Uyuni: 2-Day Salar de Uyuni, Train Cemetery, and Lagoons …
ID: GYG885327-1391369
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni on a 2-day tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island. See the Dakar Monument.
Discover the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni on a 2-day tour. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island. Admire the Dakar Monument and visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chulluncani lagoons.
Begin with a visit to the Train Cemetery, which dates back to the 19th century. Contemplate the remains of ancient locomotives located a few kilometers from the city of Uyuni.
Continue to Colchani, a small town known for making salt-based products. Purchase various handicrafts. Visit the Salar de Uyuni, which covers more than 10,000 km². Observe small piles of salt in the shape of a pyramid.
Arrive at the entrance to Incahuasi Island. Enjoy the stunning natural views and observe the abundance of cacti. Head to the Dakar Monument, where you can take beautiful photographs. Enjoy a delicious local lunch.
Continue to the majestic Salar de Uyuni. In the afternoon, head to the water mirrors to appreciate the sunset reflecting the beautiful sky, a place where the earth and the sky have no limits.
On day 2, start your journey at approximately 9:30 AM to begin your adventure in the majestic Salar de Uyuni. Visit at least three lagoons: Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chulluncani, of different colors, which are part of the Altiplano Lagoons, home to hundreds of flamingos.
Conclude the tour in the city of Uyuni at approximately 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Discover the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni on a 2-day tour from Uyuni
- Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and the Incahuasi Island
- See the Dakar Monument and visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chulluncani lagoons
- Enjoy a delicious local lunch and take beautiful photos of the Dakar Monument
- Watch the sunset over the water mirrors and see the sky and earth blend
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear layers to adjust to changing temperatures.
Bring cash for personal expenses, as ATMs are scarce.
Be prepared for high altitudes with appropriate medication if necessary.
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.