Salar de Uyuni (Sunset and Night of Stars)
Summary
Salar de Uyuni (Sunset and Night of Stars)
Summary
The sunset in the Salar de Uyuni is one of the reasons why it is considered the mirror of the world, in this tour you can see an unforgettable sunset like you’ve never seen in your life, Salar de Uyuni sunset and Starry Night is what you can see after sunset the sky will change color making you think you’re on another planet.
In addition, accompanied by the darkness of the place you will be able to see a blanket of stars and the milky way so you will never forget this magical place.
In Bolivia the Salar de Uyuni is a magical adventure in the middle of the Andes of Bolivia, is the largest salt flat in the world with almost more than 11,000km of brilliant salt you can observe the little fauna and scarce ecosystem, where in the rainy season has the spectacular mirror effect and at night it looks even more spectacular with the beautiful starry sky.
Comprising up to 70% of the world’s lithium reserves, the uyuni salt flat is the largest salt flat in the world.
Itinerary
Uyuni Salt Flat at sunset and Starry Night
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Day 1
We start with the pick up from the hotel in Uyuni (16.00 hrs), to enter the Salar de Uyuni. Where we will wait for the sunset, while we take pictures.
After arriving at the privileged point, we will begin to appreciate the immensity of the Milky Way and be able to take pictures with a beautiful starry background.
Once the tour is over, we will return to the city of Uyuni, culminating, you will be dropped off at the hotel, terminal or airport.
Note: The entire salt flat is highly reflective and in the rainy season (December – May), there is a small layer of water which gives it a mirror effect.
Our star tours are conducted normally throughout the year except on full moon days, since the brightness of the full moon dims the stars and prevents their visibility.
Summary
Salar de Uyuni (Sunset and Night of Stars)
Summary
The sunset in the Salar de Uyuni is one of the reasons why it is considered the mirror of the world, in this tour you can see an unforgettable sunset like you’ve never seen in your life, Salar de Uyuni sunset and Starry Night is what you can see after sunset the sky will change color making you think you’re on another planet.
In addition, accompanied by the darkness of the place you will be able to see a blanket of stars and the milky way so you will never forget this magical place.
In Bolivia the Salar de Uyuni is a magical adventure in the middle of the Andes of Bolivia, is the largest salt flat in the world with almost more than 11,000km of brilliant salt you can observe the little fauna and scarce ecosystem, where in the rainy season has the spectacular mirror effect and at night it looks even more spectacular with the beautiful starry sky.
Comprising up to 70% of the world’s lithium reserves, the uyuni salt flat is the largest salt flat in the world.
Itinerary
Uyuni Salt Flat at sunset and Starry Night
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Day 1
We start with the pick up from the hotel in Uyuni (16.00 hrs), to enter the Salar de Uyuni. Where we will wait for the sunset, while we take pictures.
After arriving at the privileged point, we will begin to appreciate the immensity of the Milky Way and be able to take pictures with a beautiful starry background.
Once the tour is over, we will return to the city of Uyuni, culminating, you will be dropped off at the hotel, terminal or airport.
Note: The entire salt flat is highly reflective and in the rainy season (December – May), there is a small layer of water which gives it a mirror effect.
Our star tours are conducted normally throughout the year except on full moon days, since the brightness of the full moon dims the stars and prevents their visibility.
Includes
Includes
Pick up from Hotel in Uyuni.
Transportation 4 x 4 (4 passengers).
Driver Guide in Spanish
First aid kit.
Water boots (Rainy Season).
NOT INCLUDED
Telescope (additional).
Professional English guide
Hotel night.
Gratuities.
Dinner.
Recommendations
Recommendations
Original passport.
ISIC card (www.isic.org) if applicable (must be presented at the time of booking).
Additional camera and batteries.
Personal medical kit.
Rain gear: a good raincoat, boots, rain pants and a plastic poncho.
Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
Bottle of water (1 liter recommended)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many hours does it take to travel from Sucre to Salar de Uyuni?
The bus trip from Sucre to Uyuni takes about 8 hours and its distance is approximately 361 Km.
2. What is the best season to visit the Salar de Uyuni?
The ideal season to visit the salt flat is during the months of May to April and October and part of December since the weather is not extreme and you have great landscapes with clear skies of the salt flat.
3. How much does the entrance fee to the Salar de Uyuni cost?
Entrance to Incahuasi Island (Bs30 pp)
4. Is it mandatory to hire a tour and can I go on my own?
It is not mandatory but highly recommended. You must take into account that there are hardly any indications on the road and the Salar is the perfect place to get lost since there are hardly any visual references and it has 10,500 square kilometers of extension. The risks of getting stranded in the rainy season if you do not know the terrain are also very high. In any case you will need a 4×4 vehicle.
5. From where can I take the Salar de Uyuni tour?
From Uyuni (Bolivia)
San pedro de Atacama (Chile)
La paz (Bolivia)
Sucre (Bolivia)
6. What is there to see?
Among the many attractions of the complete tour (3-4 days) we highlight:
Uyuni Salt Flat.
Incahuasi Island.
Train Cemetery.
Siloli Desert and Stone Tree.
Colorada Lagoon.
Polques Hot Springs (suitable for bathing).
Geysers of Sol de Mañana.
