Best Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia Tours & Trips for 2026-2027 by Adventure Life

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3 Best Salar de Uyuni Tours for 2026-2027

2 Other Recommended Bolivia Tours for 2026-2027

Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing	$7,420	8	Join an 8-day Explora Travesia from Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flats. Travel in a 4x4 vehicle across high plains, volcanoes, and old trade routes with expert guides. Stay in mountain lodges and a lodge near Uyuni, connecting with local communities. Hike to Tunupa Volcano, bike the salt flats, and see geysers, lagoons, and rock formations in the Altiplano. 0
Explora Uyuni	$4,680	5	Join this 5-day trip to Uyuni Salt Flats, a vast wonder at 3,665 meters elevation. Stay at Uyuni Lodge near Tunupa Volcano. Customize your exploration with a guide, choosing hikes, overland trips, or bike rides. Enjoy adventures like climbing Tunupa Volcano, biking, or exploring charming villages. 0

10 Best Combine With a Trip to Chile or Argentina for 2026-2027

Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Awasi Atacama Desert	$2,970	4	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 like the Valley of the Moon, Lasana Valley, and the El Tatio geysers. 0
Explora Atacama	$3,080	5	Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs. 0
Chile North to South	$5,317	13	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, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile. 0
Atacama Desert Trek	$3,730	7	Explore the Atacama Desert on a 7-day trekking tour through Chile’s most iconic landscapes. Hike Valle de la Luna, Rainbow Valley, and Guatin Valley. Visit ancient petroglyphs, the village of Rio Grande, the Tatio Geysers, and the Atacama Salt Flat. See flamingos at the turquoise Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons before returning to Calama. 0
Andean Northwest	$2,534	4	Salta province in Northwest Argentina has the culture and scenery to fascinate any inquisitive traveler. Explore the stunning rock formations of Valles Calchaquies, the colonial history of Salta, the archeology of Cachi, and Cafayate's rich wines and cuisine. 0
Chile Astronomy Adventure	$8,865	8	Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture. 0
Atacama Desert	$2,105	4-5	Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to the Valley of the Moon, and the El Tatio geysers. Evenings are spent at the renowned Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama. 0
Taste of Argentina	$4,677	9	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 world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches! 0
Chile North to South Premium	$6,260	13	Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure. 0
Northwest Trek	$4,495	9	Journey through wine country, visit pre-inca ruins and trek through canyon lands and desert landscapes of Argentina's remote Northwest. 0

Salar De Uyuni Tour Ideas for 2026-2027

Bolivia Backroads

10 Days from $3,072

Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy classic and traditional tours in Sucre, 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.

High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Days from $3,977

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Salar De Uyuni Travel Guide & Tips

9 Must-Do Activities near Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Welcome to the enchanting world of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, where the earth seamlessly meets the sky, creating a surreal landscape that captivates travelers from around the globe. The Uyuni Salt Flats, also known as Salar de Uyuni, are the world's largest salt flat, spanning over 4,000 square miles and boasting unparalleled otherworldly beauty.

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 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).