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Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 5D/4N (La Paz to La Paz)

5 Days Starting and ending in La Paz

Visiting: Uyuni, Villa candelaria, Polques Pampa, La Paz

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

54855

Group Type:

Independent

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

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From: $448 $434 Mid-Year Mayhem Discount: -$14

NB: Prices correct on 27-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Depart La Paz for an unforgettable expedition through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni and into the desert of southwest Bolivia. Along the way, visit tiny villages, salt hostels, multi-colored lakes with flamingos, geysers, and thermal hot-springs at 4,000 - 5,000m.

Highlights

Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni
Drive through the Bolivian Altiplano’s moon-like deserts
Marvel at breathtaking red & green colored lakes
See active volcanoes & relax in therapeutic hot springs

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Day 1: La Paz - Uyuni, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: Dinner

Duration: 5 Days

Departure Time: 21:00

Transfer to Uyuni (D)

Enjoy a free day at your leisure. In the evening, please make your own way to the bus station. From here, you'll catch your overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni and enjoy a light dinner on the bus.

Day 2: Uyuni - Villa Candelaria, Bolivia

Location: Villa candelaria

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Uyuni - Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Pia Pia Island - Candelaria (L/D)

We will begin our journey at 10:00 AM with a departure from our starting location. At 10:30 AM, we will start the tour by visiting the Cementerio de trenes (Train Cemetery) which is a unique and interesting train graveyard located in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flat. Then, we will continue to El proceso de sal en Colchani (The Salt Production Process in Colchani) to see how salt is extracted and processed. After that, we will visit the Artesanías de sal (Salt crafts) to see the various ways in which salt is used to create beautiful and unique crafts. We will also visit the Montones de sal (Salt piles) to see the vast expanse of salt flats, and the Ojos de sal (Salt Eyes) which are small pools of water that are surrounded by salt flats. Lastly, we will visit Isla Incahuasi (Incahuasi Island), which is a small island located in the middle of the salt flats and is home to cacti and other unique plants. Then, we will check-in to the Hotel de Sal, which is built entirely out of salt bricks and provides guests with an opportunity to experience what it's like to sleep on a bed of salt.

8:00 PM we check-in to the first night's accommodation at the Hotel de Sal, (shared bathroom) and we will enjoy dinner together.

Day 3: Villa Candelaria - Polques, Bolivia

Location: Polques Pampa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chiguana Desert - Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Red Lagoon Sol de Mañana Geyser (B/L/D)

We will start the day with a 7:30 AM breakfast before departing at 8:00 AM. We will visit Volcán Ollague which is an active volcano, as well as Lagunas con Flamencos (Cañapa Hedionda - Honda), which are saltwater lagoons that are home to thousands of flamingos. We will also visit Desierto de Siloli (Siloli Desert) which is a desert that is located in the Andes Mountains and is known for its unique rock formations. After lunch, we will visit Montañas de 7colores (7-Colored Mountains), El árbol de Piedra (The Stone Tree) and Laguna Colorada (Huayllajara) which is a red-colored lagoon that is home to thousands of flamingos. We will spend our second night at the Albergue Laguna Colorada (shared bathroom)

Day 4: Polques - Uyuni - La Paz, Bolivia

Location: La Paz

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Dali Desert - Green Lagoon – Uyuni - La Paz (B/L)

We will start the day early with a 5:00 AM departure. We will visit the Geiseres, which are geysers that spout hot water and steam and the Aguas Termales (Thermal Waters) where people can relax and enjoy the natural hot water. After breakfast, we will visit Rocas de Dalí (Dali's Rocks) which is a unique rock formation that was named after Salvador Dalí, as well as Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) and Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon) which are both known for their vibrant and stunning colors. We will also visit Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks) and finish the tour visiting Culplina and San Cristobal. We will be back at Uyuni by 5:00 PM. Time at leisure to eat and visit the town. Make your own way to the bus station to take the overnight bus back to La Paz (departure time: 21:00hrs.). During your overnight trip you will enjoy a light dinner on the bus.

