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Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 2 Days from Uyuni 2D/1N
Visiting the Salar de Uyuni is an experience that surpasses all expectations. From the very first moment, the tour exudes organization and confidence, with professional guides accompanying you every step of the way. The landscapes are simply unreal: the famous mirror effect, the golden sunsets, and the vast white expanse create unique, otherworldly scenery.
Many travelers highlight the quality of service, the punctuality, and the guide’s expertise, making the trip safe and enriching. In fact, recent reviews describe the tour as “magnificent,” especially praising the sunset and the breathtaking view of the salt flats.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: UYUNI SALT FLAT - INCAHUASI ISLAND - SUNSET
📌DETAILED ITINERARY
Departure: 10:30 a.m.
🚐 Tour begins in Uyuni
Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point in the city of Uyuni.
We begin our adventure by visiting the iconic Train Cemetery, a place steeped in history where old locomotives tell the story of the region’s railway past.
🧂 Colchani Community
We visit this small village where you’ll learn about the traditional salt extraction process.
Here you can observe local production and purchase unique handicrafts made from salt.
🌎 Entrance to the Uyuni Salt Flats
We venture into the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats, the world’s largest salt desert.
- Observation of the “eyes of the salt flats” (natural springs)
- Salt mounds
- Visit to the old salt hotel, Hotel de Sal Playa Blanca
🍽️ Picnic lunch on the salt flats
Enjoy lunch amidst the endless white landscape, perfect for creative photos and perspective shots.
🌵 Incahuasi Island
Explore the impressive Incahuasi Island, famous for its ancient giant cacti.
- Short walk to the viewpoint
- 360° panoramic view of the salt flats
- Excellent spot for photos
🌅 Sunset on the Salt Flats
We head to a strategic point to experience one of the most magical moments of the trip:
the sunset reflected on the salt flats, with intense colors and surreal landscapes.
🏨 Overnight stay
- Transfer to a salt hotel or basic accommodation.
- Dinner included and rest.
DAY 2: LAGOONS - HOT SPRINGS - ANDEAN CULTURE
☀️ Breakfast and Departure
After breakfast, we continue exploring the salt flats from a different perspective.
🌋 Tunupa Volcano Viewpoint
We head towards the Tunupa Volcano area, located in the northern part of the salt flats.
- Spectacular views of the salt flats
- Less crowded landscapes
- Ideal for photography
📸 Photo Stops on the Salt Flats
We make several stops to enjoy the scenery and capture unique images from different perspectives.
🍱 Lunch En Route
A boxed lunch in a natural setting.
🚐 Return to Uyuni
We begin our return journey, crossing the salt flats and their open landscapes.
🏁 Arrival in Uyuni and End of the Tour
Transfer to your hotel or the bus terminal.
End of the experience.
INCLUDES
✅ What does the 2D/1N Salar de Uyuni Tour include?
🚐 4×4 Tourist Transportation
- Toyota Land Cruiser or similar vehicles
- Driver with extensive experience on high-altitude routes
🧑🏫 Specialized Guide-Driver
- Driver-guide with experience in high-altitude tourism
- Ongoing assistance throughout the tour
🏨 1 night’s accommodation
- Accommodation in a basic hotel or salt hotel, depending on your choice
🍽️ Full board during the tour
- 1 continental breakfast
- 2 lunches (one picnic lunch on the salt flats)
- 1 hot dinner Accommodation
DOES NOT INCLUDE
❌ What is not included in the tour?
🎟️ Entrance Fees and Tickets
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island (approx. Bs. 30)
- Other additional entrance fees if routes are modified
🥤 Additional Meals
- Beverages (water, soda, beer)
- Personal snacks during the tour
💸 Personal Expenses
- Purchase of handicrafts
- Use of restrooms along the route (some with a nominal fee)
🧾 Other Not Included
- Travel or accident insurance
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
- WiFi or stable internet connection (limited or unavailable)
RECOMMENDATIONS
⚠️ Recommendations for your trip to the Salar de Uyuni
🧥 Clothing and equipment
- Thermal and warm clothing (especially for nighttime)
- Comfortable shoes for short walks
- Gloves, scarf, and hat for the cold
☀️ Personal protection
- Sunscreen (high radiation)
- Sunglasses with UV protection
🎒 Essentials
- Small travel backpack
- Water (at least 1 liter per person)
- Energy snacks
🔋 Technology
- Power bank (external battery)
- Headlamp or flashlight
💵 Money and payments
- Bring cash in Bolivianos
- There are no ATMs or card payments along the route
FAQ
📍FAQ
- Does the tour include lodging?
Yes, it includes 1 night in an authentic salt hotel, a unique experience within the salt flats.
- What type of meals are included?
It includes 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast, prepared with local ingredients during the tour.
- Are there additional entrance fees?
Yes, some entrance fees are not included:
- Incahuasi Island
- Hot springs
- These are paid directly on-site in local currency (Bolivianos).
- Is the tour suitable for everyone?
It is an easy tour, but it is recommended to acclimatize to the altitude beforehand.
- Can you take photos with perspective on the salt flat?
The salt flat is perfect for creative photos with unique visual effects. The guide can help you with ideas.
