10 Best Salar de Uyuni Tours for 2021

This 4-day tour will give you a taste of Bolivia's geological diversity from volcanoes to ancient salt flats. Explore the region of Uyuni famous home of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space, before traveling south where the lagoons are vibrantly colored from the thermal activity.

Bolivia Backroads

10 Days from $3,897

Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy family hospitality at Hacienda Candelaria, meet village weavers and maybe try your hand at the loom, visit the Tarabuco Market, travel across the largest salt flat in the world at Uyuni, and visit the mines of Potosi before heading back to La Paz.

La Paz and Uyuni

La Paz to La Paz
3 Days from $561

On this 3-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Days from $2,824

Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.

Other Recommended Bolivia Tours

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Ancient Cultures	$1312	7	Oct 1, 2020	Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of … 0
Bolivia Backroads	$3897	10	Oct 2, 2020	Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy family hospitality at Hacienda Candelaria, meet village … 0
Highlights of Peru & Bolivia	$2995	14	Oct 1, 2020	In two weeks, travel through both Peru and Bolivia. Begin in Peru, visiting markets and ruin sites as you travel through the Sacred Valley to the … 0
High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile	$2824	10	Oct 1, 2020	Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de … 0
Cordillera Real Trekking	$1402	9	Oct 1, 2020	Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features … 0
Chalalan Lodge	$1368	7	Oct 1, 2020	This 5-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Chalalan Lodge - the only lodge owned and … 0
Jesuit Missions	$1528	5	Oct 1, 2020	This 5-day tour from Santa Cruz, Bolivia takes you along the circuit of Jesuit Missions once thought to be forgotten, giving you the unique … 0
Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival	$4995	13	Feb 11, 2021	Our classic Bolivia Backroads tour is now paired with the Oruro Festival for one great two-week adventure. Enjoy a front row seat along the main … 0

Combine With a Trip to Chile or Argentina

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Chile Astronomy Adventure	$2932	8	Dec 3, 2020	Experience the astronomical highlights of Chile and more during this 8-day adventure. Explore the arid Atacama Desert, stroll La Serena's streets, … 0
Awasi Atacama Desert	$2700	4	Oct 1, 2020	Venture into the Atacama Desert on these 3 to 5-night luxury Chile tours with flexible itineraries that explore the best of the Atacama like the … 0
Cumbres All-Inclusive: San Pedro de Atacama	$1043	3-7	Oct 1, 2020	Explore San Pedro de Atacama and let yourself be pampered with this all-inclusive program that includes everything you need to live a great … 0
Humahuaca	$291	1	Oct 1, 2020	0
Vistas of Cachi	$273	1	Oct 1, 2020	0
Explore Cafayate	$272	1	Oct 1, 2020	0
Safari to the Clouds	$205	1	Oct 2, 2020	0
Atacama Multisport	$3678	6	Oct 4, 2020	Explore the Atacama Desert! Six day trip includes hiking through the Valley of the Moon, horseback riding through Death Valley, mountain bike to the … 0
Andean Northwest	$1658	4	Oct 1, 2020	Salta province in Northwest Argentina has the culture and scenery to fascinate any inquisitive traveler. Explore the stunning rock formations of … 0
Atacama Desert	$940	4-5	Oct 1, 2020	Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to … 0

Salar De Uyuni Tour Ideas

Bolivia Backroads

10 Days from $3,897

High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Days from $2,824

Salar De Uyuni Travel Guide & Tips

Salar de Uyuni

Pictures of Salar de Uyuni leaves you wondering where this other-worldly landscape could possibly be! What look like scenes from a different planet are actually accessible to travelers in Bolivia. Visit the largest salt flat in the world during your South America adventure.

Salar de Uyuni: Highlights
What was once a prehistoric lake is now the world's largest salt flat, stretching out over 11,000 sq. km. on Bolivia's Altiplano plateau. It fuels a huge salt mining industry and has been recognized by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the world's strangest natural wonders.

So what is there to see on this peculiar barren plain in the heights of the Bolivian mountainscape?

Salt Lakes! Obviously. Just witnessing this salt desert will leave you with a sense of awe and wonder. The cracked and broken desert stretches out interminably in a dry sea of whiteness. Like many deserts, you might see mirages as the sun dances on the reflective surface, but unlike most deserts, you won't find even a grain of sand.
Flamingos. Interestingly, the salty lagoons that have formed make for a delightful home for the scores of pink flamingos that live here.
Other nearby destinations worth visiting on your Bolivia trip include the Atacama desert and other places in the Altiplano like the Laguna Colorada.

Best Time of Year to Travel to Bolivia

Like most of its South American Andean neighbors, Bolivia’s climate varies based on altitude and time of the year, making it an excellent destination throughout the whole year. However, most agree that the best time to travel to Bolivia is during the dry season between May to October, with a tourism spike around August.

Salar de Uyuni Named One of World's Strangest Places

Learn about the bizarre characteristics of the Uyuni Salt Flats

Best Time of the Year to Visit Salar de Uyuni

You can visit Uyuni any time of the year as the seasonal differences are small. The altitude is at 3600 meters (feet), which makes for cool days and nights.

The rainy season is from November until March, when the temperatures are warmer and more importantly, there's a better chance of seeing the salt lake beds filled with water, which gives them a mirror effect, and that million dollar photo opportunity that you came to Uyuni for.

The winter months of June, July, and August are drier, almost without rainfall, and see lower temperatures, averaging below freezing at nights with highs around 15 degrees celsius (60 F).