Salar de Uyuni, located in Bolivia, is a premier tourist attraction. In 2019, it received the title of “Best Natural Tourist Attraction in South America” from the World Travel Awards. It’s the largest salt flat in the world, spanning 11,000 square kilometers. Situated in the Potosí department in southwest Bolivia, this vast expanse lies in the Andes mountains at an elevation of 3,650 meters above sea level.
After gathering the entire group, we head to the Salar to find a strategic spot to witness the stars in the vast sky. Soon after, the first light of dawn will start to gradually illuminate the horizon. There will be time to take photos. We’ll enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and then return to Uyuni.
This tour typically includes an early morning departure to the Uyuni Salt Flats to witness the sunrise. It offers a chance to see the landscape illuminated by the first light of day, often including stops at iconic spots like the salt hotel and Incahuasi Island.
The tour generally starts very early in the morning, before dawn, to ensure you arrive at the salt flats in time for sunrise. The total duration is usually around 3 to 4 hours, including travel time.
Warm clothing is essential as it can be very cold before dawn. Also, bring a camera for the stunning sunrise photos, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection as the day warms up.
Yes, transportation to and from the Uyuni Salt Flats is typically included. Make sure to confirm the pick-up and drop-off details with your tour operator.
The sunrise tour provides unique photographic opportunities, particularly the chance to capture the changing colors of the sky and the salt flats at dawn. If there’s water on the salt flats, you might also get stunning reflection shots.