Uyuni to Potosi or Sucre: Private Transfer with Snacks

Summary

Quiet roads from Uyuni to Sucre or Potosi with private driver

You’ll travel from Uyuni to Potosi or Sucre in a private car with local driver—no crowded buses or rushed stops. There’s bottled water, snacks, and time to pause for tea along the way. It’s quiet, scenic, and gives you space to breathe—plus you might learn something new if you ask your driver about life out here.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, we almost missed our pickup in Uyuni because I couldn’t find my other sock (classic me), but our driver just grinned and waited by the dusty curb, sipping something that smelled like strong coffee. The morning air had that dry, salty edge you only get near the Salar. I was expecting silence, but instead there was this low hum of engines and someone’s radio drifting from a window above us — it felt oddly comforting.

The drive out of Uyuni started slow. Our guide — I think his name was Mario? — pointed out a couple of old mining trucks rusting in the sun, and told us stories about his uncle working in Potosi’s mines. He handed around bottled water and some weirdly addictive peanut snacks (I wish I’d asked what they were called). Somewhere past Pulacayo, we stopped for tea; the wind picked up, flapping my jacket against my ears. I still remember how quiet it got when we stepped out — just wind and distant dogs barking. No traffic jams here.

I kept thinking the landscape would blur together after a while, but it didn’t — the colors changed every hour. Sometimes Mario would point at a ridge and say something in Spanish that I only half-understood, but he always smiled if we tried to repeat it back. We had enough space to stretch out (I even napped for a bit), which is not something you get on those packed buses. Arriving in Sucre felt almost too soon — I kind of wanted another hour on that road just watching the world go by.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer from Uyuni to Potosi or Sucre

• Depart from Uyuni
• Travel by private vehicle
• Arrive at Potosi or Sucre

Top questions

Is this transfer from Uyuni to Sucre or Potosi private?

Yes, it's a private transfer with your own vehicle and driver.

Are snacks and drinks included on this trip?

Yes, bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea are included during your journey.

Can infants or small children join this transfer?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult's lap or use specialized infant seats if needed.

Is this transfer wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the trip.

Do we stop anywhere for breaks between Uyuni and Sucre?

You can pause for tea or bathroom breaks along the way as needed.

What’s included

Your trip includes private transportation from Uyuni to either Potosi or Sucre with a local driver at the wheel; you’ll have bottled water available throughout the ride plus snacks like peanuts and cookies; coffee or tea is served during one of the stops along the route; everything is wheelchair accessible and suitable for families traveling with young children.