How long in uyuni

I understand November is when Flamingos arrive for mating. Are their any specific tours for taking pictures of the Flamingo in Nov.? Excellent post. I am looking at flights now. I have a very limited amount of time, but I have wanted to do the 3 day tour for several years now. So, I was thinking overnight bus from La Paz, 3 day tour and then fly back.

Wondering if the am flight back will be OK or if I should book the flight, just to make sure I have enough time. Thank you so much! No, 8 am flight is definitely too early. If I remember correct, you will be back to Uyuni by 12 we were at the Chilean boarder at about 9 30 — 10 am , plus the time needed for the driver to get back to Uyuni.

I think 7 pm flight is just fine! Our travel group includes one person who cannot eat anything containing gluten. Can you tell me what type of food was served on your tour? The food was simple — soups, pasta, salads, some meat chicken , nothing fancy, our driver was cooking. 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.

Any advice for which airline better for la paz ti uyuni flight? Also the 3rd day drop off to cross border to atacama what time do most tours get to the border and can you do a tour from the border of the atacama desert? I took a bus, but i think any airline would do the job, right, just search on skyscanner or such. I think we were at the boarder at about midday, maybe even earlier the day started veeery early that day i remember yes, you can also do the tour the other way around — from Chile to Salar de uyuni.

But I have heard those tours are significantly more expensive though. I was wondering if you know a few specific tour companies that are reputable in terms of service and safety. I have heard some pretty bad stuff about uyuni tour drivers drinking on the job etc.

So for 6 days would you recommend: Option A 3 day Salt flats tour 1 day cycling death road 2 days lake Titicaca specifally overnight at isle of sun. Hi guys! If this is still applicable, I would probably go for an option A. There are so many things to see on lake Titicaca and the Salt flats and I would recommend to do it with no rush.

I did not do the death road, but I have heard it is amazing! If not, you can always go for a private one, they are very flexible and will organize it for you, but it will be more expensive of course.

I am planning a trip to Bolivia in June and Uyuni is my list. As I am travelling solo I would like to know if I should arrange the trip before going to Bolivia, if I should arrange it from La Paz or if it is also possible to go to Uyuni and organise it there directly joining a group. Hi Laura! As I said, I did not book anything in advance, we got it on the day of the tour. I did the most standard tour of 3 days, not sure if there is a volcano hike, sorry! Taking the 3 day tour back to Uyuni, does it affect the price?

I can just tell the driver I want to come back to Uyuni and he will do it just like that? Yes, all the drivers go back to Uyni in any way and the tour was originally planned this way that it starts and finishes in Uyuni. But because many traveler me included prefer to continue to Atacama in Chile, there is a choice of not returning.

If you wantt to come back you do not have to pay anything. Hi Yulia. Very very useful information! Just wow. Thanks for all that info. Can you tell me if the flamingoes are there in late January or early February? And can you get close enough for decent photos of them? Thank you lots. I have been in late January and there were many flamingos! And yes, you get really close so you can take an amazing picture especially if you have decent zoom!

Thank you for your throughout information. They search the water for the passengers? I am afraid that I may have similar situation because I will go there in April, while the rain season is mostly in Feb and March.

The drivers usually know where the water is because they did the same route a couple of days ago. There is no difference which tour you will choose unless you take an exclusive private tour but I know nothing about those because they all go the same way.

You will see caravans of jeeps taking the same route. They also communicate by the phone which particular place to go to if there is not enough water. No worries, if there is water, they will find it! Hey, great post, thanks so much for all the information! Hello Anna, the tours offered in Uyuni are completely identical as I said in the post, you will get the same service and the itinerary. The only difference is the price depending on how you negotiate and the amount of people in the car.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. That is because Salar de Uyuni is one of the most famous tourist sites in Bolivia! Here is everything you need to know about El Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: 1.

Can you imagine? Yes, guys, those people did not exaggerate, it is out-of-this-world beautiful! The best if not only way to see it is to take a 4WD tour with other people in a car. When is the best time to visit Bolivia salt flats? In Red — what you are going to visit, in blue — the Start and Finish of the tour While it is possible to do a 1-day tour, day tours that head deeper into the Altiplano are more popular and recommended!

Bolivia salt flats starting points: Uyuni, Tupiza, San Pedro de Atacama, La Paz and Sucre 1-day tours usually start in Uyuni, a little town located very close to the salt fields in Bolivia — this is the most popular and the cheapest starting and finishing spot for the salt flat Bolivia tour.

That is what many people do, me included; If you are coming from Chile, you can start the tour in San Pedro di Atacama and finish in Uyuni the other way around. Expect to pay more in this case Chilean prices, you know ;. Start in Tupiza — this is the least popular option and these tours usually last 4 days.

You can even start in La Paz or Sucre if you want a short private one-day tour. There are two options to get from La Paz to salt flats: Budget option: The night bus from La Paz to Uyuni is around 8 hours long and it will get you there at A.

