The 15 Best Uyuni Salt Flats Tours

1.Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 602 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130Our pick

Spend about seven hours crossing the Salar de Uyuni by Toyota Land Cruiser. You’ll visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Playa Blanca, Inca Wasi, and a salt hotel for lunch. Guides such as Jaime and Tado have been praised for clever perspective photos and useful local knowledge, though guide language and comfort can vary.

“With something like over 80 tour operators in town, Red Planet is among the best. Jaime, our guide, knew every nook and cranny of the salt flats, the desert and the surrounding area. He knew about where to go and why and was so VERY helpful with the trick photo shoots. A maestro to be sure. We visited at the end of April, which was the start of the dry season although we did get some mirror effect. Feb and Mar are supposed to be the best times of the year for that. The history of the entire region going back 40,000 years really cool also. Sadly, pictures just cant…”

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2.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

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

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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3.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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4.5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 153 reviews · 5 days · from $486

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by comfortable overnight bus, then spend three days visiting the salt flats, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and Licancabur Volcano. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Johnny, Ronaldo, and Adalid lead small groups of up to 10, with shared rooms and local meals included.

“Stunning landscapes and well-organized tour, but be prepared for harsh final night conditions The tour offers breathtaking views and amazing wildlife. Everything was well-organized—from hotel pickup to drop-off. Our guide was very professional and stayed with us throughout the three days, which added a lot of value to the experience. However, I was disappointed by the lack of transparency about the final night’s accommodation. The tour description didn’t mention that we’d be staying in a very basic travel lodge (hostel) with no heating—despite nighttime temperatures dropping below freezing. The shared bathroom had no hot water, soap, toilet paper, or towels. Electricity was only available fo...”

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5.Salt Flats Highlights Jeep Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 133 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Spend eight hours exploring Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats in a small group of up to six. Your Spanish-speaking driver-guide takes you by 4x4 from Uyuni to the train cemetery, Colchani, the old salt hotel, and Incahuasi, with lunch included. Bring cash for Fish Island, and expect plenty of time for photos.

“Seeing the salt flats & the part where it was under water”

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6.Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 122 reviews · 3 days · from $399

Spend three days crossing Bolivia’s stark salt flats and high desert to San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll ride a 4WD with up to 11 people, visit salt hotels, lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Dali Desert, then cross into Chile with guide support. Guides have included Gus, Rene, Marcia, Lucio, and Jose.

“We enjoyed all the options and they were just as advertised. Certainly worth seeing.”

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7.Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Days/ 2 Nights with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $380

This 3-day, small-group trip from Uyuni takes you across the salt flats and into Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. You’ll visit the Train Graveyard, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, and the Red Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Orlando may lead the tour, while a local driver handles the rough roads.

“The tour was really amazing and consisted of way more than just the salt flats. It had a lot of beautiful surprises. The second night is however on a place with only power from 19:00-22:00 so it will be freezingly cold (so bring warm clothes for the night). The guide Orlando and the driver Gabriël were really nice, helpful and really did their best for us. All considered a really nice experience.”

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8.3-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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9.Sunset and Starlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Leave Uyuni at 4:30 PM for a four-hour sunset and stargazing trip across the salt flats. You’ll get sunset colors, mirror reflections, hot coffee, waterproof wellies, and a chance to photograph the Milky Way. English and Spanish guides are available, though guide language may vary by departure.

“The overall condition of the vehicle was not good, and even though it was raining, the windshield wipers were not working. The guide could not speak English at all, which caused communication problems. Considering the price, the tour did not offer good value for money. I would recommend joining a daytime tour instead, as it allows you to see”

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10.Private Salt Flat Full-Day Tour Including The Cemetery of Trains and Lunch from Uyuni

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $304

Spend about eight hours exploring Salar de Uyuni with a private guide and vehicle. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani’s salt workshops, and Incahuasi Island, where giant cacti rise from the white salt. Lunch, bottled water, park fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides such as Victor and Luis are noted for local knowledge and creative photography help.

“We loved this trip. Luis is lovely man, very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, cultures and history of his homeland. His appreciation for the surroundings is inspiring. We were also blessed with a superb driver Enzo who navigated Routes unimaginable to us! Thanks to both who really looked after us x”

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11.Full Day Private Tour to Salar de Uyuni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours exploring Uyuni’s train cemetery, Colchani, salt workshops, Playa Blanca, salt-flat monuments, and Incahuasi Island. Your private group of up to four travels with a dedicated guide and driver, enjoys lunch on the flats, and finishes with perspective photos and sunset by the water. Guides may include Mario, Nelson, Oscar, or Angela.

“We did a private tour at Uyuni salt flat for one day. Oscar was kind and gave us a lot of insight of Bolivian history and information about the town of Uyuni. The tour company also assisted us in getting our bus tickets for the same day from Uyuni onward to Potosi. All the arrangements were done smoothly and as expected. Highly recommended while visiting Uyuni.”

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12.3-Day Salt Flats Tour ending in San Pedro de Atacama

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $427

This three-day, small-group 4WD trip takes you from Uyuni across the salt flats, Incahuasi Island, Andean lagoons, Siloli Desert, and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve before ending at San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll share the vehicle with up to five others, stay in basic salt-flat lodgings, and travel with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Ask whether Jamie is available.

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13.3 D. Tour Uyuni and Back to San Pedro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 days · from $750

Leave San Pedro at 6:00 a.m. and cross into Bolivia by 4WD. With an English-speaking guide such as Freddy and a skilled local driver, you visit high-altitude lagoons, flamingos, the Siloli Desert, Incahuasi Island, Uyuni, and the train cemetery before returning to Chile.

“This was an excellent activity. Our guide Freddy was extremely informative about the places we visited, the history of Bolivia together with excellent knowledge of culture, economics and political aspects of both Bolivia and South America. His anecdotes were hilarious. Our driver Christian was amazing navigating us safely through the desert. We had a fantastic time and I would fully recommend this trip. The sunset over the Uyuni salt flats is one of those pinch me moments in life.”

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14.Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $249

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then explore the salt flats in a small shared 4WD group with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit the train cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island, enjoy lunch on the flats, and finish with wine and warm drinks at sunset. Recent guide and driver names include Sole or Soli and Costa.

“Incredible experience - one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to, well organized from start to finish. Great, personable and knowledgable tour guide and overnight bus was pretty comfortable too.”

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15.Uyuni Salt Flats (3 Days) English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $449

Explore Uyuni with an English-speaking guide in a small group of no more than five. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Isla Incahuasi, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Basic lodging, meals, transport, and two nights of accommodation are included.

“Three of my favorite travel days experienced on this tour, passing unbelievable landscapes, scenery and serenity. This is being off the grid in trusted hands and experiencing nature at its best. High value and highly recommend.”

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