La Paz to Uyuni: Andean Night Journey

Departure from La Paz Bus Terminal

Begin your adventure by boarding a comfortable, fully-reclining night bus in central La Paz. Settle in and watch the city lights fade as you climb into the Andean highlands.

Onboard Experience – Comfortable Overnight Ride

Enjoy wide, reclining seats, cozy blankets, and onboard amenities for a restful journey. If you’re lucky, catch glimpses of moonlit altiplano landscapes through your window as you pass quiet villages and endless starry skies.

Rest Stops & Refreshments

Along the way, the bus makes brief stops where you can stretch your legs or grab a hot drink to warm up in the brisk mountain air.

Arrive in Uyuni

Awaken refreshed as the sun rises over the vast Bolivian plains, arriving directly in Uyuni—the perfect place to begin your salt flats adventure.

End of Transfer:

Step off the bus energized and ready to explore Uyuni and the incredible sights that await you!

Ghost Trains & Salt Flat Marvels

Journey Begins

Set off from our starting point, excitement building as we head toward the world’s largest salt desert.

Haunting Relics: Train Cemetery

Our first stop: the haunting Cementerio de Trenes. Wander among the rusted hulks of abandoned locomotives, a photographer’s paradise and a striking monument to Uyuni’s industrial past.

Living Salt: Colchani Village

Next, we arrive at Colchani. Here, you’ll witness the fascinating process of salt extraction—see workers harvesting, drying, and bagging salt by hand.

Artisanal Wonders: Salt Crafts Market

Delight in Colchani’s salt craft market, where you’ll find everything from delicate miniatures to dazzling sculptures—all handmade from salt, perfect for unique souvenirs.

 Natural Curiosities: Salt Piles & Ojos de Sal

Marvel at the shimmering montones de sal—pyramids of harvested salt dotting the endless plains. Just beyond, discover the mysterious Ojos de sal: turquoise pools bubbling up amid the vast white desert.

Desert Oasis: Isla Incahuasi

Cross the blinding white expanse to reach Isla Incahuasi, a rocky outcrop bursting with ancient giant cacti, surreal views, and rare flora—all surrounded by a sea of brilliant salt.

One-of-a-Kind Stay: Hotel de Sal Check-In & Dinner

After an incredible day, check in to the striking Hotel de Sal—a structure built entirely from salt! Enjoy a delicious group dinner and soak in the magic of sleeping in a hotel sculpted by nature itself.

End of Day:

From ghostly trains to salt sculptures and cacti islands, your adventure ends with a night in one of the world’s most unique hotels.

Volcanoes, Flamingos & Painted Desert Wonders

Breakfast Among the Flats

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, fueling up for an epic journey across ever-changing Andean landscapes.

Andean Majesty: Volcán Ollague

Set out for the smoldering Volcán Ollague, straddling the Chilean border. Snap photos of its ash-dusted peak and notice steam rising from an active crater—a true wonder of the altiplano.

Flamingo Spectacle: Saltwater Lagoons

Arrive at the string of shimmering lagoons—Cañapa, Hedionda, and Honda—where thousands of delicate flamingos gather. Watch their pink reflections glide across turquoise waters, ringed by volcanoes and desert.

Surreal Wilderness: Siloli Desert

Venture into the hauntingly beautiful Desierto de Siloli. Known as Bolivia's “Stone Tree Desert,” this vast, windswept land is dotted with fantastic rock formations that look plucked from another planet.

Picnic Lunch in the Wild

Pause for a picnic lunch amidst windswept silence and stunning views of the open highlands.

Nature’s Sculpture: El Árbol de Piedra

Stand in awe of El Árbol de Piedra, a weathered stone monolith shaped like a tree, sculpted over millennia by wind and sand.

Crimson Beauty: Laguna Colorada

Finish your day at the incredible Laguna Colorada. Watch flocks of flamingos feeding and flying above the lagoon’s shocking crimson surface as the sun sets over the high plains.

High-Altitude Haven

Check in at Albergue Laguna Colorada, settle into your cozy hostel, and share tales of today’s extraordinary sights over a warm dinner, with flamingos right outside your window.

End of Day:

Experience otherworldly nature and Andean wildlife before a magical night beside the red shores of Laguna Colorada.

Geysers, Dreamscape Rocks & Vivid Lagoons

Dawn Adventure: Geysers & Steam

Set out before sunrise to witness the Geiseres del Sol de Mañana. At dawn, the earth hisses and bubbles as columns of steam and boiling mud pots erupt in a mystical geothermal show—an unforgettably otherworldly start to your day.

Blissful Pause: Thermal Waters

Next, relax and recharge in the Aguas Termales. Soak in steaming pools surrounded by mountains as the morning chill melts away, letting nature's warmth seep into your soul.

Breakfast by the Springs

Enjoy a breakfast picnic by the hot springs, savoring the fresh air and dramatic landscapes that surround you.

Surreal Stones: Rocas de Dalí

Travel to the enchanting Rocas de Dalí. This landscape—named for its resemblance to Salvador Dalí’s surrealist paintings—is filled with bizarre, wind-sculpted rocks scattered across a high-altitude desert.

Vivid Waters: Laguna Verde & Laguna Blanca

Continue to Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde. Marvel at the hauntingly bright white and shimmering emerald blue waters at the foot of the mighty Licancabur Volcano. Take photos as the colors shift with the breeze and sunlight.

 Majestic Formations: Valle de Rocas

Explore the Valle de Rocas, a dramatic expanse of colossal stone formations. Wind and time have turned these rocks into haunting sculptures, perfect for exploration and picture-taking.

Cultural Stop: Culplina & San Cristobal

Wrap up your journey with delightful visits to Culplina and San Cristobal, catching glimpses of local life, culture, and the beautiful Andean scenery.

Head to Atacama

Arrive to Atacama by late afternoon, with your heart and camera full of stunning memories from three days of otherworldly adventure.

Relive moments of geothermal splendor, alien landscapes, and colorful lagoons as you return to Atacama, closing your magical Bolivian journey.