UYUNI SALT FLAT 3DAYS/2NIGHTS-CLASSIC TOUR FROM UYUN-BOLIVIA
Potosí Department, Bolivia
Visit Uyuni on a 3-day, 2-night Classic Tour from Uyuni- Bolivia. Tour the Train Cemetery, the Ollague Volcano viewpoint, and other attractions in the area.
Uyuni 3-Day Salt Desert and Volcano Tour
This guided 3-day tour in Uyuni, Bolivia, suits travelers interested in exploring salt flats, volcanoes, lagoons, and desert landscapes.
Highlights
- Tour the Train Cemetery in Uyuni
- Visit the Ollague Volcano viewpoint and observe smoke from the active volcano
- Explore the Siloli Desert, see the Stone Tree, and reach Laguna Colorada
Description
Day 1: Departure is at 10:00 a.m. from the meeting point. The first stop is the Train Cemetery, featuring relics of 19th-century machinery. In Colchani, learn about the salt extraction process and shop for crafts made from salt or llama and alpaca textiles. Explore the vast Salar de Uyuni, observing salt piles and the Ojos del Salar (salt holes). Visit the only Salt Hotel (now a museum) and Incahuasi Island, known for giant cacti and panoramic views. Lunch is provided on the island. Overnight stay is at a salt hostel in Puerto Chuvica.
Day 2: Start at 8:00 a.m. by visiting the Ollague Volcano viewpoint to observe smoke from the active volcano. Visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Chiarcota, and Ramaditas lagoons, which are habitats for flamingos. In the Siloli Desert, see the Stone Tree formation and continue to Laguna Colorada, the entrance to the Eduardo Abaroa Reserve. Overnight is at Huayllajara, a mountain refuge near Laguna Colorada.
Day 3: Begin early at 5:00 a.m. to visit geysers located at 4,964 meters above sea level. Enjoy a hot breakfast and relax in the Polques Hot Springs. Cross the Salvador Dalí Desert and visit Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde at the foot of Licancabur Volcano.
Tour end options:
- Conclude in San Pedro de Atacama with transfer to the Bolivia-Chile border (Hito Cajones)
- Return to Uyuni, with stops at the Valley of Rocks in Alota and the town of San Cristóbal; approximate arrival in Uyuni by 6:00 p.m.
Border transfer ticket costs 150 Bs or 20 USD where applicable.
Includes
- Transportation
- Guide
- Meals
- 2 nights accommodation
Excludes
- National Parks entry fees: 217 Bs per person
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For an optimal experience, bring warm clothing for cold mornings and evenings, sun protection, and sufficient water. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to October. Book in advance to secure your place and confirm pick-up details.
