Uyuni: Full-Day Salt Flats Tour with Sunset Wine
Antonio Quijarro Province, Bolivia
Discover the Salar de Uyuni on a full-day tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Isla Incahuasi. Enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset over the salt flats.
Uyuni Salt Flats Full-Day Tour from Uyuni
This full-day 4x4 tour explores the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, suited for travelers interested in history, nature, and local culture.
Description
Begin with a visit to the Train Cemetery on the outskirts of Uyuni to see Bolivia's first locomotives and learn about their historical role. These rusted trains are shaped by the strong salt winds, creating a photogenic landscape.
Next, stop at Colchani, a small settlement known for salt crafts and textile art made from llama and alpaca wool—ideal for souvenirs. Continue onto the expansive white salt flats, photographing the “Ojos de Agua Salada” saltwater holes, a salt hotel-turned-museum, the Flags of the World area (bring your own flag to display for free), and a Dakar race monument.
Lunch is served near Isla Incahuasi (Fish Island). Afterward, hike to the island’s summit to view giant cacti and petrified coral rock formations. Use this time for creative perspective photos on the salt flats with your group.
The tour concludes with a sunset over the salt flats accompanied by a glass of wine. Return to Uyuni by approximately 7:15 PM.
Highlights
- Visit the Train Cemetery and learn the history of Bolivia’s early locomotives
- Explore Colchani village with local salt crafts and textile art
- Photograph the vast white Salar de Uyuni salt flats and natural saltwater holes
- Hike Isla Incahuasi to see giant cacti and petrified coral
- Enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the salt flats
Includes
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicle with rooftop luggage rack
- Local driver and English-speaking guide
- One lunch
- One glass of wine during sunset
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island (30 Bs)
- Bath stops along the route (20 Bs)
- Additional drinks and snacks
Important Information
- Wear layers to adapt to temperature changes throughout the day
- Bring cash for entrance fees and personal expenses, as ATMs are scarce
- The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather conditions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking shoes.
