Uyuni: Salt Flats, Train Cemetery, and Stargazing Tour
ID: GYG1191027-1827018
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the Salar de Uyuni on a guided tour from Uyuni. Visit the Train Cemetery, explore the village of Colchani, and enjoy a sunset and stargazing experience.
Begin your adventure with a short walk through the center of Uyuni to acclimate, get to know the urban environment, and make any necessary purchases.
Then, head to the Train Cemetery, where you can see the rusty remains of old locomotives. Continue to the town of Colchani, where you can learn about the salt extraction process and see local crafts.
Next, visit the Ojos del Salar, natural springs that bubble up from the ground. Stop at the Dakar Monument and the Flag Station, where you can see flags from all over the world.
Venture into the vast Salar de Uyuni and stop at the Salt Hotel. Enjoy a picturesque picnic lunch surrounded by endless white landscapes. Continue to Incahuasi Island, a rocky oasis with giant cacti and panoramic views.
In the evening, watch a stunning sunset as the salt flat turns into a giant natural mirror. After sunset, stay to enjoy stargazing and admire the Milky Way under one of the clearest skies on the planet. During the rainy season, the reflections create the magical sensation of walking among the stars.
Return to Uyuni at night.
Highlights
- Marvel at the rusted remains of old locomotives at the Train Cemetery
- Visit the village of Colchani to learn about the salt extraction process
- Explore the vast Salar de Uyuni and stop at the Hotel de Sal
- Enjoy a picturesque lunch surrounded by endless white landscapes
- Watch the sunset and stargaze under one of the clearest skies on Earth
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
El tour incluye caminatas y puede no ser adecuado para personas con movilidad reducida.
Durante la temporada de lluvias, el salar puede estar cubierto de agua, creando reflejos impresionantes.
INCLUDED
- Caminata por el centro de Uyuni
- Visita al Cementerio de Trenes
- Visita al pueblo de Colchani
- Visita a los Ojos del Salar
- Parada en el Monumento a Dakar y la Estación de las Banderas
- Visita al Salar de Uyuni
- Almuerzo campestre
- Visita a la Isla Incahuasi
- Observación de estrellas
NOT INCLUDED
- Transporte desde/hacia Uyuni
- Bebidas durante el almuerzo
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.