Salar de Uyuni: The 15 Best Salt Flat Tours

1.Day Trip to Uyuni Salt Flats

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

Join Red Planet Expedition for a 4x4 day trip across Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats. You’ll visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the former Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, and Inca Wasy Island, with lunch, wine, photo help, and a sunset stop included. English and Spanish guiding may vary by vehicle.

“We enjoyed the tour! It was a lot longer than we expected but it was great weather on the flats. Not as much rain during the rainy season haha but we still got some cool reflective shots and many with props they had and we brought. A delicious lunch on the actual salt flats and a beautiful sunset. The drivers were friendly and experienced, tour guide both English and Spanish. Went to a train graveyard, salt village with labyrinth and then the flats. Had some wine and chips at sunset. Only negative for me was the car was super tight and uncomfortable. Not a lot of ac, bring socks for…”

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2.Uyuni Salt Flat Tour & Overnight Roundtrip Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 3 days · from $275

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni on comfortable Todo Turismo overnight buses, then spend a full day in a small 4WD group visiting the Train Graveyard, Colchani, salt museums, Incahuasi Island, and the giant salt flats. An English-speaking guide helps with perspective photos before a wine-and-sunset finish.

“Luis our guide was enthusiastic during our tour, one of the best tourguide we’ve had met. I think there’s a need to improve the handling of transportation after the tour ( drop off/ meeting place for the bus going back to La Paz), but overall one of the best tours we’ve done so far.”

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3.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

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

Travel from Uyuni across the salt flats, cactus island, volcanic desert, colorful lagoons, hot springs, and the Green Lake near Chile. Red Planet Expeditions includes meals, two nights of lodging, a guide, photographer, transfers, and Toyota Land Cruiser transport. Expect cold weather, rough roads, basic rooms, and remarkable scenery.

“The tour was really great, the second night accommodation no so much, but the thermas were fantastic. The guide was really nice and the driver too. We did not like the breakfasts, we would have liked more traditional Bolivian food.”

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

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

Spend three full days crossing Bolivia’s salt flats, high desert, and flamingo-filled lagoons in a 4WD with up to 11 people. English and Spanish guides, local drivers, meals, and two basic hostel nights are included. Expect long drives, shared rooms, extra entrance fees, and memorable photo stops.

“Amazing tour! It includes to many landmarks and great places that it’s hard to list them. Our tour guide Bismark was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Our driver Jose was great too. Highly recommend this experience if you want to visit a huge amount of Bolivia’s unique places.”

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5.5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus

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

Travel from La Paz to Uyuni by comfortable night bus, then spend three days crossing Bolivia’s salt flats and southern highlands. Visit Incahuasi Island, colorful lagoons, flamingo habitats, geysers, hot springs, the Dali Desert, and Green Lagoon with a bilingual guide and photographer. Expect shared rooms, long drives, cold nights, and excellent scenery.

“The sites visited where truly mesmerizing - true snippets of other worlds, be it Salar de Uyuni, Cactus Island, Red Lagoon, Llama Paradise etc...albeit the daily trips were long and uncomfortable on bumpy roads in old non-AC Toyota Cruisers. However, what truly ruined the experience is the accommodation for the 2 nights. Not sure which was worse. The so called "hostels" had everything on a pay-to-play basis. Wifi?..$$..you want to shower?..$$..You want a towel?..$$$..You want toilet paper?!..$$$. Terrible..one hostel didn't even have outlets in the room, having to charge the phone in a common area, hoping your phone is still there in the morning. Rooms didn't have a proper floor..bed…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 4 days · from $469

Travel from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama through Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. You’ll ride a 4WD with up to 11 people, sleep two nights in basic hostels, see flamingos, geysers, lagoons, and cross into Chile with an English-speaking guide.

“amazing trip. Saw so many beautiful sights, had a lovely mixed group in the car and stayed in some really cool places! It gets real cold so be prepared!! Saul was a great guide who was very informative and clear. Being transferred straight across the border into Chile was also really convenient. Thank you!!!”

