From Cusco: 3-Day Salar de Uyuni Tour with Bus Transfers
ID: GYG885302-1391337
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour from Cusco. Visit the Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island.
Embark on a 3-day adventure from Cusco to the Salar de Uyuni. Travel by bus to Puno, La Paz, and Uyuni. Explore the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, and see the train cemetery, the town of Colchani, and the Isla Incahuasi.
Day 1:
Start your tour with a pickup from the meeting point in Cusco and transfer to the Cusco bus terminal. Travel by tourist bus from Cusco to Puno.
Day 2:
Be picked up from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the Puno bus terminal. Travel by tourist bus from Puno to La Paz. Enjoy some free time to explore La Paz and El Alto. Transfer by tourist bus from La Paz to Uyuni.
Day 3:
Head to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives. Then, visit the town of Colchani, the gateway to the Salar, where you can find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor.
Continue to the majestic Salar, stopping to see salt extractions, the eyes of the Salar, and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, which now only functions as a museum. Later, visit the most popular island in the Salar, Isla Incahuasi, located in the middle of the Salar.
Go hiking and see large expanses of cacti, fossils of marine rocks, and spectacular 360-degree views from the lookout. Finish your tour and head to the city of Uyuni.
Highlights
- Discover the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, on a 3-day tour
- Visit the Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island
- See the extraction of salt, the Salar's eyes, and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Salar de Uyuni and the surrounding area
- Explore the Salar de Uyuni and the surrounding area with a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing
Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect against the sun
Carry water to stay hydrated
Camera is recommended for capturing the stunning landscapes
Be prepared for altitude changes and cold weather
INCLUDED
- Pick up at the meeting point in Cusco and transfer to the Bus Terminal.
- Tourist bus Cusco - Puno.
- Tourist bus Puno - La Paz.
- Tourist bus La Paz-Uyuni.
- Pick up at the bus terminal in Uyuni.
- 4 x 4 transport (6 passengers).
- Guide - Driver.
- Lunch at the Salar de Uyuni.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island.
- buses.
- English speaking guide.
- additional costs.
- insurance.
- tips.
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.