The 15 Best Uyuni Tours & Salt Flat Trips

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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2.3-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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3.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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4.5-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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5.Salt Flats Highlights Jeep Tour with Lunch

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

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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6.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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7.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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8.3-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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9.Sunset and Starlights Tour

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

Leave Uyuni at 4:30 PM for a sunset and starlight outing on the salt flats. You get a 4x4 ride, local guide, waterproof wellies, hot coffee, sunset colors, mirror reflections, and a clear view of the Milky Way when conditions cooperate. English and Spanish service is offered, with private and small-group options.

“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

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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11.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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12.3-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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13.Uyuni Salt Flats Tour by Bus

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

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then spend the day in a 4WD visiting the train cemetery, Colchani, the salt flats, and cactus-covered Incahuasi Island. An English or Spanish guide, local lunch, sunset snacks, wine, and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Sole, Costa, and Mauricio have led recent departures.

“This activity was amazing! Sunset was definitely a bonus!”

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

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

This three-day, small-group trip from Uyuni crosses the salt flats, Isla Incahuasi, Siloli Desert, Laguna Colorada, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Expect basic lodging, long drives, shared meals, an English-speaking guide, and up to five people in the vehicle. Guides named Edgar and Nelson have led praised departures.

“Our guide Nelson was awesome 👌 he gave us lots of interesting information and was great and very forthcoming at taking fun photos. He was fun, informative and friendly 👍 our driver Kevin was great to, friendly and kept us safe. The food was lush and the tripbwas to die for. Kudos xxx thank you rom my mum and I x”

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15.Isla Incahuasi & Uyuni Salt Flats Full-Day Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $139

Spend a full day crossing Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni with a local driver and English-speaking guide. Visit the Train Graveyard, Colchani, salt monuments, Incahuasi Island, and the salt museum, then make perspective-bending photos before sunset wine. Lunch and 4WD transport are included, while Incahuasi entry, toilets, drinks, and rain boots cost extra.

“Great tour! Our guide Stefanie was amazing and our driver as well! Landscape on salar de Uyuni were outstanding, Incahuasi island too”

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