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Operated by G Adventures

Bolivia Express: Salt Flats & Desert Landscapes

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Price on request
Duration
5 days
Countries
Bolivia
Activity
moderate

The adventure

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.

At a glance

Duration
5 days
Route
La Paz → La Paz
Countries
Bolivia
Activity level
moderate
Style
Rail Journeys
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

Stunning view of the Uyuni Salt Flats reflecting the Andes Mountains under a bright blue sky.
Your journey through

Bolivia

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Catch your breath before heading over to an English pub next to the hostel for a few cold ones with your fellow travellers. Get to know each other as you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Arrive at any time. Catch your breath before heading over to an English pub next to the hostel for a few cold ones with your fellow travellers. Get to know each other as you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2Fly to Uyuni to embark on a three-day…
Fly to Uyuni to embark on a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni. Get your camera ready because the endless white of the salt flats creates the perfect backdrop for mindbending photo ops. Take a guided walking tour to the top of the sacred Jukil mountaintop for sweeping valley views and a dinner prepared with local ingredients by local ladies. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow — complete with salt floors and salt furniture.
Day 3Continue crossing the desert today
Continue crossing the desert today, admiring the scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and intriguing rock formations along the route. Keep an eye out and you might spot wild llamas, alpacas, and even flamingos deep within the desert.
Day 4Get a head start on your day by…La Paz
View of brick buildings densely packed on a hillside, showcasing urban architecture.La Paz
Get a head start on your day by rising early to cover more ground on your journey through the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Soak in the views of unimaginable scenery including volcanoes and salt lakes before boarding an overnight bus back to La Paz.
Map showing La Paz
Day 5Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time upon arrival to La Paz.
Depart at any time upon arrival to La Paz.

Discover Bolivia

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

A breathtaking view of the serene Bolivian Altiplano lagoon with majestic mountains reflecting in the water.
Sunlit landscape of the Andes with majestic mountains and vibrant blue skies.
Explore the raw beauty of Bolivia's highlands with vast plains and towering mountains under clear skies.
Scenery of barren vast valley covered with random dry grass located in mountainous terrain
Majestic view of Altiplano lake and mountains in Potosi, Bolivia with flamingos and dramatic sky.
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