Full day Salar de Uyuni with English Guide Sunset Reflections

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About this activity

1. Incomparable landscapes.

The Salar de Uyuni, during the rainy season, becomes a giant mirror that reflects the sky.

2. Unique photographs.

From famous perspective photos to perfect reflections of the sky, this is a paradise for photographers and Instagram lovers.

3. All Inclusive Experience.

The package includes transportation, specialized guides in Spanish and English, food, so travelers only worry about enjoying themselves.

4. Incahuasi Island (Not available in rainy season)

Giant cacti up to 10 m high are found on Incahuasi Island. The island operates a tourist reception center belonging to the commonwealth of Llica and Tahua municipalities. In this center is charged an entrance fee of 30 Bs.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Bolivian Travel Adventurs

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–18 years) · Adults (19–55 years) · Seniors (56–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver - Guide in Spanish
Included: Transport by 4x4 vehicle
Included: Snacks: Piqueo and wine
Included: Lunch: Customer can choose vegetarian, vegan or meat food

Not included

Not included: Additional Snacks and Drinks

Itinerary

1
Train Cemetery

one hour Admission included
The Train Cemetery is an abandoned train site. It is located southwest of the city of Uyuni, a few kilometers from the city center, and is said to be the largest railway cemetery in the world.

There are a total of around 100 locomotives and carriages in the railway cemetery, the oldest of which date from the late 19th century. In addition to corrosion (which, however, progresses slowly thanks to the local climate).

Attractions or Activities :
- Locomotives of the 19th century
- Photo and video shoot
2
Colchani

30 min
It is a town on the banks of the Salar whose economic activities are linked to salt extraction, agriculture (quinoa royal), salt crafts and tourism.

It is the obligatory stopping point on the way to the Majestic Salar de Uyuni, one of the peculiarities of the place is the construction of small houses made with salt bricks and one of its attractions besides the salt factory are the salt craft stands located in the main street.

Attractions or Activities
- Salt extraction process in blocks.
- Appreciation of salt blocks and carving of handmade figures.
Purchase of handicrafts.
3
Salar de Uyuni

4 hours Admission included
The Uyuni salt flat is one of Bolivia’s main tourist destinations, with approximately 300,000 tourists visiting each year. In 2019 it was awarded by the World Travel Awards as the “Best Natural Tourist Attraction in South America”.

Attractions or Activities :
- Eyes of water : Under the saltwater flow rivers of fresh and salt water, these "eyes" of the saltwater are the places where the air comes out, this manifests itself through bubbles that rise to the surface with the water laden with minerals.
- Monument to the Dakar Rally built with salt blocks in tribute to this international competition that took place in the Salar de Uyuni.
- Flag Square, fun place where all the flags of tourist countries that visited the Salar de Uyuni are planted.
- First hotel built with salt blocks today museum and dining room.
Lunch.
- Perspective photo and video shoot.
Isla Incahuasi

2 hours Admission included

(Not available in the rainy season) Giant cacti up to 10 m high are found on Incahuasi Island. This island is the largest of the set of islets located in the center of the Uyuni salt flat. The island operates a tourist reception centre belonging to the commonwealth of municipalities of Llica and Tahua, in whose territory the island is located. Visitors are charged an entrance fee to access a well-signposted and easily practicable trail that runs through the island and allows you to enjoy the views over the salt flat, cobalt blue sky and hundreds of cacti.

Attractions or Activities :

Cacti up to 10 m.

Photo and video shoot.

Sunset in the Salar.