3-Day Private Tour of Uyuni Salt Flats and Colored Lagoons Roundtrip from Uyuni
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About the Activity
The poster child of Bolivia's tourist scene, the Salar de Uyuni is every bit as spectacular as rumor has it. The world's largest salt flats span 400 square miles, creating an otherworldly landscape of endless horizons, dreamy reflections that swallow up the sky, and a poetic desolation that seems to strip the universe of its purest roots. Visit the Salar de Uyuni on the 3-day private tour. After comfortable pickup from your Uyuni hotel, bus station, or airport, travel in a Lexus 4X4 van with a professional bilingual guide. Pass by an old train cemetery, marvel at the rock formations and towering cacti of Incahuasi Island, and visit the Thunupa Volcano. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, and a champagne toast included in the tour price. Visit the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve and observe the red lagoon, green lagoon, polques hot springs and more...3 days
Private Tour
Pickup offered
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
2 nights of lodging in TAYKA HOTELS.
Food and drink : Lunch. x 3
Food and drink : Dinner. x 2
Entrance to all tourist attractions.
Bottled water
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 3
Pick up and return to the hotel.
Professional bilingual guide
Transportation by private vehicle 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Locations in the itinerary
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Uyuni
Uyuni, BoliviaThe tour will start at 07:00 AM from your hotel in Uyuni, bus station or we will pick you up at the Joya Andina Airport at 10:00 AM.
You will meet your professional bilingual guide and private driver. You will enjoy a delicious American buffet in one of the most popular cafes in the area.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Train Cemetery
, , Uyuni, BoliviaVisit with photo stops.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Colchani
Colchani, BoliviaThe population of Colchani has 580 inhabitants whose economic activities are linked to the extraction of salt, agriculture (real quinoa), crafts and tourism. It is the mandatory stopping point on the way to the majestic Uyuni salt flat, one of the peculiarities of the place is the construction of small houses made of salt bricks and one of its attractions, in addition to the salt factory, are the craft stalls located on the street major.
Activities:
- Purchase of handicrafts at the zero point of the population of Colchani.
- Visit to the salt processor and the Salt Museum in Colchani. - - View of the first Salt Hotel "Playa Blanca" today known as the main salt museum in the area.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Your next stop will be the enchanting Salar de Uyuni, which is the largest salt desert in the world. It has an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers and is located at 3,653 meters above sea level in the Bolivian altiplano.
At the southeast end of the Salar de Uyuni, you will visit the salt mounds which come from saline extraction.
This process begins with the delimitation of the place, later the manual shredding is carried out and finally this salt is exposed to the sun to dry in small pyramid shapes.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Isla Incahuasi
Uyuni, BoliviaOur guide will accompany you to Incahuasi Island, characterized by being one of the high altitude islands whose soil is made up of fossils of algae, mollusks and other organisms known as stromatolites. There a vegetation composed of cactaceous plants develops.
It is located in the central part, 74 km from Colchani. It has a steep surface of 24 hectares and the highest point is 40 meters above the salt level.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Your visit will be guided by the following cultural heritage of the Salar de Uyuni:
1. Salt Stairway: Designed with the purpose of allowing the taking of photographs with special optical effects. An overwhelming saline ensemble loaded with the most authentic beauty.
2. Dakar Rally Monument and the endless forest of flags: You will observe the flags worldwide, the central symbol of Bolivia, the heart of Latin America.
4. Salt Pyramid: From this point, you will observe the mountains outlined on the horizon, minimized by the distance and by the majesty imposed by the infinite salt plateau.
5. Polygons and Ojos de Sal: In the upper crust of the Salar, you will distinguish the so-called ojos de brine. These are small holes formed by fine, sharp crystals like needles, accompanied by polygonal figures in the immense whiteness of the Salar.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Your tour will continue to the Thunupa Volcano and its surroundings, with sighting of Andean Flamingos and panoramic views of the Salar de Uyuni.
You will learn the history and myths of this mysterious tourist attraction that, according to the community, there was a time when the mountains walked, talked and had human forms.
You will enjoy a special toast in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni with sandwiches and hot drinks while watching a wonderful sunset, which by nature is painted with surreal colors and landscapes.
Without a doubt... a special and unforgettable experience.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Accommodation
- Overnight stay at Tayka de Sal, a 4-star hotel. Includes private bathroom, hot water and heating.
Meals
- Breakfast (You will enjoy a delicious American buffet in one of the most popular cafes in the area.)
- Lunch (Your lunch will be served in the middle of the salt flat with a magical view of the Tunupa Volcano)
- Dinner (Dinner will be at the Hotel Tayka de Sal with a moving view of the Salar de Uyuni)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick up from your hotel in Uyuni, bus station or airport.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/La_Paz time to receive 100% refund.
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