Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni
Uyuni, Bolivia

Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni

Outty Ranking 53 5.0 · 6 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $595
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53/100

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Is Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni worth booking?

Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni is a 8-hour experience in Uyuni, Bolivia, from $595 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
53 / 100
Rating
5/5 (6)
Duration
8 hours
From
$595 per person

Explore the incredible Salar de Uyuni on this full-day Private tour. Recommended for couples and families looking for a comfortable experience out of the ordinary. Visit the most famous places of the salty desert, a dreamy sunset; the loneliest places for an epic image in the most inhospitable place in the world.

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore the incredible Salar de Uyuni on this full-day Private tour. Recommended for couples and families looking for a comfortable experience out of the ordinary. Visit the most famous places of the salty desert, a dreamy sunset; the loneliest places for an epic image in the most inhospitable place in the world.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Lunch
    • Satellite phone, oxygen tube, first aid kit
    • Entrance to tourist sites

    Not included

    • Alcoholic beverages

    What you'll see and do

    1. Train Cemetery

      We will start the tour at 10:00 a.m. from Uyuni, first visiting the Train Cemetery, located 2 km. from the city of Uyuni where you can see old trains dating from 1889.

      40 minutes here

    2. Museo de la Llama y la Sal

      We will arrive at the town of Colchani at 22 km. from Uyuni where you can appreciate the manual process of salt and also make purchases of handicrafts of the region made of manually carved salt.

      80 minutes here

    3. Salar de Uyuni

      Soon we will go towards the majestic Salar de Uyuni that has 12,000 km2, being an immensely spectacular plain in all its senses, on the way we will visit attractions such as: Mounds of Salt, Ojos de Sal and the Playa Blanca Salt Museum. Continuing our tour, we will stop for lunch in the world's largest single white desert.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Isla Incahuasi

      This island lost in the middle of the salt flat offers a spectacular view covered with giant cacti and stromatolites (colonies of fossilized bacteria that represent the first vestiges of life on Earth). Then you will be able to observe the landscape of the highland area of Bolivia, the eastern, western or volcanic mountain range, the majestic Tunupa volcano and the largest white desert in the world, in which impressive scenarios are reflected to be able to take extraordinary photographs, later we will observe the majestic and unique sunset, appreciating the changes of colors. Finally we return to the City of Uyuni.

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, pt, ja, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Mundicontact Expeditions

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    A5220FJmarcelop · October 2022

    Excellent cost and benefit!!

    Excellent Enterprise!! Everything worked very well, great drivers, punctual and attentive. Comfortable 4x4 cars in excellent condition providing safety for the group. All the food served during the Tours was of great quality. I highly recommend this Enterprise! They are professionals who care about our comfort and safety.

    Response from the operator: Estimado Marcelo, estamos infinitamente agradecidos por la confianza en nuestra empresa. ¡Gracias por la increíble reseña y sus amables palabras sobre nuestros servicios! Estamos comprometidos a continuar brindando un excelente servicio a clientes increíbles como usted. Gracias nuevamente por compartir una experiencia tan positiva, ¡esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente en el futuro!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    R-Squared7 · September 2022

    Great experience, absolutely recommended

    We had such an amazing and unforgettable experience, with 2 days 1 night visit to the Salar de Uyuni and then heading south towards the border with Chile. If we could go back, we'd probably choose the 3 days 2 nights trip, totally worth it. Shout out to our guide, Eric, he's been the cherry on the cake. It made us feel safe and enjoy the trip 100%, turning into driver, chef and photographer at will! We had a nice car, clean and safe. The desert is incredibile and worth any long trip you might need to reach Uyuni.

    Response from the operator: ¡Gracias Riccardo por la increíble reseña y sus amables palabras sobre Eric! Estamos comprometidos a continuar brindando un excelente servicio a clientes increíbles como usted. Gracias nuevamente por compartir una experiencia tan positiva, ¡esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente en el futuro!

