Uyuni: Salt Flats Day Trip with Train Cemetery & Incahuasi
Antonio Quijarro Province, Bolivia
Explore the Salar de Uyuni on a day trip from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, and Incahuasi Island. See the salt processing factory and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Overview
Explore the Salar de Uyuni salt flats on a full-day tour from Uyuni, ideal for travelers interested in natural landscapes and local culture.
Highlights
- Visit the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat
- Explore the Train Cemetery and its old locomotives
- See salt processing in the town of Colchani
- Walk around Incahuasi Island with giant cacti and rock formations
- Enjoy lunch on Incahuasi Island with views of the salt flats
Description
The tour begins with hotel pickup in Uyuni and a visit to the Train Cemetery, where you can see abandoned locomotives in the desert. Next, travel to Colchani, the gateway to the salt flats, to visit craft workshops and the salt processing factory.
Continue to the Salar de Uyuni, stopping to observe salt extraction sites, salt formations known as 'salt eyes,' and the Playa Blanca salt hotel, now operating as a museum. Then, visit Incahuasi Island, famous for its large cacti and fossilized marine rocks. A walk to the island’s lookout point offers panoramic views of the salt flats before returning to Uyuni.
Includes
- Round trip transportation by 4x4 jeep
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Sunset viewing at Salar de Uyuni
- Glass of wine
- Driver and guide services
Excludes
- Entrance fee to Isla de los Peces
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book in advance, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring sun protection. The best time to visit is during the dry season for clearer views and safer driving conditions.
