Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide worth booking?
Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide is a 7-hour experience in Uyuni, Bolivia, from $360 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $360 per person
Our standard plus 1-day salt flats tour is with a maximum of 6 people to a vehicle and a Spanish-speaking guide. Classic 1-day salt flats tour for the budget backpacker - extremely popular tour leaving daily from Uyuni. A unique place in the world and a must on any trip to Bolivia. This is the best option if you are traveling on a budget but don't want to miss out on this amazing experience.
What you get
About this experience
Our standard plus 1-day salt flats tour is with a maximum of 6 people to a vehicle and a Spanish-speaking guide. Classic 1-day salt flats tour for the budget backpacker - extremely popular tour leaving daily from Uyuni. A unique place in the world and a must on any trip to Bolivia. This is the best option if you are traveling on a budget but don't want to miss out on this amazing experience.
What's included
Included
- 4X4 Transport
- Lunch
- Bi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
Not included
- Entrance to Isla Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos)
- Entrance to Salt Microprocessing unit (5 Bolivianos)
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and Dinner
What you'll see and do
Train Cemetery
We will start the tour with a visit to the train cemetery around three kilometers awThe town served in the past as a distribution hub for the trains carrying minerals on their way to the Pacific Ocean ports. The train lines were built by British engineers who arrived near the end of the 19th century and formed a sizable community in Uyuni. The engineers were invited by British-sponsored Antofagasta and Bolivia Railway Companies, which is now Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia. The rail construction started in 1888 and ended in 1892. It was encouraged by the then Bolivian President Aniceto Arce, who believed Bolivia would flourish with a good transport system, but it was also constantly sabotaged by the local indigenous people who saw it as an intrusion into their lives. The trains were mostly used by the mining companies. In the 1940s, the mining industry collapsed, partly due to the mineral depletion. Many trains were abandoned thereby producing the train cemetery.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Museo de la Llama y la Sal
Just outside the Salar de Uyuni salt flats lies the quaint salt-processing village of Colchani. This tiny village of just over 600 people is home to Bolivia’s largest salt-processing cooperative. Years ago, the inhabitants of Colchani used to exploit salt to exchange with other indigenous communities. Every year packs of llamas would travel incredible distances (up to 560km to Tarija) carrying salt, returning with coca, maize and other goods not produced in the Altiplano. This has since changed with the improvement of transport infrastructure and the salt is now sold by the cooperative in Bolivia and Brazil. The Salar de Uyuni contains an estimated 10 billion tonnes of salt, with an impressive 25,000 tonnes of it excavated and processed at Colchani annually. During your stop in Colchani you can see handicrafts made of salt, and textile art made of llama and alpaca. This is the perfect opportunity to buy authentic Bolivian souvenirs to bring home. The tour also includes a visit to a traditional salt factory where a local will teach you the process of extraction and refinement of salt. Despite this tour of the salt factory is free, those who take it are expected to give the local a donation for his time and effort. The tour is highly recommended if you’re interested in learning about how salt ends up on your kitchen table.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Salar de Uyuni
Continuing the tour, we will enter the iconic Salt Flats. We will stop to see the extraction of salt and eyes of salt (water holes where underground water sprouts). After marveling, we continue on our way and arrive at the Sal Playa Blanca hotel which was the first salt hotel in the region but due to the negative environmental impact it currently only works as a museum.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Isla Incahuasi
After lunch, we will be visiting the cactus island or Isla Incahuasi, the most visited island on the Salt Flats. This hilly and rocky outcrop of land and former island in Bolivia situated in the middle of Salar de Uyuni. Incahuasi has a total area of 24.62 hectares (61 acres) and hosts gigantic cacti (Trichocereus pasacana) and a tourist center. There are unusual and fragile coral-like structures and deposits that often consist of fossils and algae. The place is the top of the remains of an ancient volcano, which was submerged when the area was part of a giant prehistoric lake, roughly 40,000 years ago. From the top of the island, you would get a 360 degrees view of the world's largest salt flats - Salar De Uyuni. From here we will be returning to Uyuni.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Uyuni
Uyuni
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Uyuni
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jukil de los Andes Adventure tour operator
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The best experience
A friend of mine who travelled with them recommended this company to me and my expereince with them was very much positive. Hector assisted us with the booking process and cordinated everything well before hand. Also, they offered us airport transfer and allowed us to store our bags while on tour. Highly recommend them.
via Tripadvisor
Hector is the best!
We had a great experience with Jukil de Los andes and Hector. Hector offered us a promising service on this tour. He is very knowledgable and attentive. The driver was very polite and safe too. We covered all the sites mentioned in the itinerary. Hector never rushed us and we had ample of time in each sites. He is also a good photographer so if you a re looking for someone to click your best pic on the Salt Flats, its Hector!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your preference to our company, and we continue to work for you and our clients for better services, thank you again for trusting our services. a big hug
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Jukil de los Andes Adventure tour operator, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 42.5.
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Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Uyuni.
How much does Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide cost?
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Prices start at $360 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 Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Uyuni, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide?
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Around 1 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide 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 Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide?
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Included: 4X4 Transport; Lunch; and Bi-lingual guide (English and Spanish). Not included: Entrance to Isla Incahuasi (30 Bolivianos); Entrance to Salt Microprocessing unit (5 Bolivianos); Accommodation; and Breakfast and Dinner. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide?
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Uyuni Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide offered in?
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It is offered in English 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 Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide?
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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.
What happens to Uyuni Salt Flats (Day Tour) - English Speaking Guide if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Uyuni. Standard cancellation terms apply.
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