From La Paz: Death Route and Uyuni Salt Flat by Bike 3-Days
ID: GYG794225-1269655
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Enjoy some of Bolivia's most iconic sights and places on this 3-day biking tour. Ride along the Death Road, visit the Uyuni Salt Flat, see the famous Dakar Monument and the settlement of Colchani.
First Day (Mountain biking starts at 7:30 am)
Point 1: It is a 22 km descent on an asphalt road.
At the police checkpoint (after 45 min.), all visitors pay Bs. 50 for entry to the national park.
This first section is for you to gain confidence and get used to the bike.
Don't worry, the safety van always follows 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 begins with a splashing waterfall!!! Finally, the end of the route is in Yolosa, so the next stop is at a hotel with showers, a pool, and also a buffet lunch. Approximately at 05:00 p.m., it's time to return to La Paz by driving on the new road.
At the end of the "Death Road Tour," the guide will drop you off at the bus station so you can take your bus from La Paz to Uyuni.
Bring your luggage because you won't be returning to your hotel.
The bus departs at 9:00 p.m.
Second Day (Arrive in the city of Uyuni at 7:30 a.m. and go to our office, located 1 block from the bus station)
Free time to buy water, snacks, and use the restrooms.
Begin your tour at 10:30 a.m., departing from the city of Uyuni towards the Salar de Uyuni (full-day tour) with a visit to the Uyuni "train cemetery" to see Bolivia's first locomotives and take incredible photos.
Next, visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miner workshops) and observe the salt crafts and textile art made from llama and alpaca.
Take photos as you navigate the vast white expanse of salt.
Then, visit the "Ojos de Agua Salada," a hotel completely made of salt that is currently used as a museum, the island of the world's flags, and the famous Dakar Monument.
Lunch will be served near "Isla Incahuasi," followed by time to take an excursion to the top of the island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral. From the summit, admire the 360º view of the Salar de Uyuni.
Take your time to organize your group for fun perspective and distorted proportion photos on the dazzling white surface of the salt flat.
Then, head to a wide area to experience the unique sensation of watching a beautiful sunset over the salt flat while enjoying a glass of wine and some potato chips.
Return to the city of Uyuni to our office at 7:00 p.m.
Next, go to the Bus Station at 8:30 p.m., because your bus from Uyuni to La Paz departs at 9:00 p.m.
Day Three (Arrive in the city of La Paz at 6:30 a.m.)
The final point of the tour: La Paz City Bus Station
Highlights
- Full Suspension Full Suspension Bike Death Road + Equipment
- Salar de Uyuni Full Day Tour + Spanish speaking Guide
- Sleeper bus La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz with on-board service
- Meals included
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.