Sucre · Uyuni
1 Day Private Tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats
1-Day tour on the Uyuni Salt flats: During a short stay, you can still visit the amazing Salar de Uyuni. A full-day trip is possible.
Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat. With 10.582 square kilometers, the vast white expanse of the Salar de Uyuni can be seen from space. The astronaut Neil Armstrong is said to have mistaken it for a glacier when he was standing on the Moon.
Explore the Uyuni salt flats on a guided tour from Uyuni. Visit the train cemetery and the village of Colchani, and enjoy a sumptuous lunch in the middle of the salt flats.
Itinerary
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After pickup from your accommodation in Uyuni, head straight to the largest salt desert in the world.
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Marvel at the seemingly endless expanse of lily-white salt, spreading off in every conceivable direction. Traveling across the salt flats, youu2019ll head to the train cemetery, which houses decrepit, abandoned trains, and a train museum.
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Afterwards, youu2019ll enjoy a visit to the village of Colchani, where you can view local artisanal products and souvenirs while learning about the means of extracting useable salt from the flats.
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Onwards, youu2019ll head to Incahuasi Island, which is surrounded on all sides by the salt flats, where you can enjoy a picturesque, 360-degree view.
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Leaving the Island, youu2019ll enjoy a sumptuous local lunch in the middle of the Uyuni salt flats, accompanied by local drinks. As the sun sets, marvel at the technicolor display over the mirror-like surface of water that accumulates upon the salt flats.
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As night falls, youu2019ll sip hot beverages and gaze upon the twinkling stars, with incomparable views of the milky way, shooting stars, and the constellations that form the basis for Andean Cosmovision.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Water
- Guide (In-person, Audio, Written): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Food and drinks
- Snacks
- Private tour with a professional guide
What's not included
- Entrance fees (20USD)
- Gratuites
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund 1+ days before departure
- 0% refund Within 1 days of departure
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness