Basic 3-Day Tour in the Salar de Uyuni

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

Explore the stunning Salar de Uyuni and its surroundings on a 3-day, 2-night tour. This tour includes visits to dazzling colored lagoons, volcanoes and geysers. It begins at the Train Cemetery, passing through the magical landscape of the salt flat and culminating in the Hot Springs. Meals are included, as well as accommodation in comfortable hostels. An experienced chauffeur-guide will accompany you, providing knowledge about each place visited. This tour is ideal for adventurers and nature lovers looking for a unique experience in Bolivia.

- Shared tour in 4x4 vehicles, maximum 6 passengers.
- Includes shared accommodation and 5 meals during the tour.
- Visits to attractions such as Incawasi Island and Laguna Colorada.
- Daily availability from April to December with guide in Spanish.

What's Included

Accommodation 1st night in salt hostel, room with shared bathroom (double or double).
Driver - guide in Spanish
Transportation by Toyota land cruiser or Nissan Patrol 4×4 WD
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Accommodation 2nd night shared room, shared bathroom
Extra water during the tour
Sleeping bag
Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
Additional Snacks and Drinks
Flashlight (recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You must inform the pick-up location in advance, our driver will go to the place.

OR
Meeting point

The meeting point is in our office. Railway between Bolivar Street 100 meters south of the main gate of the Train Station, almost in front of the National Police

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    The Great Salt Flat of Uyuni and Incahuasi Island

    5 stops
  • 1
    Train Cemetery

    We started this experience at hrs. 10:30 visiting the Train Cemetery: A journey to Bolivia’s industrial past between abandoned 19th century locomotives

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Colchani

    We head to Colchani, a local village where you will know the artisan process of salt and handicrafts.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salar de Uyuni

    We enter the Great Salt Flat of Uyuni where you can appreciate some attractions and perform some activities: Eyes of the Salt Flat and Dakar Monument: Key points within the white desert. Old Hotel of Sal Playa Blanca and Plaza de las Banderas. Lunch at the Salar : A unique dining experience in the middle of nowhere. Perspective photo shoot: Time spent on photographic creativity.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Isla Incahuasi

    Then we head towards Isla Incahuasi, located in the center of the Salar where you can appreciate its famous Giant Cacti that can reach up to 20 meters. Optional there is the possibility to ascend through a fully signposted path to the top and enjoy a 360o panoramic view of the Salar. For this, an amount of 30 BOB is paid on site

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Salar de Uyuni

    To end the day, we return to the Salar to enjoy a beautiful sunset accompanied by a toast with wine and piqueos. Before dark we head to your accommodation where a delicious dinner and a restful rest awaits. Rustic salt hostel in basic room (double or double) with shared bathroom.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Volcanoes, High Plains and Siloli Desert

    3 stops
  • 6

    After breakfast, we start the 2nd day at hrs. 07 : 30 by visiting the Ollagüe Volcano viewpoint: Observation of this active colossus from a safe distance. Continuing with the tour we visit Lagunas Altiplánicas : Tour of the lagoons Cañapa, Hedionda (where you have lunch), Chiarcota and Honda, home to three species of flamingos.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Siloli Desert

    Siloli Desert and Stone Tree : Geomorphological formations caused by wind erosion, including the famous Stone Tree

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Laguna Colorada

    This day ends by visiting Eduardo Avaroa National Park, where we visit Laguna Colorada : The main nesting center for flamingos, famous for the reddish color of its waters. Then we go to your accommodation: Basic refuge in Huayllajara.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Geysers, Hot Springs and Chile Connection Option

    3 stops
  • 9
    Aguas Termales De Polques

    The 3rd day begins at hrs. 05:00 visiting the "Sun of Tomorrow" Geysers, fumaroles and boiling mud pools at the highest point of the tour (almost 5,000 m above sea level). Then Polques Hot Springs: Time to swim and relax in medicinal waters.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 10

    We visit Salvador Dali Desert: Landscapes that emulate the surrealist paintings of the artist.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Laguna Verde

    We continue the tour visiting Laguna Verde and Volcano Licancabur : A spectacular view at the foot of the Chilean border. To finish the tour you have 2 options: Option 1 (Transfer to Chile): Shared bus connection to San Pedro de Atacama at 08:00 AM (Arrival approx. 1 :00 PM). Option 2 (Return to Uyuni): Return in 4x4 visiting Villamar, Laguna Catal, Caravan of Llamas, Valley of Rocks and San Cristobal. Arrival in Uyuni between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sweet Travel Uyuni

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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