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Explore the world’s largest salt desert on a 3-day adventure from Uyuni, with round-trip overnight bus from La Paz included for your convenience. Travel comfortably by bus and arrive in Uyuni ready to begin your 4WD expedition.
Discover the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi Island with giant cacti, visit the Train Graveyard and Colchani village, and enjoy lunch in the middle of the salt flats. Continue through the stunning Altiplano lagoons, Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, and the striking Laguna Colorada.
On the final day, witness the Sol de Mañana geysers, relax in hot springs, and explore the surreal Dalí Desert before returning to Uyuni and boarding your overnight bus back to La Paz.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the Fer de Lipez office on Avenida Colón in Uyuni. Travelers arriving from La Paz by overnight bus will be picked up at the bus terminal and assisted to a nearby café. Later, our staff will transfer you to the office for check-in before departure at 10:30 am.
The tour ends at the La Paz Bus Terminal the following morning after the overnight return bus journey from Uyuni, at approximately 6:00–7:00 am.
Itinerary
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1Terminal de Buses La Paz
Check-in at the La Paz bus station office at 8:30 PM. Depart on a comfortable overnight bus to Uyuni. The service includes heating, toilets, and a polar blanket. Please note a terminal tax of 2.50 BOB must be paid at the station.
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Salar de Uyuni
Upon arrival in Uyuni at 7:30 AM, the team picks you up at the terminal within 30 minutes. To avoid the cold, we take you to a local cafe to relax or have breakfast (on your own). At 9:00 AM, we transfer you to the office to finalize details. Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Visit: Train Graveyard – See the rusting remains of Bolivia’s first locomotives, now an iconic photo spot. Colchani Village – Visit salt workshops and browse salt crafts and alpaca/llama textiles. Uyuni Salt Flats – Drive across the endless white desert and stop at: Ojos de Agua Salada (Saltwater Eyes) Salt Hotel Museum & Playa Blanca Flags of the World Dakar Monument Incahuasi Island (Fish Island) – Hike among giant cacti and petrified coral formations for panoramic views. Creative Photo Session – Capture playful perspective and optical illusion photos. Sunset Experience – Enjoy a magical sunset with a glass of wine. Overnight: Atulcha Salt Hotel
9 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Visit: Chiguana Desert – Surrounded by snowcapped volcanoes, including semi-active Ollagüe Volcano. Ollagüe Volcano (Viewpoint) Cañapa Lagoon: Flamingos with volcanic views. Hedionda Lagoon: Flamingos in mineral-rich waters. Chiarcota Lagoon: Flamingos in a scenic altiplano setting. Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve – Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Bolivian altiplano. Siloli Desert – Known as the highest and driest desert in the world. Stone Tree (Árbol de Piedra) – A famous wind-carved lava rock formation. Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada) – Admire thousands of flamingos and the lake’s intense red color. Overnight: Huayllajara Hostel
9 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Early departure at 5:00 a.m. Visit: Sol de Mañana Geysers – Walk among steaming fumaroles and boiling mud pools. Open-Air Hot Springs (35°C) – Relax in natural thermal waters surrounded by Andean peaks. Dali Desert – A surreal landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dalí’s paintings. Green & White Lagoons – At the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano, near the Chilean border. Villa Mar Village (lunch stop) Rock Valley San Cristóbal Village Arrival in Uyuni: Approx. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You must board your 9:00 PM return bus to La Paz; a terminal fee of 2 BOB must be paid at the station.
9 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Terminal De Buses Lapaz
Arrive back in La Paz between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Your trip concludes at the main bus station.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
La Paz to Uyuni - Overnight Bus
Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Tour
Colored Lagoons – Siloli Desert – Red Lagoon
Geysers – Hot Springs – Dali Desert – Green & White Lagoons – Return to Uyuni
Arrival in La Paz City
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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