Uyuni Salt Lake, white deserts and colored lagoons

"The Salar De Uyuni is by far the biggest salt lake in the world, and one of Bolivias´s most extraordinary attractions." J. Read.

"Driving across it is one of the weirdest and most fantastic experiences anywhere on the continent, specially during June and July, when the bright blue skies contrast with the blinding-white salt crust" A. Murphy.

Dawn and dusk on the salt flats are wonderful spectacles, and in the rainy season they turn into a gigantic mirror. It is a photographers paradise

La Paz - Uyuni. Full day. 4 hours by bus to Oruro then 7 hours by train to Uyuni.

Uyuni Salt Lake. One day tour. . Short visit to the Train Cemetery . Leave for the Salt Lake visiting Colchani on the way where the local people make their living extracting salt. Cross the Salar to Fish Island known for its giant cactus and its incredible views of the Salt Lake . Snack. In the afternoon, a visit to Coquesa, a small picturesque town where time has stopped at the base of the extinct volcano Tunupa. A short walk to the Tombs. On the return trip to Uyuni you will visit the Eyes of Salt and its impressive views of the geology of the Salt Lake .

Uyuni Salt Lake. 2 day tour including Jirira.
Day 1. Visit Colchani and Fish Island.
In the afternoon travel to Jirira a picturesque town dedicated to the cultivation of quinua. Stay overnight in a simple cozy inn.
Day 2. Ascent to the Tunupa Volcano to the outlook with its fantastic views of the Salt Flats. Descent via Coquesa with a visit to the Tombs. In the afternoon you will visit the Eyes of Salt and return to Uyuni.

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

Uyuni Salt Lake and the Red Lagoon.
Day 1. Visit the Uyuni Salt Lake, Cochani and Fish Island. Spend the night in San Juan.
Day 2. Visit the lookout of the Ollague Volcano, the Canapa, Hedionda, ChiarKkota, Honda and Ramadita Lagoons. Cross the fantastic Siloli Desert, visit the Stone Tree, arrive at the Red Lagoon, habitat to the pink flamingoes. Stay overnight in basic accommodations.
Day 3. Early in the morning visit the Geysers of the Morning Sun, Dali Valley, the Green Lagoon (*). On the return trip to Uyuni you will visit the Valley of the Rocks, Villamar, Culpina and San Cristobal.

(*) Optional. Side trip by shared car to San Pedro de Atacama- Chile

Uyuni Salt Lake, Jirira and Red Lagoon
(4 days). Similar to the previous program plus an overnight stay in Jirira on the first day.

Southwestern Bolivia and Tupiza.
6 and 7 day excursions including the Uyuni Salt Lake, the Red Lagoon, the Green Lagoon, the Los Lipez Mountain Range, San Antonio de Lipez, San Vincente (the final holdout where the most famous outlaws of the old American West , Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, died), the valleys of Tupiza and the return to Potosi or connections to Argentina via train.

Map of Uyuni and Lagoons