Bolivia · Archaeology

Road to Uyuni Economic Package 4D 3N

4 Days Round trip from El Alto Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore La Paz’s historic center, traditional markets, and modern districts
  • 02 Visit Tiwanaku archaeological sites including Kalasasaya and Puma Punku
  • 03 Ride part of La Paz’s famous cable car system
  • 04 See Valle de la Luna and panoramic viewpoints over the city
  • 05 Discover the Uyuni train cemetery and the salt-processing community of Colchani
  • 06 Experience the vast landscapes of the Salar de Uyuni
  • 07 Stay overnight in Colchani at a salt hotel
  • 08 Dry season visits may include Incahuasi Island and Coquesa

Discover some of Bolivia’s most iconic highlights on this 4-day journey through La Paz, Tiwanaku, and the Uyuni Salt Flats. From the historic and modern sides of La Paz to the pre-Inca archaeological wonders of Tiwanaku, this itinerary combines culture, history, and striking landscapes in one compact package.

You’ll also travel to Uyuni to explore the vast white expanse of the Salar, visit Colchani and the train cemetery, and, in the dry season, continue to places such as Incahuasi Island and Coquesa. With transfers, breakfast, guided sightseeing, and accommodation included, this is a convenient way to experience Bolivia’s essential sights.

Discover some of Bolivia’s most iconic highlights on this 4-day journey through La Paz, Tiwanaku, and the Uyuni Salt Flats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities El Alto, La Paz, Uyuni, Tiwanaku
Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer in From Airport International El Alto (La Paz - Bolivia)Pick up from the airport accompanied by a representative and transfer to the hotel.Accommodation in La Paz

2
Day 02

City Tour: Old City - New City La PazAfter breakfast, we will meet at the Hotel Lobby to start the tour to Tiwanaku (Museo Cerámico + Sitio Arqueológico Kalasasaya + Sitio Arqueológico Puma Punku + Visita Cultivos: papa y quinua).

We will visit the Archaeological Complex Tiwanaku, The Old Archaeological City pre-Inca, Museum of Ceraminca and the most important temples such as; The Pyramid of Akapana, The SemiSubterranean templete, The Temple of Kalasasaya with it The Gate of the Sun and the Ponce Monolith – Puma Punku (Complex formed by block of volcanic rock) – we return to the city visit to Traditional Quinoa Cultures and observation of Mirador Lloko Lloko.15:00 PM -

Pick up from the hotel to start with the visit to the traditional markets of the city of La Paz, panoramic view of the San Pedro prison, famous for its infrastructure and constitution unlike other prisons; use of the world’s longest cable car system and visit the famous "Valle de la Luna", located 10km away. of the center of the City of La Paz, with curious clay formations, created by the erosion of the winds and strong rains; so named by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong. Afterwards, we will move to the "Killi Killi Mirador", crossing the residential zone of La Paz and the highest football stadium in the world, from where you will have a spectacular view of 360°of the city of La Paz. Afterwards we will visit the historical center of the city where we can see the Plaza Murillo, Legislative Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Church of San Francisco. And finally, we will visit the "Mercado de Las Brujas" (understand mystical aspects of Andean rituals and thinking).Accommodation in La Paz

3
Day 03

City La Paz + Salar Uyuni + ColchaniAfter Breakfast, Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Uyuni. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the town of Uyuni. 09:30 we start the tour: We will visit the Cemetery of trains (old locomotives that were used to transport minerals), we continue towards indigenous community of Colchani, observation of iodized salt elaboration in its rustic form, access to the white deserts in their fullness, typical landscapes of extraction like mounds of salt, salt eyes, the first hotel salt now museum of the place and then, Incahuasi Island, a typical place with giant cacti in an inhabitation of volcanic rock.

Lunch in the center of the Salar (only in dry season) Continue with the visit to "the town of Coquesa", where we will visit its famous mummies (700 years old a.c., which preserve almost intact part of the skin, hair and nails), we will be able to observe from the viewpoint of the Volcano "Tunupa a los flamencos". Transfer to Colchani to stay at the salt hotel. *NOTE*

SEASON: Dry season from April to November Rain season from December to March NOTE: Rain season: It is not possible to visit Incahuasi Island and the town of Coquesa (mummies and Tunupa Volcano) Capacity of 4x4 vans: We recommend maximum 4 people per van to be more comfortable Transfer departure in La Paz – only driverAccommodation in Colchani (Hotel to Select)

4
Day 04

Transfer Out From Hotel to the Airport Joya AndinaBreakfast at the hotel. Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of La Paz. Arrival and assistance for the international flight.

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from El Alto 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Transfers IN-OUT La Paz - Uyuni - La Joya Airport
  • HD City Tour & Valle de la Luna - Tiwanaku
  • FD Salar de Uyuni
  • 03 Night (2N La Paz + 1N Colchani – hotel de sal)

What's Not Included

  • National and international flights
  • Other not specified

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
El Alto, BO
Tour start
El Alto, BO
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in El Alto.

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