Salar de Uyuni Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Salar de Uyuni. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 3-Day Tour to the Uyuni Salt Flat and Colored Lagoons + Sunset + Mirror Effect

• Uyuni Salt Flat 1 Day Tour + Sunset in the Salt Water Region itWh Mirror Effect

• Uyuni Salt Flat 2 Day + Sunset at Salt Water Region + Mirror Effect

• Visit to Uyuni Salt Flats From La Paz, Bolivia, by Bus

• Private Day Trip Salar de Uyuni

While it’s free to visit the Salar de Uyuni, many travelers opt to explore the salt flat on a guided tour that includes transportation. Full-day tours of the Salar de Uyuni from Uyuni start at US$73, while multi-day tours from La Paz start at US$195 per person, not including accommodation.

Yes, the Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, and one of Bolivia's most impressive natural wonders. Whether you take a road trip through the Altiplano or join a tour and leave the driving to a local guide, the unique landscape is known for its dazzling sunsets, wild flamingoes, and numerous photo opportunities.

Per one customer who booked the Uyuni Salt Flat 1 Day Tour + Sunset in the Salt Water Region With Mirror Effect, "Jose was the best tour guide for our day trip to the Uyuni Salt Flats. He was very informative, with a great explanation of everything, and he made sure we beat the crowds at each stop. He let us stay a bit longer than most groups for the sunset, therefore we got to experience every last bit of the change in light and see the stars, etc. Highly recommend Jose if you are looking to do the day trip to the salt flats."

The types of tours you can do of Salar de Uyuni range from 1-day visits that begin at sunrise to 3-day adventures across the Atacama Desert, during which you'll visit geysers and lagoons and go stargazing. Day trips typically include ample time for taking perspective-bending photos and a visit to the Train Cemetery (Cementerio de Trenes).

The best month to visit the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia depends on what you want to see. For the mirror-like effect that reflects the sky, visit during the rainy season from December through April. To see honeycomb-shaped patterns, visit in the dry season from May to November, the end of which sees the most flamingos feeding in the nearby lagoons.

Yes, you can walk on the Salar de Uyuni. It’s easiest during the dry season when the salt crystallizes, but can be wet and slushy in the wet season, so make sure you’re wearing waterproof footwear. Remember that the salt flats are 3,656 meters (11,995 feet) above sea level, so you might feel a little short of breath.

The high altitude of the Salar de Uyuni means they get cold, particularly during the early morning before the sun rises, so make sure you wrap up warm in socks, thermals, and a jacket. Once the sun has reached its peak, it gets extremely bright, so take sunglasses and wear plenty of sunscreen on your face.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Salar de Uyuni. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Altiplano:

• Train Cemetery

• Tunupa Volcano

• Valle de La Luna

• Llama and Salt Museum

• Tiwanaku

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Altiplano.