Salar de Uyuni 2-Day Trip

Explore the highest and largest salt desert in the world on this 2-day trip to the Salar de Uyuni, discovering its biodiversity at 5,000 metres (16,404 feet) above sea level.

Description

Day 1

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Uyuni to start the 2-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flat.

We'll first visit the Train Cemetery, where our guide will explain the history of the abandoned trains from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Next, we will explore the Salar de Uyuni, covering almost 11,000 square kilometres (4247 square miles). We will visit attractions like Colchani and the first hotel made of salt, now a museum.

A lunch stop will be made in the salt desert, offering a blend of Bolivian cuisine with the unique landscape. Following lunch, we will hike around Isla Incahuasi to see giant cacti up to 10 metres (32 feet) high.

We will conclude our first day enjoying a sunset before returning to the hotel around 7 pm.

Day 2

After breakfast, we will visit the colonial Iglesia de Tomave church, a notable example of baroque architecture with a rich history.

Next, we will relax at the Saruvo hot springs before visiting the Laguna K'asilla and Laguna Verde.

After lunch, we will return to Uyuni, arriving around 6 pm, marking the end of our tour.

Accommodation

This tour includes a night of full board accommodation at Piedra Blanca Backpackers Hostel or similar. The shared room option accommodates 6 beds in total.

Pickup

The trip includes pickup from hotels in Uyuni, the airport, or the bus station, based on your preference.