From Cusco: Excursion to the Salar de Uyuni 3 days 2 nights
ID: GYG816465-1299983
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 then to Uyuni, where we will visit the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island and the Uyuni salt flat
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco- Puno
The Uyuni Salt Flat Tour from Cusco begins with pick-up at the agreed meeting point 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 in Puno and transfer to the Puno terminal.
Transfer by tourist bus Puno - La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.).
Afternoon free, you can visit the city of La Paz and El Alto.
Transfer by tourist bus La Paz - Uyuni (Departure 8:00 p.m.), arrival the next day 5:00 a.m.
Day 3: Uyuni - Uyuni Salt Flat
We will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.
We will then visit the community of Colchani (gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic artisan workshops and the rustic table salt microprocessor.
Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar, we will make stops to see the salt extractions, the eyes of the Salar 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 extensions of cacti, fossils of marine rocks and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint.
Finishing our tour, we head to the city of Uyuni.
End of our services of the Excursion to the Salar de Uyuni from Cusco.
Highlights
- Visit the train cemetery, where you can walk inside and on top of the train cars
- Marvel at the Uyuni Salt Flat, Incahuasi Island and take amazing 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.