Uyuni Salt Flat 1 Day (Private Tour)

We would start the tour. Our first stop would be the train cemetery. We will then drive to Colchani where you will appreciate handicrafts. In Colchani you will witness how the salt is processed. You will also get an insight of the manual process of salt extraction, the thickness of the salt, some salt craft stores.

We will reach Hotel Playa Blanca, the first hotel built with salt blocks. The hotel is now a museum. Here we will have lunch before continuing the trip.

We will then continue our tour to take pictures amidst the world’s largest salt flats, Salar De Uyuni with dinosaurs and other objects. We will then visit Isla Incahuasi or the fish island from where you could see the sun set.

Ending the tour we will make our way back to Uyuni.

This tour typically covers major highlights like the train graveyard, the small village of Colchani, the salt mounds, the salt hotel (now a museum), and Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti. The vast expanse of the salt flats offers breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

The tour usually starts in the morning around 10 or 11 AM and ends in the late afternoon or early evening, around 5 to 7 PM. Times may vary slightly depending on the tour operator.

Most one-day tours include lunch, but it’s best to confirm with your tour operator. Make sure to inform them in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

It’s recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and layers of clothing as the weather can change rapidly. Don’t forget your camera for the incredible landscapes.

While the tour is not physically demanding, the high altitude of the salt flats (over 3,600 meters above sea level) can affect some individuals. If possible, it’s advisable to spend a day acclimatizing in a nearby area to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.