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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

  1. 1City & cable cars
  2. 2Fly to Uyuni
  3. 3Salt flat mirror
  4. 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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in La Paz — prices per person.

Private Uyuni Salt Flats Full-Day Circuit from Uyuni
Uyuni
Private Uyuni Salt Flats Full-Day Circuit from Uyuni
5.0(18)·8 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Smells like La Paz spirit: Walking & artistic city tour
La Paz
Smells like La Paz spirit: Walking & artistic city tour
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Day tour Uyuni salt flats
Uyuni
Day tour Uyuni salt flats
5.0(11)·8 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Private City tour, Cable Car and Moon Valley
La Paz
Private City tour, Cable Car and Moon Valley
4.9(394)·5 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
My best Uyuni Salt flats experience, 3 days-2 nights
Uyuni
My best Uyuni Salt flats experience, 3 days-2 nights
5.0(25)·72 hours
from$376/ person
via Viator
La Paz: Customizable Private City Tour
La Paz
La Paz: Customizable Private City Tour
4.9(79)·5 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
5-Hour Uyuni Salt Flat Tour Stargazing and Sunset/Sunrise In Group
Uyuni
5-Hour Uyuni Salt Flat Tour Stargazing and Sunset/Sunrise In Group
4.9(38)·5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Moon Valley Cable Cars and Cultural Insights Tour
La Paz
Moon Valley Cable Cars and Cultural Insights Tour
4.9(14)·5 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator

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

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