From La Paz: 3-Day Biking Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats Tour

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ID: GYG427334-769729
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 3 days


Description

Enjoy some of the most iconic sights and locations of Bolivia on this 3-day biking tour. Travel Death Road, visit the Uyuni Salt Flats, see the famous Dakar Monument, and visit Colchani settlement.
Day one - - - - The mountain biking starts at 7:30 a.m.
Point 1: This is a 22 km downhill on asphalt (tarmac) road.
At the police checkpoint (after 45 min.) all visitors pay Bs. 50 for the entrance to the national park.
This first section is for you to develop confidence and get used to the bike.
Do not worry, the safety van is always behind the group and we have stops for water, photos, and bike checks.
Point 2: “Death Road” about 10 Km. always in a compact group (safety first!!!) and also snack time.
Point 3: About 32 Km. it starts with a waterfall splash!! Finally, the end of the tour is in Yolosa, so the next stop is in a hotel with showers, a swimming pool, and a buffet lunch as well. At approximately 05:00 p.m. it´s time to go back to La Paz driving through the new road.
At the final of the "Death Road Tour" the guide will drop off you at the bus office to your Bus La Paz to Uyuni.
**Bring your bags with you because you won't return to your hotel**
Bus departs at 9:00 p.m.

Day two - - - - Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. then go to our office 1 block near from bus station,
Start your tour by leaving Uyuni town for Uyuni Salt Flats (full day trip Trip) at 10:30 a.m. with a visit to Uyuni’s ‘train graveyard’ to see the first locomotives in Bolivia and take amazing pictures.
Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners´ workshops), and see handicrafts made of salt and textile art made of llama and alpaca.
Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt.
Then, visit “Ojos de Agua Salada”, a hotel made completely of salt which is currently used as a museum, the island of flags of the world, and the famous Dakar Monument.

Lunch will be served near “Isla Incahuasi” following, have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral. From the top admire the 360º of the Salar de Uyuni.
Take time to organize your group for fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats.
Then, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats with a glass of wine and some chips.
Return to Uyuni town to our office at 7:00 p.m. and arrive at the Bus Office 8:30 p.m. Because your bus from Uyuni to La Paz departs at 9:00 p.m.

Day Three - - - - Arrive at La Paz city at 6:30 a.m.

The finish point of the tour: Bus Station La Paz City

Highlights

  • Death Road by Full Suspension Bike + Equipment
  • Tour Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day + English Speaking guide
  • Bed Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz with service on board
  • Meals Included

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour run from La Paz city and finishes in La Paz city 6:30 a.m. in the bus station.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
We can pick you up from 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. If you are far from Downtown we have a meeting point, Maria Auxiliadora Church on 16 de Julio Avenue at 7:40 a.m. / but we need to coordinate previously.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.