Excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz by round-trip bus
Description
Traveling by bus from La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats is a convenient way to explore this wonderful salt flats. Night buses depart between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, arriving in the morning to begin the tour of the salt flats, which includes visits to the Train Cemetery and Incahuasi Island. Afterward, return by night bus to La Paz.
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Itinerary
Take an overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni (departures are usually around 8:00-10:00 PM). Arrive in Uyuni at dawn on day 2 (approximately 9-12 hours of travel)
The tour begins with a visit to the Train Cemetery, which are remnants of machinery dating from the late nineteenth century
After 30 minutes you will visit Colchani small town where you will observe the salt process, if you like to buy handicrafts made from salt or textiles, llama or alpaca wool is a good place to choose one
continuing with the tour you will go directly to Incahuasi Island where you will see giant cacti, petrified coral rock formations and a spectacular panoramic view of the Salar
then get ready to see the wonderful Salar de Uyuni that has more than 10,000 square kilometers, inside the Salar you will appreciate the Salt Piles (small salt pyramids that the people of the town make to dry and then process the salt), then you will see the Eyes from the Salar (which are natural conduits through which salt water circulates and ends in holes) then you will know the first and only Hotel de Sal (Museum) within the salt flat,
Take the bus back to La Paz at night (departure around 8:00-10:00 PM). You will arrive in La Paz at dawn on day 3. Arrive at the terminal in La Paz with time to rest or continue your journey to another destination.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
The tour was perfectly organized: the Train Cemetery, the Eyes of the Salt Flat, the Dakar Monument and the magical sunset mirror experience were unique moments. In addition, the lunch was delicious and well prepared, exceeding our expectations. I recommend wearing a blocker as the incidence of the sun is very strong.
This tour gave me one of the most beautiful mornings of my life. After a calm bus ride from La Paz, we reached Uyuni and watched the sun rise over the salt desert. It was cold, quiet, and magical. I’ll never forget that view ❤️
The bus ride from La Paz was comfortable and hassle-free. The tour of Uyuni was amazing, the landscapes are otherworldly. The guide super cool and everything very well organized. A totally worthwhile experience!
Thank you for this unforgettable experience. Undoubtedly, one of the cutest gifts I have ever received for my birthday. My boyfriend surprised me with this trip and it was just magical. From the start, everything was perfect: the Service was excellent, the guide very attentive, friendly and professional, always willing to answer our questions and make sure we enjoyed every moment. Enterprise exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
