The tour I took started in Uyuni and ended in San Pedro di Atacama, Chile. When Kusku betrayed his wife for Kusina, Tunupa’s tears are said to have formed the salt flats.The best and most popular way to fully experience Salar de Uyuni is by taking a 4×4 tour across the salt flats. Cheers, Hannah from AustraliaHi, Hannah,If you will take a 3-4 days 4WD tour, you will usually be with 5-6 other people in the car and it is safe to be just by yourself there – maybe some of the other travelers can understand Spanish!Hi Yulia,Hi Viorel!Hi Yulia-I am planning to travel around Peru for 12 days but would also like to go to the salt flats, Atacama and maybe wineries in Chile before flying out. The site covers an area of 10582 kilometers. In fact, approximately 70% of the world’s lithium reserves are found in Salar de Uyuni and thus it’s not surprising that there’s an entire industry devoted to its extraction. Salar de Uyuni and colored lagoons tours 3 days. Such tours usually involve a minimum of one nights stay in rather basic accommodation, and thus it is recommended that you bring plenty of warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag for the night. In case you want to make sure they can serve gluten-free food, i strongly advice you write them in advance and double check that directly with the company.Hi Yulia!Excellent post. Updated the post and wanted to go again HEY!How much was the overall tour for you? “Unlike traditional deserts, which have sand in abundance, the Salar de Uyuni features vast […][…] travel experience I’ve had was in Bolivia, in The Uyuni Salt Flats. The site covers an area of 10582 kilometers. Thank youI think you will be able to ask around and get yourself a driver right at the place. First of all, here is a map that will show you where Bolivia is located and where the salt flats are:Here is everything you need to know about El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, let’s get that out of the way from the beginning. Getting there by bus is usually the cheapest option (although not the most comfaortable)Hi!Thank you so much for this!I’m studying abroad in Cusco and have a week Spring Break during which I would like to go to La Paz and Uyuni. That’s what we did and no one seemed to mind. km) in south-western Bolivia. Did you remember what time you got back to Uyuni after the 3 days? Salar de Uyuni is part of the Altiplano … Unlike traditional deserts, which have sand in abundance, the Salar de Uyuni features vast expanses of glistening white salt. Quick View.
The cover photo of the blog was taken there. And would you suggest to book the tour in advance?Yes, you can totally finish in Uyuni as well (see in the post above).Great article Yulia – very helpful – thank you.Hi,Thank you!I’d say it’s not that bad, but I suppose it also depends on how serious the problems are. Millions of years ago there was a huge Bolivia salt lake there but it dried up, and now it is the biggest salt flat in the world, which also becomes the largest reflecting surface during the rainy season. Not sure about the trains, sorryHi Yulia,I think it is quite different, we are talking a desert and salt flats. Most people rock up to the town of Uyuni, on the edge of the famous salt flats, and find a tour agency offering a quick day tour or the popular three or four-day jeep tour to explore the area. I’m planning a trip which will include both a visit to the Uyuni salt flats and the Atacama desert sometime later this month or early Feb. They also communicate by the phone which particular place to go to if there is not enough water.Wow.
I do not speak Spanish at all, I wont be missing a lot of stuffs being explained right? Thank you lotshey Amanda, thanks so much!Hi Yulia. The landscape is entirely flat, bar a few small ‘islands’ such as Isla Incahuasi, which only accentuates its surreal beauty. […] De Uyuni interminable mirror and largest salt flat in the world, located in Potosi of Bolivia. I was wondering if you know a few specific tour companies that are reputable in terms of service and safety. At 10,582 sq kms, Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat located in the south-west of Bolivia.
Do you know about getting from Chile to Bolivia by plane?Hi Tam!I am pretty sure you don’t want to rent a car and drive by yourself in Bolivia, especially the salt flats. Thank you for posting the article as it’s already helped me decide my route from La Paz to San Pedo di Atacama.
Uyuni is a little town living off of tourism, basically.There are two options to get from La Paz to salt flats:The bus will leave you at the station in the early morning so you will have PLENTY of time to drink coca tea and find a suitable tour company for yourself before 10:00 am, the approximate time when the jeeps leave.If you wish, you can stay for one more night, just to relax and get yourself acclimated to the altitude.