Salt Flats: 4-Day Andean Journey from La Paz Uyuni Tour with Local Spanish Driver
ID: GYG1490422-O-2276727
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País: Bolivia
Duración:
4 días
Descripción
Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats, colorful lagoons, deserts, geysers, and hot springs on an unforgettable 4-day Andean journey from La Paz.
DAY 1 – BUS FROM LA PAZ TO UYUNI
Check in at the bus office at approximately 9:00 PM and depart at 9:30 PM for Uyuni. Travel overnight in reclining seats with heating, an onboard restroom, a pillow, and a polar blanket.
Please have 2.50 BOB in cash per person ready to cover the mandatory bus terminal fee before departure.
DAY 2 – SALT FLATS, CACTI & SUNSET
Arrive in Uyuni at approximately 7:30 AM, where our team will meet you at the bus office. Continue to a nearby café to relax before heading to our office for check-in. Meet your driver, receive a tour briefing, and prepare for your 4WD journey.
Departure at 10:30 AM.
Train Cemetery – Walk among old locomotives that reflect Uyuni’s railway past.
Colchani – Learn about local salt production and explore salt crafts and alpaca and llama wool products.
Uyuni Salt Flats – Cross the vast white landscape, visiting the Saltwater Eyes, Playa Blanca, Salt Hotel Museum, Flags of the World, and Dakar Monument.
Incahuasi Island – Walk among giant cacti and ancient coral formations while enjoying panoramic views of the Salar.
Perspective Photography – Take creative optical-illusion photos across the salt flats.
Sunset Stop – Watch the evening colors while enjoying wine and chips.
Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.
DAY 3 – ANDEAN LAGOONS & DESERT FORMATIONS
Have breakfast at 7:00 AM before setting out across the Bolivian Altiplano.
Chiguana Desert – Cross open plains framed by colorful mountain landscapes.
Ollagüe Volcano – Stop to admire the volcanic peaks and surrounding highlands.
Andean Lagoons – Explore Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota, where flamingos can often be seen near the mineral-rich waters.
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Travel through a remarkable combination of mountains, deserts, and lagoons.
Siloli Desert – Continue across sandy terrain featuring unusual rock formations.
Stone Tree – See this remarkable rock formation sculpted by wind and erosion.
Red Lagoon – Observe the reddish waters of Laguna Colorada and look for flamingos along the shoreline.
Overnight – Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, subject to availability.
DAY 4 – THERMAL WATERS & VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES
Depart early at 5:00 AM.
Sol de Mañana – Experience an active geothermal area with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools.
Polques Hot Springs – Relax in naturally heated waters surrounded by mountain scenery.
Dalí Desert – Cross a surreal desert landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s artwork.
Green & White Lagoons – Admire these scenic lagoons beneath Licancabur Volcano.
Arrival in Uyuni – Return at approximately 5:30–6:30 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day journey.
Lo más destacado
- Explore the endless white landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Spot flamingos around colorful high-altitude Andean lagoons
- Experience the steaming geothermal fields of Sol de Mañana
- Relax in the naturally warm waters of Polques Hot Springs
- Discover surreal deserts, volcanic scenery, and unique rock formations
Lenguajes de guiado
INCLUIDO
- Overnight bus transportation
- Comfortable seating with onboard heating
- Shared 4WD vehicle throughout the 3-day Altiplano tour
- Experienced local driver familiar with Uyuni and Altiplano routes
- English-speaking tour guide
- 2 nights of shared accommodation
- 2 breakfasts included
- 2 lunches included
- 2 dinners included
- Wine and snacks served during the sunset experience
NO INCLUYE
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island – 30 BOB per person
- Entry fee for Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – 150 BOB per person
- Access to Polques Hot Springs – 30 BOB per person
- Restroom costs along the route – approximately 40 BOB per person
- Optional sleeping bag hire – 70 BOB per person
- Beverages outside those included with the scheduled meals
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Private room and bathroom upgrade available upon request. Please contact the tour operator in advance to confirm availability.
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.