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Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights
The Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 Nights is one of the most incredible travel experiences in South America, especially in Bolivia. This tour allows you to visit one of the most stunning landscapes in the world while exploring the natural and cultural attractions of southwestern Bolivia.
Over three days, you’ll visit vast white salt flats, colorful lagoons with flamingos, active geysers, warm hot springs, and peaceful desert villages.
The Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 Nights is organized with a clear itinerary, comfortable accommodations, and a local guide. It’s ideal for both adventure-seeking travelers and those who prefer a more relaxed trip. You’ll be able to enjoy Bolivia’s incredible nature and culture without worrying about the details.
During the trip, you’ll experience different climates and altitudes, from the cold salt flats to the warm hot springs. This variety makes the trip exciting and offers many opportunities to take great photos and capture memorable moments.
Overview
This Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 Nights covers the most important sites in southwestern Bolivia and shows you why the Uyuni Salt Flats are world-famous. You’ll see landscapes ranging from endless white salt flats to colorful lakes filled with flamingos, active geysers, and peaceful desert villages.
Each stop offers a unique experience and the opportunity to learn about the area’s nature and culture.
Salar de Uyuni: Hike and drive across the world’s largest salt flat, with its vast white surface perfect for photos and breathtaking views.
Incahuasi Island: Explore this small island covered in giant cacti and enjoy views of the salt flat.
Train Graveyard: Visit the old, rusty trains abandoned in the desert, a reminder of Bolivia’s mining history.
Colorful Andean Lagoons: Admire lakes like Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde, famous for their brilliant colors and flamingos.
Geothermal Geysers: See the Sol de Mañana geysers, bubbling and steaming high in the mountains.
Remote Desert Villages: Meet the locals and learn about life in small, isolated communities.
These attractions give you a complete experience of the region’s beauty and culture, making this 3-day tour an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Uyuni – Colchani – Incahuasi Island – Agencha
We will pick up at 10:30 a.m. with a drive to the Uyuni Salt Flats. The first stop will be the Train Cemetery, where you can explore rusted steam locomotives that were once part of Bolivia’s railway network. Next, visit the small village of Colchani, known for its artisanal salt workshops and crafts made from salt, llama, and alpaca wool.
Along the way, you’ll see the Salt Museum Hotel and iconic landmarks like the Flags of the World and the Dakar Monument. Lunch will be served near Incahuasi Island, where you’ll hike among giant cacti and enjoy sweeping views of the salt flats. Before sunset, enjoy time for fun perspective photos on the blinding-white surface of the Salar.
As the day ends, you’ll toast with a glass of wine while watching the sky turn golden and pink over the salt flats—one of the most scenic moments of the trip. This peaceful setting offers a perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.
Overnight in Agencha
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Entrance Tickets: Included
Accommodation upgrade option available for a private room with bathroom at an additional cost.
Day 2: Chiguana Desert – Andean Lagoons – Siloli Desert – Red Lagoon
After breakfast, the day begins with a drive through the Chiguana Desert, located at the foot of the still-active Ollagüe Volcano. The route continues through a chain of Andean lagoons Cañapa, Hedionda, and Chiarcota—where flamingos and other bird species thrive in mineral-rich waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
As you travel deeper into the altiplano, the landscape transforms into the striking Siloli Desert. You’ll stop to photograph the Stone Tree, a natural rock formation carved by wind over centuries. Before reaching the Red Lagoon, you’ll pass stunning highland scenery painted in earth tones that shift with the sun and wind.
The Red Lagoon itself is a spectacle, with its vivid red color created by algae and plankton, attracting hundreds of flamingos. The region’s isolation and beauty make it one of Bolivia’s most remarkable natural reserves.
Overnight in Huayllajara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Entrance Tickets: Included
Accommodation upgrade option available for a private room with bathroom at an additional cost.
Day 3: Sol de Mañana Geyser – Hot Springs – Dalí Desert – Green Lagoon – Uyuni
Today, we will start at 5:00 a.m., with a visit to the Sol de Mañana Geysers, where steam vents and bubbling mud pools erupt at sunrise. At over 5,000 meters above sea level, the cold air and volcanic activity create a surreal setting. From there, you’ll head to the Polques Hot Springs for a relaxing soak with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Next, cross the Dalí Desert, named for its strange rock formations that resemble surrealist art. Then continue to the Green and White Lagoons at the base of Licancabur Volcano, where mineral-rich waters change color with the light and wind. A roadside picnic lunch is included on your return.
Before arriving in Uyuni, you’ll pass through the quiet village of San Cristóbal and the scenic Rock Valley. The tour ends around 6:30 p.m., concluding three days of unforgettable landscapes and cultural encounters in Bolivia’s remote southwest.
Overnight in Uyuni (not included)
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Entrance Tickets: Included
Note: For those who prefer to conclude their journey in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, instead of returning to Uyuni, our tour guides will provide assistance for your border crossing at 10:30 a.m. The drop-off point is San Pedro de Atacama’s main square.
The additional price is $50 per person. Travelers who choose the transfer to San Pedro de Atacama forfeit the trip back to Uyuni. If you prefer to connect to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, please book this transfer in advance.
Inclusions
Included:
Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle
English-speaking guide
Professional driver (in some cases, the guide may also serve as the driver)
Shared accommodation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Oxygen tank
First-aid kit
24/7 Customer Service
Local taxes and service charges
Not Included:
Entrance fees (approx. $30–$35 USD per person, paid in cash on-site)
Breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 3
Personal expenses
Drinks and snacks
Sleeping bag rental (recommended during winter: April to August) – 50 BOB for 2 nights Pay in cash at the Uyuni office before the tour.
Optional transfer to San Pedro de Atacama ($50 USD)
Travel insurance (recommended: World Nomads or Global Rescue)
Tips or gratuities
Transportation from Uyuni bus station or airport
Important: Bring enough cash in Bolivianos (BOB). Credit/debit cards are not accepted during the tour.
Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 Nights Packing List:
The Uyuni Salt Flats region has extreme conditions cold nights, sunny days, and high altitude. Pack accordingly to stay comfortable and safe:
Warm clothing (layers recommended)
Wool socks and gloves
Hat that covers your ears and protects from the sun
High-altitude boots or waterproof shoes (especially during rainy season)
Flashlight or headlamp
Rain jacket or poncho (December to March)
Towel and swimwear (for hot springs)
Lip balm and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Sunglasses with UV protection (sunlight reflects intensely off the salt)
Extra drinking water (we provide 2 liters per person per day, but more is recommended)
Snacks for the road
Personal hygiene items
Prices
The Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 nights operates daily, year-round. Prices are valid from March 2025 through January 2026 and are listed in USD.
$289.00 per person
Daily departures with a 100% guarantee on all departure times, ensuring your trip goes as planned.
***Traveling solo? We offer custom pricing and personal assistance—contact us to plan your Uyuni Salt Flats trip.
Terms & Conditions
By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Journeys, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Booking:
Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.
Cancellation By
Terms
91 days or more before departure
we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 30 days before departure
we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
29 – 0 days before departure
we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.
Inca Trail Tours:
Permits: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Journeys (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Journeys will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.
Medical Information:
You must advise Cusco Journeys of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Journeys reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.
Tours and Treks:
All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee. You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Journeys will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Journeys cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Journeys does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Journeys may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.
Delays:
Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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(+51) 966405778 | (+51) 980811833
The Uyuni Salt Flats Tour 3 Days 2 Nights is one of the most incredible travel experiences in South America, especially in Bolivia. This tour allows you to visit one of the most stunning landscapes in the world while exploring the natural and cultural attractions of southwestern Bolivia. 
