The 15 Best 3-Day Tours in Bolivia

1.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $370Our pick

Travel from Uyuni across the salt flats, cactus island, volcanic desert, colorful lagoons, hot springs, and the Green Lake near Chile. Red Planet Expeditions includes meals, two nights of lodging, a guide, photographer, transfers, and Toyota Land Cruiser transport. Expect cold weather, rough roads, basic rooms, and remarkable scenery.

“The tour was really great, the second night accommodation no so much, but the thermas were fantastic. The guide was really nice and the driver too. We did not like the breakfasts, we would have liked more traditional Bolivian food.”

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2.Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 160 reviews · 3 days · from $354

Spend three full days crossing Bolivia’s salt flats, high desert, and flamingo-filled lagoons in a 4WD with up to 11 people. English and Spanish guides, local drivers, meals, and two basic hostel nights are included. Expect long drives, shared rooms, extra entrance fees, and memorable photo stops.

“Amazing tour! It includes to many landmarks and great places that it’s hard to list them. Our tour guide Bismark was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Our driver Jose was great too. Highly recommend this experience if you want to visit a huge amount of Bolivia’s unique places.”

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3.Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 4 days · from $469

Travel from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama through Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. You’ll ride a 4WD with up to 11 people, sleep two nights in basic hostels, see flamingos, geysers, lagoons, and cross into Chile with an English-speaking guide.

“amazing trip. Saw so many beautiful sights, had a lovely mixed group in the car and stayed in some really cool places! It gets real cold so be prepared!! Saul was a great guide who was very informative and clear. Being transferred straight across the border into Chile was also really convenient. Thank you!!!”

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4.Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 122 reviews · 3 days · from $399

You’ll cross the Uyuni Salt Flats by 4WD, sleep in basic shared salt-region hostels, watch flamingos at high-altitude lagoons, bathe in hot springs, and finish in San Pedro de Atacama. Guides such as Gus, Rene, Marcia, and Lucio have led departures, with groups capped at 11 people.

“I’ve travelled extensively and this was one of the best tours I have ever done. It’s a one in a lifetime experience with an experienced team who know how to ensure you get the best out of this wonderful place. Wrap up warm because it gets cold at night and although the accommodation is basic it’s a small sacrifice to pay. Thank you team for the wonderful experience.”

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5.Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Days/ 2 Nights with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $380

Spend three days crossing Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in a shared 4WD. You’ll see the Train Graveyard, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and Green Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Orlando may lead the trip, but expect basic hostels, long drives, cold nights, and shared rooms.

“The tour was really amazing and consisted of way more than just the salt flats. It had a lot of beautiful surprises. The second night is however on a place with only power from 19:00-22:00 so it will be freezingly cold (so bring warm clothes for the night). The guide Orlando and the driver Gabriël were really nice, helpful and really did their best for us. All considered a really nice experience.”

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6.3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Sunset and Red Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $300Top rated

Travel from Uyuni to the Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. The group is limited to six, with guides such as Armando and Luis Cuadras named in guest feedback. Shared rooms and meals are included, while park fees and the Chile bus cost extra.

“Os lugares que visitamos são maravilhosos, de tirar o fôlego mesmo! O guia Armando foi bem atencioso, garantindo que estávamos bem, especialmente por conta da altitude. Ele parou diversas vezes para tirarmos fotos, tirou várias fotos legaiRead more”

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7.3-Day Salt Flats Tour ending in San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $427

Join a six-person 4WD tour from Uyuni across the salt flats, Siloli Desert, and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. You’ll see Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Stone Tree, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and Green Lagoon before crossing into Chile. Guides speak English or Spanish, and the tour may be led by Jamie when available.

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8.Uyuni Salt Flats (3 Days) English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $449

This three-day, small-group trip from Uyuni crosses the salt flats, Isla Incahuasi, Siloli Desert, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Expect basic lodging, long drives, shared meals, an English-speaking guide, and up to five people in the vehicle. Guides named Edgar and Nelson have led praised departures.

