May to October tends to be drier in the Altiplano. Between December and March, a thin layer of water can create the famous mirror effect in the Salar de Uyuni.
BOLIVIA · NATURE + CULTURE
BOLIVIA — FROM TITICACA TO THE SKY OF UYUNI
From the sacred lake to infinity.
DURATION7 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct / Dec–Mar
EXPERIENCENature + Culture
COUNTRYBolivia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
La Paz → Titicaca → Uyuni
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Salar de Uyuni
2Incahuasi Island
3Lake Titicaca
4Witches Market
5Bolivian highlands
6Sunset on the salar
Connecting Lake Titicaca to Salar de Uyuni brings together two essential images of the Bolivian highlands: sacred water and a white horizon that seems to never end.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in La Paz and adaptation to the altitude
Arrival in La Paz, transfer and gradual adaptation to the altitude. A first light stroll helps you understand the dizzying geography of the city.
DAY 2
La Paz: culture and urban landscape
Exploration of La Paz with Witches Market, historic center and urban viewpoints, connecting Aymara tradition and contemporary life.
DAY 3
La Paz → Titicaca
Departure from La Paz towards Lake Titicaca, crossing the Altiplano to the Copacabana region and its high-altitude landscapes.
DAY 4
Titicaca with local experience
Day in Titicaca with navigation and contact with lake communities and landscapes, letting the local experience set the pace.
DAY 5
Titicaca → Uyuni
Crossing the Altiplano towards Uyuni, with long perspectives, small towns and the gradual change of the landscape.
DAY 6
Uyuni and salt flat landscapes
Day dedicated to Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island and salt formations, ending with the light of the sunset over the white horizon.
DAY 7
Uyuni with room for climate and closure
Last hours in Uyuni for a second reading of the salar or nearby experiences, adjusted to the real conditions of the day, before closing.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From the altitude of La Paz to the infinite horizon of Salar de Uyuni, the journey crosses the highlands between traditional markets, Titicaca and surreal landscapes.
YOUR WAY
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