Day 5: La Paz, Bolivia

Location: La Paz

Arrive back in La Paz

Your arrival at the La Paz bus station is approximately scheduled at 05:30hrs.

What's Included

Accommodation

4 nights Accommodation
Transport

1 overnight trip in tourist bus from La Paz to Uyuni
1 overnight trip in tourist bus from Uyuni to La Paz
*4WD transport on tour (max 7 people per car)
Transport as per itinerary
Meals

2B/3L/3D
Activities

Active sightseeing adventures
Hike
Guides

English-speaking guide for some experiences

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island (approx. 30 Bs)
Entrance fee to Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (approx. 150 Bs)
Sleeping bags (recommended during Uyuni Expedition, approx. 50 Bs)
Hot shower at the lodges (approx. 30 Bs)
Flights
Travel insurance
Other activities
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Private room during Uyuni Expedition (approx. 48 USD per person, subject to availability)

Mode of Transport

Travel includes an overnight trip in a tourist bus from La Paz to Uyuni, with a light dinner provided on the bus.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation, including a unique stay at the Hotel de Sal, built entirely out of salt bricks, and shared bathroom facilities at Albergue Laguna Colorada.

Check out our Q&As

Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
What should I bring for the Uyuni Expedition?

It is recommended to bring sleeping bags (approx. 50 Bs) and be prepared for additional costs such as hot showers at the lodges (approx. 30 Bs).
Is there an English-speaking guide available during the tour?

Yes, an English-speaking guide is available for some experiences during the tour.
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes 4 nights of accommodation, including a unique stay at the Hotel de Sal, built entirely out of salt bricks, and shared bathroom facilities at Albergue Laguna Colorada.
What kind of transport is provided during the tour?

The tour includes an overnight trip in a tourist bus from La Paz to Uyuni, with a light dinner provided on the bus.

What time does the tour start and end each day?

The tour starts with a departure from La Paz at 21:00 on Day 1. Daily activities generally start around 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and end by 20:00. The tour concludes with an arrival back in La Paz at approximately 05:30 on Day 5.
What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes active sightseeing adventures such as visiting the Train Cemetery, the Salt Production Process in Colchani, Incahuasi Island, Volcán Ollague, various lagoons with flamingos, the Siloli Desert, the Stone Tree, Laguna Colorada, geysers, thermal waters, Dali's Rocks, Green Lagoon, White Lagoon, and the Valley of Rocks.
Is there an age limit?

No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Active trip

43911

Really enjoyed how active this tour was. We were moving around a lot and constantly seeing new spectacular things.

Incredible sights

43902

Very happy with everything we saw. We checked off the major sights from our bucket list and then some!

Incredible tour

43883

The guides were super kind and everything we saw and did on this itinerary was incredible. Anyone that's reading this should definitely go!

Wonderful tour!

43903

A wonderful tour. Everything from the salt falts, to the lagoon, to the smaller stops in between was incredible. Would highlly reccommend.

Just wonderful

43895

This was an excellent tour. We had the expereince we were dreaming of when we set out to visit the salt flats.

Flamingos!

43893

I felt very lucky to see such beautiful flamingos. Who knew they could survive such harsh conditions. The salt flats and the lagoons were stunning. Thank you Bamba for the experience!

Hope to book with Bamba again

43881

A beautiful and well-planned tour. So many stunning stops along the way. This was my first trip to South America and I am already dying to go back.

Loved it!

43867

The whole trip was amazing and relaxing.

Awesome trip with Bamba

43889

With so many different tour companies to choose from we ended up going with Bamba and we were extremely happy with our trip. We had a great guide with so much knowledge to share. Overall it was an awesome trip!

An amazing time!

43875

This was a wonderful experience through two incredibly beautiful countries.

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