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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. Sunscreen and sunglasses There is huge exposure to the sun here. The huge white reflective surface also emphasises the effect of the sun, causing it to get really bright during the day.
Thermals and warm gear With night-time temperatures dropping as low as C and many hostels not having central heating, a trip to Salar de Uyuni is unbearable if you have not packed accordingly. Warm clothes, including hiking boots, a scarf, warm socks, gloves, a blanket, a thermal shirt and a winter coat are essential. Bathroom runs in the middle of the night without any light source are not enjoyable!
Here we have our top tips for the ultimate Salar de Uyuni perspective photo: First and foremost, you can never take too many photos. It can be hard to distinguish which shots are good at the time because the glare of the sun makes it difficult to see the camera screen.
Therefore, take lots and lots and lots of photos. Take your photos somewhere with no cars or people in sight so that there is nothing but you, your props and the stark landscape in the photos. Unless you have unbelievably steady hands, getting a good photo while holding the camera is next to impossible.
Rest the camera on the ground and lie on your stomach for a better, in-focus shot. Bring plenty of small fun props such as toy animals, mini vehicles, bottles, saucepans and anything else you can think of that could be used for a funny and alternative photo. Finally, plan out the photos you want to take in advance of your trip.
Below is a list of additional tips to consider before your trip: Uyuni salt flats are at an elevation of 12, feet 3, meters above sea level, meaning altitude sickness is quite common among visitors. To avoid this, it is advisable to give yourself a few days to acclimatize and stay well hydrated. If you are affected by altitude sickness local advice is to chew some coca leaves as they are seen as an alleviant of mild altitude sickness symptoms.
Altitude sickness pills are also available over the counter in Peru and Bolivia for just a few dollars. Although days are warm, be prepared for chilly nights as temperatures in Winter can plummet as low as C sometimes. Salar de Uyuni is one of the harshest environments for vehicles on the planet, meaning that there can occasionally be unavoidable issues with the vehicles. However, in this event, there is no need to worry as the drivers are used to breakdowns and are pretty adept at fixing their vehicles.
They are always willing to help each other out and it is very rare that you are stuck for long so be patient and enjoy your surroundings.
As with all tours, pick your tour operator carefully. Thank you for your message! Our team will contact you via phone. Note that phones operate from 9am to 7pm Peruvian time Current Peruvian time now is: pm If we are outside operating hours, we will call you as soon as we open again. Important: Our team will contact you via phone. Note that phones operate from 9am to 7pm Peruvian time Peruvian time now is: pm. Speak to someone from our team by phone! When nearby lakes overflow, or the area gets rain, a thin layer of water covers the expanse, transforming it into a massive reflective mirror that makes for jaw-dropping, dreamlike photos.
The natural wonder has served as a valuable source of salt and lithium for Bolivia, and it has long been a hot spot for tourism in South America. When should I visit? May to November is the dry season, which means temperatures are colder, but the ground is harder and you can drive across the land more easily.
How do I get to Salar de Uyuni? Salar de Uyuni sits near the point where Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile meet, so tourists tend to come from three different starting places.
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