La Paz: 3day excursion to Uyuni Salt Flats-Incahuasi Island

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ID: GYG787524-1260935
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Country: Bolivia

Duration: 3 days


Description

Travel by bus on an unforgettable 3-day excursion from La Paz to Uyuni. Discover the Salar de Uyuni and Incahuasai Island. Enjoy a day exploring Uyuni by jeep and visit Colchani and the Dakar Monument
FIRST DAY
Please go to the Bus office at 20:30 for check-in, then the bus will depart at 21:00.
On board the bus, enjoy Dinner, Breakfast, a Bottle of Water and a toilet.

SECOND DAY
Arrival in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. - Free Time - then head near the bus station,
Departure from Uyuni City at 10:30 a.m. towards the salt flat by 4x4 WD transport.

During this excursion we will visit:
-Train Cemetery
These 19th century locomotives remind us of old times. This beautiful place is excellent for photographers.

-Colchani
Rosario Cooperative, which is a salt iodization plant, is situated on the edge of the salt flats. It is a good place to observe the methods of salt extraction and processing. You can also visit the Artisanal Salt Market (llama clothing - salt crafts) and a small salt museum.

-Salt Flat of Uyuni
At 3,665 metres above sea level and covering 12,000 km2, the tour of the salt flat offers a stunning and incomparable landscape. Also, visit the salt eyes, the salt and take beautiful photos.

-Salt Museum - Hotel
This is an unusual construction, built entirely with blocks of salt.

-Dakar Monument + Island of the Flags of the World
The Flags of the World (where you can bring your own and put it there for free) and a Dakar Monument to take beautiful photos.

-Incahuasi Island
Located in the centre of the salt flat, it is like an Oasis of an exclusive and isolated ecosystem, and inhabited by cacti from 1 to 4 metres high. Incahuasi Island is considered an excellent location by photographers, as well as a resting place, with the impressive landscape of the majestic Salar de Uyuni.

Finally, enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine.
Return to Uyuni at 19:30 and at 21:00 bus from Uyuni to La Paz.
Arrival at the Office Bus at 20:30.

THIRD DAY
Arrival in La Paz city at 6:30 am.
End of the excursion: La Paz city bus station.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*During the rainy season (January to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island.

**The itineraries provided above are only indicative so that you know what to expect, however, they are subject to change with little or no notice, as they may change depending on weather conditions; force majeure events such as roadblocks, strikes; fortuitous events and things beyond our control.

Highlights

  • Discover the Salar de Uyuni and Incahuasi Island on a 3-day trip from La Paz
  • Explore the extraordinary landscape of the Salar de Uyuni on a 4x4 day trip
  • Buy souvenirs at a local market selling salt crafts and llama clothing
  • Buy souvenirs at a local market selling salt crafts and llama clothing
  • Make the most of a trip with transportation, a guide, breakfasts and dinners

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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.