Uyuni Salt Flats 3 days tour from Uyuni > Salt hostel included!

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Uyuni – Colchani – Uyuni Salt Flats – Incahuasi Island – Villa Martín (Colcha K) – Salt Hotel Tambo Loma
5 stops
1
Train Cemetery
10:30 am. Begin your journey with a visit to the famous Train Cemetery, where the rusty remains of 19th-century locomotives create a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for photos and history lovers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Colchani
11:15 am. Explore this small village known for its traditional salt-processing methods and handmade salt crafts. It's the perfect place to pick up a unique souvenir. Then visit the salt museum, and learn about the history and culture of salt extraction in the region. After that, you will stop at the Flags Plaza and Dakar monument. A fun photo stop where flags from around the world are planted by visitors. Snap a picture next to the Dakar Rally monument, commemorating the famous race that passed through Bolivia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Salar de Uyuni
12:30 pm. Enter the world’s largest salt flat. Marvel at the endless white expanse and its geometric salt patterns. Depending on the season, you’ll see either a stunning mirror effect (wet season) or a dry, crystalline salt desert (dry season). Your guide will help you take fun and creative perspective photos.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Isla Incahuasi
3:00 pm. Located in the heart of the salt flats, this rocky island is home to giant cacti and coral formations. Hike to the top for a 360° view of the salt flats – one of the most iconic views in Bolivia.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
5:30 pm. End the day watching the sunset paint the sky over the salt flats. A truly magical moment. Overnight in Villa Martín (Colcha K): Accommodation at Hotel de Sal Tambo Loma – a unique salt hotel with private rooms and private bathrooms.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Villa Martín – Altiplanic Lagoons – Siloli Desert – Stone Tree – Laguna Colorada – Huayllajara
3 stops
6
Volcan Ollague
7:00 am. Begin day two with an early breakfast before leaving for the famous Ollagüe Volcano Viewpoint; enjoy panoramic views of this semi-active volcano, which lies on the border between Bolivia and Chile. Then visit the Laguna Cañapa, Laguna Hedionda, and Laguna Honda. These beautiful high-altitude lagoons are home to vibrant wildlife, especially pink flamingos. Watch them feed and fly in their natural habitat surrounded by volcanic landscapes. Travel through surreal Andean deserts, where the scenery changes from sandy plains to dramatic rock formations. After taht you will have a small stop to have lunch like a picnic.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Siloli Desert
1:30 pm. A highlight of the journey, the Siloli Desert is famous for its eerie and picturesque "Stone Tree" – a wind-sculpted rock formation standing alone in the vast desert.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Laguna Colorada
3:00 pm. This surreal red-colored lake gets its color from algae and minerals. It’s one of Bolivia’s most stunning natural wonders and is home to hundreds of flamingos. Overnight in Huayllajara: stay in basic shared accommodation with shared bathrooms or in private rooms with bathroom.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sol de la Mañana - Hot Springs - Salvador Dalí desert - Laguna Verde - End in San Pedro de Atacama or Return to Uyuni
4 stops
9
Geiser Sol de la Manana
6:00 a.m. - We’ll wake up very early to start the journey to the “Sol de La Mañana” Geyser Field. Arrive at sunrise to witness geothermal activity with boiling mud pots, steam vents, and geysers. It’s one of the highest geothermal fields in the world.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
7:30 a.m. - The trip continues to the hot springs where you will enjoy a relaxing soak in natural hot springs surrounded by mountains – a favorite moment for many travelers.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Laguna Negra
9:15 am. After the swim, you will go to the Salvador Dalí Desert. Named for its surreal, dream-like landscapes that resemble the paintings of Salvador Dalí. Here you will visit the Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) & Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon), located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano, these mineral-rich lakes change color depending on the light and weather – a mesmerizing sight.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
10:00 am. At this point, the group splits depending on your final destination. For those continuing to Chile, we assist with Bolivian and Chilean immigration procedures and transfer you to San Pedro de Atacama. Unlike many tours, we offer a direct border transfer to San Pedro de Atacama in a private van (up to 15 people), ensuring a smoother and more personal travel experience — no crowded buses! You will be arriving in San Pedro around 1:00 PM For those returning to Uyuni: On the way back to Uyuni wi will have lunch in Villa Mar and visit the Rocks Valley and Hidden Lagoon, arriving in Uyuni around 6:30 PM
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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