Salar de Uyuni Semiprivado

Private Uyuni Salt Flat (3 days)

Uyuni - Uyuni

Tour to the Uyuni Salt Flat, starting and ending in Uyuni, Bolivia, with private transportation, hostel accommodation, and meals included.

Descripción


Prices

  • 1 person: US$ 1,370 per person.
  • Group of 2 people: US$ 710 per person.
  • Group of 3 people: US$ 490 per person.
  • Group of 4 people: US$ 380 per person.
  • Group of 5 people: US$ 340 per person.


*If your group has 6 or more people on the same itinerary, add the tour to the cart multiple times: once per vehicle (max. 5 passengers per vehicle).


How to book

  • Select the departure date on the calendar.
  • Select the number of travelers.
  • Click on “Add to cart.”
  • Pay the total price of the program online.
  • You can reschedule or cancel your booking (with a 100% refund) up to 15 days before the tour starts.

Included

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area).
  • Private transportation.
  • Spanish-speaking driver.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (starting with breakfast on the first day and ending with breakfast on the fourth day).
  • Accommodation in hostels:Three nights in hostels, in a private double room, with private bathroom, hot shower, and heating in common areas:
    • 1st night in a hostel in Colcha K.
    • 2nd night in a hostel in Villa Mar.

Not included

  • Drop off at your accommodation.
  • Guide.
  • Border tax (Bs. 17 per person).
  • Towels.
  • Heating in the room.
  • Park entrance fees (Bs. 210 per person):
    • Admission to Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Bs. 150 per person).
    • Admission to Polques Hot Springs (Bs. 30 per person).
    • Admission to Incahuasi Island (Bs. 30 per person).
  • Access to bathrooms along the route (approx. Bs. 6 each).
  • Rubber boots (required in case of rain; rental for Bs. 30 per person).

Optional services

  • English-speaking driver (for the whole trip):
    • 1 person: US$ 210.
    • Group of 2 people: US$ 105 per person.
    • Group of 3 people: US$ 70 per person.
    • Group of 4 people: US$ 53 per person.
    • Group of 5 people: US$ 42 per person.

What to bring

  • ​Comfortable and warm clothing.
  • Comfortable shoes (preferably trekking shoes).
  • Swimsuit (for the Polques Hot Springs).
  • Towel.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Toilet paper.
  • Personal hygiene items.
  • Water (1 liter per person for the first day; you can buy more along the way on the following days).
  • Between Bs. 350 and Bs. 500 for expenses not included in the tour (entrance fees, taxes, restrooms, souvenirs, etc.)​

Restrictions


  • Because the tour reaches 5,000 m (16,404 ft) above sea level and takes place in a limited-space vehicle, the following people cannot participate:
    • Children up to 7 years old (minimum age required: 8).
    • Adults over 65, unless they present a medical certificate stating they are in optimal condition to do activities above 5,000 m (16,404 ft).
    • People who weigh more than 100 kg (220 lb) (due to the vehicle’s limited space).
    • Pregnant women.
    • People with high blood pressure, heart failure, asthma, or similar conditions.

Itinerary

Start: Day 1 at 10:00 am at your accommodation in Uyuni.


End: Day 3 at 6:00 pm in downtown Uyuni (this end time may vary due to weather conditions or force majeure, so we recommend scheduling your departure from Uyuni for the day after the tour ends).


Day 1: Uyuni - Train Cemetery - Uyuni Salt Flat


We’ll pick you up from your accommodation in Uyuni in the morning to begin the adventure in a 5-passenger 4x4 vehicle, which will accompany us throughout the trip. On the first day, you’ll visit:


  • Train Cemetery, a unique site where old rusty locomotives create the perfect backdrop for photos.
  • Colchani Village, the best place to learn about artisanal salt production and purchase authentic local souvenirs.
  • Salt Museum, built entirely with blocks of salt extracted from the salt flats.
  • Incahuasi Island, a limestone island in the heart of the salt flats, famous for its giant cacti and panoramic views from the top.
  • Sunset at Uyuni Salt Flat, a breathtaking display of colors that turns the horizon into a postcard-worthy view.


We’ll end the day at the hostel, where you’ll enjoy dinner and well-deserved rest.


Accommodation: Hostel in Cocha K.


Day 2: Altiplanic Lagoons - Siloli Desert


After breakfast, we’ll depart from Colcha K towards the Chiguana Salt Flat, surrounded by active volcanoes. Along the way, you’ll experience the stunning landscapes of the high plateau:


  • Cañapa Lagoon, a mirror-like lake surrounded by mountains, often home to Andean flamingos feeding in its waters.
  • Hedionda Lagoon, famous for its high sulfur concentration, which gives it its name and attracts large flocks of birds.
  • Honda Lagoon, a calm lake where the contrast between its waters and the surrounding desert is remarkable.
  • Chiarkota Lagoon, a perfect spot to observe various species of Andean birds in their natural habitat.
  • Siloli Desert, a surreal landscape with wind-carved rock formations, including the iconic Stone Tree.
  • Red Lagoon (Laguna Colorada), the highlight of the day, a lake with intense reddish tones that is home to more than 30,000 flamingos.

Accommodation: Hostel in Villa Mar.


Day 3: Sol de Mañana Geysers - Polques Hot Springs - Licancabur


The final day will start very early so you can enjoy the contrasts of the first light of day in the unique high plateau landscapes:


  • Sol de Mañana Geysers, fumaroles and steam jets reaching up to 90 °C, creating an impressive natural spectacle.
  • Polques Hot Springs, natural outdoor thermal waters where you’ll have the chance to relax while taking in the scenery (depending on the tour’s schedule).
  • Salvador Dalí Desert, an enigmatic landscape reminiscent of the surrealist painter’s works, with oddly shaped colorful rocks and mountains.
  • Green Lagoon and White Lagoon, located at the foot of the majestic Licancabur Volcano; these lakes are famous for their intense and changing colors.
  • Valle de Rocas (Valley of Rocks), an area with curious rock formations sculpted by wind erosion.
  • San Cristóbal, a small mining town that preserves colonial churches and local life.

Finally, we’ll return directly to Uyuni, where this unforgettable journey through the Bolivian Altiplano will come to an end.


*From January to April, during the rainy season (Altiplano winter), the itinerary may be modified, such as spending the second night in Uyuni and skipping Incahuasi Island if it’s flooded. At any time of year, routes, visited sites, activity order, and schedules may vary due to weather, road conditions, protests, or lodging availability.


Cancellation policy


  • If you cancel with a 15-day notice before the beginning of the tour, we will make a full refund of what you paid for the booking.
  • If you cancel with less than what was indicated, we will not make any refund of what you paid for the booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The tour has confirmed departures all days of the week, the whole year.

  • The tour is made on a 4x4 (Toyota Land Cruiser) in Bolivia in a group of 6 people each.

  • Each passenger may carry at most one bag or suitcase of 15 kilos which will go above the 4x4. Because it will be outside the vehicle, it is recommended to take a bag rather than a suitcase, as suitcases are fragile and could be exposed to potential damage. If you do choose to bring a suitcase, it must a maximum size of a cabin suitcase (55 x 40 x 20 cm).

  • We recommend bringing at least Bs. 500 per person for expenses not included in the tour, such as park entry fees, taxes, access to bathrooms, and water.

  • Most of the tour is made above 13,123 ft. of altitude so it is quite likely to suffer from altitude sickness specially the first day of the tour. To avoid or reduce the general feeling of discomfort, we recommend acclimate to the altitude one or two days above 8,202 ft., drink lots of water before and during the tour, eat light meals (avoid meat) the previous days, and do not drink alcohol the night before the beginning of the tour.
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