    via Tripadvisor

    lywenp · August 2022

    Best Private Tour of Uyuni Salt Flats and the Altiplano

    Don't let the lack of reviews fool you, Mundicontact Expeditions have over 15 years of experience in the business and it shows. (They're a service provider for another agency with hundreds of excellent reviews here on TA.) As a solo traveler, most agencies will simply quote a shared tour with up to 5-6 passengers in a vehicle or I would have to pay 5-6x the per person cost to do a private tour. Doris Rojas at Mundicontact was the only agent that gave me reasonable options: a) letting me join just a few other travelers (another plus: they will run a tour with just 3 passengers for the price/person that's competitive with other agencies shared tour costs) on a tour starting in Uyuni or b) I could do a private tour staying in hostels or hotels (both options with private bathrooms) starting in either Uyuni or San Pedro de Atacama. Of all the agencies I contacted, the offers Doris proposed for all the options mentioned above were the most competitive, price-wise and also in terms of quality/price ratio. (Well equipped vehicle with satellite tracking, oxygen, sat phone, all entrance fees, food and beverages during the tour included.) After some research, I realized that depending on your interests, your itinerary options depend heavily on your accommodation choices. For instance, to visit or stay in the Ojo de Perdiz desert above 4000m, your only options there or nearby are either the Tayka de Desierto Hotel or the Hotel los Flamencos. For the Uyuni Salt Flat part of the tour, if you want to stay further away from Uyuni in smaller villages like Coquesa or Tahua instead of the more touristy Colchani, your accommodation options are limited by what's available there. Many agencies do not even guarantee a stay or a visit at these smaller villages on the other side of the sal flat in the standard package tour. (Note: this option will not be possible if doing the tour when the Salar is flooded, unless you specifically want to go to the Tunupa volcano. In which case, it would be logistically more sensible to arrange to start/end your trip in Oruro) In the end, I ended up booking a private excursion for 3 days/2 nights from San Pedro de Atacama ending in Uyuni with stays at Tayka de Desierto and Tayka de Sal Hotels. Mundicontact has a counterpart in San Pedro de Atacama to coordinate the Chile-Bolivia transfer portion as well. To make the cost of the private tour for a single person within my budget, Doris let me choose a shared transfer from SPdA to the border (a short 40-min ride) and options to transfer back to Chile (a bus from Uyuni-Calama or Uyuni-SPdA via a shared service) the day after the tour. The tour included a sunset picnic over the Salar near the Tunupa Volcano. I chose to take the bus to Calama as I had a rental car to pick up there and wanted to overnight in Uyuni to rest up. All in all, Mundicontact tailored the trip to my wants in terms of itinerary and gave me recommendations that I was grateful for during my trip while staying within the constraints of my budget. My guide/driver/travel companion was Apolinar Flores (Poli) who has been driving for Mundicontact for many years. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and careful as an off-road driver. I'm accustomed to driving 4x4 tracks myself and was very happy with how Poli navigated the terrains. As a guide, he explained various topics from the geologic history of the visited areas, various indigenous communities, and the flaura/fauna. At the same time, he demonstrated intellectual humility when asked about things he did not know. He was also experienced in helping guests with altitude sickness, something I was grateful for as I experienced some mild symptoms during my first night staying at 4500m. The booking and payment process was via bank transfer in either USD or Bolivinos (price-wise it was better in USD at the current exchange rate). I was nervous at first, but within 24-48 hrs of paying the deposit (10-40%), I was forwarded direct confirmation emails from the hotels where I'd be staying. This was also helpful as I needed these documents to upload to the Bolivia's visa application portal. The final payment was only required by the end of the tour. For those wishing to pay with a cc, I used Wise for the transfer, which allows cc/apple pay funding options. This is a boutique family-run travel agency with an extensive knowledge in the region as well as many years of experience operating high-quality customized tours. I highly recommend Mundicontact and would consider them for my future trips to the area. Although I did the tour in Spanish, Mundicontact has also operated excursions with interpreters for international guests from a variety of backgrounds.

    Response from the operator: Dear Noon: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our team strives every day to make each visit an unforgettable experience, taking care of all the details to make this possible. It has been a real pleasure to organize your trip to the Salar de Uyuni and the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve of Andean Fauna and it is a great satisfaction to know that we met your travel expectations. Thank you for choosing us. Greetings and affectionate hugs! The Mundicontact Expeditions team.

    via Tripadvisor

    Maribel R · April 2022

    Travel Couple

    Excellent Service. All planned and safe. Unforgettable experience. With the help of the guide. Poli. Thank you so much for everything

    Response from the operator: Querida Maribel, le agradecemos por tomarse el tiempo de dejar su comentario. Gracias por elegir nuestra empresa para realizar éste recorrido. ¡Esperamos volverlos a recibir pronto!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    monicaeT4561IN · April 2021

    The best experience

    The best experience very good care explanations and biosecurity care comfortably RODRIGO a great tour guide

    Response from the operator: Hola Mónica gracias por sus amables palabras. Enviaremos sus felicitaciones a Rodrigo. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente algún día!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Mundicontact Expeditions, who run 56 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 45.5.

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    Why this scores 53

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)31
    Booking momentum (14% weight)21
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)65
    Local standing (8% weight)59
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Uyuni.

    How much does Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni cost?

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    Prices start at $595 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 Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni take?

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    Plan for about 8 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 Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 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 Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni?

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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 Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni?

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    Around 2 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni 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, 3-Day Salt Tour of Uyuni with Sunset and Lagoons Colorada. 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.

    What is included in Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni?

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    Included: Private transportation; Lunch; Satellite phone, oxygen tube, first aid kit; and Entrance to tourist sites. Not included: Alcoholic beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 21 listed pickup locations in and around Uyuni. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Full day private tour to Salar de Uyuni?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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