If you’re looking for the most convenient and authentic way to experience Bolivia’s natural wonders, this 4-day adventure starting in La Paz fits the bill perfectly. Bubbling geysers, natural hot springs, snow-capped volcanoes, vast deserts and thousands of square kilometers of salt plains make traveling in this non-touristy region an otherworldly experience.
Explore the famous Bolivia salt flats of Salar de Uyuni and stay in a unique hotel built entirely of salt.
Visit Sajama National Park and see bubbling geysers, natural hot springs and striking rock formations.
Marvel at Bolivia’s highest peak, the 6542m high Mt Sajama.
Witness sand dunes, deserts and picturesque lagoons that are home to flamingos, vicuñas and Andean ostriches.
Visit Salar de Coipasa (Coipasa Salt Flats) and the lost pre-Inca citadel of the Altiplano, where ancient mummified corpses remain.
Bolivia Salt Flats – La Paz to Uyuni Itinerary Overview
Day 1 | Sajama National Park
In the morning, you depart La Paz to explore the natural wonders of Sajama National Park. Here you will see a bubbling geyser field, vast wetlands, natural hot springs and traditional villages – all without the crowds. In addition, witness Bolivia’s highest peak, Mt Sajama, towering above the region at 6542 metres before overnighting at Ecolodge Tomarapi.
Day 2 | Deserts, Lagoons, & Andean Wildlife
Today, enjoy the scenery as you go driving across vast deserts, moorlands and rivers shadowed by snow-capped volcanoes. Furthermore, stop marvel at secluded lagoons filled with Andean flamingos and other wildlife. See sand dunes, archaeological pre-Inca remains, traditional villages and panoramic views of the Bolivian Altiplano (high plateau).
Day 3 | Bolivia Salt Flats, Pre-Inca Ruins & Mummies
Today you reach the famous Bolivia salt flats, Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats), stopping en route at the lesser known Salar de Coipasa (Coipasa Salt Flats). Next, you will visit a lost pre-Inca citadel housing tombs and mummified corpses. Thereafter, you will do an overnight stay at one of Uyuni’s famous salt hotels, which is made entirely from salt and provide a truly unique accommodation experience.
Day 4| Salar de Uyuni, Thunupa Volcano & Playa Blanca
Today you get to explore Salar de Uyuni and its incredible natural attractions. First, witness the expansive Bolivia salt flats at the base of Thunupa Volcano and also enjoy a mild hike to Inkahuasi Island for 360-degree panoramic views of this ‘white sea’. Afterwards, exit the salt flats at sunset via Playa Blanca, with its famous multinational flag stand and Dakar memorial before completion of the tour in the town of Uyuni.
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