A journey through the Salt Flat & the Colored Lagoons 5d/4n

“From the endless white salt flats to surreal deserts and volcanic lagoons journey through the dreamscapes of Bolivia.”

Tour Overview: 5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Colored Lagoons ExpeditionEmbark on the ultimate 5 Day Uyuni Salt Flats & Colored Lagoons Expedition, a Uyuni Salt Flats 5 Day Adventure across Bolivia’s breathtaking high-altitude deserts. This journey combines the surreal beauty of the Salar de Uyuni with the vibrant colors of the Altiplano’s lagoons, offering an immersive experience that blends adventure, photography, and ecological awareness.
Why This Tour Is Unique

Salar de Uyuni & Colored Lagoons Tour 5 Days: Explore the world’s largest salt flat and the surrounding highland lagoons, including the iconic red and green lakes of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve.
Uyuni Mirror Effect 5-Day Tour: Capture the natural spectacle where the flats transform into a giant mirror, creating endless horizons and perfect photographic opportunities.
High Plateau Salt Flats 5 Day Tour Bolivia: Cross the remote Bolivian Altiplano, discovering volcanoes, deserts, geysers, and rugged landscapes off the beaten path.
Off-Road Uyuni Expedition 5 Days: Navigate in a 4×4 through dramatic terrains and hidden gems, ensuring a truly immersive and adventurous experience.
Sustainable Uyuni Salt Flats Exploration 5 Days: Travel responsibly, supporting Bolivia community-based salt flats adventure and protecting fragile ecosystems.
Bolivia 5 Day Salt Flats Photography Tour: Ideal for photographers and nature lovers, this tour offers countless opportunities to capture stunning reflections, colorful lagoons, and panoramic highland landscapes.

Day 1 – Arrival in Uyuni & the Mirror of the Sky

Your journey begins in Uyuni, where you’ll visit the famous Train Cemetery, a haunting symbol of Bolivia’s railway past.
Continue to Colchani Village to witness traditional salt processing and local handicrafts.
Enter the majestic Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world — a sea of white stretching to the horizon.
Visit highlights such as:
Isla Incahuasi, with its towering giant cacti and panoramic views.
Dakar Monument & Flag Plaza
Salt Eyes (Ojos de Sal)At sunset, enjoy a glass of Bolivian wine and appetizers as the sun paints golden reflections on the salt mirror — a photographer’s dream.
Overnight at Hotel Luna Salada, built entirely of salt, offering panoramic views of the Salar.

Day 2 – Uyuni Villamar Tupiza

After breakfast, drive south across vast Andean plains toward Tupiza, a region of red canyons and rock formations reminiscent of the American Southwest. Along the way, stop to explore:

San Cristóbal, a colonial village relocated stone by stone.
Valle de las Rocas, a natural sculpture park shaped by wind and time.
The charming village of Alota, with its traditional adobe homes.
Arrive in Tupiza, a land of red hills and cowboy legends, known as the last refuge of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
✨ Overnight at Hotel Mitru Tupiza, a comfortable oasis surrounded by dramatic canyons.

Day 3 – Tupiza Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve Tayka del Desierto

Early morning departure toward the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, one of South America’s most stunning protected areas. Cross breathtaking landscapes of volcanic peaks, multicolored deserts, and frozen lagoons.
Visit:

Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, shimmering beneath the majestic Licancabur Volcano.
The surreal Dali Desert, an otherworldly expanse of pastel colors.
The Sol de Mañana Geysers, where fumaroles and mud pools bubble in the morning light.
Relax in the Polques Hot Springs, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
✨ Overnight at Tayka del Desierto Hotel, an eco-lodge nestled in the silence of the high-altitude desert.

Day 4 – Tayka del Desierto Laguna Colorada Italia Perdida Mallku Cueva

Continue exploring the Andean wonders with a visit to Laguna Colorada, a blood-red lake home to thousands of pink flamingos. Then journey through unique landscapes such as Italia Perdida, a maze of volcanic rock formations resembling ancient ruins. Visit Catal and Vinto Lagoons, peaceful sanctuaries for Andean wildlife. As the sun sets, enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by silence and stars.
✨ Overnight at Hotel Mallku Cueva, beautifully integrated into the rock formations of the Altiplano.

Day 5 – Mallku Cueva Uyuni

After breakfast, drive back toward Uyuni, passing remote Andean villages and vast open plains.
Arrive in Uyuni by midday, concluding your unforgettable Bolivian expedition filled with color, contrast, and reflection.

Included Services

Not Included

4 nights of accommodation in the mentioned hotels:
🏨 Hotel Luna Salada | 🏨 Hotel Mitru Tupiza | 🏨 Tayka del Desierto | 🏨 Mallku Cueva
Private 4x4 transport (max 4 people per vehicle)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Professional bilingual guide-driver
Entrance fees to all attractions and national reserves
Wine & snack experience at sunset

What we recommend you to take with you:

The route is cold, windy and with high solar radiation. During the day it is generally sunny and the weather is pleasant. Our recommendations on what to bring with you are:

Warm clothes.
Gloves.
Woolen socks.
Hat that covers your ears and protects you from the sun.
Boots.
Towel.
Swimming suit.
Lip moisturizer.
Sun block 30+.
Sun glasses.
Flashlight.
Raincoat (From December to March).
Extra water.
Passport (and visa).

Important Notes:

The itinerary may be subject to change due to road conditions, weather (especially during rainy season when parts of the salar may flood), altitude or access issues. Guests are reminded this is remote terrain at high elevation (above 3,650 m) and acclimatization is advised.

Highlights

Experience the mirror effect of the Uyuni Salt Flats
Discover the flamingo lagoons and surreal deserts of the Andes
Enjoy stargazing and astrophotography under pristine skies
Stay in eco-lodges built from salt and stone
Capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs at sunrise, sunset, and under the Milky Way

Price 2025:Per person

1 person: US$ 2,610 per person.
Group of 2 persons: US$ 1950 per person.
Group of 3 persons: US$ 1000 per person.
Group of 4 persons: US$ 1850 per person.
Group of 5 persons: US$ 1800 per person.