Uyuni & Red Lagoon Tour 3-Day Private Flights Included
Three days in the Altiplano without arranging the logistics yourself
A 3-day private tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats and Altiplano departing from La Paz, with round-trip flights, a bilingual guide, and 4x4 transport included. You fly to Uyuni on day one, spend two nights exploring the salt flats, colored lagoons, geysers and hot springs, then return to La Paz by air. The itinerary is fixed, so the timing and transport are already decided. You show up at your hotel and the guide handles the rest.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: La Paz to Uyuni and Salt Flats
- Pick up from La Paz hotel
- Transfer to El Alto Airport
- Flight from La Paz to Uyuni
- Meet guide and driver in Uyuni
- Enjoy American buffet lunch
- Visit Colchani village and salt piles
- Enter Uyuni salt flats
- Visit Incahuasi Island
- Visit Laguna Hedionda and nearby lakes
- Overnight at Tayka del Desierto hotel
Day 2: Altiplano Lagoons and Geothermal Areas
- Visit Laguna Colorada and observe flamingos
- Explore Sol de Mañana Geysers at dawn
- Relax at Polques Hot Springs
- Return to Uyuni observing wildlife
- Arrive in Uyuni by evening
- Overnight at Atipax Hotel Sal
Day 3: Return from Uyuni to La Paz
- Breakfast and hotel pick up in Uyuni
- Transfer to Uyuni Airport
- Flight from Uyuni to La Paz
- Private transfer to La Paz hotel
What’s included
- Round-trip flights between La Paz and Uyuni.
- hotel pickup and drop-off in both cities.
- professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
- private 4x4 vehicle with driver.
- two nights' accommodation (one at Tayka del Desierto stone hotel, one near Uyuni airport).
- all meals during the tour.
- entry to Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, Sol de Mañana geysers, and Polques Hot Springs.
- Every day 06:30
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Fly from La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats for a 3-day private tour with bilingual guide, 4x4 transport, and hotel pickup, visit Incahuasi Island.
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The experience
The day starts at 6:00 am with a pickup from your La Paz hotel and a 45-minute flight to Uyuni. When you land, your English-speaking guide and private driver meet you at the airport, and you'll have breakfast before heading into the salt flats. The first afternoon takes you through Colchani village (where you see salt piles and natural pools), then onto Incahuasi Island, famous for its giant cacti rising from the white expanse. You'll spend the night at Tayka del Desierto, a stone hotel in the middle of the desert with heating and private bathrooms.
Day two is the deepest into the Altiplano. You start before dawn at Sol de Mañana, where geysers and steaming fumaroles reach several meters into the air: the geothermal activity peaks in early morning light. From there you move to Laguna Colorada, a red-hued lagoon where hundreds of pink flamingos gather against the vast landscape. The mineral-rich water and algae create the striking color, and you have time to walk the shores and watch the birds in their natural habitat. After lunch, you soak in the warm mineral pools at Polques Hot Springs, surrounded by snow-capped volcanoes. The drive back to Uyuni takes the afternoon, and you'll see herds of llama and vicuña roaming the highland plains. Arrival is around 6:00 pm.
On the final morning, you're picked up from your Uyuni hotel at 7:00 am and transferred to the airport for the 45-minute flight back to La Paz. Your guide meets you at arrivals and drives you to your hotel. The whole sequence (flights, transport, guide, meals at stops) is arranged before you book, so there's no negotiating pickups or figuring out how to get between sites at high altitude.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What's the altitude like on this tour, and will I have time to adjust?
The Uyuni Salt Flats sit at roughly 3,600 meters (11,800 feet), and the Altiplano climbs higher still: Sol de Mañana and Laguna Colorada are above 4,200 meters. You fly from La Paz (3,650 meters) directly to Uyuni, so there's no gradual acclimatization. The operator recommends moderate physical fitness. Spending your first night at Tayka del Desierto gives you some time to adjust before the second day's early start.
Do I need to bring anything special for the geysers and hot springs?
Polques Hot Springs are included, so bring swimwear and a towel. The geysers at Sol de Mañana are observed from a walking path: sturdy shoes and layers are essential because the temperature contrast between the geothermal vents and the crisp Andean air is extreme. Your guide will advise on what to wear for the salt flats and the desert overnight.
Is the food included, and can you handle dietary needs?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the tour. The operator offers vegetarian options and will accommodate specific dietary requirements if you advise them at booking. Just let them know what you need when you reserve.
How many people will be on this tour?
This is a fully private tour, so it's just you, your guide and your driver in the 4x4. No other travelers are part of the group.
What happens if my flight from La Paz is delayed?
The itinerary pickup time is approximate and subject to your flight schedule. Confirm your La Paz hotel and flight details when you book so the operator can coordinate the exact pickup time. The return flight is also timed to your booking, so delays are managed as part of the service.
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