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Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour

Discover "Salar de Uyuni" in one day in a small group of 6 travelers or a private 4x4 vehicle

(62 reviews)
Uyuni
1 day
Spanish
Starts: From downtown Uyuni at 10:00 AM or from the bus station or airport upon your arrival.
Ends: To Uyuni downtown at 7:00 p.m.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour is perfect if you have little time to get to know the area. Unlike the 3-days Uyuni Salt Flats Tour, you will only visit the Salar de Uyuni area, including Incahuasi and the train cemetery. In addition, you will have lunch in the heart of the Salar and contemplate a magical sunset. You can choose the experience in a shared group with a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle, or the private experience.

Here is what your day in the Salar de Uyuni will be like:

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Tour details

Included

  • Expert driver
  • Shared transportation in Toyota Land Cruiser Lexus 4x4
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Tickets to Incahuasi Island (30 Bolivian Pesos per person)
  • Guide

Important information

🗻 It is very important to properly acclimate to the altitude before starting the tour, as it takes place in high-altitude areas.

🌧️ During the rainy season (from December to April), the itinerary may change, as the salt flat gets flooded and some areas like Inca Huasi Island may not be accessible.

🚗 The tour is conducted in 7-seater 4x4 vehicles with 6 passengers and the driver. Travelers take turns with the seats in the vehicle.

🙋 The driver gives brief explanations in Spanish or very basic English about the places visited. This tour does not include a guide service as it is not considered necessary.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

You can cancel this tour and you'll receive 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Uyuni Salt Flats tour 1 day

10:00 A.M.

Train Cemetery

After being picked up at our hotel, we will board a 4x4 vehicle for a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle and head to the first stop: the train cemetery, a landscape formed by the remains of what was once a symbol of Bolivian development.

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Colchani Salt Refinery

We will continue our journey through the Salar and visit the Colchani salt refinery. Just a few meters away we will see the piles and the salt eyes, to understand how the extraction process works.

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Incahuasi Island

We will enter the salt flat and make a first long stop at the Incahuasi Island, the entrance fee is 30 Bolivian pesos. Walking along its paths we will see the different species of cactus that inhabit it. In addition, as it is the highest point, it offers a better perspective to appreciate the salt flat. Take the opportunity to take some incredible pictures of the place.

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Lunch at Uyuni Salt Flats

After the visit to Incahuasi Island, we will leave for lunch together in the middle of the salt flat. The guide will prepare the table and chairs and cook for us to enjoy our meal with one of the best possible views of the Salar de Uyuni.

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Salt Hotel - DAKAR Statue

After lunch, we will continue on our way to continue touring the Salar de Uyuni in one day. We will make a stop at the first Salt Hotel that was built in the Salar: the Playa Blanca Hotel. Here we will be able to take pictures in front of the famous DAKAR statue.

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07:00 P.M.

Uyuni Salt Flats Sunset

On the way back we will stop in a quiet area where we can admire the magical sunset over the salt flat before leaving for Uyuni, where we will arrive around 07:00 P.M.

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What to bring to Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day tour

Due to the altitude, the days are usually mild and the nights very cold, especially between April and October. It's important to bring plenty of warm clothing.

  • Passport
  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof jacket (especially between December and March)
  • Comfortable shoes (preferably hiking shoes)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Flashlight
  • Cash in Bolivian Pesos
  • Altitude sickness medication (if needed)
  • Water
  • Snacks

Where does the tour Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day start

The tour departs from Uyuni.

🚌 The most popular option is to take a night bus from La Paz and arrive in Uyuni around 6:00 am. With this option, free transfer from the bus station can easily be coordinated. The team will direct you to a cafeteria where you can eat breakfast and wait for the tour to start.

We recommend taking the tourist night bus that leaves La Paz with Titicaca Bus or Cisne Bus.

✈️ If arriving by plane from La Paz on the same day the tour starts, you can include a free transfer upon arrival.

🏨 If you’ll be in Uyuni, you can go directly to the meeting point or you can be picked up at your accommodation. If your accommodation is located outside of Uyuni (in the salt flat area), you can include the extra transfer service outside of Uyuni and they will pick you up.

Questions & Answers

  • During what times of the year can you see the Mirror Effect?

    The Mirror Effect occurs during the rainy season, so it can be seen during the months of January, February and March.

  • How is the weather? Is it very cold?

    You need to keep in mind that this tour is in a high altitude and isolated area, so during winter the weather is very cold. These are the seasons during the year. - From October to March temperatures are warm, so days are around 20ºC (68ºF) and nights are less than 5ºC (41 ºF). - From April to September temperatures are cold, so days are around 10ºC (50ºF) and nights are around -5ºC( 23ºF) It is highly recommended to wear winter clothes during June, July and August months due to these months are coldest.

  • How can I get from Uyuni to La Paz?

    The best way to get to Uyuni from La Paz is by plane or bus. We recommend the night bus of the company Transomar, which arrives in Uyuni at 6:00 a.m. You can book through this website.

  • What kind of transportation is used for the trips?

    The shared tours are done in 4x4 cars with 7 seats, 6 seats for our travelers and one extra for the driver.

  • Is there a choice of having a vegetarian menu without gluten...?

    Yes, you just need to leave a note while you are making your booking so the driver will cook a special menu for you. In case of strong allergies pay special attention and for vegetarian/vegan diets, we recommend to bring snacks or any other complement due to our food will not have a high level protein on it like tofu or tempeh.

  • Do I need to bring money on the tour?

    Yes, due to the Incahuasi access, Eduardo Avaroa parc and hot springs are not included. Moreover, during the tour you may need to buy water or souvenir, so it is advisable to bring around 300 pesos bolivianos.

  • If I select the extra: English speaking guide , can the driver and the guide be the same person?

    Yes, if you select the extra: English speaking guide, in some cases, your guide can also be the driver of the vehicle. Depending on the availability of the staff and the size of your group, selecting this extra, you will travel in the 4x4 vehicle accompanied by 1 guide + 1 driver or only one guide who will also be the driver.

  • In which hotels is pick-up not included?

    The hotels Hotel Palacio de Sal, Hotel Luna Salada, Hotel Cristal Samaña and Hotel Sumaj Rijcharij do not include pick up. We offer two options, free pick up when the tour passes through the area (after visiting the train cemetery and Colchani) or the extra that includes pick up and transfer to Uyuni to start from the beginning with the whole group.

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