UYUNI SALT FLAT: EXPLORE IT ON A FULL-DAY TOUR + SUNSET SHARED GROUP: UYUNI SALT FLAT, EXPLORE IT ON A FULL-DAY TOUR
ID: GYG820547-1305239
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the Uyuni Salt Flats on a full-day tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the Eyes of the Salt Flat, the Salt Hotel, and Incahuasi Island.
Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats on a guided tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, Colchani, the Eyes of the Salt Flat, the Salt Hotel, and Incahuasi Island. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats.
After breakfast, head towards one of the most emblematic attractions of the region: the train cemetery. See the remains of the locomotives of the 19th and 20th centuries. Take artistic photographs of these German and English locomotives that were used to extract minerals from Cerro Rico de Potosí.
Next, visit Colchani, a town dedicated to the extraction and processing of salt. Learn about the traditional tools used to carry out this process and visit a museum that exhibits the art and history of salt production.
Continue to the Eyes of the Salt Flat. See the small holes on the surface of the salt flat that are the result of the mixing of fresh and salty groundwater, which creates a boiling water effect.
Continue to the dazzling whiteness of the salt flat, about 15 minutes from Colchani. Make a stop to visit the Salt Hotel and admire its fascinating architecture built with blocks of salt. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the middle of the impressive landscape of the salt flat.
Finally, head to Incahuasi Island. This high island, formed by volcanic rock, offers a spectacular view of the vast white expanse of the salt flat. In addition to its impressive landscapes, it is home to enormous ancient cacti and a variety of fauna, such as vizcachas and hummingbirds.
Highlights
- Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest salt flat in the world
- Visit the Train Cemetery and take artistic photos of the old locomotives
- Learn about the salt production process in Colchani and visit a museum
- Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flat
- Visit the Incahuasi Island, home to ancient cacti and a variety of fauna
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear layers to adjust to changing temperatures
Bring cash for personal
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.