Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour
If you are traveling to Bolivia, a day trip to the Uyuni Salt Flats is something that can't be missed. Cruise along out-of-this-world landscapes and take incredible perspective photos in the world's largest salt flats.
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Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour
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What's included in Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colchani
The Salar de Uyuni or “salt flats” is one of the world's highest deserts, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that reach 5000 meters above sea level. Your tour will begin at 10:30 am from the office. The first stop will be Uyuni's 'train graveyard', to see the first locomotives in Bolivia. You’ll then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners’ workshops next to the salt flats). Here, you’ll see handicrafts made of salt, and textile art made of llama and alpaca fiber. The tour will continue onto the great Salt Flats of Uyuni, which are at an altitude of 3650m. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, see Los Ojos de Agua Salada (‘salt water eyes’) and then visit a hotel made completely of salt! This amazing place currently serves as a museum.
Salar de Uyuni
Following this jam-packed morning, after lunch you’ll carry on to “Isla Incahuasi” (Fish Island), where you will have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral. Make sure you and your group pose for some fun perspective- and proportion-distorted photos, taken against the backdrop of the striking white surface of the salt flats. Then, we’ll head to a quiet place to see the beautiful sunset over the salt flats. Finish off at the village of Colchani, and finally, get back to Uyuni by 6:30 pm
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Local Driver & English Speaking Guide
- Accommodation or Bus station Pickup
- Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
- Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs approx), Reserva Eduardo Avaroa Protected Area (150 Bs*)
- Please note that these costs are subject to change without prior notice.
- Tips for Guide and Driver (Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated.
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Toilets on the way (20 Bs approx)
- Personal toiletries
- 2 liter water bottle a day (can be purchased in places we visit)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Sun hat, sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the bright glare off the salt panes), sunblock, coat, gloves, wool hat, trekking shoes, warm socks, water bottle, snacks, personal medication, camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit.
- Important: During the rainy season (from November to April), it is not possible to access Incahuasi Island. However, there is the possibility of visiting the island if on the day of your tour it does not rain. We also may sleep in a different location due to road access
- Important: During the winter season (from May to August), it is not possible to access Eduardo Avaroa National Park (red lagoon, Dali dessert, green lagoon). However, there is the possibility of visiting black lagoon and rock valley, changes to the itinerary maybe made without prior notice depending on the weather conditions. You may also sleep in different locations depending on vehicle access.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Av. Ferroviaria s/n, between Sucre & Camacho Street. Please check in at 10:00 Hrs. The departure will be at 10:30 Hrs.
Meeting / End Points
- Av. Ferroviaria s/n, between Sucre & Camacho Street. Please check in at 10:00 Hrs. The departure will be at 10:30 Hrs.
