Generally speaking, you get what you pay for. I’ve heard horror stories of a surprisingly high number of travelers getting stuck in the middle of the flats with a drunk driver.
Not all Uyuni Salt Flats tour companies are equal. The country is about the size of California and Texas combined so you’ll want to map everything out to have a clear picture of how long it’ll take to get around. The tour can also be done in reverse starting in Uyuni.īe sure to read up on the details of my 4-day 4×4 tour to Uyuni: Part 1 & Part 2īolivia is bigger than it might look on the map. I was staying in Sucre and took the bus to Tupiza to start my tour. From either city, you can fly into Uyuni or take the bus. The majority of international flights will arrive at La Paz or Santa Cruz.
Ultimately, the best route depends on where you are staying and how much time you can spend on the tour. You can start your trip in Uyuni, Tupiza, or San Pedro de Atacama. To maximize your time in Bolivia, it’s essential to come prepared… here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Uyuni Salt Flats!
Since it’s such a massive area, you’ll want to have somebody with a 4×4 truck who knows how to get around. While South America is a great place for backpacking, the Uyuni Salt Flats are the kind of place where you need a tour company. They are the world’s largest salt flats and well worth the trip. Easily one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, the Uyuni Salt Flats are spread out over a whopping 4,086 square miles in southwest Bolivia.
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