Salar de Uyuni and Lagunas Tour 2 Days 1 Night

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

2 days

Mobile ticket

Discover the best of the Bolivian highlands in a two-day experience that combines the majesty of the Salar de Uyuni with the natural and cultural beauty of the lagoons and Andean villages. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a complete adventure, with unique landscapes, history and unforgettable moments.

Ideal for : Travelers who want a complete experience in the Bolivian highlands, combining the Salar de Uyuni with lagoons, culture and history on a short tour.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Day 1

Exploration of the Salar de Uyuni

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Train Cemetery

The adventure begins at 10:30 a.m. with pickup from your hotel, bus terminal or airport in Uyuni. The first stop is the iconic Train Cemetery, where old locomotives tell the mining history of the region and create a perfect setting for unique photographs.

40 minutes • Admission Included
2

Colchani

You will continue to Colchani, a small town where you will know the artisan process of salt and you can buy local crafts made with this mineral.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Salar de Uyuni

Upon entering the majestic Salar de Uyuni, you will visit the famous Ojos de Sal, natural formations where saltwater emerges from inside the salt flat. You’ll also explore a Salt Hotel turned museum, built entirely of salt blocks. The tour continues through the World Flags sector and the Dakar Rally Monument, iconic symbols of the salt flat. Then you will enjoy the Salt Staircase, an ideal point for creative photography.

1 hour • Admission Included
4

Isla Incahuasi

Later, you will visit the stunning Incahuasi Island, surrounded by an infinite white sea and covered with giant millennial cacti. From here you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views. The island has a visitor service point managed by the association of municipalities of Llica and Tahua, jurisdictions to which this territory belongs. In this place, you are asked, optionally, to pay a fee of 30 bolivianos to enter a clearly marked and easy to travel path. This trail allows you to cross the island while you can see stunning landscapes of the salt flat, the intense blue of the sky and the large number of cacti that inhabit the area. (In the rainy season, from January to March, access to Incahuasi Island IS NOT POSSIBLE due to high water accumulation.)

50 minutes • Admission Included
5

Salar de Uyuni

At the end of the day, you will live one of the most magical moments: the sunset in the Salar de Uyuni, where the sky and the earth merge in an unforgettable spectacle of colors. The tour ends at approximately 20:00 hrs with return to the city of Uyuni. Overnight in Uyuni (overnight).

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Included
Day 2

Lagoons, Culture and Andean Nature

Accommodations

Accommodation 1 night in salt hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Pueblo Pulacayo

The second day begins at 9:30 a.m., leaving for new landscapes full of history and nature. The first stop is Pulacayo, a former mining center with great historical relevance in Bolivia. Then you will visit the Spanish Cathedral of Tomave, a colonial architectural gem in the middle of the highlands.

40 minutes • Admission Included
2

Continue to the relaxing Tomave Hot Springs, where you can enjoy a swim in naturally hot waters surrounded by a calm and natural environment, at a modest price of 10 Bs. (may vary according to season) You’ll also explore an old Colonial Mill, testament to the region’s productive past. The tour continues to the impressive Laguna Orcko Casilla, characterized by its colorful waters and volcanic environment. Later you will visit the China Casilla Lagoon, home to Andean fauna and landscapes of great scenic beauty. The tour concludes with the return to Uyuni around 18:00 hrs.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Accommodation 1 night in salt hotel

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Dinner

Breakfast

Driver - Local Guide

Additional Snacks and Drinks

Tips

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Shared tour, Spanish guide

Pickup included

Private tour, Spanish guide

Guide in Spanish Pickup included

Shared tour, English guide

Guide in English Pickup included

Private Tour, English Guide

Guide in Spanish Pickup included

From US$170.00