3-day private tour from La Paz to Salar de Uyuni by plane

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
La Paz - Salar de Uyuni
7 stops
1
La Paz
The tour will begin at 07:00 a.m. from La Paz, Bolivia (approximate time subject to flight itinerary), we will pick you up from your hotel in La Paz and transfer you to El Alto International Airport, where the transfer to Uyuni will take place. When you take off you will be able to see panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Uyuni
After a 45-minute flight, you will land at Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni, where you will meet your professional bilingual guide and private driver. You will enjoy a delicious American buffet in one of the most popular cafes in the area.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Colchani
The population of Colchani has 580 inhabitants whose economic activities are linked to salt extraction, agriculture (royal quinoa), crafts and tourism. It is the obligatory stopping point on the way to the majestic Uyuni salt flat. One of the peculiarities of the place is the construction of small houses made with salt bricks and one of its attractions, in addition to the salt factory, are the craft stalls located on the street. major. Activities: - Purchase of handicrafts at point zero of the town of Colchani. - Visit to the salt processor and the Salt Museum in Colchani. - - View of the first Salt Hotel "Playa Blanca" today known as the main salt museum in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Salar de Uyuni
Your next stop will be the charming Salar de Uyuni, which is the largest salt desert in the world. It has an area of ​​more than 10 thousand square kilometers and is located 3,653 meters above sea level in the Bolivian highlands. At the southeastern end of the Salar de Uyuni, you will visit the salt mounds which come from salt extraction. This process begins with the delimitation of the place, then manual crumbling is carried out and finally this salt is exposed to the sun to dry in small pyramid shapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Isla Incahuasi
Our guide will accompany you to Incahuasi Island, characterized by being one of the high-altitude islands whose soil is made up of fossils of algae, mollusks and other organisms known as stromatolites. There, vegetation composed of cacti plants develops. It is located in the central part, 74 km from Colchani. It has a steep area of ​​24 hectares and the highest point is 40 meters above the salt level.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Salar de Uyuni
Your visit will be guided by the following cultural heritage of the Salar de Uyuni: 1. Salt Staircase: Designed with the purpose of allowing the taking of photographs with special optical effects. An overwhelming saline ensemble loaded with the most authentic beauty. 2. Dakar Rally Monument and the endless forest of flags: You will observe the flags worldwide, the central symbol of Bolivia, the heart of Latin America. 4. Salt Pyramid: From this point, you will observe the mountains outlined on the horizon, minimized by the distance and by the majesty imposed by the infinite salt plateau. 5. Polygons and Salt Eyes: In the upper crust of the Salar, you will distinguish the so-called brine eyes. These are small holes formed by fine, sharp crystals like needles, accompanied by polygonal figures in the immense whiteness of the Salar.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Tunupa Volcano
Your tour will continue towards the Thunupa Volcano and its surroundings, with sightings of Andean Flamingos and panoramic views of the Salar de Uyuni. You will learn the history and myths of this mysterious tourist attraction that according to the community there was a time when the mountains walked, talked and had human forms. You will enjoy a special toast in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni with snacks and hot drinks while watching a wonderful sunset, which by nature is painted in surreal colors and landscapes. Without a doubt... a special and unforgettable experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Salar de Uyuni - Ojo de Perdiz
7 stops
8
Pescado Island is another black spot in the middle of the whiteness. It is formed on the remains of a petrified limestone volcano. It has a variety of cacti from bushes with large thorns to large cacti.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
The Honda and Chiarkota lagoons in the canton of Pelcoya present a spectacular landscape enriched by the abundant wildlife that circulates in the area. They have been recorded within the same species of flora and fauna; among them flamingos and suris.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Laguna Hedionda
Laguna Hedionda is a salt lake located near the Uyuni salt flat. It is most famous for its migratory species of pink and white flamingos. This lake has a high saline content of 80% and an average depth of just under a foot.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Laguna Canapa
Lagoon that presents a yellow effect in its waters. Access is by vehicle to the site. In the place you can see some species of aquatic birds, such as Andean ducks and huallatas.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
One hour from the town of San Juan del Rosario, you will find the Ollague Volcano viewpoint, a massive stratum volcano in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and northern Chile.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
You will cross the Salar de Chiguana, another salt formation that borders the Chilean border, surrounded by volcanoes in shades of gray, silver, red and white.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
You will visit San Juan del Rosario where the Necropolis Museum is located.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Ojo de Perdiz - Uyuni
8 stops
15
An isolated volcanic rock formation in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, has been eroded by wind-blown sand, is the symbol of the Siloli Desert and the gateway to the REA, this natural monument is shaped like a stunted tree about 7m high. The average temperature in winter ranges between -20°C and -25°.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Geiser Sol de la Manana
In the Sol de Mañana region there is intense geothermal and volcanic activity. This geothermal area of ​​Bolivia is located at an altitude of approximately 4990 meters above sea level. The "geyser basin" covers approximately 1 km2, it is mainly a collection of clay pots.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
This place has a beautiful view of the Laguna Salada and the flamingos that live there.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
It is located west of the Laguna Salada at 4300 in the Polques region (Quetena Grande), it is water that emerges from the rocky subsoil and reaches a temperature of 38 to 40 degrees, having a relaxing effect when taking a bath.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Rocks in the sandy desert and colorful mountains around it make it a surreal place similar to Salvador Dali's paintings, which is why it is well known as "Dali's dessert." A group of surreal volcanic rocks surround it with different shades and shapes.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Laguna Verde is characterized by having an emerald green color due to the high content of copper and arsenic in the geological formations in the area. On the shores of this impressive lagoon, enormous black volcanic stones and other rocks emerge from the interior of the earth.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Laguna Colorada
The colors of Laguna Colorada stand out just when you see it. Stained by red algae and other microorganisms, the water has a deep orange-red hue. In perfect contrast, the salt lagoon is dotted with large white puddles caused by the enormous deposits of borax on the surface. Combined with the rolling mountains and rugged rocky coastlines, Laguna Colorada is an area of ​​pristine and beautiful wildlife. This lagoon was declared the first RAMSAR site in Bolivia in June 1990, for being one of the most important wetlands in the region, the country and the world, it is home to a wide variety of fauna, a rare breed of flamingos has also flocked to the area for centuries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Uyuni
San Cristóbal is one of the most important historical mining centers in the region. It dates back to colonial times and has workers whose ancestors also based their existence on it. Return to Uyuni.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Uyuni - La Paz
2 stops
23
Uyuni
At approximately 9:10 AM you head towards the Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni in the private 4x4 vehicle, finally making the return leg to the City of La Paz via flight.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
La Paz
Finally landing at the El Alto International Airport, our team will be in charge of taking you to your hotel in the City of La Paz, Bolivia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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