Discover Bolivia Salt flats | 4 day Trip from La Paz to Uyuni Salt flats

Discover Bolivia Salt Flats – From La Paz to Uyuni

$789

per person

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.

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOLIVIA SALT FLATS – LA PAZ TO UYUNI TOUR:

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

Click through to “Tour Plan” to see the full itinerary for the Bolivia Salt Flats – La Paz to Uyuni tour.

Day 1 | Sajama National Park

Departing La Paz, explore the natural wonders of Sajama National Park, where you will see a bubbling geyser field, vast wetlands, natural hot springs and traditional villages – all without the crowds.

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

Enjoy the incredible scenery as you go driving across vast deserts, moorlands and rivers shadowed by snow-capped volcanoes.

Stop to 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).

You will also visit a lost pre-Inca citadel housing tombs and mummified corpses.

Overnight in one of Uyuni’s famous salt hotels, which are 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.

Explore 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’.

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.

For more information on the Bolivia salt flats, red our Uyuni Salt Flats Travel Guide.

You can also read our blog post 10 Reasons to Visit Bolivia.

We recommend you book this tour at least 3 weeks in advance.If you have any extra question about this tour please contact us or chat with us via what’s app 00 51 974 944 016

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Amazing trip from La Paz to Uyuni Salt Flats

Day One: LA PAZ - SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK

Today we depart La Paz for Sajama National Park, which includes many of the natural wonders that make this countryside so unique and fascinating. Enjoy a day exploring the park’s top attractions - minus the crowds – which include a bubbling geyser field, quirky stone formations, vast wetlands teeming with local fauna, natural hot springs, traditional villages and more. Witness Bolivia’s highest peak, Mt Sajama, towering above the region at 6542 metres. Overnight at Ecologde Tomarapi, which includes private bathroom and hot shower. Rooms include comfy soft bed, some heating, warm blankets and towels. There is electricity and an electrical outlet, however wifi is not available. Please note: Showers may be short, as there are limited water reseources in the desert.

Tomarapi Lodge – Photo by Lionel Stoller

Sajama National Park – Photo by Lionel Stoller

INCLUDED

Meals: Lunch , Dinner ,bottle water for meals
Accommodation: 1 night in Ecolodge Tomarapi
Transport: 4 WD vehicle
Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide

Day Two: AMAZING LAGOONS – UNIQUE WILDLIFE - DESERT & DUNES

This morning, following breakfast, we depart and drive southbound across vast deserts, moorlands and rivers shadowed by snow-capped volcanoes. The journey takes around eight hours, including stops for lunch and sightseeing, with plenty of time to explore. Some of the scenic stops along the way include secluded lagoons filled with Andean flamingos and, with some luck, possible sightings of the rhea (Andean ostrich), vicuñas (a wild relative of llamas), viscachas (an Andean rabbit with a squirrel tail) and more. The likelihood of wildlife is high, as this region is still relatively undiscovered and therefore receives few visitors. Traveling further south, we will see sand dunes, vast deserts, archaeological pre-Inca remains, traditional villages and panoramic views of the Bolivian Altiplano (high plateau). Driving here is on dirt tracks, a truly off-the-beaten-path 4x4 expedition. Overnight in a simple guesthouse with private accommodation and bathroom. Warm showers provided.

Flamingos on lake in Andes, the southern part of Bolivia

NCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , bottle water for meals
Accommodation: 1 night in local homestay or similar
Transport: 4 WD vehicle
Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide

Day Three: COIPASA SALT FLATS –ANCIENT MUMMIES AND LOST CITIES

This morning we leave for the famous Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) stopping en route at Salar de Coipasa (Coipasa Salt Flats) and an intruiging lost pre-Inca citadel. Known as 'the great, unknown civilization of the Altiplano', this site is particularly spectacular because of its mysterious tombs housing mummified corpses that are hundreds of years old. Coipasa Salt Flats is not as well known or visited as Uyuni Salt Flats, but this works in our favor as we will have about 3000 square kilometers of salt plains all to ourselves when we traverse it during the day. By the end of the afternoon, we will arrive to the northern rim of Uyuni Salt Flats for a well deserved rest in the doorstep of this natural wonder. Overnight in one of Uyuni’s famous salt hotels – Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada or Cristal Samaña. These world-renowned hotels have won awards and featured in international magazines and provide a truly unique accommodation experience. They offer comfortable, warm rooms with some heating and electric blankets often provided. Rooms include private bathroom with hot showers and electricity. Wifi is available, however may be restricted to common areas.

Palacio de Sal Hotel

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner ,bottle water for meals
Accommodation: 1 night in Palacio de Sal or similar
Transport: 4 WD vehicle
Activities: All the tourist attractions will be accompanied by a tour guide

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance to National Park Avaroa US$30.00 or 210 Bolivianos.

Day Four: UYUNI SALT FLATS – INCA HUASI - TUNUPA VOLCANO

Continuing our adventure, today is the grand finale, in which we get to explore Salar de Uyuni and its top natural attractions. We drive to a mesmerizing viewpoint at the base of Thunupa Volcano, where you can hike as much as you choose with the explansive salt flats extending like a white sea below you. Later in the day, we also enjoy a mild hike to Inkahuasi Island for 360-degree panoramic views of the salt flats. Have fun playing with the perspective effect in the middle of nowhere (don’t forget to bring props for photos, such as food, toys or anything you can imagine). By sunset, we will exit the salt flats via Playa Blanca, a former salt hotel with its famous multinational flag stand and Dakar memorial. Our trip ends in the town of Uyuni around 6pm. We can transfer you onto the airport or bus station if you need to make a flight/bus to La Paz or elsewhere (please request if you would like us to arrange this for you). Alternatively, you can book an extra night’s accommodation at a salt hotel, such as Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada or any hotel in Uyuni at your own expense, should you wish to relax for an extra night.