1-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from La Paz with Incahuasi Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the intriguing Train Cemetery and the traditional salt-processing methods in Colchani
• 02 Visit Incahuasi Island to marvel at giant cacti and breathtaking views of the endless salt flats
• 03 Capture unique perspective photos and experience the magic where the horizon disappears
• 04 Travel from La Paz by sleeper bus and continue across the salt flat in a private 4x4

Discover the Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest and highest salt desert in the world, on a journey from La Paz by sleeper bus followed by a 4x4 adventure. Explore striking landscapes where the ground seems to merge with the sky, visit the Train Cemetery and the traditional salt-processing community of Colchani, and continue to Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti. From the summit, take in panoramic views over the endless sea of salt and the majestic Tunupa volcano, with time for creative perspective photos before lunch and the return to Uyuni.

Feel the magic of this place, where the horizon disappears.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities La Paz, Uyuni

Languages French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Uyuni Salt Flat Adventure via Colchani and Incahuasi Island

• Board the sleeper bus from La Paz to Uyuni. Upon arrival at Uyuni bus station, have breakfast and begin the tour.
• Set out for the Salt Flat in a 4x4 vehicle.
• Visit the Train Cemetery and the community of Colchani, where salt is processed using traditional methods.
• Continue the adventure to Incahuasi Island, 80 km away.
• From its summit, among giant cacti, appreciate the surprising expanse of the sea of salt and see the majestic Tunupa volcano.
• Feel the magic of this place, where the horizon disappears.
• Enjoy time to take playful perspective photos.
• At the end of the visit, have lunch and return to Uyuni.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation (4x4)
• Bilingual guide
• Lunch
• Entrance tickets
• Bus tickets from La Paz to Uyuni

What's Not Included

• Extra food and beverages
• Souvenirs
• Public restroom fees
• Transfers in La Paz

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Cap and sunglasses
• Warm clothes
• Windbreaker coat
• Comfortable and durable shoes
• A balaclava to protect your ears from the wind

Know before you go

• The weather is very cold and windy, so it is very important to bring a windbreaker coat. The Salt Flat is so white that it can damage your eyes, so it is very important to wear sunglasses at all times.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

La Paz, Bolivia

Tour start

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.