Salt can make the horizon disappear. I like the mix of Salar de Uyuni’s huge white expanse and the much wilder sights beyond it, from flamingo-filled lagoons to geysers and volcanic rock. I also like that the $524 price includes round-trip buses, a 4WD, meals, lodging, and an English-speaking guide. The main drawback is the … Read more
The salt flats are only the beginning. This five-day trip from La Paz combines two overnight buses with three full days across Bolivia’s salt flats, lagoons, deserts, geysers, and volcano country. I like that the transport from La Paz is built into the plan, and I like the wide range of stops, from the Train … Read more
White salt, giant cacti, and a long road. This $499 tour combines a comfortable Todo Turismo overnight bus with a three-day 4WD circuit through the Uyuni Salt Flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, and the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. I like the adjustable bus seats and onboard meals, and I like that the route goes far beyond … Read more
Bolivia saves its strangest colors for the high desert. This five-day trip links La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats, flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs without making you arrange several separate transfers. I like the hotel pickup and reclining-seat night bus, and I love that the route goes far beyond the salt flat … Read more