The 11 Best Andean Lagoon Tours from Uyuni

1.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $370Our pick

Spend three days crossing Bolivia’s Uyuni salt flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Park by Toyota Land Cruiser. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, Salvador Dalí Desert, and Green Lake. Guides such as Peter, Hector, Ivan, and Juan have led departures, with meals, lodging, transfers, and photography help included.

“I had a great time but have done trips a little less Glamourous. Neither hotel had heat & I hadn’t taken enough warm clothes. My friends were particularly cold. We saw a lot, had a great group representing 6 countries, something I always enjoy. Super great for 20, 30 year olds which was our group except us. Might caution 50 on up that roads are very bumpy for people with bad backs. I loved it & would recommend it to friends that I know love getting into the culture as a priority, the accommodations are rustic but adequate!”

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2.Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 160 reviews · 3 days · from $354

Travel from Uyuni across the salt flats and Bolivia’s high desert in a small 4WD group of up to 11. An English or Spanish guide leads you to Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, the Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and borderland scenery. Expect long drives, basic shared rooms, and excellent photo stops.

“Everything was amazing! Cool guys, nice cars, fantastic program, awesome places. Thank you for this! Bolivia is amazing, Uyuni is amazing!”

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3.3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Sunset and Red Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $300Top rated

Travel from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama in a small group of up to six. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Guides including Armando and Luis Cuadras are praised for care and clear explanations.

“Os lugares que visitamos são maravilhosos, de tirar o fôlego mesmo! O guia Armando foi bem atencioso, garantindo que estávamos bem, especialmente por conta da altitude. Ele parou diversas vezes para tirarmos fotos, tirou várias fotos legaiRead more”

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4.Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from La Paz to Milluni and Nevado Charquini on an 8 to 9-hour private tour. You’ll see a historic cemetery, red-water lagoon, Huayna Potosí, and hike to emerald Laguna Charquini, also called Laguna Esmeralda. Guides such as Cristian, Patti, Marco, and Cassandra lead at different times. Expect thin air, cold weather, snacks, and a $2 Charquini entry fee.

“I thought this was a good trip for people visiting Bolivia, the view at the top of the mountain was beautiful. I was struggling with the altitude and was a little rushed coming back down the mountain from the guide, I wish I could have taken it more slowly so I felt less sick.”

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5.La Paz, Esmeralda Lagoon Guided Tour_Charquini

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $39Best value

Leave La Paz early for Charquini, a high-altitude trek reaching about 5,025 meters. You will stop at Milluni cemetery, walk through stark Andean scenery with llamas nearby, and spend time beside green Esmeralda Lagoon. The $39 trip includes transport, breakfast, entrance fees, and a Spanish or English guide for groups of up to 14.

“I have booked so many excursions here, I have traveled nearly 100 countries, all agencies contact us at least 1 day in advance giving details, info of each excursion, itinerary, nature of each activity, what to bring ,etc. This agency never contacted me, evening contacted them 4 times. When I arrived there, I just knew from the guide that we have to hike for 3hours+ on 5000 altitude, and super cold, I didn't have the hiking shoes, the high altitude medication and the warm clothes. And we didnt have time to have lunch before the hike. Very bad service from the agency.”

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6.Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoons 5-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · from $365

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by overnight bus, then spend three demanding days in a 4WD visiting salt flats, Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, Red Lake, geysers, hot springs, and colorful deserts. An English or Spanish-speaking guide, meals, two hostel nights, and return transport are included. Shared rooms, rough roads, cold nights, and extra Boliviano fees require preparation.

“The tour guide was very serious about the introduction and the driver was very dedicated and responsible for driving, but the roads were rugged and difficult for the next two days, and the car was a bit tired. The car was a bit old, and the sealing was not good, and there was often wind and sand running into the car.”

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7.Uyuni Salt Flats & Lagoon Share Trip (private room)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 5 days · from $563

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by bus, then explore the salt flats, Train Cemetery, Incahuasi Island, colorful lagoons, Siloli Desert, Red Lagoon, Polques hot springs, and Licancabur Volcano. You get private rooms, meals, a guide, sleeping bags, and return transport. English and Spanish service is available, with guide Marco praised for his friendly approach.

“O Salar de Uyuni é uma experiência espetacular. O guia mostrou-se sem informações sobre seus passageiros. Não sabia que nós éramos da Joker Expedion e nos deixou em outra agência. Quando perguntei como voltávamos para La Paz nos disse “é só pegar um táxi para a rodoviária e comprar os tickets”. Foi embora. Depois de 2:30 h nessa agência reclamando apareceu um funcionário da Joker Expedition que nos levou para o hotel Atipax e nos disse que poderíamos tomar um banho e fazer um lanche. Não havia mais tempo para isso e apenas lanchamos. As 8:30h nos levaram para a rodoviária e nos deram os tickets para voltar para La…”

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8.Roundtrip to the Uyuni Salt Flat and the Colored Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 days · from $458

Travel from San Pedro de Atacama across Bolivia’s high Altiplano to the Uyuni Salt Flat, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Incahuasi Island. A local Spanish-speaking guide leads a group of up to six in a 4x4, with basic English support, family hostels, salt lodging, and meals included.

“Ja sehr gut. Gutes vegetarisches Essen. Allerdings wäre eine bessere Kommunikation im Vorfeld zu den Themen: wie viel bolivianische Pesos, Klopapier, Handtücher etc. mitzubringen sind. Ebenso sollte das Thema Höhenkrankheit intensiver angesprochen werden. Ansonsten - unvergessliches Erlebnis.”

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9.Uyuni and Andean Lagoons 5-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 5 days · from $524

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by sleeper bus, then explore the salt flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve by 4WD. You’ll visit Train Graveyard, Isla Incahuasi, flamingo lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and colorful deserts with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect basic shared hostels, long drives, and high-altitude conditions.

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10.3 Days Uyuni & red lagoon with private accommodation.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $489

You’ll travel from Uyuni across salt flats, cactus-covered Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Red Lagoon. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the private group, with two nights in rooms with private bathrooms. The route includes a salt-flat lunch, sunset toast, and Andean wildlife.

“The salt flats were incredible. Guide was excellent and spoke good English”

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11.2-day tour to the salt flat and altiplanic lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $200

Spend two days crossing Bolivia’s great Uyuni salt flat and nearby high plains in a shared 4x4. You’ll visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, salt museum, Incahuasi Island, Valley of Rocks, Tomave, hot springs and two altiplanic lagoons. The Spanish-speaking guide leads a group of up to 18, with overnight lodging in a basic salt hostel.

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