From Uyuni: 4-Day Salar de Uyuni & Eduardo Avaroa Tour
ID: GYG1506975-2301324
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Explore Uyuni Salt Flats, experience local traditions in Coqueza, and discover Eduardo Avaroa with lagoons, flamingos, geysers, volcanoes, and stunning sunsets.
Discover Bolivia's most spectacular landscapes and cultural traditions on a 4-day, 3-night private journey from Uyuni. Explore the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, meet local communities, discover Andean archaeological sites, and travel through the breathtaking landscapes of Eduardo Avaroa National Park.
Day 1: Uyuni Salt Flats
Start with pickup from Uyuni Airport or bus terminal. Visit the Train Cemetery and Colchani, where you can learn about traditional salt production. Continue to Playa Blanca, Flag Square, the Dakar Monument, and giant salt sculptures. Explore Incahuasi Island, home to giant cacti and panoramic salt-flat views. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the salt flats, take perspective photos, and watch the sunset with wine and snacks. Overnight in Uyuni.
Day 2: Coqueza, Tunupa & Local Culture
After breakfast, travel to Coqueza at the foot of Tunupa Volcano. Meet local community members and experience traditional activities such as llama herding, quinoa processing, and textile weaving. Enjoy a local lunch and visit Andean wetlands, the Chullpares of Coqueza, and a viewpoint overlooking the salt flats. Continue to Chiquini Cave before staying overnight in a community salt hostel.
Day 3: Altiplano Lagoons & Eduardo Avaroa
Travel through the highlands and visit the Cañapa and Hedionda Lagoons, where you can observe Andean flamingos. Stop at the Ollagüe Volcano viewpoint, Ch’iar Quta, Siloli Desert, and the famous Stone Tree. Enter Eduardo Avaroa National Park and visit Laguna Colorada before arriving at Huayllajara for the night.
Day 4: Geysers, Hot Springs & Laguna Verde
Leave early for the Sol de Mañana geysers. Continue to Polques Hot Springs, Dalí Rocks, and Laguna Verde, with views of Licancabur Volcano. An optional transfer to Hito Cajón on the Chilean border is available. After lunch, return to Uyuni through the Valley of Rocks and highland villages, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The tour includes private 4x4 transportation, private-room accommodation, meals, snacks, rain boots, and an oxygen canister.
Highlights
- Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats with a private 4x4 journey
- Experience local traditions and culture in Coqueza
- Discover flamingo-filled lagoons in Eduardo Avaroa
- Watch the sunset over the salt flats with wine and snacks
- See geysers, hot springs, deserts, and Laguna Verde
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place at high altitude and can reach approximately 4,800 m above sea level
Weather conditions can change quickly, with cold temperatures, strong winds, intense sun, and possible rain
Bring warm clothing and suitable gear for changing weather conditions
Some entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately
Day 2 and Day 3 accommodations are basic, with private rooms
Access to the hot springs is optional and not included
The transfer to Hito Cajón on the Chilean border is optional and not included
After booking, provide your arrival details in Uyuni and accommodation or arrival point to coordinate pickup
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly due to road or weather conditions
INCLUDED
- Pickup from Uyuni Airport or bus terminal
- Private 4x4 transportation throughout the tour
- Professional Spanish-speaking driver/guide
- 3 nights of accommodation in private rooms
- 4 breakfasts
- 4 lunches with drinks
- 3 dinners
- Personal snacks during the tour
- Rain boots for use during the tour
- Oxygen canister
- Picnic lunch in the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Sunset experience with wine and snacks
- Cultural activities in Coqueza
- Visit to Tunupa Volcano viewpoint
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island: 30 BOB
- Entrance to the salt sculptures: 20 BOB
- Eduardo Avaroa National Park entrance: 150 BOB
- Entrance fees for Coqueza and Chiquini
- Polques Hot Springs entrance fee
- Optional transfer to Hito Cajón on the Chilean border
- Personal expenses
- 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.
