From La Paz: 5-Day Uyuni and Red Lagoon Tour with Bus Ride

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ID: GYG421982-764105
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 5 days


Description

Embark on a thorough trip to the natural wonders of Bolivia, such as deserts, geysers, and hot springs. Take an overnight bus from La Paz to explore the Uyuni Salt Flats, the Red Lagoon, and more.
DAY 1
Go to the “Todo Turismo” office at 8:30 p.m. for the check-in, then bus departures at 9:00 p.m.
Inside the bus, enjoy the service of Dinner, Breakfast, Bottled Water, 1 Hot Drink, Heating, Toilet, Blanket, Wi-Fi and First Aid Kit.

DAY 2
Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m.
Free time to buy coffee, snacks, water, and more.
(we have FREE TIME because all tour companies and tourist points are available from 10:30 a.m.)
then go to our office 10:00 a.m.

Start your tour at 10:30 a.m.
The first stop is the haunting "Train Graveyard’, which is found on the outskirts of Uyuni.
Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners' workshops next to the salt flats), there, also find handicrafts made of salt, and textile art manufactured of llama and alpaca wool. These make excellent souvenirs to bring back home.

Lunch will be served around midday along the way.

Then Visit Uyuni Salt Flats: *Salt water eyes *A Salt hotel-museum, *Flags of the world (Where you can bring yours and put there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing.

Following, have time to take a hike to the top of the Incahuasi island to see giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral.

Next, take time to organize your group for fun perspective photos, set on the blinding white surface of the salt flats, playing around with the scene, you can be sure to take some funny and memorable shots!

Stay 1st Night: Agencha Hostel: Shared 3-beds, 4-beds, 5-beds, and 6-bed rooms + Shared toilets. / no Wi-Fi

DAY 3
Start at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast.
First stop, Chiguana Desert on Uyuni salt flats Southside, surrounded by volcanoes such as Ollagüe, which is still active and can be seen from the lookout point.
Then, visit: Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota Lagoons in which flamingoes can be seen.
After Lunch, enter “Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve”, visit the Desert of Siloli (the highest and driest in the world), and take a picture next to the ‘Rock tree’ (a lava rock formation), Red Lagoon to see more pink flamingos in their natural habitat.

Stay 2nd Night: Huayllajara Hostel, shared 6-bed rooms + Shared Toilets / no hot water for showers (to avoid pollution in the National Reserve) / no Wi-Fi

DAY 4
Get off to an early start around 5:00 a.m. to visit the Sol de Mañana Geyser and walk next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling mud pots. then, have the opportunity to take a bath in an open air Hot Springs at a 35 Cº water.

The next places: Dali Desert, Green and White Lagoon

Then return to Uyuni, enjoying picturesque scenery along the way and having a picnic lunch by the roadside.

Arrive in Uyuni town from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Then, head to the Bus Office on your own by 8:30 p.m.
Departure Bus from Uyuni to La Paz 9:00 p.m.

DAY 5
Arrive at La Paz City between 6:15 a.m. to 6:35 a.m.
The finish point of the tour: Main Bus Station in La Paz City.

TOUR DURATION:
4 Nights and 3 Days

OPTIONAL:
Upgrade 2 Nights Hostel by adding an extra Price to the Final Payment Panel.

Highlights

  • Confortable Bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz included
  • Visit Uyuni Salt Flats + Lagoons + Flamingos + Geisers
  • English Certificated Speaking Guide included
  • Tour Duration: 4 Nights and 3 Days

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash in Bolivianos, people don’t accept USD or CARD during the tour

This tour starts and finishes in La Paz City.
TOUR DURATION: 4 Nights and 3 Days

1st Day and 4th Day Go to the BUS Office at 9:000 p.m. for the check-in,
La Paz – Uyuni Departure time: 09:30 p.m.
Uyuni – La Paz Departure time: 09:30 p.m.
Please provide your valid WhatsApp number for easier coordination of the meeting time.

OPTIONAL:
**You can Upgrade 2 Nights Hostel, if you add an extra Price on the Final Payment Panel. (It includes: private room + private toilet + toilet paper + towel)
Please contact the operator in advance to request private rooms.
The meeting point is at the "TITICACA BUS" office. 09.00 p.m.
INCLUDED
  • Confortable Bus from La Paz to Uyuni and return
  • First night in hostel (3-beds, 4-beds, 5-beds, and 6-bed rooms) with shared toilets
  • Second night in shared 6-bed room (same group at the jeep car) with shared toilet
  • Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
  • Local driver
  • Tour guide
  • 3 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Breakfasts
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance Fee to Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs)
  • Entrance Fee to Reserva Eduardo Avaroa (150 Bs)
  • Entrance Fee to Hot Springs (6 Bs)
  • Toilets on the way (30 Bs)
  • Personal expenses (150 Bs) (Optional)
  • Drinks
  • Sleeping Bag - 50 BOB (Optional)
  • Rains Boots - 20 BOB (Optional)

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.