Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 1 day and Train Cemetery - full day
train cemetery. Later we go to the community of Colchani, in this place we will observe the salt process, we will be able to visit shops with salt crafts and wool fabrics.
Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Train Cemetery and Incahuasi Island
This full-day tour in Uyuni, Bolivia, suits travelers interested in natural landscapes, cultural insights, and photography opportunities.
Highlights
- Visit to the Train Cemetery featuring locomotives from the 1870s
- Explore the world's largest salt desert: Salar de Uyuni
- Observe salt piles and traditional salt extraction processes
Description
The tour begins at 10:30 am with a visit to the Train Cemetery, where you can see locomotives of English and French origin from the 1870s and take guided photos. Next, the route continues to the Colchani community to observe traditional salt production and browse shops selling salt crafts as well as llama and alpaca textiles.
Afterward, the tour proceeds to the Gran Salar de Uyuni, a vast salt desert covering nearly 11,000 square kilometers. This landscape is the remnant of a prehistoric lake and features bright white salt plains, rock formations, and cactus-covered islands. Between December and March, a thin layer of water may cover the salt flat, creating reflective surfaces ideal for perspective photography.
During the visit to Salar de Uyuni, you'll see salt piles, extraction methods, the Ojos de Sal (salt eyes), and the Hotel del Sal museum, originally one of the first hotels built entirely from salt. You will also spot a collection of flags left by previous visitors. The tour then arrives at Incahuasi Island, known for its giant cacti ranging from one to ten meters tall, growing about one centimeter per year. Climbing to the island's summit offers panoramic views over the salt flat.
Lunch is included and served on the salt flat. On the return trip, the guide will assist with taking creative perspective photographs. There will be time for a 20-minute walk on the salt flats before returning to Uyuni to enjoy the sunset.
Includes
- Lunch
- Transportation in Toyota Land Cruiser or Lexus 4x4 vehicles
- First aid kit
- Professional guide
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island (30 Bs or approximately 5 USD per person)
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera. The best time to visit is during the dry season for clear views, or between December and March for the reflective water effect on the salt flats.
