La Paz: 5-Day Salt Flats & Altiplano Discovery with Return Uyuni Tour with Professional English Guide

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ID: GYG1481367-2262381
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Paese: Bolivia

Durata: 5 giorni


Descrizione

Discover Uyuni’s salt flats, colorful lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and stunning Altiplano scenery on a memorable 5-day journey from La Paz.
DAY 1 – COMFORTABLE OVERNIGHT BUS TO UYUNI

Check in at the La Paz bus office at approximately 9:00 PM and depart at 9:30 PM. Travel overnight by comfortable bus with reclining seats, heating, onboard restroom, and polar blanket.

Please carry 2.50 BOB in cash per person for the mandatory bus terminal fee.

DAY 2 – SALT FLATS, CACTI & SUNSET

Arrive in Uyuni around 6:30–7:30 AM and meet our team. Depending on your arrival time, relax at a nearby café or purchase breakfast before heading to our office for check-in. Meet your driver and fellow travelers, receive a short briefing, and prepare for the tour.

Departure at 10:30 AM.

Train Cemetery – See historic locomotives from Uyuni’s railway past.
Colchani – Learn about salt production and browse salt crafts and alpaca and llama wool products.
Uyuni Salt Flats – Visit 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 with panoramic views.
Perspective Photography – Create optical-illusion photos on the salt flats.
Sunset Stop – Enjoy the sunset with wine and chips.

Overnight: Salt hostel in Atulcha.

DAY 3 – ANDEAN LAGOONS & DESERTS

Breakfast at 7:00 AM before continuing across the Bolivian Altiplano.

Chiguana Desert – Cross open plains surrounded by colorful mountains.
Ollagüe Volcano – Stop for views of the volcanic peaks and highlands.
Andean Lagoons – Visit Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota and look for flamingos beside mineral-rich waters.
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Explore mountains, deserts, and lagoons.
Siloli Desert – Cross sandy landscapes with unusual rock formations.
Stone Tree – Photograph this natural formation shaped by wind and erosion.
Red Lagoon – Admire Laguna Colorada’s reddish waters and flamingos.

Overnight: Hostel in Huayllajara or Polques, subject to availability.

DAY 4 – THERMAL WATERS & VOLCANIC SCENERY

Early departure at 5:00 AM.

Sol de Mañana – See steaming vents and bubbling mud pools.
Polques Hot Springs – Relax in naturally warm waters surrounded by mountains.
Dalí Desert – Admire scenery reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings.
Green & White Lagoons – View the lagoons beneath Licancabur Volcano.
Villa Mar – Stop for lunch before the return journey.
Rock Valley – See distinctive rock formations along the route.
San Cristóbal – Visit the village before returning to Uyuni.

Arrival in Uyuni: Approximately 5:30–6:30 PM. Check in at the bus office around 8:30 PM and depart at 9:00 PM aboard a comfortable overnight bus to La Paz.

Please carry 2.00 BOB in cash per person for the mandatory bus terminal fee.

DAY 5 – ARRIVAL IN LA PAZ

Arrive in La Paz between approximately 6:30 and 7:30 AM, marking the end of your 5-day journey.

Punti salienti

  • Cross the vast Uyuni Salt Flats and capture creative perspective photos
  • Discover colorful Andean lagoons and observe flamingos in their natural habitat
  • Explore dramatic deserts, volcanic scenery, and unique rock formations
  • Relax in the warm waters of Polques Hot Springs surrounded by Andean landscapes
  • Watch the sunset transform the Uyuni Salt Flats while enjoying wine and snacks.

Lingue guida

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
INCLUSO
  • 2 comfortable overnight bus journeys with reclining seats, heating, and onboard restroom
  • Shared 4WD vehicle for the 3-day Altiplano expedition
  • Professional local driver
  • English-speaking guide
  • 2 nights in shared accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 2 dinners
  • Sunset stop including wine and snacks
NON INCLUSO
  • Incahuasi Island admission – 30 BOB p/p
  • Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve admission – 150 BOB p/p
  • Polques thermal pools access – 30 BOB p/p
  • Optional sleeping bag – 70 BOB p/p
  • Additional drinks and snacks
  • Private room and bathroom upgrade available upon request. Please contact the tour operator to confirm availability.

Quando dovrei prenotare?

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.


Cancellazioni

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.