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Introducing Bolivia Expeditions Tours' ultimate one-day Salar de Uyuni adventure. This action-packed tour takes you to the most iconic sites of the Bolivian Salt Flats. Hike up to Incahuasi Island for breathtaking views of the vast salt desert, visit the Train Graveyard, spot your country's flag at the historic Salt Hotel, enjoy a secluded lunch in the middle of the flats, tour a salt processing plant, and shop for local salt crafts at a vibrant market. With plenty of photo opportunities and time to explore at your leisure, this tour offers an unforgettable experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For this trip, we recommend confirming your reservation at least one week in advance to visit the Salar de Uyuni. This will give us enough time to organize the logistics for your 2-night, 3-day journey.
Itinerary
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1Salar de Uyuni
Dry Season (May to November) This tour starts in Uyuni but can also begin in La Paz or Santa Cruz with added flights during booking. It begins with a 9:30 am welcome meeting in Uyuni, followed by a safe 4WD journey. Highlights include the Cementerio de Trenes, Colchani market, and the Salar de Uyuni. Visit the “salt eyes,” international flag stand, and Isla Incahuasi for stunning views and photos. The tour ends with a drop-off in Uyuni. Special Information: Travel to/from Uyuni can be arranged independently, with discounted flights available. Rainy Season (December to April) This tour starts in Uyuni but can also begin in La Paz or Santa Cruz with added flights during booking. It begins with a 9:30 am welcome meeting in Uyuni, followed by a safe 4WD journey to the Cementerio de Trenes, Colchani market, and a salt processing operation. Next, explore the Salar de Uyuni, where seasonal water creates breathtaking mirrored reflections of the sky. Lunch, sunset, and drop-off in Uyuni.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
Salar de Uyuni (Pass by)
Start your adventure at 10:30 am with a scenic drive to the Uyuni Salt Flats. The first stop is the "Train Graveyard," where you can explore Bolivia's first locomotives, now rusted by desert winds, offering great photo opportunities. Next, visit the village of Colchani, where salt miners work and crafts made from salt and alpaca wool are sold. As you cross the vast flats, stop by the "Ojos de Agua Salada" and a salt hotel turned museum-restaurant. Afterward, enjoy lunch near Isla Incahuasi (Fish Island), then hike to the top for panoramic views of cacti and petrified coral. Capture fun photos on the salt flats' white surface. End with a stunning sunset over the flats, sipping wine as the sky fills with vibrant colors.
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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