4 Best Salar de Uyuni Tours for 2023-2024

10 Best Combine With a Trip to Chile or Argentina for 2023-2024

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Atacama Desert	$1691	4-5	Sep 28, 2023	Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to … 0
Taste of Argentina	$4349	9	Sep 28, 2023	Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a … 0
Awasi Atacama Desert	$2970	4	Sep 28, 2023	Spend your nights in San Pedro de Atacama on these 3 to 5-night luxury Chile tours with flexible itineraries that explore the best of the Atacama … 0
Chile North to South	$4059	13	Sep 28, 2023	This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, … 0
Astronomical Tour	$280	1	Sep 28, 2023	The Atacama Desert is considered one of the best places on earth to view the night sky. On this half-day tour, learn about constellations and stars, … 0
Humahuaca	$320	1	Sep 28, 2023	Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" … 0
Explore Cafayate	$310	1	Sep 28, 2023	On this Argentina day trip, explore the geography and history of Cafayate, famous for its vineyards. Drive along the Lerma Valley and see the … 0
Vistas of Cachi	$252	1	Sep 28, 2023	Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cachi's majestic landscapes, from its lush valleys up to its unique and stunning scenery. Admire treasured … 0
Safari to the Clouds	$92	1	Sep 28, 2023	Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the … 0
Andean Northwest	$1436	4	Sep 28, 2023	Salta province in Northwest Argentina has the culture and scenery to fascinate any inquisitive traveler. Explore the stunning rock formations of … 0

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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).