Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats worth booking?
Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats is a 10-hour experience in Uyuni, Bolivia, from $72 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (8)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $72 per person
The day tour to the Salar de Uyuni is perfect if you have little time to visit it. Enjoy one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet, the infinite salt desert. You will visit the train cemetery, the curious Incahuasi Island, have lunch in the heart of the Salar and watch a magical sunset. The Salar de Uyuni Tour 1 day, is a full day adventure in a 4×4 transport, we will start the excursion very early to be able to make the most of the day, on the way to the Salar de Uyuni we will make a stop at the cemetery of trains, then we will enter the community of Colchani and we will carry out different activities such as visiting the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, we will also visit the Incahuasi island where we will have panoramic views. At the end of all the activities we will return to the town of Uyuni.
What you get
About this experience
The day tour to the Salar de Uyuni is perfect if you have little time to visit it. Enjoy one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet, the infinite salt desert. You will visit the train cemetery, the curious Incahuasi Island, have lunch in the heart of the Salar and watch a magical sunset. The Salar de Uyuni Tour 1 day, is a full day adventure in a 4×4 transport, we will start the excursion very early to be able to make the most of the day, on the way to the Salar de Uyuni we will make a stop at the cemetery of trains, then we will enter the community of Colchani and we will carry out different activities such as visiting the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, we will also visit the Incahuasi island where we will have panoramic views. At the end of all the activities we will return to the town of Uyuni.
What's included
Included
- vitsita for creative photography at the monument to the Dakar.
- All-terrain mobility 4×4 (6 people)
- Visit to the Train Cemetery.
- Pick up from the Hotel or Uyuni Bus Terminal
- Lunch at the Salar de Uyuni
- Time to enjoy the sunset over the Salar de Uyuni.
- Entrance to Incahuasi Island.
- Guide – Driver.
- Stop in Colchani to explore the salt handicraft workshops.
- Small groups for a more personalized experience
- Visit to the emblematic Salt Hotel.
Not included
- Income to Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Additional drinks not included in lunch.
- Clothing and accessories for photographs.
- Travel or health insurance.
- Additional snacks during the tour.
- Special photographic equipment to capture the reflections of the salt flat.
- Visits or activities outside the specified itinerary.
What you'll see and do
First we start with the pick up from the hotel in Uyuni, then we will go to the train cemetery to see the old locomotives.
180 minutes here
Isla Incahuasi
Then we go to the community of Colchani (the gateway to the Salar) where we will find rustic craft workshops and the rustic table salt micro-processor. Continuing with the expedition to the majestic Salar de Uyuni we will make stops to see salt extractions, the eyes of the salt flat and the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel that currently only works as a museum. Later we will visit the most popular island of the Salar located in the middle of the Salar, the Incahuasi Island where we will hike and appreciate large expanses of cacti, sea rock fossils and spectacular 360° views from the viewpoint.
360 minutes here · Admission not included
Uyuni
Finishing our tour, we headed to the town of Uyuni.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MachuPicchu Journey
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Salary 02 days
We did the 2-day tour with the Anglo agency and it was perfect. The guide Willian was impeccable. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Uyuni 🧂the largest salt flats on Earth
Only in a tour can you easily visit Uyuni. Tour operators abound and their itineraries are very similar. Even on the multi-day tours, only the first day s spent actually on the salt flats. But what a day that is! 🚂 The early morning start first takes you to the Train Cemetery, Uyuni-Cementerio de Trenes. This is quite a unique attraction and demonstrates the extensive efforts taken in the past to get the salt harvested from Uyuni to the Pacific coast. 🥗 Most tours seem to stop at the small town of Colchani for lunch. You can shop for last minute essentials here if yo need to (in my case sunglasses for the harsh brightness of the salt flats), and buy your less essential souvenirs made of local salt. 🏳️🌈 Next stop will be Plaza de las Banderas Uyuni. The old hotel here is now a museum and not very interesting. More photogenic is the platform with global flags. 🌵Isla Incahuasi, a holy spot for ancient Andean cultures, is the next main stop. This oasis of life is fascinating, and so are the elevated views over the salt flat. But it can be tiresome to walk here because of the altitude. 🚙 On the way you feel the expansive size of Uyuni when you get driven over the salt flats for hours at 80 kpm. And when you get off the car you’re surrounded by nothing but flat salt, with the mountains far in the distance. 🌅 Sunset is especially beautiful and feels very pure in this dry landscape where nothing casts a shadow but yourself.
