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Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane
Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane
Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane

Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane

By Mundicontact Expeditions
Free cancellation available
Price is S$12,120 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The best of Bolivia in 3 days…

Experience more of the Bolivian Salt Flat in just 3 days - 2 nights with private transfers, a personalised VIP service (which will end in La Paz, Bolivia and includes flights from La Paz, Bolivia.

During the trip you will have an unforgettable experience through 12,000 square kilometres of beautiful salt landscape.

Do you have your camera ready? The surprising white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni looks like a huge glacier. Safe and comfortable travel, with the best hotels in the area “Red de Hoteles Tayka”

The multicoloured Deserts, the famous Stone Tree, the Green Lagoon, the Red Lagoon and the Hot Springs can also be visited during this magical trip to the Salar de Uyuni.

Activity location

  • Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Uyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia

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Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
S$12,120.30 x 1 TravellerS$12,120.30

Total
Price is S$12,120.30
Until Tue, 26 Nov

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travellers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Activity itinerary

Day 1: La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - Tahua
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
La Paz Department
  • 1h
The tour will start at 07:00 a.m. from La Paz, Bolivia (approximate time subject to flight itinerary), we will pick you up from your hotel in La Paz and transfer you to El Alto International Airport, where the transfer to Uyuni will take place. When taking off you will be able to appreciate panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
Uyuni
  • 45m
After a 45-minute flight, you will land at the Joya Andina de Uyuni Airport, where 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.
Colchani
  • 1h
The 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.
Uyuni Salt Flat
  • 30m
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 kilometres and is located at 3,653 metres 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.
Isla Incahuasi
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Our guide will accompany you to Incahuasi Island, characterised 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 metres above the salt level.
Uyuni Salt Flat
  • 1h
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, minimised 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.
Camino al Volcán Tunupa
  • 2h
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 colours and landscapes. Without a doubt... a special and unforgettable experience.
Day 2: Tahua - Eye of Partridge
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Isla del Pescado
  • 45m
Fish Island is another black spot in the middle of the whiteness. It is formed on the remains of a petrified limestone volcano. It has a variety of cactaceans from shrubs with large thorns to large cacti.
Laguna Honda
  • 20m
The Honda and Chiarkota lagoons of the canton of Pelcoya present a spectacular landscape enriched by the abundant wildlife that circulates in the area. They have been recorded within the same species of flora and fauna; among them the flamingos and suris.
Laguna Hedionda
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The stinking lagoon is a salty lake located near the Salar de Uyuni. It is most famous for its migratory species of pink and white flamingos. This lake has a high saline content of 80% and an average depth of just under a foot.
Laguna Canapa
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Lagoon that presents a yellow colour effect in its waters. Access is by vehicle to the site. In the place you can see some species of waterfowl, such as Andean ducks and huallatas.
Mirador Volcán Ollagüe
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
One hour from the town of San Juan del Rosario, is the Ollague Volcano viewpoint, a massive stratovolcano of the Andes on the border between Bolivia and northern Chile.
Salar de Chiguana
  • 30m
You will cross the Salar de Chiguana, another salt formation that borders the Chilean border, surrounded by volcanoes in shades of grey, silver, red and white. The peculiarity of the site is to have a railway, which goes from the Abaroa Station to Uyuni.
San Juan del Rosario
  • 40m
You will visit San Juan del Rosario where the Necropolis Museum is located.
Day 3: Partridge Eye - Uyuni - La Paz
  • 10 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Arbol de Piedra
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
An isolated volcanic rock formation in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, has been eroded by sand blown by the wind, it is the symbol of the Siloli desert and the entrance gate of the REA, this natural monument has the shape of a stunted tree about 7m high. The average temperature in winter oscillates between -20°C and -25°.
Geiser Sol de la Manana
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In the Sol de Mañana region there is intense geothermal and volcanic activity. This geothermal area of Bolivia is located at an altitude of approximately 4990 masl The "geyser basin" covers approximately 1 km2, it is mainly a collection of clay pots.
Salar de Chalviri
  • 20m
This place has a beautiful view of the Laguna Salada and the flamingos that live there.
Termas de Polques
  • 1h
It is located to the west of the Laguna Salada at 4300 in the Polques region (Quetena Grande), these are waters that emerge from the rocky subsoil and reach a temperature of 38 to 40 degrees, having a relaxing effect when taking a bath.
Desierto Dali
  • 45m
Rocks in the sandy desert and colourful mountains around it make it a surreal place similar to Salvador Dali's paintings, which is why it is well known as "Dalí's dessert". A group of surreal volcanic rocks surround you with different shades and shapes.
Laguna Verde
  • 40m
Laguna Verde is characterised by having an emerald green colour due to the high content of copper and arsenic in the geological formations of the area. On the shores of this impressive lagoon, enormous black volcanic stones and other rocks emerge from the interior of the earth.
Laguna Colorada
  • 1h
The colours of the Laguna Colorada stand out as soon as you see it. Tinted with red algae and other microorganisms, the water is a deep orange-red hue. In perfect contrast, the salty lagoon is dotted with large white pools caused by the huge deposits of borax on the surface. Combined with rolling mountains and rugged rocky coastlines, Laguna Colorada is a pristine and beautiful wildlife area. This lagoon was declared the first RAMSAR site in Bolivia in June 1990, as it is one of the most important wetlands in the region, the country and the world, it is home to a wide variety of fauna, a rare breed of flamingos has also flocked to the area for centuries.
San Cristobal
  • 20m
San Cristóbal is one of the most important historical mining centers in the region. It dates from the colonial era and has workers whose ancestors also based their existence on it.
Uyuni
  • 1h
At approximately 7:10 PM, you will return to the Joya Andina de Uyuni Airport in the private 4x4 vehicle, finally making the return leg to the City of La Paz via flight.
La Paz Department
  • 40m
Finally landing at the El Alto International Airport, our team will be in charge of taking you to your hotel in the City of La Paz, Bolivia.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUyuni
    • Uyuni, Bolivia

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