Uyuni Salt Flats – Full Day

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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English, Español

About this tour

Discover the wonders of Uyuni on a full-day guided bus tour with lunch included. Journey across the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats, walk through Isla Incahuasi, visit the traditional village of Colchani, see the bubbling Ojos de Agua Salada, and step inside an entire hotel made of salt.

Highlights

  • Certificated English Speaking Guide included
  • Get to know the impressive Salar de Uyuni and Incahuasi Island
  • Lunch Included
  • Take time to organize your group for a fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats
  • Enjoy the amazing sunset in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats with wine

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up from Uyuni bus station on the day of the tour
  • Pick-up from Uyuni airport on the day of the tour
  • Pick-up from hotels within Uyuni city on the day of the tour
  • Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
  • Local Driver
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Meals: 1 lunch.
  • 1 Glass of wine during the sunset
  • Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 BOB)
  • Toilets on the way (20 BOB)
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Rain Boots - 20 BOB (Optional)

Itinerary

Start your tour off at 10:30 a.m. with a drive out to the Uyuni Salt Flats. The first stop is the haunting “Train Graveyard”, which is found on the outskirts of Uyuni. Get to see the first locomotives in Bolivia, and learn about their history, which connected several major cities. Now, corroded over time from the strong salt winds that run through this desert area, this makes for a great photo setting.

Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners’ workshops next to the salt flats). There, also find handicrafts made of salt, and textile art manufactured of llama and alpaca wool. These make excellent souvenirs to bring back home. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, wade through “Ojos de Agua Salada” (salt water eyes), and visit a hotel made completely out of salt which is currently used as a museum-restaurant.

After a morning of exploration, lunch will be served near “Isla Incahuasi” (Fish Island). Following, have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral. Next, take time to organize your group for fun perspective- and proportion-distorted photos, set on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Playing around with the scene, you can be sure to take some funny and memorable shots!

Finally, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats, spreading its dazzling colors all over the landscape — a perfect way to end the day, enjoying it with a glass of wine.

Languages

English
Español

Frequently asked questions

Yes, when making your reservation you can add bus tickets from La Paz to Uyuni and from Uyuni to La Paz, or if you prefer, the transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (other extra services are also available).

To ensure a smooth and pleasant journey, we work with Todo Turismo, one of the most highly rated bus companies in Bolivia. Their comfortable overnight service from La Paz to Uyuni offers everything you need to rest and relax before your adventure begins:

  • Bed Bus
  • Seats 160° inclination
  • Water + 1 Hot Drink
  • Hot Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Polar blanket
  • Pillow
  • Toilet On Board
  • Wi-Fi

The bus departs from La Paz at 8:30 PM the night before your tour and arrives in Uyuni around 7:00 a.m. Upon arrival in Uyuni City, you will be picked up and taken to a nearby café, where you may either have breakfast on your own or simply wait. At 9:00 AM, we will pick you up from the same café and take you to our office for check-in.

Important: When reserving your tour, please select the date you want to start the tour in Uyuni. The system will automatically include your bus journey the night before.

NO, Tour Guide is one licensed expert and bilingual (English – Spanish) person, and the Local Driver is another licensed expert person with many years of xperience.

Usually, the tour is composed by 2 cars + 1 guide + 2 drivers.

  • Car A: 5 people + English speaking guide.
  • Car B: 6 people.
  • The tour guide always has many stops everywhere, and he explains about the sightseer places to everybody, so, everybody has the same information. / Also the tour guide participates with everybody.

On the first day of your tour, customers can leave their belongings at our office in Uyuni and pick them up upon return.

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Warm clothes

Weather in Uyuni Salt Flats.

  • Jan - Mar (Rainy season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights 2 - 5°C.
  • Apr - May (Transition Rainy season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights around 0°C
  • Jun - Aug (Dry winter): Days 10 - 18°C / Nights -1°C to -10°C, windy afternoons.
  • Sep - Dec (Dry season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights 0 - 5°C

Some places can become inaccessible, such as: Incahuasi Island, and a museum – hotel made of salt.

During adverse weather conditions, we are not responsible for rain or snowfall on the route, or for attractions that may be closed due to weather-related circumstances. These situations are beyond our control.

Rainy Season (Mirror Effect) – Jan–Apr: Thin water layer creates a giant mirror—perfect for unique photos. Some areas may flood; February has the best chances of the mirror effect.

Dry Season (Desert Landscape) – May–Nov: Completely dry salt flats with iconic hexagonal patterns—ideal for 4x4 exploration and creative photos. Very cold nights; bring warm clothes and sun protection.

Transition Periods (Best of Both Worlds) – Apr, Nov & Dec: A mix of both seasons—small water mirrors or more stable weather.

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More options
  • Bus La Paz to Uyuni ($ 50)
  • Bus Uyuni to La Paz ($ 50)

Owner

DiegoMj

Member Since 2023

Information Contact

Email

info@toursuyunibolivia.com

Website

https://toursuyunibolivia.com/

Phone

+591 64184785