Uyuni Salt Flats 4 Day Adventure

Embark on the Uyuni Sky Mirror Expedition, the premier 4 days Bolivia adventure across the iconic Uyuni Salt Flats and beyond. This Salar de Uyuni salt flats tour combines immersive exploration, surreal mirror photography, and breathtaking landscapes — perfect for adventurers and photography lovers alike.

Why This Is the Best Uyuni Experience

  • Salt Flats mirror reflection experience on the world’s largest salt desert — the Uyuni Salt Flats — offering stunning reflective surfaces when shallow water creates a natural mirror.

  • Mirror effect tour & photography expedition tailored for incredible sunrise, sunset, and reflection shots.

  • A complete Bolivia 4 day salt flat adventure that goes far beyond the flats to include high-altitude lagoons, geysers, deserts, and more.

Ultimate Itinerary Highlights

Uyuni Arrival & Intro to Altiplano Landscapes
Begin in Uyuni and explore the eerie Train Cemetery, visit local salt workshops, and step onto the vast white salt crust for your first mirror effect photography session. Incahuasi & High-Plateau Wonders Visit Isla Incahuasi with giant cacti and expansive views, then journey deeper into the Altiplano to volcanic terrains and flamingo-dotted lagoons — ideal stops for your 4 day Uyuni photography tour. Geysers & Colorful Lagoons Witness the otherworldly Sol de Mañana Geysers, relax in Polques hot springs, and capture dramatic landscapes at Laguna Colorada and Laguna Verde — vibrant highlights of the Altiplano tour with lagoons & geysers. Scenic Return to Uyuni.

What Makes It Special

  • Uyuni Altiplano landscape tour across diverse terrains and ecosystems.

  • 4 day Uyuni mirror effect tour Bolivia crafted for vivid reflections and dramatic skies.

  • Opportunities for professional landscape photography at sunrise and sunset.

  • All logistics, transportation in 4×4, meals, guides, entrance fees, and accommodations included (hotel nights in salt hotels and desert lodges)..

“From dazzling salt mirrors to the flamingo-filled lagoons of the Altiplano experience Bolivia’s surreal beauty under the stars.”

Uyuni Sky Mirror Expedition – Ultimate 4-Day Bolivia Adventure

Day 2 – Uyuni Salt Flats Incahuasi Island Eduardo Avaroa Reserve Tayka del Desierto

Your adventure begins at the Train Cemetery, a hauntingly beautiful relic of Bolivia’s mining era. Continue to Colchani Village, where local artisans craft salt souvenirs and demonstrate traditional processing methods. Enter the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest in the world — an endless white canvas reflecting the sky. Visit the Dakar Monument, the Flag Plaza, and the Ojos del Salar (Salt Eyes). Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the mirror effect while savoring a wine & snacks tasting (vino y piqueo) experience.
Overnight at Hotel Luna Salada, built entirely of salt with panoramic views of the salt flats.

Day 1 – Uyuni Train Cemetery Colchani Salt Hotel Experience

Wake up early for a magical sunrise over the salt flats, perfect for reflection and photography. Visit Isla Incahuasi, a coral island filled with towering giant cacti offering 360° views of the Salar. Continue south through the dramatic Andean landscapes toward the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve. Along the way, marvel at the multicolored Altiplano lagoons, home to pink flamingos. Arrive at Tayka del Desierto, a cozy eco-lodge nestled amid vast red plains and volcanoes — an ideal place for stargazing under pristine night skies.
Overnight at Tayka del Desierto Hotel.

Day 3.- Hotel tayka desierto to Mallku cueva

After breakfast, explore the Sol de Mañana Geysers, a geothermal field of bubbling mud pools and steam columns. Relax in the Polques natural hot springs, surrounded by sweeping desert views. Continue to the surreal Desierto de Dalí, where colorful mineral landscapes evoke a living painting. Visit the stunning Laguna Colorada, home to thousands of flamingos, and the emerald Laguna Verde at the base of Licancabur Volcano. End the day surrounded by volcanic rock formations at Hotel Mallku Cueva, uniquely built into a natural stone wall.
Overnight at Hotel Mallku Cueva.

Day 4 – Mallku Cueva Valle de las Rocas San Cristóbal Return to Uyuni

Journey back toward Uyuni through breathtaking high-altitude terrain. Visit the Valle de las Rocas, an open-air gallery of giant rock formations sculpted by wind and time. Stop at the colonial church of San Cristóbal, one of Bolivia’s oldest stone sanctuaries, before returning to Uyuni in the afternoon. End of the tour — filled with incredible photos, memories, and the deep silence of the Altiplano.

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  • 4x4 private transportation (max 4 passengers per vehicle)

  • All the ground fees

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide

  • All meals (B/L/D)

  • Entrance fees to national parks and attractions

  • 1 night at Hotel Luna Salada (Uyuni)

  • 1 night at Hotel Tayka del Desierto

  • 1 night at Hotel Mallku Cueva

  • Wine & snacks tasting at sunset (vino y piqueo)

  • Guided photo opportunities at sunrise and sunset

  • Drinkible water

What we recommend you to take with you:

The route is cold, windy and with high solar radiation. During the day it is generally sunny and the weather is pleasant. Our recommendations on what to bring with you are:

  • Warm clothes.

  • Gloves.

  • Woolen socks.

  • Hat that covers your ears and protects you from the sun.

  • Boots.

  • Towel.

  • Swimming suit.

  • Lip moisturizer.

  • Sun block 30+.

  • Sun glasses.

  • Flashlight.

  • Raincoat (From December to March).

  • Extra water.

  • Passport (and visa).

Important Notes:

The itinerary may be subject to change due to road conditions, weather (especially during rainy season when parts of the salar may flood), altitude or access issues. Guests are reminded this is remote terrain at high elevation (above 3,650 m) and acclimatization is advised.

Price 2025:Per person
  • 1 person: US$ 2,210 per person.

  • Group of 2 persons: US$ 1650 per person.

  • Group of 3 persons: US$ 1550 per person.

  • Group of 4 persons: US$ 1450 per person.

  • Group of 5 persons: US$ 1400 per person.