From La Paz: 3 Day Biking Tour Death Road & Uyuni Salt Flats
ID: GYG439152-791209
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
You'll travel along the famous Death Road and visit the Uyuni Salt Flats.
this tour includes: Death Road + Bus La Paz - Uyuni + Tour Uyuni Full Day + Bus Uyuni - La Paz.
Day 1 Death Road + Bus La Paz to Uyuni
The mountain biking starts at 7:30 a.m.
Point 1: This is a 22 km downhill on asphalt (tarmac) road.
At the police checkpoint (after 45 min.) all visitors pay Bs. 50 for the entrance to the national park.
This first section is for you to develop confidence and get used to the bike.
Do not worry, the safety van is always behind the group and we have stops for water, photos, and bike checks.
Point 2: “Death Road” about 10 Km. always in a compact group (safety first!!!) and also snack time.
Point 3: About 32 Km. it starts with a waterfall splash!! Finally, the end of the tour is in Yolosa, so the next stop is in a hotel with showers, a swimming pool, and a buffet lunch as well. At approximately 05:00 p.m. it´s time to go back to La Paz driving through the new road.
At the final of the "Death Road Tour" the guide will drop off you at the bus office to your Bus La Paz to Uyuni.
**Bring your bags with you because you won't return to your hotel**
Bus departs at 9:00 p.m.
Day 2 - Uyuni Full Day + Bus Uyuni - La Paz
Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. - Free Time- then go to our office near from the bus station,
Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. heading to the salt flats by 4x4 WD transport.
During this tour visit:
•Train cemetery
These 19th-century locomotives remind old times. This beautiful spot is excellent for photographers.
•Colchani
The Rosario Cooperative, which is a salt iodization plant, is located on the edge of the salt flats. This is a good place to observe the methods of salt extraction and process. Also, see the Salt Artisanal Market (Llama clothes - salt handicrafts) and a small salt museum.
•Uyuni salt flats
With 3665 meters of altitude and an extension of 12,000 km2, The journey through the salt flats provides a dazzling and incomparable landscape. Also, visit the salt eyes, salt and take beautiful photos.
•Museum - Salt Hotel
This is an unusual construction, built entirely of salt blocks.
•Dakar Monument + Flags of the World Island
the Flags of the World (Where you can bring yours and put it there for free) and a Monument of Dakar racing for nice shots.
•Incahuasi island
Located in the center of the salt flats, is like an Oasis of an exclusive and isolated ecosystem, and inhabited by cactus from 1 to 4 meters high. Incahuasi Island is considered an excellent spot by photographers, as well as a place to rest, with the impressive landscape of the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats.
Finally, enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine.
Arrive back to Uyuni by 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 pm bus from Uyuni to La Paz.
Arrive at the Office Bus at 8:30 p.m.
Day 3
Arrive at La Paz at 6:30 a.m.
The finish point of the tour: Bus Station La Paz City.
INFORMATION
*During the rainy season (from January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.
Highlights
- English Certificated Speaking Guide included
- Death Road by Full Suspension Bike + Equipment Full Day
- Tour Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour starts in La Paz City and finishes in La Paz City.
Meeting point: Maria Auxiliadora Church on 16 de Julio Avenue - El Prado -
Meeting time: 7:30 a.m.
Please provide a valid Whatsapp number for better coordination.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.