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Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience more of the Bolivian Salt Flat in just 3 days - 2 nights with private transfers, a personalized VIP service (which will end in La Paz, Bolivia and includes flights from La Paz, Bolivia.
During the trip you will have an unforgettable experience through 12,000 square kilometers of beautiful salt landscape.
Do you have your camera ready? The surprising white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni looks like a huge glacier. Safe and comfortable travel, with the best hotels in the area "Red de Hoteles Tayka"
The multicolored Deserts, the famous Stone Tree, the Green Lagoon, the Red Lagoon and the Hot Springs can also be visited during this magical trip to the...
The tour will start at 07:00 a.m. from La Paz, Bolivia (approximate time subject to flight itinerary), we will pick you up from your hotel in La Paz and transfer you to El Alto International Airport, where the transfer to Uyuni will take place. When taking off you will be able to appreciate panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
1 hour
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Uyuni
After a 45-minute flight, you will land at the Joya Andina de Uyuni Airport, where you will meet your professional bilingual guide and private driver. You will enjoy a delicious American buffet in one of the most popular cafes in the area.
45 minutes
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Colchani
The population of Colchani has 580 inhabitants whose economic activities are linked to the extraction of salt, agriculture (real quinoa), crafts and tourism. It is the mandatory stopping point on the way to the majestic Uyuni salt flat, one of the peculiarities of the place is the construction of small houses made of salt bricks and one of its attractions, in addition to the salt factory, are the craft stalls located on the street major.
Activities:
- Purchase of handicrafts at the zero point of the population of Colchani.
- Visit to the salt processor and the Salt Museum in Colchani. - - View of the first Salt Hotel "Playa Blanca" today known as the main salt museum in the area.
1 hour
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Uyuni Salt Flat
Your next stop will be the enchanting Salar de Uyuni, which is the largest salt desert in the world. It has an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers and is located at 3,653 meters above sea level in the Bolivian altiplano.
At the southeast end of the Salar de Uyuni, you will visit the salt mounds which come from saline extraction.
This process begins with the delimitation of the place, later the manual shredding is carried out and finally this salt is exposed to the sun to dry in small pyramid shapes.
30 minutes
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Isla Incahuasi
Our guide will accompany you to Incahuasi Island, characterized by being one of the high altitude islands whose soil is made up of fossils of algae, mollusks and other organisms known as stromatolites. There a vegetation composed of cactaceous plants develops.
It is located in the central part, 74 km from Colchani. It has a steep surface of 24 hectares and the highest point is 40 meters above the salt level.
1 hour
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Uyuni Salt Flat
Your visit will be guided by the following cultural heritage of the Salar de Uyuni:
1. Salt Stairway: Designed with the purpose of allowing the taking of photographs with special optical effects. An overwhelming saline ensemble loaded with the most authentic beauty.
2. Dakar Rally Monument and the endless forest of flags: You will observe the flags worldwide, the central symbol of Bolivia, the heart of Latin America.
4. Salt Pyramid: From this point, you will observe the mountains outlined on the horizon, minimized by the distance and by the majesty imposed by the infinite salt plateau.
5. Polygons and Ojos de Sal: In the upper crust of the Salar, you will distinguish the so-called ojos de brine. These are small holes formed by fine, sharp crystals like needles, accompanied by polygonal figures in the immense whiteness of the Salar.
1 hour
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Camino al Volcán Tunupa
Your tour will continue to the Thunupa Volcano and its surroundings, with sighting of Andean Flamingos and panoramic views of the Salar de Uyuni.
You will learn the history and myths of this mysterious tourist attraction that, according to the community, there was a time when the mountains walked, talked and had human forms.
You will enjoy a special toast in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni with sandwiches and hot drinks while watching a wonderful sunset, which by nature is painted with surreal colors and landscapes.
Without a doubt... a special and unforgettable experience.
2 hours
Private 3-day tour from La Paz to the Salar de Uyuni by plane
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The best of Bolivia in 3 days...
Experience more of the Bolivian Salt Flat in just 3 days - 2 nights with private transfers, a personalized VIP service (which will end in La Paz, Bolivia and includes flights from La Paz, Bolivia.
During the trip you will have an unforgettable experience through 12,000 square kilometers of beautiful salt landscape.
Do you have your camera ready? The surprising white mantle of the Salar de Uyuni looks like a huge glacier. Safe and comfortable travel, with the best hotels in the area "Red de Hoteles Tayka"
The multicolored Deserts, the famous Stone Tree, the Green Lagoon, the Red Lagoon and the Hot Springs can also be visited during this magical trip to the...