Book a private tour from La Paz here. Book a 1-day tour from Sucre here. The things you should ask before you choose the tour are: How many people are there in the car? Does the driver speak English? Where does the tour end? Is the entrance to the National park included? My friend, prepare to bargain a bit! If you take the same tour from Chile, it will be more expensive.

What will you see on the other two days? Even the building itself was made out of salt bricks! How cool is that? Hotel Recommendations for Uyuni If you decided to stay in Uyuni overnight before or after your Salar de Uyuni trip, the best place would be the town of Uyuni, as that is where the tours start and finish. Hotel Recommendations for La Paz La Paz is not the capital of Bolivia Sucre is , but La Paz is bigger than the capital and it is an international hub where you will most likely stop before the Salar de Uyuni tour.

The hotel is located on a hill and the views from my room were fantastic! Just like that: I would recommend staying at Almudena. Frequently Asked Questions There were many questions that you asked about the salt flats in Bolivia and I wanted to answer all of them!

You can read everything below: What is the Salar de Uyuni altitude? How can I make sure I get the best seat in the 4WD tour? Will my driver speak English? Will it be cold? Will I have electricity or special places to charge my phone? I remember we could use an extended plug in one of the hotels to charge our phones though. Are there any restaurants or shops nearby? Do I need cash or can I use my credit card? Tips and tricks for taking the best photos at Bolivia salt flats?

Conclusion Salar de Uyuni is one of the most surreal places I have ever been to in my life! I hope you will have lots of fun during your Bolivia holidays! Pin it for later! About The Author. Yulia MissTourist Yulia is originally Russian but truly is a world citizen in the heart.

Yulia Aryan Yulia MissTourist John Pazera Great post, well written, and top-shelf photos! Lena Niwa lim Hello, I found a tour that looks like it would be right for you and seems to be available in March on GetYourGuide, check it out! Mary Ellen Tiffany Maria Enjoy your trip! Inggrid Wardani Hi there, Could we take the salt from the salt lake? Tom Boyle SK Hi Yulia, This article is quite helpful to me!! Once again thanks for your prompt reply!

Duke Carrick Ester Hi, Ester, 1. Hope this helps. Have a nice day! Ashley 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. Hi, Ashley, My tour ended in San Pedro di Atacama, Chile but you can choose your ending point depending on the type of tour you choose — Uyuni, Tupiza etc. Viorel Nicolaescu Hannah Thank you in advance! Love your blog. Cheers, Hannah from Australia.

Hi, Hannah, If you will take a days 4WD tour, you will usually be with other people in the car and it is safe to be just by yourself there — maybe some of the other travelers can understand Spanish!

Megan Hi Yulia, I love your blog and especially this write up which is so so useful. Apoorva No, I dont remember it being necessary over there. Such an informative posting, just wanted to say thanks! Steve Marcella Winograd I want to photograph a lot so I think a privet car would be better! Bettina - DanishAdventurer Manprit Welcome and thanks so much! I went through the post again and now I want to come back!

Hi Yulia, We are planning to fly to Uyuni back and forth in mid of November , do you think the tour reservation is a must? We are a party of 5 and half of us are fluent in Spanish Thanks a lot. Rachel Merlie Bezembinder Azuelo May It would not be possible to do the same itinerary that I have done staying in Uyuni, some of the places are quite remote and require a lot of driving Yes, there are definitely direct flights from Lima Hope this helps, have a great trip!

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To be honest, I would suggest not actually staying in Uyuni. You can save yourself time and money by taking over-night buses or early morning flights and jumping straight onto a tour without actually spending the night in the town of Uyuni.

The owners are wonderful and know plenty about the area making them a great first port of call for information about tours or dining recommendations! Hello - thank you for the detailed info. Very helpful. We are trying to do a 3-day tour starting in Uyuni and ending in Calama in late Feb. There are four of us and we'd like our own vehicle and nicer hotel accommodations. Does that sound about right? Seems slightly on the high side.

Let me know if you have any insight. Thank you! Hi Mindy, you are likely getting quoted higher because normally they take five in a vehicle so you're paying for the extra person and nicer hotels will cost more. It does seem a little high though, so I suggest you contact a couple of other tour companies to get comparable quotes. We loved the Uyuni Salt Flats. We took Salty Desert Adventures. It was a great time. Lots of amazing photos that we took. In August, it is the dry season and there are not many bodies of water for reflections, but the salt flats have a beautiful landscape at that time of year.

It is an amazing place. What's in this article:. Planning Your Trip to South America? Tell Me More! What previous clients have said: Going to a new and exciting place is an adventure AND has its challenges. Photo by Andrew Ketchum. What the Bolivian salt flats look like from December to March. The pink-tinged Laguna Colorada: one of the main highlights of a Salar de Uyuni tour. The train graveyard just outside of Uyuni.

The weird rock formations in the Dali Desert or Dali Valley, another highlight of a tour of the Bolivia salt flats. Having fun with perspective on the Salar de Uyuni. Click here to cancel reply. Mindy Green Thursday 9th of January Steph Dyson Monday 13th of January Thanks for all the info you posted, very useful for my upcoming trip in February