Uyuni Salt Flats Tour La Paz: Private 1D/1N with Incahuasi

Giant cacti rise from an island in the middle of the world's largest salt reserve.

A private 1-day, 1-night tour from La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flats by air, with an English-speaking guide and Land Cruiser transport. You visit the Train Cemetery at Uyuni, walk Incahuasi Island among towering cacti and rock formations, trek to Tunupa Volcano to spot flamencos and llamas, and watch the sunset from the salt flats with champagne and warm drinks. The tour includes hotel pickup in La Paz, flights both ways, breakfast, lunch and overnight accommodation in Uyuni.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Train Cemetery30m
2. Tunupa Volcano1h

Day 1: Flight and Uyuni Salt Flats tour

• Pickup from La Paz hotel
• Transfer to El Alto Airport
• Flight to Uyuni
• Meet guide and driver in Uyuni
• Buffet lunch at local cafe
• Visit Train Cemetery
• See salt processors in Colchani
• Explore Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Incahuasi Island and walk
• Lunch on Incahuasi Island
• Visit Tunupa Volcano foot
• Toast and snacks at Salt Flats sunset
• Return to Uyuni City hotel

Day 2: Return to La Paz

• Pickup from Uyuni hotel
• Transfer to Uyuni Airport
• Flight to El Alto Airport
• Transfer to La Paz hotel

The experience

A private transfer picks you up at your La Paz hotel at 7am and takes you to El Alto International Airport for a 45-minute flight to Uyuni. When you land, your English-speaking guide and driver meet you, and you start with an American buffet breakfast at a local café. At 10am you explore the Train Cemetery, an open-air museum of decommissioned locomotives, then continue to Colchani to watch salt processors at work before entering the Uyuni Salt Flats itself.

The day centers on three stops. Incahuasi Island sits in the middle of the salt expanse, ringed by giant cacti and dramatic rock formations. You walk the island and eat lunch there. At 2:30pm you head to the base of Tunupa Volcano to observe the Andean landscape and watch for flamencos, llamas and vicuñas. The guide shares what the region holds and how it formed. As the sun drops, you return to the salt flats for a champagne toast and warm drinks while the light turns the horizon surreal colors: the salt itself reflects the sky and makes the horizon disappear.

You stay overnight at Hotel Atipax in Uyuni, then return to the airport the next morning for the 45-minute flight back to La Paz and a drop-off at your hotel. The tour runs with a maximum of four travelers in one vehicle, so the pace stays unhurried and the guide can tailor stops to the group's interests. A professional driver handles the 4x4 Land Cruiser on salt and rough terrain. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when booking.

What’s included

• Flight tickets from La Paz to Uyuni and back.
• private Land Cruiser transport with professional driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in La Paz.
• English-speaking certified guide.
• American buffet breakfast in Uyuni.
• lunch on Incahuasi Island.
• champagne and warm drinks at sunset.
• overnight accommodation at Hotel Atipax Uyuni.

Options for this experience

2 options

PrivateGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · Available from 17 Oct 2027Includes pickup

Private one-day, one-night trip departing from La PazGuide in English or Spanish · 06:30Luna Salada Hotel de Sal. Duration: 2 days. Meals: breakfast and lunch. SUV. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Joker Expedition, Bolivia.

Is this one for you?The private format keeps the group to four travelers maximum, so the guide can adjust the pace and stops to what interests you, and you're not waiting for a larger group to move between sites. The overnight stay means you catch both the morning light on the salt flats and the sunset, rather than rushing back to La Paz the same day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English and Spanish, at 06:30. In Portuguese.

What is the Train Cemetery at Uyuni?

The Train Cemetery is an open-air museum of old locomotives and rail cars abandoned in the Uyuni area. You spend time there at 10am on the tour's first morning, walking among the rusted trains and learning their history from your guide.

Can I see wildlife on the Uyuni Salt Flats tour?

Yes. At Tunupa Volcano you have time to spot Andean animals including flamencos, llamas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. The guide points out what to look for and explains the species you encounter.

What happens at Incahuasi Island?

Incahuasi Island sits in the center of the salt flats and is covered with giant cacti and rock formations. You walk the island, take photos, and eat lunch there while your guide shares details about the region's geology and ecology.

How much time do I spend on the salt flats themselves?

You enter the Uyuni Salt Flats in the late morning after the Train Cemetery, make photo stops throughout the afternoon, and return there at sunset for a champagne toast and drinks. The salt flats are the backdrop for most of the day's experience.

What's included in the overnight stay in Uyuni?

Hotel Atipax Uyuni is included in the tour price. You check in after the sunset experience and check out the next morning before your return flight to La Paz.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. All transportation options are wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available.