Bonneville Salt Flats tour half-day with guide

Drive out to Utah's vast white salt flats and photograph the legendary raceway

A half-day guided tour from Salt Lake City to the Bonneville Salt Flats, the largest salt flat west of the Great Salt Lake, with professional transport and a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes stops at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway and the iconic salt flats sign for photos, then returns to the airport area. Booking requires selecting your pickup hotel at least three days before departure, and your flight must leave after 5pm (domestic) or 6pm (international) for the timing to work.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Bonneville Salt Flats and Raceway

• Depart Salt Lake City in morning
• Arrive at Bonneville Salt Flats
• View and photograph salt flats sign
• Visit Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway
• Return to Salt Lake City International Airport area

The experience

You'll leave Salt Lake City in the morning and drive 30 minutes to reach the Bonneville Salt Flats, a 260-square-kilometer expanse of white salt that sits west of the Great Salt Lake. The landscape is often called the American version of the "Sky Mirror" for how it reflects light across its flat, barren surface. Your guide will explain how the salt flats formed from the remnants of ancient Lake Bonneville and why this place has become a social media destination.

At the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway, you'll spend about 40 minutes exploring the legendary racing track where land speed records have been set since the 1930s. You can photograph the iconic salt flats sign and take in the surreal scenery of the raceway itself. The raceway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Note that you cannot walk out onto the salt flats themselves due to preservation rules, but the viewing and photo opportunities from the raceway area are substantial.

After the raceway, your driver will take you to Salt Lake City International Airport or the airport area hotels, concluding the tour. The full experience runs four to six hours depending on traffic and conditions. A professional driver-guide leads the tour in English, and you'll travel in a vehicle sized for your group. If you're catching a flight the same day, book a domestic departure after 5pm or an international flight after 6pm to fit the tour into your schedule.

What’s included

• Professional vehicle transport sized for your group.
• driver-guide who speaks English.
• stops at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway and the iconic salt flats sign for photos.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 May 2027

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 6 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Salt Lake City with a free morning or early afternoon and have a flight departing the same day after 5pm. The half-day timing and airport-area drop-off make it a practical fit for travelers with limited time who want to see the salt flats without staying overnight.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (1 to 6 years); Infant (under 1): free.

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.

Can I actually walk on the Bonneville Salt Flats themselves?

No. Entry onto the salt flats is not permitted due to preservation requirements. The tour includes photos at the iconic salt flats sign and views from the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway, where you can see and photograph the vast white landscape, but walking on the salt is not allowed.

What is the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway?

The Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway is a dedicated racing area within the salt flats that has been used for motorsport since 1912. It became famous in the 1930s when drivers like Abu Jenkins and Sir Malcolm Campbell competed to set land speed records there. The raceway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a legendary venue for speed trials.

How much time do I spend at each location?

The drive from Salt Lake City to the Bonneville Salt Flats takes about 30 minutes. You'll spend roughly 40 minutes at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway and the salt flats sign area for photos and viewing. The return drive to Salt Lake City International Airport takes the remaining time, with the full tour lasting four to six hours depending on traffic.

What do I need to bring?

Bring comfortable shoes and clothes, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration. The salt flats are bright and exposed, so sun protection is essential.

When should I book this tour if I have a flight the same day?

Book this tour only if your domestic flight departs after 5pm or your international flight departs after 6pm. The tour ends at the airport area, so the timing must align with your departure to avoid missing your flight.

How do I arrange my pickup?

When you book, select your pickup hotel from the available options. If you haven't decided yet, you can update your pickup location later, but you must do so at least three days before the tour date. Failure to confirm your pickup location before the departure date may result in missing the tour, and no refund will be issued.