From Cusco: Uyuni Salt Flat Excursion 3 Days / 2 Nights
ID: GYG837887-1327397
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
The tour begins with the departure from Cusco to Puno, where we will board the tourist bus to La Paz and in turn to Uyuni, we can visit the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island and the Uyuni salt flat.
Day 1: Cusco- Puno
The Tour to the Salar de Uyuni from Cusco begins with the pick up from the Hotel in Cusco and transfer to the Cusco terminal.
Transfer by tourist bus Cusco - Puno (departure 10:00 p.m.)-(arrival 5:00 a.m.).
Day 2: Puno-La Paz-Uyuni
Pick up at hotel in Puno and transfer to Puno terminal.
Transfer by tourist bus Puno - La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.).
Free afternoon, you can visit the city of La Paz and El Alto.
Transfer by tourist bus La Paz - Uyuni (Departure 20:00 Hrs), arrival the next day 05:00 Hrs.
Day 3: Uyuni - Uyuni Salt Flat
We will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.
Then we will visit the community of Colchani (gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and rustic table salt microprocessor.
Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar, we will make stops to see the salt extractions, the salt eyes and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel that currently only functions as a museum.
Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will walk and appreciate large expanses of cactus, marine rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint.
Finishing our tour, we head to the city of Uyuni.
End of our Uyuni Salt Flat Excursion services from Cusco.
Highlights
- Visit the train cemetery, where you can walk inside and on top of the cars.
- Marvel at the Uyuni salt flat, the Incahuasi island and take incredible photos.
- Visit the town of Colchani to see how salt is extracted from the Salar.
Guiding languages
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.