4 Five-Day Trips in Bolivia Worth Booking

1.5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 153 reviews · 5 days · from $486Our pick

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by comfortable overnight bus, then spend three days visiting the salt flats, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and Licancabur Volcano. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Johnny, Ronaldo, and Adalid lead small groups of up to 10, with shared rooms and local meals included.

“Stunning landscapes and well-organized tour, but be prepared for harsh final night conditions The tour offers breathtaking views and amazing wildlife. Everything was well-organized—from hotel pickup to drop-off. Our guide was very professional and stayed with us throughout the three days, which added a lot of value to the experience. However, I was disappointed by the lack of transparency about the final night’s accommodation. The tour description didn’t mention that we’d be staying in a very basic travel lodge (hostel) with no heating—despite nighttime temperatures dropping below freezing. The shared bathroom had no hot water, soap, toilet paper, or towels. Electricity was only available fo...”

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2.Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $365Best value

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by overnight bus, then spend three demanding days in a 4WD visiting salt flats, Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, Red Lake, geysers, hot springs, and colorful deserts. An English or Spanish-speaking guide, meals, two hostel nights, and return transport are included. Shared rooms, rough roads, cold nights, and extra Boliviano fees require preparation.

“The tour guide was very serious about the introduction and the driver was very dedicated and responsible for driving, but the roads were rugged and difficult for the next two days, and the car was a bit tired. The car was a bit old, and the sealing was not good, and there was often wind and sand running into the car.”

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3.Uyuni Salt Flats & Isla Incahuasi 5-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $499

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by Todo Turismo bus, then spend three days in a 4WD visiting the salt flats, Incahuasi Island, lagoons, flamingos, geysers, hot springs, and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. An English-speaking guide, meals, and two basic shared hostel nights are included.

“The worst organizer ever that I’ve experienced starting from the accommodation, transportation, the food and the main guide. Stay away from this one and find other suppliers.”

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4.Uyuni and Andean Lagoons 5-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 5 days · from $524

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by sleeper bus, then explore the salt flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve by 4WD. You’ll visit Train Graveyard, Isla Incahuasi, flamingo lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and colorful deserts with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect basic shared hostels, long drives, and high-altitude conditions.

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