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7.Salt Flats Highlights Jeep Tour with Lunch

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

Spend eight hours crossing Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats in a small 4x4 group of up to six. Visit the train cemetery, watch salt processing in Colchani, see a former salt hotel, and walk among giant cacti on Fish Island. A Spanish-speaking driver-guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport are included.

“This was the best tour I’ve ever done! The guide was very knowledgeable of the area and the landscape with other worldly. I couldn’t recommend it enough if you’re looking to visit the salt flats!”

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

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

You’ll cross the Uyuni Salt Flats by 4WD, sleep in basic shared salt-region hostels, watch flamingos at high-altitude lagoons, bathe in hot springs, and finish in San Pedro de Atacama. Guides such as Gus, Rene, Marcia, and Lucio have led departures, with groups capped at 11 people.

“I’ve travelled extensively and this was one of the best tours I have ever done. It’s a one in a lifetime experience with an experienced team who know how to ensure you get the best out of this wonderful place. Wrap up warm because it gets cold at night and although the accommodation is basic it’s a small sacrifice to pay. Thank you team for the wonderful experience.”

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9.4-Day Trip to San Pedro de Atacama w/Salt Flats

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 109 reviews · 4 days · from $493

Travel from La Paz to San Pedro de Atacama in four days, with an overnight bus, two nights in basic desert hostels, and 4WD rides across the Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa Reserve. An English-speaking guide handles meals, stops, and the border crossing. Expect cold nights, rough roads, scarce Wi-Fi, and unforgettable scenery.

“Renaldo was an amazing guide. We saw so many incredible places in such a short time. One of the best experiences of my life.”

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

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

Spend three days crossing Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in a shared 4WD. You’ll see the Train Graveyard, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and Green Lagoon. English-speaking guides such as Orlando may lead the trip, but expect basic hostels, long drives, cold nights, and shared rooms.

“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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11.Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 2 days · from $195

You travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then spend one full day with a small group of up to six exploring the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Salar de Uyuni, and Incahuasi Island. English and Spanish guides lead the day. If Carlos is your guide, expect a warm, playful host who helps with perspective photos and keeps the long day moving.

“Carlos was knowledgeable, personable, fun & completely accommodating throughout the entire day in Uyuni. Scenery is simply stunning, magical & unbelievable. Combining the beauty of the location & Carlos as our guide, this was one of our main highlights of our trip. Highly recommend, also recommend booking when Carlos is leading the tour. Without a doubt a solid 10 out of 10 experience.”

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

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

Travel from Uyuni to the Salar de Uyuni, Incahuasi Island, flamingo lagoons, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. The group is limited to six, with guides such as Armando and Luis Cuadras named in guest feedback. Shared rooms and meals are included, while park fees and the Chile bus cost extra.

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

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

This eight-hour private tour takes you from Uyuni to the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island. A guide such as Luis or Victor may tailor the day to your interests, explain local culture and nature, and help with perspective photos. Lunch, water, park fees, private transport, and hotel transfers are included.

“Victor was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun with him and he was an expert in perspective photography. He was so knowledgable on the area and nature and we learned a lot from him! Thank you so much Victor!”

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14.Full Day Private Tour to Salar de Uyuni

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

Spend a full day crossing Salar de Uyuni with a private guide and driver. You’ll visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, salt piles, the first salt hotel, and Incahuasi Island, then enjoy lunch, perspective photos, and a sunset on the water. Guides such as Mario, Nelson, Oscar, and Angela are named in past tour experiences.

“Having been to 50+ countries and all 7 continents, I have been on many tours so my expectations are high. Believe me when I say this was the EPICest tour. Mario was super nice and informative and super engaging. The tour was really well organized. He took crazy awesome pictures of us, organized the coolest lunch in the middle of the salt flats and the cherry on top-wine and snacks on the Salar water at sunset. Absolutely the most amazing day. Book this tour!!! You will have the best time!!!!”

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

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

Join a six-person 4WD tour from Uyuni across the salt flats, Siloli Desert, and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. You’ll see Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Stone Tree, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and Green Lagoon before crossing into Chile. Guides speak English or Spanish, and the tour may be led by Jamie when available.

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