Full-day Uyuni Highlights Tour - Driver/Guide

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

An exclusive full-day tour for nature lovers, during this adventure we will have enough time to enjoy the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni, such as:
Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, the first Salt Hotel, Isla de las Banderas, Dakar sculpture and Incahuasi Island.
With enough time to take photos of the sunset in the wonderful Salar.

What's Included

Lunch
SUV Transportation
Soft drinks and water during lunch only.
Guide
Wait for sunset
Entrance Isla Incahuasi 30 bs.
Tips
Transfer airport
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer pickup from the bus terminal if you arrive on the same day as the tour or from your accommodation in Uyuni. If your bus arrives earlier, we will take you to a café for breakfast, or you can wait in our office. If you are already in Uyuni, pickup will be between 10:30 and 10:45 AM in your hotel lobby.

OR
Meeting point

We will write to you a day before to confirm the pickup.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Train Cemetery

    The tour starts with a visit to the train cemetery, which houses the remains of wagons from the old Bolivian Railway Company.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Colchani

    In Colchani, we will buy souvenirs made of salt and gain insight into salt production in Bolivia.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salar de Uyuni

    Upon entering the largest salt flat on the planet, we will witness aquifers emerging from the underground rivers of the Salar de Uyuni, creating a highly unusual geological effect. Additionally, we will observe the monument to the Dakar rally and the former site of the world's first salt hotel. We will visit the 'Plaza de las Banderas del Mundo', where we will have lunch at the first-ever salt hotel. Following lunch, we will proceed to a strategic location for capturing perspective and reflection shots (only available during the rainy season).

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Isla Incahuasi

    In the afternoon, we reach Incahuasi Island, the largest island in the salt flat. It's home to ancient coral fossils and towering giant cacti, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Tunupa volcano. Following that, we make our way to a prime location in the salt flat to witness the sunset, where we are treated to the unparalleled orange and pink hues that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Finally, we make our way back to Uyuni.

    4 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with lung deseases, such as asthma, due to the altitude
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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