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The 12 Best Overnight Bus Tours in Bolivia

12 tours  ·  from $80

The bus is how most people reach Uyuni from La Paz, and the seat matters more than the tour does. These 12 compare full-cama against semi-cama, the return timings and what happens in the hours before the jeep leaves.

From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus - The overnight Todo Turismo ride from La Paz
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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

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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Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus - Leaving La Paz on the premium sleeper bus
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Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus

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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La Paz: 5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus - Night bus from La Paz to Uyuni
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La Paz: 5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus

3.5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus

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

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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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers - The overnight bus from La Paz
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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers

4.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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La Paz Uyuni Premium Bus - The La Paz departure and hotel pickup
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La Paz Uyuni Premium Bus

5.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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Visit to Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz Bolivia by Bus - The Uyuni arrival: breakfast, rest, and a hot shower
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Visit to Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz Bolivia by Bus

6.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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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Bus - Old trains at the train cemetery
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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Bus

7.Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $249

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then explore the salt flats in a small shared 4WD group with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit the train cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island, enjoy lunch on the flats, and finish with wine and warm drinks at sunset. Recent guide and driver names include Sole or Soli and Costa.

“Incredible experience - one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, well organized from start to finish. Great, personable and knowledgable tour guide and overnight bus was pretty comfortable too.”

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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus - Colchani and the working side of salt
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From La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats Excursion + Round Trip Bus

8.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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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Isla Incahuasi 5-Day Bus Tour - Walking across the white expanse at Salar de Uyuni
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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & Isla Incahuasi 5-Day Bus Tour

9.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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Uyuni tour express from Sucre by bus (round trip) - Your overnight ride from Sucre
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Uyuni tour express from Sucre by bus (round trip)

10.Uyuni tour express from Sucre by bus (round trip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $179

Travel from Sucre to Uyuni by premium sleeper bus, then join a small group of up to 15 for the train cemetery, Colchani, salt monuments, Incahuasi Island, lunch, and sunset on the salt flats. Guide Arielo and driver Michael received special praise for their care and photography help.

“Una experiencia inolvidable y extremadamente bien organizada! Cada momento y sitio nos quedaron llenos de estupor! Gracias al conductor Michael y el best guía ever Arielo! Un placer!”

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Titicaca Lake: Highlights Tour from La Paz by Bus - A short stop at the Sanctuary of Copacabana
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Titicaca Lake: Highlights Tour from La Paz by Bus

11.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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La Paz: Uyuni tour ending in Atacama Chile by bus. - Day one: the overnight bus from La Paz to Uyuni
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La Paz: Uyuni tour ending in Atacama Chile by bus.

12.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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