Uyuni Salt Flats 3-day tour: Incahuasi & Laguna Colorada
Cross 10,000 square kilometers of salt, then descend into deserts and volcanic hot springs
A 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia travels by 4x4 jeep through salt expanses, the Siloli Desert and geothermal zones, with a live guide in English or Spanish. Day one covers the salt flats, the train cemetery and Incahuasi Island; day two enters the Valle de Rocas and reaches Laguna Colorada; day three visits Sol de Mañana's fumaroles and the Dali Desert before returning to town.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Uyuni salt flats and surroundings
- Pick up from airport
- Explore Uyuni city
- Visit train cemetery
- Drive through Uyuni salt flats
- Walk on Incahuasi Island
- Watch sunset over salt flats
Day 2: Discover Siloli Desert and Laguna Colorada
- Have breakfast
- Depart salt flats heading south
- Explore Valle de Rocas and Stone Tree
- Lunch at scenic spot
- Visit Laguna Colorada with flamingos
- Stay overnight at lodge
Day 3: Visit geothermal fields and return to Uyuni
- Have breakfast
- Explore Sol de Mañana geothermal fields
- Drive past Dali Desert
- Visit Laguna Negra
- Transfer back to Uyuni town
What’s included
- Airport pickup from Uyuni.
- three days of 4x4 jeep transport through the salt flats, deserts and geothermal zones.
- a live guide in English or Spanish.
- two nights of accommodation (salt hostel or salt hotel on night one, basic lodge on night two).
- meals as described in the itinerary.
Times
- Every day 10:00
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The experience
The tour starts with a pickup from Uyuni airport and a walk through the town before heading into the salt flats themselves. The Uyuni Salt Flats stretch over 10,000 square kilometers: a crystalline white crust that extends to the horizon under an open sky. You'll stop at the train cemetery to learn about Bolivia's steam locomotive history, then move onto Incahuasi Island, a cactus-covered formation rising from the salt where you can walk and take in views across the flats. The day ends with a sunset before settling into accommodation in a salt hostel or salt hotel.
Day two takes you south into the Siloli Desert and the Valle de Rocas, where unusual rock formations including the Stone Tree stand against the landscape. Lunch happens at a scenic spot with local food, then the route continues to Laguna Colorada, a vivid lake where flamingos gather. You'll spend the night in a basic lodge in the area, with the option to upgrade.
The final day brings you to Sol de Mañana, a geothermal field where volcanic activity creates fumaroles and bubbling mud pools. From there you pass through the Dali Desert (a surreal terrain that inspired its name), and see Laguna Negra before a transfer back to Uyuni town. A live guide in English or Spanish accompanies the entire journey. Children from age 3 are welcome.
Is this one for you?Three days means you see the salt flats, the southern deserts and the geothermal fields all in one trip, the full arc of the landscape, but it also commits your entire time in the Uyuni region to this single tour, leaving no room for a separate day trip or a slower pace through one zone.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 4 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the train cemetery stop on day one?
The train cemetery is a collection of abandoned steam locomotives scattered across the landscape near Uyuni. The stop lets you learn about Bolivia's railway history and the locomotives that once operated in the region before being left to rust in the desert.
Can I walk around on the salt flats, or do I stay in the jeep?
You get out and walk on the salt crust itself, including a walk on Incahuasi Island, where you can stand among the cacti and look out across the flats. Most of the journey between stops happens by 4x4 jeep, but the tour includes time on foot at the key sites.
What are the geothermal fields like at Sol de Mañana?
Sol de Mañana is an active geothermal zone where volcanic activity powers fumaroles (vents that release steam and gas), and bubbling mud pools across the ground. It's a working geothermal landscape, not a developed park, so you see the raw volcanic activity that shapes the region.
Do I need to book accommodation in advance, or is it included?
Accommodation is included in the tour price for all three nights. You stay in a salt hostel or salt hotel on night one and a basic lodge on night two. Upgraded accommodation is available if you ask when booking.
How high is the altitude on this tour?
The Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding areas sit on the Altiplano at high elevation. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though the altitude and terrain mean a reasonable level of comfort with outdoor conditions helps.
Uyuni Salt Flats 3-day tour: Incahuasi & Laguna Colorada
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