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4x4 on the uyuni salt flat
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Uyuni Sunset Tour

Cross the Uyuni Salt Flats in a 4x4 at sunset

(1 reviews)
Uyuni
1 day
Spanish
Starts: From your accommodation in downtown Uyuni around 4:00 PM.
Ends: To Uyuni downtown between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Free cancellation!

Briefing

With the Uyuni Salt Flat Sunset Tour you will enjoy a private 4x4 tour with local wine tasting and transportation included. You will travel through the largest salt desert in the world accompanied by an expert guide and let the red sunset make you fall in love.

Can you think of a better way to end the day than enjoying a glass of wine in front of a unique sunset? We can't, and that's why we brought you this tour 🤩 Below we tell you all the details of this experience:

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Tour details

Included

  • Transportation in 4X4 (Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Armada)
  • Expert driver in the area
  • Water boots
  • Local wine tasting

Not included

  • Meals
  • 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 cancellations!

If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour begins, you will be refunded 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be provided.

Tour itinerary

Uyuni Sunset Tour

04:00 P.M.

Pick-up in Uyuni

Prepare your warm clothes, and come with your camera battery well charged, we are going to see the sunset in the Uyuni Salt Flat! The guide will pick us up at 16:00. In the company of our guide, we will get into the 4x4 vehicle and head towards the Uyuni Salt Flat, the most impressive sunset in Bolivia will be waiting for us.

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Sunset in the Uyuni Salt Flat

We will enter the more than 10,000 square kilometers that form the Uyuni Salt Flat and cross its famous Salt Eyes under the last rays of sunlight. The guide will then look for the perfect location so that we can enjoy the exact moment when the sun begins to disappear. We will get off the 4x4 vehicle and put on our wellington boots. Without a doubt, this will be the ideal place to enjoy the best sunset in Bolivia.

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07:00 P.M.

Return to Uyuni

There’s no better way to say goodbye to this magical sunset than with a glass of wine in hand. The guide will prepare a small tasting of local wines, which we’ll enjoy under the last rays of light as the first stars begin to appear in the sky. Afterwards, we’ll get into the 4x4 that will take us back to the city of Uyuni, where we’ll finish the Sunset Tour in the Uyuni Salt Flats.

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What to bring to Uyuni Sunset 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 Sunset start

The tour departs from your accommodation in Uyuni.

Getting to Uyuni is easier than it seems. Here are the main options so you can choose the one that best fits your trip:

✈️ By plane from La Paz: the fastest way to get there. There are daily flights to Uyuni's airport (Joya Andina).

🚌 By bus from La Paz: an affordable and popular option among travelers. Night buses run every day.

We recommend taking the tourist night bus from La Paz with the companies Bus Titicaca or Bus Cisne.

🚂 By train (optional from Oruro): a different experience for the more adventurous. First, you need to get to Oruro (by bus or train from La Paz), then take the train to Uyuni.

Questions & Answers

  • Is it very cold during the tour?

    From April to September temperatures are very low, during the day approximately 10ºC (50ºF), but during the night they drop to -5ºC (23ºF). The months of June, July and August are especially cold. From October to March temperatures are warmer, during the day they can exceed 20ºC (68ºF), during the night they are lower than 5ºC (41ºF).

  • During what times of the year can the mirror effect be seen?

    The mirror effect occurs during the rainy season, during the months of January, February and March. This phenomenon, also known as reflections, causes the sky to be reflected in the salt flat itself.

  • How can I avoid altitude sickness?

    Due to the altitude of El Salar it is possible to have altitude sickness, as many travelers arrive from La Paz their body is already accustomed to the altitude, but we still recommend drinking plenty of water, eating light, avoiding alcohol and if you consider it appropriate, take a pill for altitude sickness.

  • Does the driver speak English and will he give us explanations and help us take pictures?

    The drivers speak very little English, sometimes almost none, but in Spanish he will give some explanations about the visited area, although he cannot be expected to offer the services of a guide. No doubt he will help you to take the best pictures 😊

  • 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.

  • Will we see the stars during the tour?

    Yes, the tour ends at dusk, when the first stars begin to appear in the sky.

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