- Meals: Lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel Luna Salada ****.
Upon arrival at Uyuni airport or bus terminal, our private transport will be waiting to give initial instructions and transfer you to the city center for free time to have breakfast. We pick you up from the meeting point at approximately 9:30 AM.
First, we’ll visit the Train Cemetery on the outskirts of the city, where abandoned locomotives recall the mining glory days of the region. Then we head to Colchani village to see artisans and salt extraction. We enter the stunning Salar de Uyuni and arrive at the world’s first Salt Hotel (now a museum).
Along the way, observe fantastic optical illusions (during rainy season) and the Eyes of Water – small salt eruptions explaining the formation of this infinite salt sea. At midday, reach Incahuasi Island in the heart of the salt flats, home to giant cacti, marine fossils, local wildlife, and panoramic views from the summit.
In the afternoon, head to a special spot for the spectacular sunset over the salt flats. Return to Uyuni around 7:30 PM.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- Transfer: Private vehicle
Breakfast at 7:00 AM, then ascend from 3,600m to 4,200m altitude toward Volcán Tomasamil (5,900m). Stop at the viewpoint of active Volcán Ollagüe (5,865m), home to one of the world’s highest sulfur mines.
Follow the Chilean border south along the «Route of the Jewels»: Caapa Lagoon and Hedionda Lagoon, sanctuaries for three species of pink flamingos. Return to Uyuni around 5:00 PM.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, private vehicle.
Included
- 2 Lunches
- 1 Breakfast
- 1 Dinner
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- 1 night in a 4-star hotel
- Private vehicle
- Rain boots
Vehicle includes
- Digital thermometer
- Oximeter
- First aid kit
- Vehicle spray bottle
Please bring the same passport or ID you provided to the agency, as entrance tickets and accommodations will be issued with this information.
On all Uyuni tours, passengers may carry one backpack or daypack with personal items. Main luggage will stay securely at your Uyuni hotel.
Recommended Items
- Warm clothing
- Towel
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, do I get a refund?
Weather-related cancellations (like heavy rain affecting Uyuni access) are typically non-refundable as they are beyond operator control. Many agencies offer rescheduling options when possible.
If my tour is canceled, are Uyuni entrance fees refundable?
Entrance tickets to Uyuni Salt Flats and attractions are personal, non-transferable, and generally non-refundable per local regulations, similar to other protected sites.
For the Uyuni tour, what should I do with my luggage? Should I leave it at the hotel or take it with me?
Bring one backpack with essentials for the day. Main luggage can be left securely at your Uyuni hotel storage at no extra cost during the tour.
Is altitude adjustment medication needed?
Recommended but not mandatory for Uyuni (3,656m/12,000ft). Rest, hydrate (2-3L/day), coca tea, and soroche pills help most adjust in 1-2 days.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Not mandatory, but strongly recommended for high-altitude tours like Uyuni, covering medical emergencies and trip interruptions.
Electrical outlets and voltage in Bolivia?
230V at 50Hz with Type A (flat pins) and C (round pins) outlets. Universal adapter advised; voltage may vary in rural Uyuni areas.
What is the best currency to use in Bolivia, dollars or bolivianos, and where should I exchange?
USD widely accepted in Uyuni (especially small bills); Bolivianos (BOB) best for markets. Exchange USD at reliable casas de cambio or banks in town for good rates.
What is the weather like in Uyuni?
Extreme swings: days 15-20°C/59-68°F, nights near 0°C/32°F or below. Dry season (May-Oct) ideal for access; rainy (Dec-Mar) creates salt flat mirrors but may close routes.
