Full-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour: A Surreal Journey Through Bolivia’s White Desert

08:00 AM – Pick-Up & Departure from Uyuni
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up in Uyuni, followed by a visit to the historic Train Cemetery, where abandoned locomotives from the early 20th century create an eerie yet fascinating landscape.

09:00 AM – Colchani: Gateway to the Salt Flats
Arrive at Colchani, a small town where locals produce salt using traditional methods. Here, you can see salt extraction techniques, visit handicraft markets, and learn about the salt-refining process.

10:00 AM – Entering the Salar de Uyuni
Venture onto the vast white expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats, the world's largest salt desert. Feel the crunch of salt beneath your feet as you drive across the hexagonal salt formations.

11:30 AM – Incahuasi Island Exploration
Stop at Incahuasi Island, a rocky outcrop in the middle of the salt flats, covered with giant cacti. Hike to the top for panoramic views of the endless white horizon.

12:30 PM – Lunch on the Salt Flats
Enjoy a delicious Bolivian lunch in the middle of the salt flats, surrounded by one of the most surreal landscapes on Earth.

02:00 PM – Perspective Photo Session & Mirror Effect (Seasonal)
Have fun taking unique perspective photos with the flat, white background creating optical illusions. During the rainy season (December–April), the thin layer of water transforms the salt flats into a natural mirror, reflecting the sky perfectly.

04:00 PM – Visit to Salt Hotels & Eyes of the Salt Flat
Stop by the Salt Hotels, unique structures built entirely from salt blocks. Then, visit the Eyes of the Salt Flat, bubbling pools that reveal the salt crust’s underground water reserves.

06:00 PM – Sunset Over the Salt Flats
End the day with a magical sunset over the Salar de Uyuni, where the sky's colors reflect beautifully on the salt or water surface. Capture the last breathtaking moments before returning to Uyuni.

07:30 PM – Return to Uyuni
Arrive back in Uyuni, where your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.