We will begin our Salar de Uyuni Volcan Tunupa 2 days tour at 10:30 AM in Uyuni, the gateway to Bolivia’s highland marvels. Our journey starts at the Train Cemetery, where we will explore rusted steam locomotives from the 19th century. These skeletal trains, once used during Bolivia’s mining boom, now rest in a surreal desert setting.

We will then continue to Colchani, a traditional village on the edge of the Uyuni salt flat. Here, we will watch locals extract salt by hand and visit shops selling alpaca wool and carved salt souvenirs. This stop connects us to the region’s ancestral knowledge and sustainable trade practices.

By midday, we will enter the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert on Earth at 10,582 km² . We will walk on bright hexagonal salt crystals and visit the “eyes of the Salar”, bubbling saltwater springs showing the flat’s geothermal activity. We will explore the Hotel de Sal Playa Blanca, the first salt hotel, now a museum built entirely of salt blocks.

After lunch, we will visit iconic landmarks like the Dakar Monument and the Flags Plaza, where flags from all over the world wave in the wind. With our tour guide, we will take creative perspective photos on the endless white crust. If conditions allow, we will witness the mirror effect, a phenomenon where the sky reflects perfectly on a thin layer of water.

We will reach Isla Incahuasi by late afternoon. This island, made of ancient coral, rises from the center of the salar and hosts giant cacti over 12 meters (39 feet) tall. A 40-minute hike will reward us with panoramic views of the Uyuni flat salt, volcanoes, and distant mountains. We will stay for a stunning sunset, where light transforms the salt flat into a golden sea.

As night falls, we will drive toward Coqueza, a small village at the base of Volcan Tunupa Uyuni. Our accommodation will be in a salt lodge with double, matrimonial, or triple rooms. A private bathroom can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.

Day 1 Tour Statistics:

• Distance traveled: 120 km
• Highest altitude: 3,656 meter above sea level (Isla Incahuasi)
• Lowest altitude: 3,670 meter above sea level (Colchani)
• Route: Uyuni – Train Cemetery – Colchani – Playa Blanca – Incahuasi – Coqueza
• Difficulty: Easy – suitable for all travelers

We will begin Day 2 Uyuni with a warm breakfast in Coqueza, ready for an exciting half-day trek. At 7:30 AM, we will start hiking to the viewpoint on Volcan Tunupa, a colorful stratovolcano rising to 5,432 meters (17,822 feet). This site offers breathtaking views of the salar de uyuni stretching endlessly below.

As we ascend, we will pass wildlife like vicuñas and Andean geese. At the top viewpoint, we will witness one of Bolivia’s most powerful landscapes. The contrast between the red and yellow slopes of Tunupa Bolivia and the salt flats below is simply unforgettable. We will spend time absorbing the silence and taking panoramic photos.

After descending, we will visit the Coqueza Mummies, an archaeological site hidden in volcanic caves. These naturally preserved remains belong to noble Aymara lords, offering a rare glimpse into pre-Columbian Andean culture. Our private tour will allow us time to explore the sacred atmosphere of this site in peace.

By early afternoon, we will enjoy a final look at the uyuni bolivia highlands before heading back. Around 3:30 PM, we will begin our return to Uyuni, arriving at the town by 5:30 PM. The adventure will conclude with memories of salt, wind, and sky carved deep into our hearts.

Day 2 Tour Statistics:

• Distance traveled: 100 km
  Highest altitude: 4,700 meter above sea level (Tunupa viewpoint)
• Lowest altitude: 3,650 meter above sea level (Uyuni town)
• Route: Coqueza – Tunupa – Coqueza Mummies – Uyuni
• Difficulty: Moderate – short trek at high altitude