
Uyuni Salt Flat & Tunupa Volcano 3 Day Tour
On this 2-day tour, we'll admire the Uyuni salt flat, the largest salt desert in the world. Enjoy a sunset, see the Tunupa volcano, and visit several Andean villages. Description. Day 1. Upon pickup from Uyuni Airport, we'll head towards the salt...
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On this 2-day tour, we'll admire the Uyuni salt flat, the largest salt desert in the world. Enjoy a sunset, see the Tunupa volcano, and visit several Andean villages.
Description
Day 1
Upon pickup from Uyuni Airport, we'll head towards the salt flat, stopping at the Train Cemetery to view abandoned locomotives. Next, we'll visit Colchani, where we'll explore the local market and a salt processing plant. Afterward, we'll arrive at the Uyuni salt flat for a walk, seeing salt piles, water holes, and monuments, including one for the Dakar Rally. We'll visit the world's first salt hotel and have a picnic lunch on the salt flat. Following lunch, we'll hike Incahuasi Island, famous for its giant cacti, to admire panoramic views. We’ll conclude the day watching the sunset over the salt flat before settling into our hotel for the night.
Day 2
After breakfast, we'll travel to Coqueza, located on the Tunupa volcano. At the base, we can choose between a vehicle ride or a hike for panoramic views of the salt flat. After exploring, we’ll return to the hotel, stopping to appreciate the area's natural beauty.
Day 3
After enjoying breakfast, we’ll prepare for our return journey and travel back to the airport, concluding this adventure.
Accommodation
This tour includes 2 nights of accommodation in Uyuni, with options to book 3-star or 4-star accommodations:
3-star hotel: Casa de Sal, Kachi or similarSuperior 3-star hotel: Cristal Samaña 3-star Superior, or similar4-star hotel: Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada 4-star or similar
Important
To participate in this tour, your incoming flight must arrive before 10 am.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking driver
- Tickets
- 2 nights of accommodation in a 3 or 4–star hotel (depending on selection)
- 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts
Not included
- Dinners
- Guided tour of the Uyuni Salt Flat: 150USD per group
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility