Full-day Uyuni Highlights Tour - Driver/Guide

Uyuni, Bolivia
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Tour English

Shared in English
Duration: 9 hours: Tour ends at 19:00 in Uyuni Town, half block away from the main square.
Lunch: It comes with soft drinks and water
4WD: Each vehicle with up to 6 passengers and 1 driver
Pickup included

Tour Spanish

Shared tour: Groups of 6 travelers per vehicle.
Duration: 9 hours: Tour ends at 19:00 in Uyuni Town, half block away from the main square.
Lunch: It comes with soft drinks and water.
4WD: Each vehicle with up to 6 passengers and 1 driver.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch
  • SUV Transportation
  • Wait for sunset
  • Guide if you choose the option
  • Entrance fees: Isla Incahuasi 30 bs.
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Train Cemetery
    30m
    The tour starts with a visit to the train cemetery, which houses the remains of wagons from the old Bolivian Railway Company.
  2. Colchani
    30m
    In Colchani, we will buy souvenirs made of salt and gain insight into salt production in Bolivia.
  3. Isla Incahuasi
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    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.

    From January to April may be close due rainy season, we will go to Monumentos Instead.
  4. Salar de Uyuni
    3h
    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).

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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