From Puno: 3-Day La Paz & Uyuni Salt Flat Adventure
ID: GYG815345-1298490
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a 3-day journey from Puno to explore La Paz and the world's largest salt flat, Uyuni. Enjoy guided tours, cultural sites, and breathtaking landscapes.
Discover the wonders of Bolivia on this 3-day adventure from Puno. Begin your journey at 9 am with a hotel pickup in Puno, crossing the border into Bolivia. Enjoy a leisurely lunch en route to La Paz, arriving around 3 pm. Explore the city's famous cable car system and take a guided tour of the colonial quarter, including the Church of San Francisco and Murillo Square. After some free time for dinner, board the overnight bus to Uyuni.
Day two starts with an early arrival in Uyuni, where you can enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. Hop into a jeep and head to the Uyuni Salt Flat, the world's largest salt desert. Visit the Uyuni Train Cemetery and the town of Colchani to learn about salt extraction. Enjoy a traditional regional lunch before exploring Incahuasi Island, known for its giant cacti. After some free time for photos, return to Uyuni for dinner and shopping before taking the overnight bus back to La Paz.
On the final day, arrive in La Paz at 5 am and transfer to Desaguadero to cross back into Peru. Enjoy breakfast before visiting the colonial Santiago Apostol Church in Pomata and exploring Juli, known as Little Rome for its numerous religious buildings. Visit either the church of San Juan de Letrán or Our Lady of the Assumption, depending on availability. Conclude your journey with a return to Puno, arriving at your hotel around 1 pm.
Highlights
- Explore La Paz's unique cable car system and colonial landmarks
- Discover the vast Uyuni Salt Flat and its fascinating features
- Enjoy a traditional regional lunch in the heart of the salt desert
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish, although it may occasionally be done in two 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.