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
Bolivia · Geological Wonders
Road to Uyuni 5D 4N
The journey
- 01 Explore La Paz, including traditional markets, Plaza Murillo, and the Witches’ Market
- 02 Visit Tiwanaku archaeological sites, including Kalasasaya and Puma Punku
- 03 Ride part of La Paz’s famous cable car system
- 04 See the striking clay formations of Valle de la Luna
- 05 Fly to Uyuni and discover the vast Salar de Uyuni
- 06 Visit the train cemetery and the indigenous community of Colchani
- 07 See giant cacti on Incahuasi Island in the dry season
- 08 Stay overnight in a salt hotel in Colchani
Discover some of Bolivia’s most iconic highlights on this 5-day journey combining the energy of La Paz, the ancient heritage of Tiwanaku, and the extraordinary landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats. From city viewpoints, traditional markets, and the famous Valle de la Luna to pre-Inca archaeological sites and vast white desert scenery, this itinerary brings together culture, history, and natural wonders in one trip.
You’ll also travel to Uyuni to explore the train cemetery, Colchani, and the Salar, with an overnight stay in a salt hotel included. With airport transfers, breakfast, guided sightseeing, and accommodation arranged, this tour offers a convenient way to experience several of Bolivia’s most memorable destinations.
Discover some of Bolivia’s most iconic highlights on this 5-day journey combining the energy of La Paz, the ancient heritage of Tiwanaku, and the extraordinary landscapes of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
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What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
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
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)
Colchani – Uyuni – La PazBreakfast 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 transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight. - Transfer of admission to La PazAccommodation in La Paz
Transfer Out From Hotel to the Airport EL ALTOAfter breakfast, Pick up from the hotel accompanied by a representative and transfer to the airport.
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The route
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What's Included
- Transfers IN-OUT La Paz - Uyuni - La Joya Airport
- Breakfast
- HD City Tour & Valle de la Luna - Templo de Tiwanaku
- 04 Night (3N La Paz + 1N Colchani – hotel de sal)
- FD Salar de Uyuni
What's Not Included
National and International Air Tickets
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
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Meeting & route
Your 5 days finish where they began, in El Alto.
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