From Puno: Uyuni Salt Flat Excursion | 2-Day/1-Night

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ID: GYG834767-1323543
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Set off from Puno for a 2-day tour to the Uyuni Salt Flat and experience the wonders of Bolivia. Discover the train cemetery, a Colchani community, Incahuasi island, the Uyuni Salt Flat, and more.
Day 1: Puno-La Paz-Uyuni

The Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno begins with the pick up from the hotel in Puno and transfer to the Puno terminal.
Transfer by tourist bus from Puno – La Paz (arrival at 2:00 p.m.).
Afternoon free, you can see the city of La Paz and El Alto.
Transfer in tourist bus from La Paz – Uyuni

Day 2: Uyuni – Uyuni Salt Flats

First we will start with the 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 go to the community of Colchani (the gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt micro-processor.
Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel that currently only works 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 hike and appreciate large expanses of cacti, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint.
Finishing our tour, we headed to the town of Uyuni.
End of our services of the Salar de Uyuni Tour from Puno

Highlights

  • Walk in and on top of abandoned train carriages in the train cemetery
  • Take your time organizing your group and take fun pictures in the huge salt flat
  • Visit the community of Colchani, you will find rustic craft workshops

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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.