Uyuni: 2-Day Salt Flats Tour from La Paz Spanish Tour
ID: GYG1508741-O-2303803
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Traverse the Uyuni Salt Flats, uncover local traditions, giant cacti and striking sunset scenery on a 2-day experience from La Paz.
Day 1 – Overnight VIP Bus from La Paz to Uyuni
Start the experience in La Paz with check-in at the bus office at approximately 8:30 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., board the VIP overnight bus bound for Uyuni. Travel comfortably with reclining seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, heating, an onboard restroom, and a polar blanket. Dinner and breakfast are included during the overnight transfer.
Day 2 – Salt Flats, Cactus Island and Evening Colors
The bus reaches Uyuni at approximately 7:30 a.m. Our team will be waiting at the bus office and will accompany you to a nearby café, where you can spend some free time before the tour. Afterward, head to our office for check-in, an introduction to the day's program, and a meeting with your driver and guide.
Departure at 10:30 AM.
Railway Heritage: – See a collection of old locomotives and railway remains connected to Uyuni's historic mining and transportation era.
Salt-Making Community: – Spend time in Colchani and discover traditional salt-processing methods alongside locally made products using salt, alpaca wool, and llama wool.
Across the Salt Flats: – Cross the vast white surface of Salar de Uyuni, stopping at the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
Ancient Coral & Giant Cacti: – Follow the paths of Incahuasi Island among enormous cacti and fossilized coral formations, with panoramic views stretching across the surrounding salt plain.
Creative Perspective Photos: – Use the flat landscape and seemingly endless horizon to create playful optical-illusion photographs.
Colors Across the White Horizon: – Spend the final part of the tour watching the changing sunset colors over the salt flats while enjoying wine and chips.
Evening Back in Uyuni: – Be back at our Uyuni office at approximately 7:30 p.m. This final transfer completes your 2-day experience from La Paz through the Uyuni Salt Flats.
Highlights
- Roam across the immense white landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Uncover local salt traditions and Andean handicrafts in Colchani
- Wander among giant cacti and ancient coral formations on Incahuasi Island
- Capture playful perspective photos across the endless salt horizon
- Conclude the experience with sunset colors before continuing to Chuquisaca
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- VIP sleeper bus transportation for the overnight route
- Reclining seats featuring Starlink Wi-Fi, heating, a polar blanket, and onboard restroom
- Dinner and breakfast served during the nighttime bus transfer
- Welcome assistance from our team upon reaching Uyuni
- Shared 4x4 vehicle for the route across the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Skilled local driver with extensive experience in the region
- Professional certified guide providing service in English
- Lunch served during the Salt Flats tour
- Wine and light snacks provided while enjoying the sunset
NOT INCLUDED
- Incahuasi Island entrance ticket – 30 BOB per traveler
- Use of restrooms during the route – around 20 BOB per person
- Beverages purchased separately
- Individual expenses and personal purchases
- Rain boots available for optional rental – 20 BOB per person
- Restroom fees throughout the journey – approximately 40 BOB per person
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.
