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La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama: 4-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Andean Wildlife Tour
4.6
25 Ratings
La Paz
We conducted a tour to visit the Uyuni salt flat, colored lagoons, volcanoes, desert, landscapes, flora and Andean wildlife, nature at its best in comfortable 4x4 car
and equipped professional driver and English guide.
We conducted a tour to visit the Uyuni salt flat, colored lagoons, volcanoes, desert, landscapes, flora and Andean wildlife, nature at its best in comfortable 4x4 car
and equipped professional driver and English guide.
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Paz - DAY 1: (D) 8:00 PM - Hotel pick-up in La Paz for transfer to the bus terminal to board the night bus to Uyuni. The journey to Uyuni will be on a sleeper bus equipped with air conditioning, blankets, an onboard bathroom, and assistance. Our team in La Paz will be available to assist you at all times.
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Uyuni - DAY 2: (B, L, D)
Arrival…
- La Paz - DAY 1: (D) 8:00 PM - Hotel pick-up in La Paz for transfer to the bus terminal to board the night bus to Uyuni. The journey to Uyuni will be on a sleeper bus equipped with air conditioning, blankets, an onboard bathroom, and assistance. Our team in La Paz will be available to assist you at all times.
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Uyuni - DAY 2: (B, L, D)
Arrival in Uyuni is at 7:00 AM. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to our facilities, where you can enjoy a welcome breakfast and a hot shower before starting the tour. Departure is at 10:30 AM, with the first stop at the train cemetery, just 5 minutes from Uyuni. Next, we will visit Colchani to observe the manual salt processing and explore salt handicraft stores, salt extraction piles, the thickness of the salt, and the first salt hotel built from salt blocks. We will then continue to Fish Island, home to ancient and giant cacti. From the top, you can appreciate the full expanse of the salar. After lunch, we will arrive at our accommodation in Uyuni, where you will enjoy a local dinner with the group in a shared room. - Train Cemetery - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- Colchani - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- Salar de Uyuni - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- Isla Incahuasi - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
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Colchani - DAY 2: (B, L, D)
Departure from Uyuni after breakfast to see parts of the Chiguana Salt Flat, the semi-active Ollague Volcano from a distance of 15 kilometers, and three small lagoons with three types of flamingos. We will then traverse the extensive Siloli Desert, visit the stone tree, and arrive at the Red Lagoon between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM to observe its color and the three types of flamingos it hosts. Overnight stay at LODGE POLQUES in a shared room. - Laguna Hedionda - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- Laguna Colorada - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
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Aguas Termales de Polques - DAY 3: (B, L)
Early morning departure to see the geysers at sunrise, followed by a visit to the hot springs of Polques Lagoon, the Salvador Dali Desert, Green Lagoon, and White Lagoon. Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, at 10:30 AM. Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama is expected between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. - Geiser Sol de la Manana - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- Laguna Verde - Brief visit with photo opportunities.
- San Pedro de Atacama - Arrival between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
What's Included
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (no hotel drop-off)
- Bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- 2 nights shared accommodation
- Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Bus ticket La Paz - Uyuni (with hotel pick-up)
- Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (no hotel drop-off)
- Bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- 2 nights shared accommodation
- Food and drinks (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Bus ticket La Paz - Uyuni (with hotel pick-up)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees: tickets (30 Bs Incahuasi Island, 150. Bs. national Park, and some small things, please be with you approx. Bs. 200)
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance fees: tickets (30 Bs Incahuasi Island, 150. Bs. national Park, and some small things, please be with you approx. Bs. 200)
- Travel Insurance
Additional Information
- WHAT TO BRING: (Recommended) .- gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, good quality, warm clothing, extra batteries for your camera with good storage capacity for photos, basic medications for a headache, extra snacks, swimsuit and towel for the hot springs.
- f you have special requests please let us know by this means (food, allergies, etc)
- WHAT TO BRING: (Recommended) .- gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, good quality, warm clothing, extra batteries for your camera with good storage capacity for photos, basic medications for a headache, extra snacks, swimsuit and towel for the hot springs.
- f you have special requests please let us know by this means (food, allergies, etc)
Location
La Paz
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(25 Ratings)
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Blair_c
Oct 13, 2025
The whole tour was very... - The whole tour was very well organised from the hotel pick-up and transfer to La Paz Bus Station. Everything just fell into place thereafter. We travelled by 4WD throughout with Luis as guide - he was excellent, very good driver and extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Salar de Uyuni was magnificent and we had plenty of time there. On the way to the first nights accommodation Luis stopped so we could see the Milky Way. The rest of the trip was spent in a spectacular part of the Andes with magnificent scenery everywhere. The tour showed us the best of the Bolivian Andes. Luis helped with the formalities at the Hito Cajon border crossing and was helpful throughout.
