Salar de Uyuni 1 Day Tour

Explore the world’s largest salt flat on a one-day experience that combines endless landscapes, history, and culture. Each stop, from the Train Cemetery to Incahuasi Island, lets you admire the majesty of the Bolivian Altiplano and its natural and cultural richness, creating a tour full of adventure and unforgettable photo opportunities.

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One of Bolivia’s most impressive natural wonders

Explore Salar de Uyuni, one of the highest and largest salt deserts in the world, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes over 5,000 m above sea level, visiting the Train Cemetery, Incahuasi Island, and Salt Hotel Museum in a single day.

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Complete experience in one day

Discover over 10,000 km² of white landscape, visiting Colchani to learn about artisanal salt production and local markets with salt crafts and llama or alpaca fiber textiles.

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Unique settings for unforgettable photos

Take advantage of the vast salt flats to create spectacular perspective shots, enjoy panoramic views from Incahuasi Island, and witness a breathtaking sunset in the Atulcha area.

Itinerary

Day 1

Day before – Overnight bus La Paz – Uyuni

The day before the tour, meet at La Paz bus station to board the overnight bus at 9:30 PM to Uyuni.

Day 2

Arrival in Uyuni and breakfast

Arrive in Uyuni at approximately 6:30 AM, where our staff will meet you at the bus station. Breakfast is at the passenger’s expense.

Day 3

Visit to the Train Cemetery

Start the adventure at 10:30 AM at the Train Cemetery, an open-air museum with old locomotives that shaped the history of Uyuni.

Day 4

Colchani and artisanal processes

Continue to Colchani, observing salt piles and blocks used in traditional production, and visit the local market with salt crafts and llama or alpaca textiles.

Day 5

Exploration of Salar de Uyuni and Salt Hotel

Enter the vast 10,000 km² salt flats, visiting the Salt Hotel Museum and the Ojos de Agua before enjoying lunch.

Day 6

Incahuasi Island

Continue to Incahuasi Island, a volcanic rock oasis with giant cacti over 100 years old. From the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the salt flats.

Day 7

Atulcha area and sunset

Proceed to Atulcha to see constructions made from salt blocks and enjoy an unforgettable sunset

Day 8

Return to Uyuni and overnight bus to La Paz

In the evening, return to the bus station to board the overnight bus Uyuni – La Paz, departing at 9:00 PM and arriving around 6:30 AM the next day.

Included

Overnight bus La Paz – Uyuni – La Paz.

Tourist transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Spanish-speaking driver-guide.

Lunch (vegetarian option available).

First aid kit.

Not Included

Breakfast.

Additional drinks and snacks.

Incahuasi Island Entrance Fee (30 Bs.)

Extra expenses not mentioned.

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