5-Day Tour of Uyuni from Puno: An Unforgettable Journey Among Volcanoes and Endless Salt Flats
About the tour
The Salar de Uyuni is one of Bolivia’s most iconic destinations, dazzling visitors with its vast white expanse and almost surreal landscapes. On this 5-day tour, you’ll explore the salt flats, Andean wildlife, and ancient cultures in one of the most breathtaking natural settings on Earth.
5-DAY DURATION
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Itinerary
- We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Puno at 5:00 a.m. and take you to the bus station , where you’ll board the tourist bus to La Paz.
During the trip, you’ll enjoy the Altiplano landscapes and a spectacular view of Lake Titicaca. - Upon your arrival in La Paz (around 2:30 p.m.), our staff will be waiting to take you to a hostel (for day use) where you can rest, take a shower, and get ready for the next leg of the trip.
- In the evening, at 8:00 p.m., you’ll board the La Paz–Uyuni tour bus (with seats that recline 160°) bound for the starting point of your adventure.
📍 Note: This tour can also start in Cusco. We’ll pick you up the day before at 9:00 PM to take the Cusco–Puno bus and then connect to La Paz.
- We'll arrive in Uyuni at 5:30 a.m., where we'll be waiting to take you to a local café for breakfast and to get ready for the tour (which starts at approximately 9:30 a.m.).
- Today's itinerary.
📍 Train Graveyard, a historic icon of Bolivia’s mining boom
📍 The town of Colchani, where locals produce salt using traditional methods
📍 Salt piles and the “salt eyes, ” impressive natural formations
📍 Dakar Rally Monument and Plaza de las Banderas
📍 Playa Blanca Salt Museum
📍 Sunset over the Salar, accompanied by snacks and a glass of wine
- Accommodation: Salt Hotel (basic, but clean and cozy).
- Double or twin rooms with private bathrooms
- After a hearty breakfast, our guide will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. to begin the day's tour.
- Today's itinerary.
📍 Salar de Chiwuana
📍 Volcano Viewpoint
📍 Ollagüe, with views of the active volcano
📍 Laguna Cañapa
📍 Laguna Hedionda, home to many flamingos
📍 Laguna Onda
📍 Laguna Chiarcota
📍 Siloli Desert
📍 Árbol de Piedra, an iconic rock formation
📍 Laguna Colorada, one of the most breathtaking landscapes of the Altiplano
- After an unforgettable experience, we’ll head to the place where you’ll be staying for the night.
- We'll leave very early (5:00 a.m.). Along the way, we'll enjoy breakfast at sunrise.
- Today's itinerary.
📍 Sol de Mañana Geyser, with fumaroles and bubbling mud pools
📍 Polques Hot Springs, where you can relax surrounded by mountains
📍 Dalí Desert, with surreal-looking rock formations
📍 Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca, at the foot of the majestic Licancabur volcano
- The tour ends around 6:00 p.m. in Uyuni.
- You can have dinner and then arrange your transfer to the terminal for the overnight trip back to La Paz.
- Alternative option: If you’d prefer to end your trip in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), we can arrange for you to cross the border at 10:30 a.m. (please book in advance).
- Arrival in La Paz around 6:00 a.m., followed by an immediate connection to Puno.
Estimated arrival at 4:00 p.m., where our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel. - A journey through salt, fire, and sky.
- From the largest natural mirror on the planet to the colorful lagoons of the highlands, this tour will show you the most magical and untamed side of South America.
INCLUDES
- I'll pick you up from your hotel in Puno.
- Tourist bus from Puno to La Paz to Uyuni with seats that recline 140°, offering comfort and safety.
- Hostel (Day Use) in La Paz for rest, a shower, and getting ready before the tour.
- A bilingual (Spanish/English) professional guide throughout the tour.
- Admission tickets to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- 4×4 vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser) with a roof rack for added convenience.
- Local driver with expertise in highland routes.
- Accommodations: First night: Salt hotel with double, twin, or triple rooms with private bathrooms. Second night: Altiplano lodge with double, twin, or triple rooms with shared bathrooms (basic facilities).
- Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts. (If the tour ends in San Pedro de Atacama, it includes 2 lunches.)
- A glass of wine at sunset in the Salar de Uyuni—an unforgettable experience.
- I'll pick you up at the Uyuni bus station on the day the tour begins.
- Transportation: Uyuni – La Paz – Puno (140° reclining seats).
- Ongoing advice and support before and throughout your trip.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Cold drinks, appetizers, or individual snacks.
- Personal expenses or tips.
- Airfare (optional if you prefer to fly direct).
Important:
During the tour, only cash in Bolivian bolivianos is accepted, as most communities do not have ATMs and do not accept credit cards or U.S. dollars. We recommend bringing small bills.
- Wool hat or cap: to protect you from the sun during the day and the cold at night.
- Polarized sunglasses: a must-have for avoiding the intense glare off the salt flats.
- Sunscreen and lip balm: UV radiation is very strong in the highlands.
- Warm and thermal clothing: temperatures can drop to -10 °C at night.
- Gloves, a scarf, and thick socks: essentials for staying warm during the early morning hours.
- Hiking shoes or comfortable boots: ideal for walking on salt and rock surfaces.
- Reusable water bottle and energy snacks: such as nuts, chocolate, or cereal bars.
- Hand sanitizer and personal hygiene products: access to basic services is limited.
- Swimsuit and towel: to enjoy the hot springs at Polques.
- A camera or cell phone with a good battery: the Salar offers unique, once-in-a-lifetime scenery.
- Spare batteries or a power bank: in some areas, there isn't a steady power supply.
- Flashlight or torch: useful for getting around at night in the shelters.
- Personal first-aid kit with basic medications: especially for altitude sickness or stomach upset.
- Cash in Bolivianos (Bs): We do not accept credit cards or U.S. dollars during the tour.
The Salar de Uyuni Tour: 5 Days / 4 Nights
It is available year-round, making it ideal for travelers looking to experience the magic of the Bolivian highlands and their surreal landscapes.
- Price
Group rate: US$369.00 per person.
- Easy Booking:
Booking is quick and easy. We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience.
- Payment methods:
- Credit or debit card
- PayPal
- MoneyGram
- Western Union
- Cash (soles or dollars)
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