Bolivia

Uyuni and Lipez Tour

5 days | 4 nights
Private tour
From 2620USD per person
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Tour Description

The Altiplano, the High Plateau, is a part of Bolivia that should not be missed.

Located south of La Paz, this dry and cold region of the world stretches into the neighboring countries of Peru and Argentina.

What may sound like an unhospitable and plain landscape is a true natural wonder and a sight to behold. Just imagine yourself stepping on the world's largest salt flats. During the dry season, walking on the Salar of Uyuni is like stepping on a white moon and with the wet season, the flats turn into an endless reflecting mirror on which you will feel transported, floating on a thin film of water (from December to March).

This is a must-see destination, but the region's best-kept secret lies in the North and South Lipez provinces.

This itinerary will also take you further South, on the Chilean border, where flamingos fly over green, red, orange, and turquoise lagoons, where deserts are populated with astounding rock formations, geysers, and volcanos.

Bolivia boasts some of the most incredible and preserved landscapes of all South America, and all its secrets are yours to see.

Destinations

Bolivia

Trip at a glance

Visits

UYUNI: Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island

NORTH LIPEZ: Hike to Tunupa Volcano, San Pedro de Quemes, North Lipez Lagoons

SOUTH LIPEZ: Siloli Desert, Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, Arbol de Piedra, Laguna Verde, Sol de Manana Geysers, Dali Desert, Laguna Colorada

Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 Acclimatization in La Paz

Morning

Arrival to El Alto, La Paz international airport, meet and greet with your private guide, transfer to La Paz city (1 hour 15 min). Early check in confirmed.

Free morning in your hotel.

To avoid altitude sickness (common when landing in La Paz), we strongly advise against any strong physical effort or any alcohol consumption. 

Afternoon

Free afternoon to acclimatize yourself. La Paz is the highest capital in the world with an altitude of 11,940 ft (3640 metres).

To avoid altitude sickness (common when landing in La Paz), we strongly advise against any strong physical effort or any alcohol consumption.

Evening

Free evening. 

Overnight at your hotel in La Paz.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 2 Flight to Uyuni, Uyuni salt flats, Incahuasi Island

Morning

Morning transfer to La Paz airport for your direct flight to the town of Uyuni (1 hour).

Meet and greet with your local guide and depart to the Uyuni salt flats and learn about the salt gets extracted and processed for consumption in the small town of Colchani (15 min).

Learn about the Colchani salt cooperative and how it extracts and processes 25,000 tons of Uyuni salt every year (20 min).

Your 4x4 tour will take you to the Uyuni Salt Flats, the world's largest salt flat covering 4,086 square miles (10,582 square km) with several stops for photo opportunities along the way.

Drive on the salt flats on your way to Incahuasi Island also known as the Isla del Pescado (Fish Island).

Afternoon

Enjoy some free time to climb to the top of the hill and explore this strange mound covered in cactuses.

Note: Incahuasi Island may not be accessible during the wet season.

Drive across the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat (4,086 square miles - 10 582 square km) on your way to the village of Tahua (less than 2 hours).

Check-in at your salt hotel in Tahua.

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Tahua. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Picnic lunch in the middle of the salar
  • Dinner at the hotel's restaurant

Day 3 Tunupa Volcano, Indian Mummies, Hike to Chillimana's Fortress, Burn Village of San Pedro de Quemes

Morning

Departure in premium 4x4 to the village of Coquesa. 

Drive across the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat (4,086 square miles - 10 582 square km) on your way to the Tunupa volcano (under 2 hours). 

Discover the village of Coquesa and its small museum displaying a collection of mummies. 

Hike to the 'mirador' (3 hours) to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Tunupa volcano and the Salar de Uyuni. 

Afternoon

Short drive to the village of Chilliquilla, the start of your hike to the fortress of Chillimana (1 hour 30 min).

Walk back down (45 min) and drive to Tahua. 

Your next 2-hour drive will take you out of the salar for a short visit of the burned town of San Pedro de Quemes (30 min). 

Transfer to your hotel in the same town. 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in San Pedro de Quemes. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Picnic lunch
  • Dinner at the hotel's restaurant

Day 4 North Lipez Lagoons and Siloli Desert

Morning

Hop in your 4x4 to explore North Lipez, a region surrounded by impressive volcanic cones and dotted with numerous lagoons hosting  colonies of flamingos (4-hour drive). 

Numerous stops along the way to photograph the colorful lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiar Khota, Honda and Ramaditas. 

Afternoon

Departure for the 'Paseo del León', a tan and beige canyon with many natural rock shelters contrasting with the greenery of the giant 'Yareta'  (3-hour drive). 

Arrival and check in at your hotel in the Siloli Desert. 

Evening

Overnight at your hotel in Siloli Desert. 

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Picnic lunch
  • Dinner at the hotel's restaurant

Day 5 Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, Arbol de Piedra, Sol de Manana Geysers, Dali Desert, Laguna Verde, Laguna Colorada

Morning

In the morning leave for the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. 

Drive through the Siloli Desert, famous for its unique rock formation, the"Arbol de Piedra" (Stone Tree). 

Stop at the geothermal field of Sol de Manana to see geysers in activity. 

Relax by the Polkes Laguna where you can go for a swim in its warm thermal waters. 

Drive through the Salvador Dali Desert, also known as Dali Valley, where strange rock formations remind of the paintings of the Spanish artist. 

On approaching the Chilean border you will discover the stunning emerald waters of Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) standing right next to the Licancábur volcano. 

Afternoon

Marvel at one of the greatest Bolivian natural wonder: the Laguna Colorada (the Colored Lagoon) which goes from orange to red depending on the time of the day. 

Drive back to Uyuni (4 hours). 

Evening

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Uyuni.

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Picnic lunch

Day 6 FLIGHT TO LA PAZ

Morning

Morning transfer to Uyuni airport for your direct flight to La Paz (1 hour).

Arrival in La Paz (end of services).

MEALS
  • Breakfast at the hotel

Services

What's included

Flights

  • La Paz to Uyuni
  • Uyuni to La Paz

Accommodation

Nights
4 hotel nights in 3* premium hotels

Meals

Bed & Breakfast plan
5 breakfasts + 4 lunches (including box lunches or picnic lunches) + 3 dinners
Full board plan
5 breakfasts + 5 lunches (including several box lunches) + 5 dinners

Transportation

4x4
Premium 4x4 for excursions on day 2, 3, 4, 5

Orientation

Guide
Local private driver (a guide is not necessary)

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees to mentioned sites

What's not included

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extra Meals
  • Beverages
  • Tips

Prices


Important notes

People with heart conditions are strongly advised to seek medical advice before booking. 

This tour includes many visits at sites above 10,000 ft (3000 m). To avoid altitude sickness, we strongly advise against any strong physical effort or any alcohol consumption in high-altitude places. 

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