Where to Ride: The 4 Best La Paz Bus Tours

1.From La Paz: 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 in a small 4WD group visiting the Train Graveyard, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, salt museums, photo spots, and sunset views. English-speaking guides such as Luis, Marcia, and Estefanía lead the day. Return to La Paz the following night.

“Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend. If possible go during wet season and try to see the flats with the water on the plains during the day- that’s when you’ll get the phenomenal reflective photos”

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2.Uyuni tour express from La Paz by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 2 days · from $269

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni in a reclining sleeper bus, then spend a full day at the train cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and the salt flats. Small groups of up to six join guides such as Oscar, Eric, Mauricio, or Beimar for lunch, photo stops, and sunset drinks before returning by bus.

“The scenery is out of this world; unique places to visit in Uyuni salt lake: hexagons infinity; water reflection; Incas island; the magic photo spots… a must see in onelifetime”

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3.La Paz Uyuni Premium Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Travel between La Paz and Uyuni on an overnight premium bus departing at 9:15 pm. You get a 160-degree reclining seat, pillow, blanket, heating, air-conditioning, breakfast, dinner, and an English-speaking travel concierge such as Henry. Hotel pickup in La Paz may be included, with help on arrival in Uyuni.

“The premium bus is very comfortable and Henry from Road Runner Tours ensured we were all comfortable and provided valuable info from start of our 9-hour journey to Uyuni.”

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4.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 spend a full day in a private 4WD visiting the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, and Tunupa’s Mummy Cave. Breakfast, lunch, water, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide are included. The return bus reaches La Paz the next morning.

“Special thanks to our lovely tour guide Soledad López Ayaviri and our driver Cristian Cruz Vasquez! These two deserve a major raise! Although we were exhausted from the bus drive and a bit sketched out when we first arrived into Uyuni (you are literally in the middle of no where), Soledad and Cristian made us feel welcome and comfortable right away. We agreed as a family that this Uyuni trip was the best part of our trip. The views on the salt flats were overwhelmingly beautiful and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Soledad's english was impeccable and if you get the pleasure of having her as your tour…”

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