La Paz to Uyuni: The Best Salt Flats Itinerary

The Uyuni Salt Flats are Bolivia’s unmissable wonder. Here are the best-rated ways to combine La Paz with a Salar de Uyuni trip for an unforgettable adventure.

At a glance

1City & cable cars
2Fly to Uyuni
3Salt flat mirror
4Cactus islands & lagoons

Explore La Paz

Cable cars, markets and Moon Valley.

Reach Uyuni

Fly or travel overland to the salt flats.

The white expanse

Mirrors, cactus islands and lagoons.

La Paz & Uyuni Salt Flats — FAQ

How do you combine La Paz and Uyuni?

Many travellers spend a day or two in La Paz, then fly or take an overnight bus to Uyuni for one- to multi-day salt-flat tours, some continuing into Chile.

Is the Uyuni trip worth it from La Paz?

Yes — the surreal Salar de Uyuni, with its mirror reflections, cactus islands and coloured lagoons, is Bolivia’s most spectacular and unmissable sight.

How long do you need for Uyuni from La Paz?

A flying day trip is possible, but a 2–3 day tour lets you see the salt flats, lagoons and surreal landscapes more fully.

Explore more in La Paz

City Tour & Cable Cars Death Road Biking Moon Valley & Nature Tiwanaku Ruins Uyuni Salt Flats