Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour
Explore Bolivia’s salt flats, colorful lagoons and high-altitude deserts with accommodation, meals and 4×4 transportation included..
Advance booking is recommended, especially during high season.
This 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour takes you through Bolivia’s most spectacular landscapes—from the vast salt flats and colorful lagoons to high-altitude deserts, geysers and hot springs. Travel in a 4×4 vehicle with meals and accommodation included.
Choose Your Uyuni Salt Flats Experience
Choose Your Uyuni Salt Flats Experience
Choose between a shared group tour or a private 4×4 experience. Both options include meals, 4×4 transportation and accommodation.
Shared Tour — from US$390 per person
Private Tour — US$2,340 per private 4×4 (maximum 6 travelers)
✔ Small groups for a more comfortable experience
✔ Private rooms included for 2 or more travelers; solo traveler supplement applies
✔ Well-organized tour with experienced local drivers
✔ Spectacular landscapes across the Bolivian Altiplano
This is one of the most complete ways to experience the Uyuni Salt Flats.
3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Itinerary
3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Itinerary
Discover step by step the most impressive landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano, from the salt flats to high-altitude lagoons and geysers.
Day 1 — Uyuni Salt Flats, Seasonal Route & Sunset Experience
Start your journey exploring the endless white salt flats and enjoy one of the most iconic landscapes in Bolivia.
- Train Cemetery — discover Uyuni’s historic locomotives
- Colchani village — learn about traditional salt production
- Uyuni Salt Flats — explore the vast white landscape and take creative perspective photos
- Dry season — visit Incahuasi Island when accessible and see its giant cacti
- Rainy season — experience the mirror effect and visit the salt sculptures, depending on weather and route conditions
- Lunch served in the salt flats
- Sunset experience in the salt flats
Day 2 — High-Altitude Lagoons, Siloli Desert & Laguna Colorada
Discover some of the most surreal landscapes in Bolivia, with colorful lagoons, flamingos and vast desert scenery.
- Chiguana Desert — volcanic landscapes and views of Ollagüe Volcano
- High-altitude lagoons — visit lagoons such as Cañapa, Hedionda and Chiarcota, depending on route conditions
- Flamingo observation — see Andean flamingos in their natural habitat
- Siloli Desert — explore one of the world’s highest and driest deserts
- Árbol de Piedra — discover the famous wind-shaped rock formation
- Laguna Colorada — admire its striking red waters and abundant wildlife
Day 3 — Geysers, Hot Springs & Return
End your journey with geothermal landscapes, early morning geysers and a relaxing moment in natural hot springs.
- Sol de Mañana geysers — observe geothermal activity in the early morning
- Polques hot springs — enjoy the natural thermal waters if the visit was not completed the previous evening.
- Salvador Dalí Desert — admire surreal volcanic landscapes
- Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca — visit the lagoons beneath Licancabur Volcano, depending on weather and route conditions
- Return journey to Uyuni — travel across the Altiplano with scheduled stops along the way.
The itinerary may vary depending on weather, road and seasonal conditions.
What you’ll experience on this 3-day journey
From the vast Uyuni Salt Flats to colorful lagoons, volcanic deserts, geysers and unforgettable sunsets.
Each day reveals a different side of Bolivia’s extraordinary Altiplano.
Accommodation details
Accommodation is simple and functional, as the lodges are located in remote areas of the Bolivian Altiplano. Private rooms are included for bookings of 2 or more travelers. Solo travelers can request a private room for an additional supplement, subject to availability. Bathrooms may be shared, and services such as electricity, hot water and Wi-Fi can be limited.
✔ Private rooms included for bookings of 2 or more travelers
✔ Simple but comfortable accommodation
✔ Shared bathrooms in some locations
✔ Limited electricity in remote areas
✔ Unique locations surrounded by nature
What’s included in your Uyuni Salt Flats tour?
✅ What’s included
✔ 4×4 transportation throughout the tour
✔ Experienced Spanish-speaking driver-guide
✔ Accommodation for 2 nights
✔ Meals during the tour, from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3
✔ Private rooms included for bookings of 2 or more travelers
✔ Stops at the main attractions
Private rooms are included for 2 or more travelers. Solo travelers may request a private room with an additional supplement, subject to availability.
❌ What’s not included
✘ Entrance fees to national parks, attractions and hot springs.
✘ Public restroom fees during the route
✘ Drinks and snacks
✘ English-speaking guide (available on request at extra cost)
✘ Tips (optional)
✘ Personal expenses
We recommend bringing approximately 450 BOB in cash, preferably in small denominations, to cover entrance fees, public restrooms and other personal expenses during the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are rooms private?
Yes, private rooms are included for 2 or more travelers. Solo travelers can request a private room with an additional cost, subject to availability.
What is the accommodation like?
Accommodation is simple but comfortable and located in remote areas of the Bolivian Altiplano. Some locations may have shared bathrooms and limited electricity.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
The tour includes a Spanish-speaking driver-guide. An English-speaking guide is available on request at an additional cost.
What is the difference between shared and private tour?
Shared tours travel with other passengers, with a maximum of 6 travelers per 4×4 vehicle, and the price is charged per person.
Private tours reserve the entire 4×4 exclusively for your group. The total price covers the vehicle for a maximum of 6 travelers and remains the same if fewer people travel.
Is it cold during the tour?
Yes, temperatures can be very low, especially at night and early morning. Warm clothing is essential.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing warm layered clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, personal medication, drinking water, snacks, a towel and swimsuit for the hot springs, toilet paper and a power bank. Bring approximately 450 BOB in cash, preferably in small denominations, for entrance fees, public restrooms and personal expenses.
Is Incahuasi Island included?
Incahuasi Island may be visited during the dry season when access conditions allow. The entrance fee is not included. During the rainy season, access may be restricted and the route usually focuses on the mirror effect and the salt sculptures, depending on weather and road conditions.
Can I choose my departure date?
Yes, you can select your preferred departure date, subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 7 days in advance, especially during high season.
Is the tour safe?
The tour is operated by experienced local drivers familiar with the Uyuni region and high-altitude conditions. Because the route crosses remote areas, we recommend having travel insurance that includes emergency medical assistance. Travelers should also inform us in advance about any relevant medical conditions.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees to national parks, attractions and hot springs are not included. We recommend bringing approximately 450 BOB in cash, preferably in small denominations, to pay entrance fees, public restrooms and other personal expenses during the route.
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Book your 3-day Uyuni adventure and discover salt flats, colorful lagoons, volcanic deserts, geysers and hot springs.
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