1 Day Salt Flats Budget

PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS THE LOW SEASON OPTION. FROM 1ST JULY TO 31ST AUG IS HIGH SEASON. DURING  THIS PERIOD PRICE GO UP AND IF AVAILABLE ON OUR SITE YOU SHOULD USE THE HIGH SEASON OPTION FOR BOOKING THIS TOUR. CURRENTLY PRICES ARE LOW SEASON PRICES

IMPORTANT NOTICE

From November 1st the entrances fees payable during Salt Flats tours will be increasing significantly. The entrance fee to Incahuasi (Isla Pescado) will rise from 15bs to 30bs.  The government is trying to increase revenue from tourism so entrance fees may rise for other tours / attractions in the coming months.

Trips to the Salar de Uyuni are an unforgettable experience but unfortunately the general standard of facilities and services are not very high in the area. We would like to make it clear that things are not as reliable, comfortable and professional as we would like on these budget tours so for this reason we do not promise more than what you will receive for your money. The  food will be basic, the driver is just a driver and acts as a basic guide plus he is unlikely to speak any English. Due to the harshness of the terrain vehicle breakdowns are common. Still interested?  Good, you should be because if you can put up with a bit of hardship you should have a great time.  You don’t really need a guide for this tour as most of it is looking at landscapes and these are pretty self explanatory. Take some extra snacks to make teh food more interesting. The drivers are used to breakdowns and are pretty adept at fixing their vehicles, they are always willing to help each other out and you are usually not stuck for long - so a bit of patience is often all you need. We believe if you are informed truthfully about the possible negative aspects of the tours you can prepare yourself better and will have a more positive experience.

N.B. - There were some accidents in 2008  in which tourists were killed. These tours were not booked  with us or with our partners but we feel we should inform people that these tours take place in remote areas where medical treatment is some distance away, communications are very limited and the drivers / guides are not first aid trained nor do most carry first aid kits and/or other medical supplies.If things go wrong you are faced with the reality of travel in a remote area of a developing country. If you are concerned about safety levels on these tours you should contact us to discuss higher quality options (although these also face some of the same challenges from the environment) and we can arrange something to suit.

The following is a typical tour but sometimes some things are omitted from a tour, sometimes additional things are included (such as train cemetery visits at the start or end of the trip) so this shouldn’t be seen as a rigid itinerary. If there is something you really want included your group should stress this to your driver at the start of the tour so he can plan accordingly.

DAY 1 – UYUNI – COLCHANI – INCAHUASI / ISLA PESCADO – TRAIN CEMETERY

You will leave Uyuni in the morning around 10 am and travel to Colchani to see how the salt is processed. You will be driving over the incredible and surreal Salar de Uyuni – the largest salt desert in the world and witness surreal and awe inspiring scenery. Next the group will visit the “Ojos de Sal” to witness cold water bubbling up from holes in the salt before seeing a hotel made purely from salt. Then you head to Isla Incahuasi (often called Isla Pescado) which is home to giant cacti, provides incredible photographic opportunities and is a great place to stop for lunch. After lunch there is more driving on the Salar and you can take surreal photos before we head back toward Uyuni for a stop at the Train cemetery. Arriving back in Uyuni around 5/6pm