From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Tickets

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ID: GYG854186-1349348
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 2-day tour from La Paz. Enjoy a comfortable bus ride with amenities and explore the eerie Train Cemetery and the small town of Colchani.
Discover the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, on a guided day trip from La Paz. Explore the eerie Train Cemetery, the salt miners' workshops, and the Dakar Monument. Enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset over the salt flats.

Day 1:

Meet at the bus office at 8:30 PM for registration, then board the bus from La Paz to Uyuni at 9:00 PM. Inside the bus, enjoy dinner, breakfast, a bottle of water, a hot drink, heating, toilets, a polar blanket, Wi-Fi, and a first aid kit.

Day 2:

Arrive in the city of Uyuni at 7:30 AM. Enjoy free time to buy snacks, water, and other things for your trip. Then, go to the office, 1 block from the bus station.

Start your tour at 10:30 AM with a trip to the Salar de Uyuni. The first stop is the eerie Train Cemetery, which is located on the outskirts of Uyuni. Then, visit the small settlement of Colchani, where you can find handicrafts made from salt, and textile art made from llama and alpaca wool.

Take pictures while navigating the vast white expanse of salt, wade the "Ojos de Agua Salada", visit a hotel made entirely of salt that is currently used as a museum-restaurant, and see the Flags of the World. Bring your own flag and put it there for free.

After a morning of exploration, enjoy lunch on the way. Then, hike to the top of Incahuasi Island to see giant cacti and rock formations made of petrified coral.

Next, take your time to organize your group to take fun photos distorting perspective and proportion on the blinding white surface of the salt flat. Playing with the scene is sure to make for fun and memorable photos.

Finally, head to a large area for the unique experience of watching a beautiful sunset over the salt flat, spreading its dazzling colors all over the Salar de Uyuni, and enjoy it with a glass of wine. Return from your excursion to Uyuni between 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM.

Highlights

  • Take a bus from La Paz to Uyuni and enjoy a comfortable journey with amenities
  • Explore the eerie Train Cemetery and the small town of Colchani on a guided tour
  • Visit the Incahuasi Island and see the giant cacti and petrified coral formations
  • Take fun photos with your group on the blinding white surface of the salt flat
  • Watch the sunset over the salt flats and enjoy a glass of wine

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the rainy season (January to March), access to Incahuasi Island may not be possible.
Be prepared for cold weather, especially during the early morning and evening.
Arrive at the bus office by 8:30 pm for registration before the bus departure at 9:00 pm.
Return to Uyuni is expected between 19:15 and 19:45.
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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.