Due to Uyuni’s remote location and Bolivia’s overall lack of regulations, Salar de Uyuni tours are not always as hoped. Often it’s a case of “you get what you pay for”, and those looking for the cheapest option can be left with an unreliable, uncomfortable and unsafe tour.
A cut above the rest, Nick’s Adventures is a first-class tour company in Bolivia offering travlers the chance to explore one of the most spectacular places on earth in style.
Unlike other competing tour companies, Nick designs his tours with the client in mind, going above and beyond to ensure each tour is not only entertaining and informative, but safe and comfortable.
Providing a luxury version of the salt flat tour, travelers are taken to the best areas of the salt flats while avoiding the crowds. They are treated to eco-friendly accommodation with heated rooms (a welcome reprieve from the bitterly cold nights), hot showers, delicious meals and up-scale amenities. Most importantly, Nick prioritizes his clients’ safety, a non-negotiable when the nearest hospital is 6 hours away.
Travelers who appreciate value for money along with impeccable service and attention to detail, will not regret booking this awe-inspiring tour.
Tour Highlights
- Admire the breathtaking scenery of Salar de Uyuni and Eduardo National Park
- Learn about about how salt is extracted, produced and processed
- Relax or swim in a natural hot spring
- Explore vast deserts, geysers, volcanoes and colourful lakes
- Walk around Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti
- Photograph flamingos and viscachas in the wild
- Play on the trains at Uyuni’s train graveyard
- Stay in luxury, eco-friendly accommodation
Experience Salar De Uyuni
Sample 3 Day / 2 Night Itinerary
Day 1
At 10am you will be picked up from your hotel room in a 4WD before starting your magical journey through the rugged landscapes of Salar De Uyuni. Your first stop is at Cementario de Trenes, an antique train graveyard where you can explore and photograph trains dating back to the early 20th century.
Next you will be taken to a salt miner’s workshop in the small village of Colchani where you can learn how salt in the region is extracted, processed and produced.
Continue along the Salt flats you will arrive at Isla de Incahuasi where you’ll be greeted by a spectacular array of cactus. Here a packed lunch is provided and you will be given ample time to explore this otherworldly island. From Isla de Incahuasi you’ll be driven across the endless salt flats (keep an eye out for flamingos and vicunas along the way) to the beautiful town of Tahua; your home for the night.
After checking into your accommodation you are free to explore the local museum and surrounding community. Rounding off the day you’ll retreat to Tayka Hotel for a delicious meal before retiring for the night.
Day 2
Before departing on your second day of adventures, enjoy a freshly made breakfast in the hotel. Your first stop is the Cathedral (a rock formation shaped as a cathedral) followed by the incredible Chiquini caves.
You will then get to explore attractions such as Islas Campanas and the town of Charagua where quinoa is grown. The scenery during this part of the journey is spectacular, providing a great opportunity for professional and amateur photographers alike. After another stretch of driving, you’ll stop for lunch at the Tayka de Pierda before continuing onto the first of the lagunas which really do have to be seen to be believed.
After spending some time at Laguna Cañapa you’ll then be given the chance to explore Laguna Hedionda which is a famous breeding ground for the three species of flamingo found in the region. You’ll then get to visit the beautiful lakes of Laguna Honda and Ramaditas before heading to your hotel for the night.
Day 3
Waking early, you’ll depart for the first of the day’s many attractions, Piedra de arbol, an incredible tree shaped rock which has taken thousands of years to form. Next you’ll enter Eduardo Avaroa National Park where the landscape turns to vast deserts and unique landscapes. Here you’ll stop and visit the world famous Laguna Colorada, a beautiful lake with pink water and surrounded by Volcanoes. This is also the best place to view the vibrant bird-life which includes huge flocks of pink flamingos.
Next you’ll continue your drive to the peak of the National Park to the Geysers where huge surges of gas are thrust up to 200m into the air. Making your way through the Siloli Desert, you will stop at bubbling hot springs where you can swim, relax and eat lunch.
After lunch you’ll continue deeper into the park, through Valles de las Damas, before stopping at the iconic Laguna Verde where you can enjoy the spectacular lakes and take photos – keep an eye out for the resident Andean foxes and cheeky vichas.
From here you’ll leave the park and continue the long drive back to Uyuni, stopping at other notable attractions along the way.
Suitable For
Adventurous tourists who like to travel in comfort and style.
Tour Details
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Availability: Year round
- Type: Luxury
- Group size: 1 to 6 people
- Meeting point: Hotel pickup from Uyuni
- Drop off point: Hotel dropoff at Uyuni
Tour Price
The following prices are based on a 3 Day / 2 Night tour
Prices are per person based on group size:
With Spanish Speaking Guide
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollars | $1382 | $858 | $700 | $616 | $573 | $535 |
| Bolivianos | Bs 9674 | Bs 6006 | Bs 4900 | Bs 4312 | Bs 4011 | Bs 3745 |
With English Speaking Guide
| 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollars | $1662 | $998 | $794 | $686 | $629 | $582 |
| Bolivianos | Bs 11634 | Bs 6986 | Bs 5558 | Bs 4802 | Bs 4403 | Bs 4074 |
Included In The Price
- Comfortable 4WD transport equipped with safety equipment including a first aid kit, satellite phone, fire extinguisher, radio and oxygen tanks
- Professional driver
- English/Spanish speaking guide
- Uyuni hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Park admission fees
- All meals during the tour plus coffee, tea and a complimentary bottle of wine
- Accommodation in the Tayka Hotels (heating, private bathroom and hot water)
Why Choose Nick’s Adventures Bolivia?
- Tours are professional, safe and very well organised
- Guides are friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the surrounding area
- High quality safety equipment is carried at all times
- Nick and his team are very involved with wildlife conservation in Bolivia
Booking A Salt Flats Tour
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