Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats from Uyuni (Bolivia)

Pickup and start of the tour

Your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats begins with pickup from your accommodation in Uyuni between 9:00–10:00 AM.

You can also request pickup from the airport or bus station during the booking process.

Train Cemetery

The first stop of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats is the iconic Train Cemetery. Here, abandoned locomotives sit in the middle of the Altiplano, creating a striking landscape that reflects Uyuni’s railway past.

Colchani and salt museum

Next, you’ll visit Colchani, the gateway to the salt flats. In this small village, you’ll explore the salt museum and learn about the traditional extraction process. You’ll also have time to browse local handicrafts made from alpaca wool and salt.

Uyuni Salt Flat

Your journey into the salt flats begins with visits to the salt mounds, the famous “eyes of the salt flat,” and Playa Blanca Museum, built entirely from salt blocks.

This is one of the highlights of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats, perfect for capturing the famous perspective photos. Your driver will help you get the best shots.

🌵 Incahuasi Island

Rising in the middle of the salt flats, Incahuasi Island is home to giant cacti and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

You’ll have time to explore its trails, and if conditions allow, lunch will be served here.

Sunset on the Uyuni Salt Flat - Salt Lodging

At the end of the day, you’ll head to your accommodation, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the salt flats—one of the most unforgettable moments of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats.

After sunset, settle into your private room and enjoy dinner at your selected accommodation.

Valley of the Rocks, Sora Canyon & Altiplanic Lagoons

After breakfast, your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats continues early in the morning into the Bolivian Altiplano.

You’ll visit the church of San Cristóbal and explore the Valley of the Rocks and Sora Canyon, with the Ollagüe Volcano always in the background.

Throughout the day, you’ll stop at Capaña, Hedionda, Honda, and Ramadita lagoons—known as the Altiplanic or “colored” lagoons. Each stop gives you time to enjoy the scenery and spot Andean wildlife such as flamingos.

Eduardo Abaroa Reserve & Siloli Desert

The journey continues through the Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve, reaching altitudes of over 16,400 ft (5,000 m).

Here, you’ll enter the Siloli Desert—one of the most striking landscapes of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats—featuring colorful volcanic formations and the iconic Stone Tree.

At the end of the day, you’ll arrive at your accommodation for dinner and rest.

Laguna Colorada & Sol de la Mañana Geysers

Your final day starts early with a visit to Laguna Colorada, famous for its reddish waters and large flocks of flamingos.

Next, you’ll explore the Sol de la Mañana geyser field, where steaming fumaroles and geothermal activity create a dramatic landscape—especially in the early morning due to the temperature contrast.

Polques Hot Springs & Salvador Dalí Desert

One of the most relaxing moments of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats is soaking in the Polques hot springs, surrounded by stunning high-altitude scenery.

💬 Howlanders tip:

Temperature differences can be extreme, especially in winter (June–September). Dry off quickly after your bath and consider having a snack beforehand to avoid dizziness.

Afterward, you’ll visit the Salvador Dalí Desert and the Verde and Blanca lagoons, with Licancabur Volcano as a spectacular backdrop.

🚐 End of the tour: Uyuni or San Pedro de Atacama

At this point, the end of your Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flats depends on your selected option:

→ Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (Chile):

Travel to the border and switch vehicles to continue to San Pedro de Atacama, arriving between 3:00–4:00 PM (available as an add-on).

→ Return to Uyuni:

Head back to Uyuni with a stop at Laguna Negra for lunch. Arrival is around 7:00 PM. As this is a private tour, your schedule can be adjusted to suit your needs.