Uyuni Salt Flat & Tunupa Volcano 3 Day Tour

On this 2-day tour, we'll explore the Uyuni salt flat, the largest salt desert globally. Expect to see the Tunupa volcano and visit several Andean villages.

Description

Day 1

Picks will be made from Uyuni Airport at the designated time. The first stop will be the Train Cemetery, showcasing abandoned 20th-century locomotives. We proceed to Colchani to visit the local market and a salt processing plant run by artisans. Upon reaching the Uyuni salt flat, participants will walk through this unique area, which contains 60% of the world's lithium reserve.

Activities on the salt flat will include viewing salt piles, water holes, and monuments such as one for the Dakar Rally. Participants will visit the first salt hotel and enjoy a picnic lunch. The day will continue with a hike at Incahuasi Island to appreciate panoramic views of the salt flat before ending with a sunset experience over the flat.

Day 2

The day begins before dawn with a breakfast. Next, we will travel to Coqueza, located on Tunupa's slopes, where the Andean origin of its name is explored. Participants can choose to ascend the Tunupa on foot or via vehicle for panoramic views. After exploration, we return to the hotel with natural beauty stops.

Day 3

After breakfast, participants will prepare for departure back to the starting point, concluding the tour at the airport.

Accommodation

This 3-day tour includes 2 nights in Uyuni, with options for 3 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 flight must arrive before 10 am.