Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Shared Service
Highlights
- Visit the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flat and haunting “Train Graveyard
- Visit settlement of Colchani and explore unique handicrafts made of salt
- Cruise along the vast white expanse of salt
- Explore giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral
Overview
Due to the rainy season (from January to March), 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.
This tour is perfectly tailored for all arrivals in Uyuni, being by bus or by plane. The operator´s office is only 5 minutes away by taxi from the bus terminal and the airport
Departure Times: 10:30 a.m.
Departure Point: Perla de Bolivia Office in Uyuni City
Arrival Point: Perla de Bolivia Office in Uyuni City
Arrival Time: 07:00 p.m.
Instructions: Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or force majeure events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as close as possible.
- Day 1 - Uyuni Salt Flats Full Day Tour
Start your tour off at 10:30 am with a drive out to the Uyuni Salt Flats. The first stop is the haunting “Train Graveyard’, which is found on the outskirts of Uyuni. Get to see the first locomotives in Bolivia, and learn about their history, that connected several major cities. Now, corroded over time from the strong salt winds that run through this desert area, this makes for a great photo setting.
Then visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners’ workshops next to the salt flats), there, also find handicrafts made of salt, and textile art manufactured of llama and alpaca wool. These make excellent souvenirs to bring back home. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, wade through “Ojos de Agua Salada” (salt water eyes), and visit a hotel made completely out of salt which is currently used as a museum.
After a morning of exploration, Lunch will be served near “Isla Incahuasi” (Fish Island), following, have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral. Next, take time to organize your group for fun perspective- and proportiondistorted photos, set on the blinding white surface of the salt flats, playing around with the scene, you can be sure to take some funny, and memorable shots!
Finally, head to a spacious area for the unique experience of seeing a beautiful sunset over the salt flats, spreading its dazzling colors all over the salt flats, enjoying it with a glass of wine.
- Transportation in 4WD with rooftop luggage rack
- Local Driver English Speaking Guide
- 1 lunch
- 1 glass of wine
- Entrance Fees: Isla Incahuasi (30 Bs*) Please note that these costs are subject to change without prior notice.
- Toilets on the way (20 Bs)
- Drinks
- Airport pickup
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses