Salar de Uyuni - 1 full day tour

Overview

Explore the Salar de Uyuni with the confidence of being in the hands of a reliable tourist agency with years of experience. In our 4x4 tour, we make sure to know the special tastes of each tourist that visits us to make their experience unforgettable. During the tour, we will cover all the highlights of the city and its surroundings, including the Train Cemetery, the largest salt desert in the world, lagoons with volcanoes that offer unique views, the Valley of Volcanic Rocks and giant cacti that demonstrate wonderful vegetation. In addition, our tour includes meals, a guide, all entrance fees and special stops. You will have enough time to take classic perspective photos of the huge salt flats and many surprises that you can only experience by living this magical moment together with local people who know the history and culture of the place. Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating places in the world.

Itinerary

1. Train Cemetery

   We begin our tour by exploring the fascinating Train Cemetery, located on the outskirts of the city. This impressive historical site allows us to remember and visualize the golden age of the region's mining industry. Here, you'll be able to admire a variety of abandoned and disused trains up close, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A unique experience for lovers of history and photography! The Train Cemetery is a must for any tourist looking to learn about the culture and history of the Uyuni region. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this amazing place with us!

   · 45 min· Admission included

2. Museo de la Llama y la Sal

   The Colchani Population is a small community located on the shores of the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, where the locals are dedicated to the exploitation of salt and the creation of handicrafts. In this town, you will be able to see how the inhabitants take part of the salt extracted from the salar and use it to create beautiful and original handicrafts. The creativity and skill of the Colchani artisans is truly impressive. Among the handicrafts that can be found are picture frames, jewelry boxes, typical animals of the region and other accessories made with salt and decorated with elements of the Andean culture. In addition to salt handicrafts, in the Colchani Population you can also find beautiful textiles, traditional fabrics and functional or decorative ceramics. Everything sold in this place is handmade and unique. The visit to the Colchani Population is an opportunity to get to know and appreciate the culture, traditions and way of life of the inhabitants of the region.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. Salar de Uyuni

   This place is considered the largest salt desert in the world and will amaze you with its beauty. You will discover a unique landscape, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes up to 5,000 meters high. As you walk through this place, you will be able to appreciate impressive optical illusions that are accentuated during the rainy season. In addition, you will find the "Ojos de Agua", small salt eruptions that will help you learn about the formation process of this infinite sea of salt. During your tour, you will visit the famous "Hotel de Sal", the first of its kind, which currently functions as a museum. This hotel is entirely built of salt, from its walls to its furniture and ceiling. In addition, you will have the opportunity to take perspective photos in the immensity of the Salar, an experience that you will not be able to forget!

   · 3 h· Admission included

4. Isla Incahuasi

   An essential stop on our tour of the Salar de Uyuni is the Incahuasi Island, also known as the "Island of the Cactus". This island is located in the center of the salt flat and is surrounded by an impressive panoramic view of the landscape. Here, you will have the opportunity to walk among the huge populations of giant cacti that grow on the island and learn about the flora and fauna of the region. In addition, you will also be able to observe sea rock fossils found in the area and appreciate the spectacular views of the salt flat from the top of the island.

   · 2 h· Admission included

5. Uyuni

   After a day of exploring the Salar de Uyuni, we will return to Uyuni around 5:00 p.m. However, if you want to enjoy an impressive natural spectacle, we invite you to join us at sunset. We offer appetizers to make the experience even more pleasant. Don't miss the opportunity to witness an unforgettable view of the landscape in one of the most impressive places in the world!

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We offer you the transfer from the airport or the bus terminal to the city center so that you can enjoy a pleasant walk or a breakfast to your liking before starting the tour (approximately 10:30 a.m.). Keep in mind that we do not offer passenger pick-up outside the city of Uyuni, but you can request your transfer before the start of the tour. Enjoy your time in the beautiful city of Uyuni before embarking on this exciting adventure!

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