Uyuni Salt Flat Tour 1D+ Sunset & Lunch | Reflection effect

Tour Salar de Uyuni 1D, we will start our tour in the 4×4 vehicle destined for the occasion. This full day Salar de Uyuni will take us through the main attractions of this, one of the main attractions of the Bolivian highlands.

The first stop will be the train cemetery, a must for those who visit Uyuni and a record of how prosperous the area was. Afterwards, we will go to Colchani, where we will be able to see and buy handicrafts, as well as see the process of making products from salt.

Once inside the salt flat, we will visit the Dakar monument, the Salt Museum and the Incahuasi Island, which is right in the middle of the salt flat. There, we will be able to take a short walk to the highest part and enjoy the 360° view of the salt flat. Also, we will be able to see from up close the large cactus that adorn this limestone rock formation. After this experience, we will have lunch and settle down to watch the sunset over the salt flat, a true spectacle of nature. Afterwards, we will return in our vehicle to finish the Salar de Uyuni 1D Tour.

Train Cemetery – Colchani – Incahuasi Island

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Day 1

First we start with the pick up from the hotel in uyuni, then we will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.

Then we head to the community of Colchani (the gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic handicraft workshops and the rustic micro-processor of table salt.

Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, salt eyes and the salt hotel Playa Blanca which currently only functions as a museum.

Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will hike and we can appreciate large expanses of cactus, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint.

At the end of our tour, we head to the town of Uyuni.

Includes

Pick up from Hotel or Uyuni bus terminal.

4×4 all terrain mobility (6 people)

Lunch in the Uyuni Salt Flat.

Guide – Driver.

Not included

English speaking guide.

Entrance fee to Incahuasi.

Recommendations

Additional money in Bolivian Pesos.

Water is provided at lunch. However, you should also bring an extra bottle of water.

Frequently asked questions about the Uyuni Salt Flat Tour 1 day

Where is the Salar de Uyuni complex located?
It is located in the province of Potosi in the country of Bolivia, the most conventional way to get to this magnificent and unique place in the world is by bus or flight from La Paz.
Should I bring extra water?
Water is provided at meals. However, you should also carry an extra water bottle to avoid dehydration.
How long will I acclimatize before my trek?
The recommended minimum is 1 day of acclimatization before the tour.
What meals are included?
Both breakfast and lunch are included in the tour, however we also have vegetarian and vegan options available.
What is the highest point on this trek?
The highest point during the trek is 4800 meters above sea level.
About health and safety?
Participants must inform us before and during the tour of any medical condition or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your own personal medication. We also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.
Where to store your belongings?
Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.
Best dates to go to the Salar de Uyuni?
The best time to visit is in rainy season (mirror effect), to clarify the city of Potosi has 2 types of weather:

First: Rainy season that oscillates between the months of December to March.
Second: Dry season that oscillates between the months of April to November.