Itinerary Overview

Day 1–2: La Paz → Day 3–5: Uyuni → Day 6–7: Lake Titicaca → Day 8: Return. Travel from La Paz to Uyuni takes about 10 hours by overnight bus or 1 hour by plane. The salt flat tour typically spans 3 days and 2 nights. This itinerary links the high-altitude capital, the world’s largest salt flat, and the Inca sacred lake, making it the most classic choice for first-time visitors to Bolivia.

Day 1–2: La Paz – The High-Altitude Capital

• Day 1: Arrive in La Paz, take the cable car (Mi Teleférico) to overlook the valley city → visit Murillo Square and the Old Town → explore the Witch’s Market.
• Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Moon → tour the San Francisco Church → spend the afternoon exploring markets and acclimatizing to the altitude while avoiding strenuous activities.

Day 3–5: Uyuni – The Mirror of the Sky

• Day 3: Arrive in Uyuni town by flight or overnight bus → join a sunrise or sunset tour of the salt flats to see the reflections on the salt pans and the salt mounds.
• Day 4: First day of the 3-day salt flat tour → visit the Train Cemetery → stay at a salt hotel → explore Incahuasi Island (Cactus Island).
• Day 5: Venture deeper into the high-altitude lakes to see Red Lake, Green Lake, and geysers, experiencing the extreme landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano.

Day 6–7: Lake Titicaca

• Day 6: Travel to Copacabana → take a boat to Isla del Sol (Sun Island) to visit Inca ruins and terraces.
• Day 7: Explore Isla de la Luna (Moon Island) or the town of Copacabana → return to La Paz while enjoying the scenery of the high-altitude lakes along the way.

Day 8: Return

Spend time in La Paz relaxing and shopping for handicrafts before transferring to your onward flight. If you have extra time, consider extending your trip to include Sucre and Potosí—the colonial cities known for their white architecture and silver mines—to add a touch of colonial history to your journey.

Tips

• The Uyuni group tours involve complex road conditions. Choose a reputable travel agency and confirm accommodation, meals, and oxygen support.
• The high altitude brings severe cold in the mornings and evenings. Pack a thick down jacket, hat, and gloves.
• When taking photos in the salt flats, protect the environment and be mindful of the corrosive effects of saltwater on your shoes and camera.