Full-day Uyuni Highlights Tour - Driver/Guide
Overview
An exclusive full-day tour for nature lovers, during this adventure we will have enough time to enjoy the highlights of the Salar de Uyuni, such as:
Train Cemetery, the town of Colchani, the first Salt Hotel, Isla de las Banderas, Dakar sculpture and Incahuasi Island.
With enough time to take photos of the sunset in the wonderful Salar.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Lunch
- SUV Transportation
- Wait for sunset
- Guide if you choose the option
✗ Not Included
- Entrance fees: Isla Incahuasi 30 bs.
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour starts with a visit to the train cemetery, which houses the remains of wagons from the old Bolivian Railway Company.
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Stop 2
In Colchani, we will buy souvenirs made of salt and gain insight into salt production in Bolivia.
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Stop 3
In the afternoon, we reach Incahuasi Island, the largest island in the salt flat. It's home to ancient coral fossils and towering giant cacti, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Tunupa volcano. Following that, we make our way to a prime location in the salt flat to witness the sunset, where we are treated to the unparalleled orange and pink hues that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Finally, we make our way back to Uyuni. From January to April may be close due rainy season, we will go to Monumentos Instead.
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Stop 4
Upon entering the largest salt flat on the planet, we will witness aquifers emerging from the underground rivers of the Salar de Uyuni, creating a highly unusual geological effect. Additionally, we will observe the monument to the Dakar rally and the former site of the world's first salt hotel. We will visit the 'Plaza de las Banderas del Mundo', where we will have lunch at the first-ever salt hotel. Following lunch, we will proceed to a strategic location for capturing perspective and reflection shots (only available during the rainy season).
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with lung deseases, such as asthma, due to the altitude