Salt turns a day trip into a camera trick. This $55 full-day Uyuni tour combines the train cemetery, Colchani, the Salt Museum, Incahuasi Island, lunch, and sunset in one 9.5-hour outing. I like that the route covers the salt flat’s major sights without requiring a multi-day trip. I also like the Spanish-speaking guide’s personal help, … Read more
Three days here turn white salt into fire. This route combines the giant Uyuni Salt Flats with flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanic geysers, hot springs, deserts, and the red, green, and white waters of Eduardo Avaroa National Park. I like the broad range of scenery and the fact that meals, transport, accommodation, and an English-speaking guide are … Read more
Salt can turn the horizon into a mirror. This $200, three-day 4×4 trip takes you from Uyuni’s old train cemetery across the famous salt flats and into Bolivia’s far southern desert. I love that the route goes well beyond the Salar de Uyuni, and I like the chance to see flamingos, geysers, hot springs, and … Read more
Salt makes the world look unreal. This three-day Uyuni trip combines the world’s largest salt desert with Incahuasi Island’s giant cacti, colored lagoons, geysers, hot springs at 4,500 meters, and wide-open desert scenery. I like the small-group format and the fact that full meals are included, including solid vegetarian portions when requested. The trade-off is … Read more
The horizon disappears beneath your feet. This nine-hour outing covers the world’s biggest salt flat, optical-illusion photo stops, local salt production, Isla Incahuasi, and a sunset that changes with the season. I like the mix of surreal scenery and ordinary local life, from salt factories to handicraft stalls. I also like the small-group limit of … Read more
Salt, sky, and a very long day. This $80 tour with Exploor Trip E.R.L. packs Uyuni’s best-known sights into one full outing, from the train cemetery and Colchani to Isla Incahuasi and sunset on the salt flats. I like the early bus-terminal pickup, which lets you join the tour even if you arrive before dawn, … Read more
Salt can look like snow from the sky. This fast-paced two-day trip gives you a 45-minute flight from La Paz followed by a full day across the Uyuni Salt Flats, with a private driver, guide, meals, entry fees, and one hotel night included. I like the aerial start and the fact that you can see … Read more
White salt, giant cacti, and a glass of wine. This full-day Uyuni outing pairs the vast Salar de Uyuni with Incahuasi Island, then saves sunset for a toast in the middle of the flats. I like the clear mix of sights: the Train Graveyard and Colchani give the day some human history, while the island … Read more
White salt, red rock, and giant cacti. This two-day private trip gives you a fuller look at the Salar de Uyuni than a quick day outing, with time for Incahuasi Island, Colchani, Tunupa Volcano, and the salt plain at sunset. I like the private car, which makes the long drives more comfortable, and I like … Read more
Three days, two countries, one rough road. This route links Uyuni’s giant salt flats with Bolivia’s high volcanic desert before delivering you to San Pedro de Atacama. I like the wide range of scenery, from abandoned locomotives and salt blocks to flamingo-filled lagoons and steaming geysers. I also like the direct finish in San Pedro’s … Read more