Bolivia Express: Salt Flats & Desert Landscapes
5 days
from La Paz to La Paz
From
$ 899
Duration5 days
A trip to Bolivia isn't complete without a visit to the Salar de Uyuni and this five-day tour gets you there quickly and efficiently. With a flight to the flats, you'll have more time to explore the incredible landscapes and desert scenery that surrounds it. Gain a true appreciation for the region by staying overnight in a community-owned salt lodge complete with salt floors and furniture. It's the best way to cross this destination off your bucket list.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 5 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: La PazPhysical Grading: Average
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Ends in: La PazAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz
Start place: La Paz
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
End place: La Paz
Day 2: La Paz/Salt Flats
Start place: La Paz
Despite its isolation and challenging climate (cold and blustery most of the year), the town of Uyuni has earned the nickname of Hija Predilecta de Bolivia (Bolivia’s Favourite Daughter).
It is also the starting point for our 2-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles.
Settle into your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow, complete with salt floors and furniture, after a guided walking tour up to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner of local ingredients prepared by ladies from the community.
It is also the starting point for our 2-night excursion through the spectacular Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats) in 4x4 vehicles.
Settle into your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow, complete with salt floors and furniture, after a guided walking tour up to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner of local ingredients prepared by ladies from the community.
Fly to Uyuni to enjoy a 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano, with spectacular scenery. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.
Please note accommodation in the salt flats is basic due to the remote location of the area. There may not be warm water for showers during your stay especially during winter months (May - Oct). During the rainy season, the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Salt Flats
Continue to discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a 4x4 excursion.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Salt Flats/Uyuni
Enjoy a final day of exploring the Uyuni Salt Flats before boarding an overnight bus back to La Paz.
End place: Uyuni
Meals: B, L
Day 5: La Paz
Start place: La Paz
Depart at any time upon arrival to La Paz by overnight bus.
The tour ends upon arrival in La Paz, to enjoy time exploring the city we recommend booking a post hotel night.
End place: La Paz
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Public bus, Train, 4x4 vehicle, Plane -
Accommodation
Hotels (1 nts), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share), Overnight bus (1 nt)