3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons
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4.4/5
Based on 174 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons worth booking?
3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons is a 72-hour experience in Uyuni, Bolivia, from $314 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 174 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (174)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $314 per person
Enjoy the world’s largest salt flat with the safest and best operator in Bolivia. Best rated tour, with an English-fluent guide assisting you the whole trip. All groups travel in comfortable Toyota 4x4s with experienced
What you get
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional guide
- Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Enjoy the world’s largest salt flat with the safest and best operator in Bolivia. Best rated tour, with an English-fluent guide assisting you the whole trip. All groups travel in comfortable Toyota 4x4s with experienced drivers. Including Satellite phone, Oxygen bottle and sleeping bag. Take an unforgettable 3-day tour through the vast white Salt flats of Uyuni, into the desert of southwest Bolivia, one of the highest and driest in the world. Visit tiny villages lost in the tundra surrounded by multicolored mountain and lakes filled with flamingos, the Sol de Manana geyser, thermal hot-springs at night to finish the day, with temperatures around 38°C (100°F) and enjoying the star gazing and milky way. You can finish your tour at San Pedro de Atacama for an extra $10 USD if specified !
What's included
Included
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional guide
- Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Professional photographer guide
- Surcharges on fuel
Not included
- Entrance fees (30 bs for the Inca wasi island and 150 bs for the nacional park)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Uyuni
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- RED PLANET EXPEDITION
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions ( Mostly Cold temperatures)
- One guide is divided between two cars ( 1 Guide for 12 people max )
- All cars in the company are equiped with Radios to comunicate between eachother
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 174 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
174 verified traveler reviews for 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ivan is the best!
Ivan was a brilliant guide who had great knowledge of the area and his music choice kept us entertained during the longer periods of travel. He was communicative and went above and beyond for the group.
via Tripadvisor
Uyuni salt flats
We had the most amazing trip ever, all thanks to our guide Luis. He was so knowledgable, the kindest man, so thoughtful and the best tour guide I’ve ever had. The stops throughout all the days were brilliant, and luis imparted just the right amount of knowledge each time. We were never sat in the car for too long and the views along the way were stunning. Our experience was genuinely made by our guide, who was the only one to walk around cactus island and to come in the hot springs with us. He was honestly incredible. Such a good experience.
via Viator
Jess and Jose are the best
Our guide Jess and driver Jose were awesome. Great experience, beautiful scenery.
via Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime experience
What can I say about this experience. One of the most memorable and beautiful things that I have done. The lake, the lagoons, the volcanoes, the animals, the surreal landscapes.. Most important our guide Axel and our driver Emanuel. They really made our excursion something extraordinary. Very knowledgeable, friendly, authentic, open to flexibility and always attentive to our needs and questions. I was able to dive into the Andean / Bolivian culture and i was feeling that i ride with good friends.. Gracias mis amigos und buena suerte por todo!!! Lefteris el Griego :)
via Tripadvisor
Car crash, poor resolution
I booked with this company as they offered seemingly good condition, turns out things were different. All companies basically run the same tour and stay in mostly the same places over night, so it might happen that you get scrambled into another group. Anyway, now to the real problem. It starts with the issue that our english speaking guide was well on cocaine and the later it got in the day, the more drunk he became. Baseline his knowledge is good and he explains many things, but being drugged up on the job is simply crazy. Since he and the two drivers were always together during breaks, we can only assume what they did. Now day 1 all in all went well, but day 2 is where the issue became most apparent. The Toyota Landcruisers are in poor condition to start with. No space in the back, backpacks tied to the roof. The vehicles didn't have functioning seatbelts in the back, can't say anything about the front, since I wasn't sitting there. The vehicles also have NO airbags which is an enormous safety concern. Continuing and coming to the biggest issue. The driver took a corner recklessly with way too much speed, lost control of the vehicle and umtimately we ended up offroad, tumbling three times. Mind you, no airbags, no working seatbelts and no means of really being protected. I hit my head, others got cut. The driver somehow got out, didn't check on us, didn't give us a first aid kit, just abandoned us. Now, he did get help, but first aid is first aid and must be done! They brought us to a "hospital" in the village. We didn't pay there, some got patched up, some pretty much ignored. They also checked on the driver who got hurt in the crash and at a later point in time they showed us his document. They told us he had zero alcohol in his body, but this wasn't written on the paper by the nurse, but by the guide! With his pen and his handwriting identifiable... Many times we tried to talk to him, but it proved difficult as now he was on coke and adrenalin, because his driver could have killed six tourists. We were constantly interrupted, had conplaints and on the third day were brushed off as "sensitive". The owner of the company also kept interrupting us on the phone. This was all obviously a huge problem. End of the day they refunded us the tour in cash and offered me 2500Bolivian Pesos as settlement with coverage of my first hospital visit in Chile. I accepted this offer simply because I have no faith in the police/justice system of Bolivia, but if this had happened in the US, safe to say, I'd never have to work another day in my life. They wanted me to sign a paper that stated I can't leave a negative review, but I never received this letter. I didn however at some point received a letter for my insurance, claiming that we went off road because of a tire blowout (it never blew out). We got a police report at some point, in this report it was stated that the driver was too fast, the supposed blowout was never mentioned. This entire experience and the wrap up of the accident proved that the owner will lie as much as he can to safe his own ass. Do NOT book with this office, look for a company with good cars and reputable guides.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $314 to $370
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 61
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Uyuni.
How much does 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons cost?
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Prices start at $314 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Uyuni usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Uyuni is not rushed.
Is 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 174 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Uyuni, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 72-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons?
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Around 61 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Uyuni can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Uyuni and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Uyuni within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Uyuni?
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On Outty we rank every Uyuni experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3-Days Tour to the Uyuni Salt Flat and Colored Lagoons +Sunset+Mirror Effect, Uyuni Salt Flat 1 Day Tour +Sunset in the Salt Water Region with Mirror Effect, Salar de Uyuni Tour 1 day with Sunset. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Uyuni?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Uyuni?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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