The 8 Best Tours by Bus in La Paz

1.Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 3 days · from $275Our pick

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni on comfortable overnight Todo Turismo buses, then spend a full day with a small group on the salt flats. You’ll visit the Train Graveyard, Colchani, a salt museum, Incahuasi Island when accessible, and sunset viewing with wine. English-speaking guides such as Luis, Belmar, and Estefanía lead the day.

“Great experience. Everything was as expected. We really enjoyed the tour in general.”

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2.Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 2 days · from $269

Spend one long day at Salar de Uyuni after traveling overnight from La Paz by premium sleeper bus. You’ll visit the train cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, salt monuments, and the flats at sunset. Guides such as Beimar, Oscar, Mauricio, Eric, and Nadia are praised for thoughtful care, local insight, and creative photos.

“Maurice was a brilliant guide whose experience made the day very insightful but also fun. Must add that his photography skills are second to none!”

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3.Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 2 days · from $195

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then spend a full day with an English or Spanish-speaking guide at the Salar de Uyuni. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Colchani, salt formations, Incahuasi Island, giant cacti, and sunset with wine. The group is limited to six, and Carlos may lead the day.

“Carlos was knowledgeable, personable, fun & completely accommodating throughout the entire day in Uyuni. Scenery is simply stunning, magical & unbelievable. Combining the beauty of the location & Carlos as our guide, this was one of our main highlights of our trip. Highly recommend, also recommend booking when Carlos is leading the tour. Without a doubt a solid 10 out of 10 experience.”

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4.La Paz Uyuni Premium Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni in about nine hours on a premium coach with 160-degree reclining seats, heating, blankets, dinner, and breakfast. An English-speaking travel concierge, sometimes named Henry, helps with transfers and arrival arrangements. Hotel pickup in La Paz is included, though timing can vary.

“Booking via Viator meant I had an english speaking guide on the bus as well as dinner included. The trip to La Paz was easy and seamless. The bus was comfortable and warm. Returning was similar although the bus got very hot. Duvets were included although not extremely clean.”

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5.Visit to Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz Bolivia by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $389Top rated

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then explore the salt flats by private 4WD with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and Tunupa’s Mummy Cave. Breakfast, lunch, water, hotel transfers, and a sunset toast are included, while entrance fees and showers may cost extra.

“Alvaro our guide with Joker expeditions was too good. We would recommend them to all our friends. The small snag was the morning breakfast hotel was under construction and at freezing temperatures we did not have hot water in the pipe.The staff made it up with their courtesy.”

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6.Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $200

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by overnight bus, then spend a full day in a small-group 4x4 visiting the train cemetery, Colchani, the salt flats, Incahuasi Island, and sunset viewpoints. Spanish and English guiding is offered, though communication and waiting times can vary.

“- La organización es muy mala. La llegada del autobús fue a las 6:30 am, nadie me esperaba en el lugar, cuando en las especificaciones del tour decían que lo harían. Después de varias llamadas y 50 minutos esperando, al fin me dieron indicaciones para ir a la agencia. Yo tuve que hacerlo, aunque estaba cerca, me pareció una descortesía. Finalmente el tour inicio a las 10:30, es decir, cuatro horas después de mi llegada. Ese tiempo se puede aprovechar en el tour. - Las vistas del tour son espectaculares!”

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7.Titicaca Lake: Highlights Tour from La Paz by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Travel from La Paz to Copacabana by bus, visit its Virgin Sanctuary, then sail by shared boat to Isla del Sol. Walk to the Inca Fountain, stairs, garden, Pachamama terraces, artisan center, Intica refuge, and Manco Kapac viewpoint before returning to La Paz. Expect high altitude and a day that may run longer than 10 hours.

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8.Uyuni tour ending in Atacama Chile by bus.

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $529

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then cross Bolivia’s salt flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, deserts, and hot springs by 4x4. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, with meals and basic lodging included. The trip ends in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, around 1 pm on day four.

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