Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Full-Day Tour

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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

About this tour

Discover the magic of the Uyuni Salt Flats on an unforgettable full-day adventure aboard 4×4 vehicles, with lunch included. Visit the Train Cemetery, the village of Colchani, the Dakar Monument, and the stunning Incahuasi Island, famous for its giant cacti. Journey across the world’s largest salt flat and end the day with a spectacular sunset, enjoying wine and chips surrounded by a unique and unforgettable landscape.

Highlights

  • Certified English-speaking guide included
  • Discover the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi Island
  • Lunch included
  • Enjoy fun perspective and optical illusion photos on the endless white salt flats
  • Experience an unforgettable sunset in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats with wine and chips

Included/Excluded

  • Pickup from the airport, bus station, or downtown hotels in Uyuni City on the day of the tour
  • Transportation in 4WD vehicles
  • Professional local driver
  • Certified English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Water, Coke, and one fruit served with lunch
  • Sunset experience in the Uyuni Salt Flats with wine and chips
  • Entrance fee: Incahuasi Island (30 BOB*)
  • Toilets along the route (20 BOB)
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Rain boots rental (20 BOB, optional)

Itinerary

Tour starts at 10:30 a.m.

Visit:

  • Train Graveyard – Explore the rusting remains of Bolivia’s first locomotives, now one of Uyuni’s most iconic photo spots.
  • Colchani Village – Visit local salt workshops and browse handicrafts made from salt, alpaca, and llama wool.
  • Uyuni Salt Flats – Journey across the endless white desert and visit:
    • Ojos de Agua Salada (Saltwater Eyes)
    • Salt Hotel Museum & Playa Blanca
    • Flags of the World
    • Dakar Monument
    • Incahuasi Island (Fish Island) – Walk among giant cacti and ancient coral formations while enjoying stunning panoramic views.
    • Creative Photo Session – Take fun perspective and optical illusion photos on the salt flats.
    • Sunset Experience – Enjoy a magical sunset with wine and chips in the middle of the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Return to Uyuni Town at 7:30 p.m.

Languages

English
Español

Frequently asked questions

Usually, the tour is composed by 2 cars + 1 guide + 2 drivers.

  • Car A: 5 people + English speaking guide.
  • Car B: 6 people.
  • The tour guide always has many stops everywhere, and he explains about the sightseer places to everybody, so, everybody has the same information. / Also the tour guide participates with everybody.

Passengers can leave their luggage at our office in Uyuni before the tour and collect it when the tour finishes.

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Warm clothes

Weather in Uyuni Salt Flats.

  • Jan - Mar (Rainy season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights 2 - 5°C.
  • Apr - May (Transition Rainy season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights around 0°C
  • Jun - Aug (Dry winter): Days 10 - 18°C / Nights -1°C to -10°C, windy afternoons.
  • Sep - Dec (Dry season): Days 15 - 18°C / Nights 0 - 5°C

Some places can become inaccessible, such as: Incahuasi Island, and a museum – hotel made of salt.

During adverse weather conditions, we are not responsible for rain or snowfall on the route, or for attractions that may be closed due to weather-related circumstances. These situations are beyond our control.

Rainy Season (Mirror Effect) – Jan–Apr: Thin water layer creates a giant mirror—perfect for unique photos. Some areas may flood; February has the best chances of the mirror effect.

Dry Season (Desert Landscape) – May–Nov: Completely dry salt flats with iconic hexagonal patterns—ideal for 4x4 exploration and creative photos. Very cold nights; bring warm clothes and sun protection.

Transition Periods (Best of Both Worlds) – Apr, Nov & Dec: A mix of both seasons—small water mirrors or more stable weather.

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Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Full-Day Tour
Daniel Wright
08/03/2025

A once-in-a-lifetime experience in Uyuni

From the first stop at the haunting Train Graveyard, I knew this would be a day to remember. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories about the history of Uyuni and the significance of the salt flats for the region. The drive across the flats was mesmerizing. I was captivated by the perfect white horizon and the silence that surrounded us. Visiting Isla Incahuasi, with its towering cacti and incredible panoramic views, was another highlight. I also appreciated the opportunity to take fun perspective photos, which will be my favorite souvenirs. Sunset was beyond magical. As the sky turned shades of gold, pink, and purple, the water on the salt mirrored everything perfectly. With a glass of wine in hand, I felt like I was standing between heaven and earth.
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Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Full-Day Tour
Sofía Herrera
08/03/2025

Un día que quedará en mi corazón para siempre

Desde que iniciamos la ruta hacia el cementerio de trenes, sentí que este tour sería inolvidable. Las viejas locomotoras, oxidadas y silenciosas, parecían testigos de otro tiempo y fueron un escenario perfecto para comenzar el recorrido. Luego visitamos Colchani, donde vimos cómo los pobladores transforman la sal con técnicas tradicionales. Atravesar el salar fue sobrecogedor; todo era blanco e infinito, y la sensación de paz era absoluta. Subir a la Isla Incahuasi y ver el horizonte completo, rodeada de cactus gigantes, fue una de las mejores vistas de mi vida. El momento final, con el atardecer reflejado en el salar, fue simplemente mágico. El cielo pintado de rosa y dorado, el brindis con vino y el silencio total me hicieron sentir que el tiempo se detuvo. Recomiendo este tour a cualquiera que busque una experiencia única en el mundo.
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Uyuni Salt Flats & Incahuasi Island Full-Day Tour
Johannes Richter
08/03/2025

Ein Tag, der alle Erwartungen übertroffen hat

Schon am Morgen, als wir zum Zugfriedhof aufbrachen, war ich beeindruckt von der weiten Landschaft. Die alten Loks erzählten Geschichten von einer vergangenen Zeit, und die Fotomöglichkeiten waren fantastisch. In Colchani bekamen wir einen Einblick in die lokale Salzproduktion und konnten sogar handgefertigte Souvenirs kaufen. Die Fahrt über die endlosen weißen Flächen des Salars fühlte sich an, als würde man über Wolken gleiten. Besonders beeindruckend war die Aussicht von der Isla Incahuasi, wo riesige Kakteen in den Himmel ragten. Der Sonnenuntergang war das absolute Highlight. Die Farben des Himmels spiegelten sich perfekt auf der feuchten Salzfläche, während wir bei einem Glas Wein die Stille genossen. Es war ein Moment purer Magie, den ich nie vergessen werde.
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