This is a tour to a very safe but underdeveloped and remote part of Bolivia where roads are rough and accommodation options are few and fairly basic. There were early starts but that is expected. All meals were provided and included. It can get a bit tiring but it's a rewarding part of the world.
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Jamie_d
Sep 21, 2025
We had such an amazing... - We had such an amazing time on this tour. The salt flats were amazing and we saw so many great things including flamingos. I would really recommend this tour though the food isn’t great so I would suggest bringing your own snacks.
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Ellie_o
Dec 1, 2024
Amazing experience seeing salt flats - brilliant guide - Our tour guide Miguel was brilliant, he was knowledgable but the tour felt really relaxed and the salt flats were absolutely beautiful. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anybody wanting to see the salt flats and get to Chile afterwards, the border process was pretty straight forward and we got there in good time
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Z7531qqdavidw
Nov 21, 2024
Uyuni is world marvel not to miss. - Uyuni is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been. Epic landscapes, wonderful, wonderful people. You’re about two hours away from the final shootout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid. You’re two hours away from Potosi, the world‘s most important and oldest silver mine. The salt flats themselves are larger than Lebanon, dotted with islands of ancient coral and blooming cacti. It’s where Star Wars the last Jedi battle scene was filmed, there’s a British and American steam locomotive graveyard to play around in. It’s just supremely incredible and well worth the effort to see.
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Voyage56527042488
Mar 12, 2024
I highly recommend!! - Knowing the Salar de Uyuni was my dream for many years, until I was finally able to live it. As a traveler one does his research and reservation with the hope of doing it correctly, I must tell you, look no further THIS IS THE BEST AGENCY. We couldn't be more grateful!!
They were magical days touring the landscapes of the highlands.
But what I can highlight is the attention and communication always from José, the punctuality when picking us up, the quality of the hotel and the food, the incredible passion for his work and kindness of Ronald our driver and guide... everything was wow!! We crossed the border to the Atacama Desert, we didn't have to worry about anything, they take care of everything... and they make it perfect.
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Isabelle92320
Jul 18, 2023
4 unforgettable days from Tupiza to Uyuni - Family trips including 3 children for 4 days with an exceptional Rolando guide.
Volcanoes, geysers, hot terms, cannon, the enchanted city, the white, green, colorful lagoons and of course the salar of Uyuni. And much more. But this tour is also the meeting with Rolando who answers all the questions and shares his knowledge. Attentive and warm! We had a wonderful stay! Rolando +59172924454 it is independent.
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Curious31194895572
May 30, 2023
Great trip - highly recommend Joker Expeditions - This was a great trip and we highly recommend Joker Expeditions. We flew from La Paz to Uyuni and spent the afternoon and sunset at the salt flats, stayed in Joker’s great little hotel in Uyuni that evening, travelled through the desert the next day and to the border and San Pedro de Atacama the following morning. Al was a fantastic guide - very personable, helpful and knowledgeable. Jose, our driver, was great. Highly recommended.
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Joshbx9491ul
Aug 16, 2025
Good experience - It was a great trip through Uyuni. Some of the most beautiful sights we have ever seen. The tour guides were also terrific and passionate.
We were very disappointed with the food and half of the group got food poisoning which ruined the last day. It is also freezing cold so be prepared for that.
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Keelins6
Feb 7, 2025
Salar tour good and bad - Such a beautiful area. Glad we did the tour. Enjoyed the shower after the long bus ride- that was a beautiful hotel. I am not sure we could have done this on our own, especially as well. Miguel Angel was a great guide- very knowledgable and clearly loves the area. Drawbacks: Both lunches were brought along and served at dining areas along the way. I do think the second lunch led to an illness my hubby and I suffered the day after the trip. I also wish we would have shopped around either in la paz or uyuni rather than use trip advisor. There are tons of tours available, not all stay in uyuni after the salt flats. Also Joker Expedition was not our guide. They just got us from la paz to uyuni then we were passed on to Salty Expeditions. All guides and employees were nice.
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Grzegorz_k
Feb 28, 2025
Bus from La Paz without dinner and unheated at night. After arriving in Uyuni we got a good breakfast in clean condition - It is impossible to give an unequivocal assessment of this trip. Beautiful views and nature unseen anywhere else in the world are the only advantages of this trip. The rest leaves much to be desired in the execution of this company, which unfortunately I do not recommend. The program was partially carried out omitting many of the described points and nothing in return. Tragic overnight stays. In Europe, pigs sleep in better conditions - especially the second night was a nightmare. Filth and dirt everywhere. An old jeep, running only thanks to the driver's skills. Forcing people to pose for photos, even though they do not want to. What is this - the army or prison at your own expense.Bus from La Paz without dinner and unheated at night.
After arriving in Uyuni we got a good breakfast in clean conditions and a good room for 2 hours - that's a plus
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