Deluxe & Private Salar de Uyuni 1 day tour
Description
This Uyuni salt flats day tour is a more intimate way to discover the beauty of the world’s largest salt flat. Explore the Incahuasi Island and its giant cacti that can measure 10 meters high! A journey of adventure and culture that ends with a toast appreciating one of the best sunsets you will see. Discover with us the magic of Salar de Uyuni, a safe way to enjoy a 4WD adventure and easy to book online. Our departures are private or a small group of maximum 4 people with a bilingual certified guide. Book now! The added value of Visit South America: Lunch in the middle of the Salar Courtesy toast appreciating the sunset Personalized assistance. Pick Up / Drop off to the airport & bus station is included
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Itinerary
Duration: 10:30 am to 7:15 pm Distance: 145 km (90 mi) 4WD expedition / 50 min hiking Altitude: 3650m (11.975 ft) Difficulty: Easy (High altitude) Our expedition begins at 10:30 am (the pickup must be coordinated with our team) We will visit as the first destination the ‘Train Cemetery’ an open-air abandoned museum of locomotives of the XIX century (1940) with crucial importance for the Bolivian history We will have time to take photos on the site and the explanations of our local guide. Our trip continues through the little town of ‘Colcachi’, a small town located on the border of the Salt Flats, this place is characterized by its souvenirs & crafts of alpaca, vicuña and other unique salty decorations, in addition to its salt miners who process salt to be sold to the local public. (Not long ago 31 kilos of salt used to cost 0.90 US dollar cents, can you believe it?). Colchani is also the place that houses the only salt hotels in the world, including Palacio de Sal, Luna Salada, and Cristal Samana. All set to discover the largest salt desert in the world? It is here where the real adventure begins! We enter to the salt flats at approximately 12:30, among some visits, are the ‘Eyes of Salt’, ‘Salt Crystals’ and we will also discover the famous statue of ‘Dakar’ (automobile event of the most dangerous routes in the world that runs in Bolivia). We go further into the desert to enjoy a Picnic Lunch in the middle of the Salar, perfect moment to feel small and in total peace! Stomach full, it’s time to walk! We will discover the famous Incahuasi Island, Isleta full of giant Cacti that can measure more than 10 meters high. Believe it or not, this island is an immense coral where you can appreciate beautiful landscapes within it and also has the best views of Salar de Uyuni. Our expedition will last approximately 50 min. (It is recommended to take the walk calmly and carefully). Important note: In the rainy season from January – April , the salt flat is flooded and due to security measures it is not possible to enter Isla Incahuasi, Isla Pescado, Tunupa Volcano and all destinations where the water could damage the state of the vehicle engine. Arriving again at the edge of the island we meet again with our driver to go to a place away from the crowds and take funny pictures with perspective. It’s fire time! Together in the middle of the salt we will await the sunset and enjoy a toast of courtesy. We will return to the town of Uyuni around 7pm to 7:30pm drop you off to the airport, bus station or your hotel in Uyuni or Colchani.
We visit the island in the dry season only.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in Uyuni or Colchani. Also the airport, bus & train station. Don’t forget to coordinate with the team before the departure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Difficult: Easy but must be acclimatized for high altitude 3650m (12.000 ft)
Reviews(5)
This experience is one for the books! You will remember this beautiful place for the rest of your life and even share with your love ones how amazing Uyuni is! VisitSouthAmerica provided a great and unique opportunity to explore the geographic wonders of Bolivia. They made the tour very easy and comfortable to go on. The level of service and communication was great to ensure that I had the best time of my life there. The driver was so cool and nice. Joining the 4x4 and making new friends from all around the world was one of the best parts of this experience. We were able to drive to each location and enjoy its natural beauty and take many photos. Im so glad I took this tour with VisitSouthAmerica, they have enhanced my trip and made this so fun and memorable that I will keep with me forever. I recommend reaching out to them if you’re interested in seeing Bolivia . They made everything easy and convenient!
Wilson our guide , was very knowledgeable, patient and lots of fun If you want to have a top rate experience in UYUNI ask for Wilson
I want to express my immense gratitude to the Visit South America team. When visiting countries with limited communication infrastructure, finding the right company to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip can be challenging. This team delivers exactly that, and although it comes at a premium, I believe it is completely worth it. The experience becomes hassle-free. A special thank you to Kevin, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Flavio, and last but not least, Juan! Juan was not only a great guide and helper, but his wife also cooked amazing local food for us to try every day. Thank you, Juan, for that great service and your fantastic spirit in showing us around your beautiful country. Best regards, Marina + Juan
Everything was incredible, the places, the services and was the magic experience because the landscapes are really beautiful and uniques
