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La Paz and Uyuni

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On this 3-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Spend the first day touring the capital city, La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture. Fly to Uyuni on the second day to explore the famous region and witness how table salt is produced. Visit Inca Huasi Island to see the caves and giant cacti before returning to La Paz.
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Highlights
  • Visit the world's largest salt flat in Uyuni
  • Explore La Paz and its surroundings with your guide
  • See giant cacti up to 32-ft tall on Inca Huasi Island
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Arrive in La Paz

Arrive in La Paz and transfer from the airport into the city where you will set off on your guided tour.

In the afternoon on our half day tour in La Paz city, we will see the most important and interesting attractions. We visit the main square where is located the government palace, the National Congress, San Francisco Church the Killi Killi viewpoint admiring the incredible panoramic views of the whole city. Heading to the south we’ll see the residential areas in our way to the well-known Moon Valley, a fascinating geology place of astonishing stony formations, that offers a sensation of being in the Moon, besides the amazing views of the Andes Mountains.

Experience this new attraction, an incredibly ride by first-class cable car system called teleferico, that gets you to the top of the city for fabulous views.

We end our tour in the popular Witches’ Market located in the center of the city. You can explore the open-air market where the vendors offer medicinal dried herbs, seeds, llama fetuses and many others used in rituals. Handicrafts markets are also located in the area and we can stay there for shopping.

Day 2: Salar de Uyuni, Salt flats | La Paz

Early in the morning pick at the hotel for the transfer to the airport. One hour flight La Paz- Uyuni.

Unmistakably the Uyuni Salt Lake is one of the most surreal landscape, the largest salt flat in the world than can even be seen from the space. Exploring the amazing empty white landscape is an incredible experience and a must-do while in Bolivia.

In this day the Train Cemetery is the first stop before continue to Colchani on Salar de Uyuni. Here is observed the factories and the rustic way of table salt production We are also going to see the pyramids of salt, the eyes of salt, big holes in the salt flat. We visit the old salt hotel. Enjoy taking funny pictures. Visit the Inca Huasi island which have a lot of caves and gigantic cactus about 8 to 10 meters.

Return to the town of Uyuni for your transfer to the airport. In the evening, fly back to La Paz. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 3: Return Home

At convenient time, last transfer to the airport for your international flight.

 

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  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 2 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
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  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Internal Flights: La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
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