Salar de Uyuni
The largest salt flat in the world
3,650m.
Description
The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, located in southwestern Bolivia. It extends over a vast flat and dazzling area, formed by layers of white salt that create a surreal landscape. During the rainy season, the salt flat becomes a giant mirror, reflecting the sky and creating an illusion of infinity. This unique place attracts tourists from all over the world, offering a breathtaking visual experience and a sense of being in a magical place.
Location
Southwestern Bolivia, in the department of Potosi
Altitude
3.650 Meters / 11,975 Feet
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1.
The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. from the agency office in Uyuni.
- Train Cemetery, showcasing old locomotives that played a crucial role in Bolivia’s mining boom.
- Colchani, a town dedicated to salt production, featuring crafts made from salt and textiles from alpaca and vicuña.
- Salt Mounds, the gateway to the majestic Salar, with a view of the “salt eyes.”
- Visit to the first salt hotel “Playa Blanca,” now a museum.
- Flags Square.
- Incahuasi Island, known as “Casa del Inka” in Quechua, with a walk and a view of millenary cacti over 200 years old and 10 meters tall, also visiting the coral arch and viewpoint.
- Perspective photoshoot (crazy photos).
- Arrival at the hostel. Basic accommodation, shared rooms, includes dinner.
Day 2.
- Breakfast.
- Visit to Salar de Chiguana.
- Viewpoint for observing Ollague Volcano.
- Laguna Cañapa.
- Laguna Hedionda.
- Laguna Chiarcota.
- Laguna Onda.
- View of the stone tree and other rock formations with strange shapes.
- Walk through the Siloli Desert.
- Entrance to Eduardo Abaroa Reserve.
- Viewpoint of the Red Lagoon and observation of pink flamingos.
- Arrival at the hostel with shared rooms, including dinner.
Day 3.
- Breakfast and departure at 5:30 a.m.
- Arrival at the “Sol de mañana” volcanic zone.
- View of fumaroles and geysers, volcanic lava cracks mixed with sulfuric gases.
- Visit and enjoyment of the “Polques” hot springs, natural and volcanic waters.
- Walk in the vicinity of Laguna Verde and view of Licancabur Volcano.
- Visit to the Valley of the Rocks.
- 4×4 Vehicle (maximum 6 people per jeep).
- Driver-guide specialized.
- Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners).
- Basic accommodation for 2 nights, with shared rooms and bathrooms.
- Accessories for perspective photos.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Other material for personal use.
- Drinks and extra food.
- Shower service
