Luxury Uyuni Salt Flats
Tours made for you
Private guide and vehicle
Explore the terrain at your own pace in a comfortable 4x4
Explore on foot
Discover the Train Cemetery, coloured lagoons and powerful geysers
Otherworldly landscapes
Experience the mirror effect of these mesmerising panoramas
Wondrous wildlife
From cacti covered islands to adorable vizcachas, learn what lives in this remote wilderness
Bolivia's most surreal and stunning experience
Stretching over 10,000 square kilometres across southwestern Bolivia, the world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni is truly a sight to behold. Formed from the drying-up of vast prehistoric lakes, the landscape stretches flat and empty as far as the eye can see, leaving you feeling as if on another planet.
During the dry season, which runs from April to October, the uniform geometric patterns across the crisp, dry salt surface glitter under sunlight. During the rainy season, from November to March, flooding transforms the flats into a spellbinding mirror which reflects the sky and seems to defy reality. Whatever the season, unleash your creative side with experimental photographs of the optical illusions created by this hypnotic horizon.
Although at first glance they may seem empty of life, your Jacada guide will unlock the secrets of these otherworldly landscapes on your Uyuni private tour. Clamber into your comfortable 4×4 and soak up the freedom of journeying through the vast, open space. Your guide will point out the features of the region, from the giant cacti on Inchuasi Island to tiny vizcachas, culpeos (Andean foxes) and vicuñas roaming the plains.
We recommend combining the Salar de Uyuni with the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, in the Bolivian Altiplano, and Chile’s Atacama desert, as part of our Travesia journey. Lunar landscapes, powerful geysers, hot springs and vividly coloured lakes filled with flamingoes provide startlingly beautiful contrast to Uyuni’s stark, white expanse. Allow your curiosity to be ignited by the endlessly fascinating flora, fauna and geology of this journey, while your expert guide imparts their deep understanding of each feature. Contact us to start planning your bespoke adventure across the Salar de Uyuni.
Highlights
Experience the freedom of roaming the world’s largest salt flats in comfort in your private 4X4
Marvel at the incredible mirror effect created by flooding in the rainy season, or at the crisp, white horizon in the dry season
Learn about the mesmerising wildlife and geographical features of the region from your knowledgeable private guide
Stay at handpicked accommodations designed to enhance your experience and work in harmony with your surroundings, such as the Salt Hotel or airstream deluxe campers
Explore further afield, discovering multi-hued lakes, bubbling hotsprings and roaring geysers
The one-of-a-kind landscapes that form the Salar de Uyuni are arguably some of the most breathtaking sights in South America. This is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveller, for whom luxury means the freedom to explore this majestic space and embrace the profound sense of scale and solitude in its remoteness.
Lizzie Slater
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Uyuni Salt Flats
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Where to go in Bolivia
Eduardo Avaroa Reserve
At the southernmost tip of Bolivia, bordering Chile and Argentina, the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve is an otherworldly looking protected area ranging in altitude between 4,200m (13,800 feet) and 5,400m (17,700 feet).
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La Paz
In the shadow of the immense triple snow-capped peaks of Mount Illimani and at altitudes reaching 4,000m, Bolivia’s cultural capital, La Paz has earned itself the moniker of the ‘Tibet of the Americas’ and life at these lofty heights is admirable if not spectacular.
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Santa Cruz
Located just beyond the last Andean foothills in the tropical lowlands, is Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s economic powerhouse. What was an isolated frontier town until the middle of the 20th century has now become the country’s biggest city.
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Sucre
Sucre, also known historically as Charcas, La Plata and Chuquisaca is the constitutional capital of Bolivia. Thought by many to be the most beautiful city in Bolivia and the symbolic heart of the nation.
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Titicaca
As one of the highest lakes in the world, shared by the borders of Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca rightly affords itself the slogan of the ‘Sea in the Sky’ and its majestic beauty and extreme setting confirms the beguiling effect it has on people.
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When to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats
The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is arguably during the wet season from November to March, as this is when you’ll be able to experience the mirror effect created by a thin layer of rain water on the surface of the salt flats.
However, it is possible to explore year round, and visiting during the dry season (April to October), will allow you to see the intriguing geometric pattern on the crust’s surface. You’ll also be able to explore more of the region, as flooding in the wet season can restrict access to certain areas.
While daytime temperatures are often mild, be prepared for very cold nights. It’s not unusual for overnight temperatures to reach -20°C (-4°F) in winter (June and July).
Dry season
April–October
Wet season
November–March
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