From Puno:Two-Day,One-Night Discovery Tour to Salar de Uyuni
ID: GYG820711-1305324
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Depart from Puno for a two-day tour to the Salar de Uyuni and experience the wonders of Bolivia. Discover the train cemetery, a community of Colchani, Incahuasi Island, the Salar de Uyuni and more.
Day 1: Puno-La Paz-Uyuni
The Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno begins with pick-up at the agreed meeting point in Puno and transfer to the Puno terminal. Transfer by tourist bus from Puno – La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.). Free afternoon, you can get to know the city of La Paz and El Alto. Transfer by tourist bus from La Paz – Uyuni
Day 2: Uyuni – Salar de Uyuni First we will start with pick-up from the bus terminal in the town of Uyuni. Transfer to our cafeteria, where you can have a delicious breakfast. Pick-up from the cafeteria to start the tour (10:30 Hrs) First point of visit will be the train cemetery, then we head to the community of Colchani (the 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 de Uyuni we will make stops to see the salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel which 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 take a walk and appreciate large extensions of cacti, fossils of marine rocks and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint. Ending our tour, we head to the town of Uyuni. End of our services of the Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno
Highlights
- Walk over abandoned train cars at the train cemetery
- Take your time to organize your group and take fun photos at the huge salt flat.
- Visit the community of Colchani, you will find rustic artisan workshops.
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.
