from bus terminal, airport, or downtown hotels
Excludes
- Entrance fee Isla Incahuasi (30 BOB)
- Entrance fee Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (150 BOB)
- Entrance fee hot springs (10 BOB)
- Toilets on route (30 BOB)
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Sleeping bag and toiletries
Important Information
- Tour starts and finishes in Uyuni City
- English-speaking guide included
- Incahuasi Island access is closed during rainy season (January to April)
- Accommodation locations may change depending on road access
- Itinerary is subject to change due to weather, roadblocks, strikes, or force majeure
- Optional upgrade available for 2 nights’ accommodation to private rooms with private facilities, subject to availability
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring warm clothing, sun protection, comfortable hiking shoes, and a reusable water bottle. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season from May to November.