Response from the operator: Dear guest, We sincerely thank you for sharing your experience in Uyuni. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed this incredible adventure and were able to appreciate the vastness and unique beauty of the Uyuni Salt Flats and the surrounding areas. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed iconic places such as the Train Cemetery, Colchani, Plaza de las Banderas, and the impressive Incahuasi Island. Each stop truly offers a different perspective of this extraordinary destination and makes the journey an unforgettable experience. We are especially happy that you were able to enjoy the spectacular sunset over the salt flats, one of the most magical and memorable moments for travelers visiting this unique natural landscape. Thank you for your preference, and we look forward to welcoming you again on future adventures across South America.
via Tripadvisor
Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni and their creation bras
What a lovely experience. It was a delight to the senses. The body and mind adapted in such a way that this journey through deserts, extreme temperatures never experienced, unimaginable landscapes between rocks and desert roads let us transit through nature never imagined, volcanoes, lagoons, flame pink gos, from sunrise to sunset. Feeling the energy of nature at its highest degree is a source of admiration for the Creator of the universe. Thanks to Joex Travel for designing this beautiful plan to let us know that there are hidden places in South America worth visiting. The guides especially Abraham, made this trip worth remembering. From Colombia, we are happy to have visited Bolivia and its emblematic places. Thank you, thank you thank you.
Response from the operator: Estimado/a, Le agradecemos profundamente por compartir una descripción tan hermosa y emotiva de su experiencia. Nos llena de alegría saber que este viaje por Bolivia y sus impresionantes paisajes dejó recuerdos tan especiales e inolvidables para usted. Recorrer desiertos, volcanes, lagunas, caminos rodeados de naturaleza extrema y contemplar amaneceres y atardeceres únicos es, sin duda, una experiencia que conecta profundamente con la grandeza y belleza natural de Sudamérica. Nos emociona saber que pudo sentir esa energía especial y disfrutar cada momento de esta travesía. Asimismo, agradecemos sinceramente sus amables palabras hacia nuestro equipo y, especialmente, hacia Abraham. Su dedicación, profesionalismo y atención son fundamentales para crear experiencias memorables para nuestros viajeros. Con mucho gusto le haremos llegar su reconocimiento. Gracias por confiar en Joex Travel para acompañarlos en esta aventura. Nos honra haber sido parte de un viaje tan significativo para ustedes y esperamos tener el placer de recibirlos nuevamente en futuras experiencias por Sudamérica.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Uyuni is quite an adventure
Uyuni was not an easy trip. The border overland lengthens, tires, seems never to end. Add to that the height (more than 4,000 meters along the way) that forces you to go slower, to listen to the body. When we arrive, time seems to slow down; and not from nostalgia, but from contrast. It's a backward journey that makes you uncomfortable, but it also raises awareness, forces you to look at other life forms and other emergencies. More than a tourist destination, Uyuni is a journey of unexpected and tiredness, sustained by the warmth of people always willing to help.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Wonderful and unique
The Salar de Uyuni is an amazing natural wonder. Despite having travelled in the dry season, its vastness, the views in the middle of nowhere, the sunset and sunrise and contemplating it in the middle of the night are experiences that can hardly be replicated in another part of the world. I leave completely satisfied with the lived experience, and if I have the opportunity to return I will do so without any doubt.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $72 to $80
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by MachuPicchu Journey, who run 10 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.7.
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Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Uyuni.
How much does Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats cost?
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Prices start at $72 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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 8 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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats?
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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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats?
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Around 3 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats 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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What is included in Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats?
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Included: vitsita for creative photography at the monument to the Dakar; All-terrain mobility 4×4 (6 people); Visit to the Train Cemetery; Pick up from the Hotel or Uyuni Bus Terminal; and Lunch at the Salar de Uyuni. Not included: Income to Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos); Alcoholic beverages; Tips for the guide and driver; and Additional drinks not included in lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 22 listed pickup locations in and around Uyuni. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats offered in?
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It runs in 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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats?
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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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats 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 Spectacular sunset and stargazing in the Uyuni salt flats?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, the guide. The views and photo stops come up again and again.
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