La Paz - Salar de Uyuni

La Paz - The tour commences at 07:00 a.m. from La Paz, Bolivia (time may vary based on flight schedule). Guests will be picked up from their hotel in La Paz and transferred to El Alto International Airport for the flight to Uyuni. During takeoff, enjoy panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.

Uyuni - After a 45-minute flight, guests will arrive at Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni, where a professional bilingual guide and private driver will be waiting. A delightful American buffet breakfast will be served at one of the area’s most popular cafes.

Colchani - Colchani is home to 580 residents whose livelihoods are tied to salt extraction, agriculture (royal quinoa), crafts, and tourism. It is a must-stop on the way to the magnificent Uyuni salt flat. Unique to the area are small houses built from salt bricks, and attractions include the salt factory and craft stalls on the main street.
Activities:

• Purchase handicrafts at the heart of Colchani.
• Visit the salt processor and the Salt Museum in Colchani.
• View the first Salt Hotel “Playa Blanca,” now the main salt museum in the area.

Salar de Uyuni - The next destination is the enchanting Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt desert, covering over 10,000 square kilometers and situated 3,653 meters above sea level in the Bolivian highlands. At the southeastern edge, visitors will see salt mounds formed from salt extraction. This process involves marking the area, manually breaking the salt, and drying it in small pyramid shapes under the sun.

Isla Incahuasi - The guide will lead guests to Incahuasi Island, known for its high-altitude terrain composed of fossils of algae, mollusks, and other organisms called stromatolites. The island features vegetation of cacti plants and is located centrally, 74 km from Colchani, with a steep area of 24 hectares and a peak 40 meters above the salt level.

Salar de Uyuni - The visit will highlight the cultural heritage of Salar de Uyuni:

1. Salt Staircase: Designed for capturing photographs with special optical effects, this saline ensemble is breathtakingly beautiful.
2. Dakar Rally Monument and the endless forest of flags: Observe flags from around the world, with Bolivia’s central symbol, the heart of Latin America.
3. Salt Pyramid: From here, view the mountains on the horizon, dwarfed by the vast salt plateau.
4. Polygons and Salt Eyes: In the Salar’s upper crust, discover the brine eyes, small holes with sharp, needle-like crystals, accompanied by polygonal figures in the vast whiteness.

Tunupa Volcano - The tour continues to the Thunupa Volcano and its surroundings, offering sightings of Andean Flamingos and panoramic views of Salar de Uyuni. Learn about the history and myths of this mysterious attraction, where locals believe mountains once walked, talked, and had human forms.

Enjoy a special toast in the middle of Salar de Uyuni with snacks and hot drinks while witnessing a stunning sunset, painted in surreal colors and landscapes. Truly a special and unforgettable experience.

Salar de Uyuni - Ojo de Perdiz

Laguna Hedionda - Laguna Hedionda is a salt lake near the Uyuni salt flat, renowned for its migratory pink and white flamingos. The lake has a high saline content of 80% and an average depth of just under a foot.

Laguna Canapa - This lagoon features a yellow effect in its waters. Accessible by vehicle, visitors can see aquatic birds such as Andean ducks and huallatas.

Salar de Chiguana - Cross the Salar de Chiguana, another salt formation bordering Chile, surrounded by volcanoes in shades of gray, silver, red, and white.

Ojo de Perdiz - Uyuni

Árbol de Piedra - An isolated volcanic rock formation in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, eroded by wind-blown sand, symbolizes the Siloli Desert and the gateway to the REA. This natural monument resembles a stunted tree about 7m high. Winter temperatures average between -20°C and -25°C.

Geiser Sol de la Manana - The Sol de Mañana region is known for intense geothermal and volcanic activity. This geothermal area in Bolivia is located at approximately 4990 meters above sea level. The “geyser basin” spans about 1 km2 and is mainly a collection of clay pots.

Desierto Dali - The sandy desert’s rocks and colorful surrounding mountains create a surreal landscape reminiscent of Salvador Dali’s paintings, hence its nickname “Dali’s desert.” Surreal volcanic rocks with various shades and shapes encircle it.

Laguna Verde - Laguna Verde is distinguished by its emerald green color, due to the high copper and arsenic content in the area’s geological formations. On its shores, large black volcanic stones and other rocks emerge from the earth’s interior.

Laguna Colorada - The vibrant colors of Laguna Colorada are immediately striking. Red algae and other microorganisms give the water a deep orange-red hue. In contrast, the salt lagoon is dotted with large white patches from borax deposits on the surface. Combined with rolling mountains and rugged coastlines, Laguna Colorada is a pristine and beautiful wildlife area. Declared Bolivia’s first RAMSAR site in June 1990, it is one of the most important wetlands globally, home to diverse fauna, including a rare breed of flamingos that have inhabited the area for centuries.

Uyuni - San Cristóbal is a significant historical mining center in the region, dating back to colonial times, with workers whose ancestors also relied on it. Return to Uyuni.

Uyuni - La Paz

Uyuni - At approximately 9:10 AM, guests head to Joya Andina Airport in Uyuni in a private 4x4 vehicle, concluding the journey back to La Paz via flight.

La Paz - Upon landing at El Alto International Airport, the team will ensure guests are taken to their hotel in La Paz, Bolivia.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Entrance to all the tourist attractions

• Alcoholic drinks, personal snacks and tips.

Discover the wonders of the Bolivian Salt Flats in just 3 days and 2 nights, featuring private transfers and a tailored VIP service that concludes in La Paz, Bolivia, with flights included from La Paz.

This journey offers an unforgettable adventure across 12,000 square kilometers of stunning salt landscapes.

Is your camera ready? The dazzling white expanse of the Salar de Uyuni resembles a vast glacier. Enjoy a safe and comfortable trip, staying at the finest hotels in the region, “Red de Hoteles Tayka.”

Explore the vibrant Deserts, the renowned Stone Tree, the Green Lagoon, the Colored Lagoon, and the Hot Springs during this enchanting visit to the Salar de Uyuni.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.