From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers
ID: GYG979745-1521022
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour from La Paz with bus transfers. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island.
Embark on a 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz. Travel by bus to Uyuni, where you will be picked up and taken to the salt flats. See the train cemetery, the town of Colchani, and the Isla Incahuasi.
Day 1: Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
Your journey begins in La Paz, where you will take an overnight bus to Uyuni at 8:30 PM. Your bus will have reclining seats and a bathroom on board.
Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats
Start with a pick-up from the bus terminal in Uyuni and free time until 10:20 AM. Then, head to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.
Next, head to the town of Colchani, the gateway to the salt flats. Find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor. Continue to the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats, making stops to see salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flats, and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, which currently only functions as a museum.
Later, visit the most popular island in the salt flats, Isla Incahuasi, where you can walk and appreciate large expanses of cacti, fossils of marine rocks, and spectacular 360° views from the lookout point. Finish your tour and head to the city of Uyuni.
Day 3: Bus from Uyuni to La Paz
Highlights
- Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 3-day tour from La Paz with bus transfers
- Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island
- See the extraction of salt, the Salar de Uyuni, and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel
- Learn about the salt extraction process and see the salt processing plant
- Enjoy the convenience of bus transfers from La Paz to Uyuni and back
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear warm clothing as temperatures can drop significantly
Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes
Stay hydrated and bring water
Sunscreen is recommended due to the high UV levels
INCLUDED
- Autobús La Paz - Uyuni
- Recogida en la terminal
- Jeep 4x4
- Conductor - Guía en español
- Almuerzo
- Atardecer en el Salar de Uyuni
- Llegada
- Autobús Uyuni - La Paz
NOT INCLUDED
- Ticket de entrada: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*) (5 USD)
- Bebidas.
- Aperitivos.
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.