“Our guide Nelson was awesome 👌 he gave us lots of interesting information and was great and very forthcoming at taking fun photos. He was fun, informative and friendly 👍 our driver Kevin was great to, friendly and kept us safe. The food was lush and the tripbwas to die for. Kudos xxx thank you rom my mum and I x”

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9.Uyuni Salt Flats Private 3 day tour (Palacio Sal 4* & Tayka 3*)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,672

Spend three demanding but remarkable days crossing Bolivia’s salt flats and high desert in a private 4WD. Visit the Train Cemetery, Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Your bilingual guide and driver handle the route, meals, park fees, and two unusual hotels, including Palacio de Sal and Tayka del Desierto.

“The 3-day tour is too much if you want to see the Uyuni salt lake. The first day on the lake was great experience. But the other two days on the road, into the desert does not worthy of the harsh road trip. The road is horribly bad and the altitude is high and suffering. The guide and driver are both excellent. People are nice, but the trip is too harsh than I expected.”

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10.Huayna Potosí Mountain 3-Day Ice-Climbing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 days · from $344

You’ll train on a glacier, sleep two nights in mountain refuges, and make a pre-dawn summit attempt on Huayna Potosí. Guides such as Francisco, Andrés, Macario, and Gabriela have been praised for calm support, English skills, cooking, and careful pacing. Expect a serious 9 to 13-hour summit day, cold nights, and demanding altitude.

“Andres our guide was fantastic! Excellent guide and cook. Extremely knowledgeable and encouraging!”

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11.3-Day Tour to San Pedro with Salt Flats Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 3 days · from $419

Travel from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama in a shared 4WD with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and up to 11 participants. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Uyuni Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and the Licancabur Volcano. Meals and two nights of basic lodging are included.

“Heel veel dingen gezien en gedaan. Kwaliteit van de hotels is minimaal. Er is geen warm water en het is heel koud.”

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12.3 day-tour, salt flats & surrealistic deserts

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 3 days · from $437

You’ll cross Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats by 4WD, visit the train cemetery, Incahuasi Island, Red and Green lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and stark high-altitude deserts. A Spanish-speaking driver-guide leads the trip, with English guiding available when selected. Expect basic rooms, simple meals, rough roads, and unforgettable views.

“Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Meals were cooked fresh every time. I asked for vegetarian food and wasn't expecting much, but was served full meals, including some protein, every time. Communication with the agency was clear and easy.”

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13.Guided 3-Day Tour Salt Flats & Avaroa National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 3 days · from $371

This three-day, small-group trip takes you from Uyuni across the salt flats and Incahuasi Island to Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Expect English-speaking guides, 4x4 travel, flamingo lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and very basic lodging in cold conditions. Guides have included James, Oli, and Ronaldo.

“I love the sights that we visited. The salt flats were everything I hoped and more. We also visited lots of other varied locations. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see this part of Bolivia.”

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14.3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat and Incahuasi Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3 days · from $289

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by overnight bus, then spend a full day in a 4WD visiting the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the salt flats, Dakar Monument, Flags of the World, and Incahuasi Island. The tour includes bus transport, meals, a local driver, and an English-speaking guide. Guides Orlando and driver Vladimir have earned special praise for thoughtful service.

“Aktiviteten var fantastisk, saltöken var otrolig! Vi fick dock en ganska oseriös guide. Utöver det var det perfekt!”

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15.3 days to Uyuni Salt Flat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $340

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni in a shared 4x4, visiting Bolivia’s high-altitude lagoons, geysers, hot springs, flamingos, rock formations, and the Salar de Uyuni. Spanish-speaking guides lead groups of up to 10. Guide Leo has been praised for patience and professionalism. Two nights of basic lodging and meals are included.

“Les trois jours ont été formidables! Léo , notre guide était patient ( à propos de notre espagnol approximatif), prévenant et très sympathique . Je recommande vivement.”

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