Uyuni Salt Flats Tours from San Pedro de Atacama
Uyuni salt flats tours from San Pedro de Atacama follow one of the great overland crossings in South America: out through the Hito Cajones border, across the Bolivian altiplano past coloured lagoons and flamingo colonies, onto the salt flat itself, and back. San Pedro de Atacama is the standard Chilean starting point for the Salar de Uyuni, and the route is one of the great overland crossings in South America: out through the Hito Cajones border, across the Bolivian altiplano past coloured lagoons and flamingo colonies, onto the salt flat itself, and back. One operator sells the return crossing as a bookable three-day tour. All of it sits inside our Atacama Desert tours catalog.
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Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour & Back
Cross the Bolivian border for the Salar de Uyuni, colored lagoons and flamingo highlands — returning to San Pedro on day three.
- Category
- Multi-Day Tours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Koa Travel
- Booked via
- GetYourGuide
“Freddy is a great professional and a great person! He explains in details all atractions on the way and also some local culture interesting details, which are important…” — Romero José Silva
Booking, payment and cancellation are handled by GetYourGuide. Price checked 2026-08-06.
Compared Side by Side
The lines that actually change the decision: what you pay, how long it takes, how high it goes, who pays the park fee, and who runs it.
| Tour | From | Duration | Book | Max altitude | Entrance fees | Pickup | Cancellation | Operator | Traveler rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour & Back | $880 | 3 days | Details | Crosses the Bolivian altiplano ab… | National park and Isla Incahuasi fees of USD 25 per… | The guide meets you at your hotel… | Free cancellation 24h | Koa Travel | 4.9/5 (83) |
USD 25 per person of Bolivian national park and Isla Incahuasi fees are included in the price. Carry bolivianos in cash for anything else on the route.
How to Choose
Return or one-way
This crossing brings you back to San Pedro on the third day, with a private transfer out of the Bolivian border on the last leg. Many travellers instead take a one-way crossing and continue into Bolivia — that is a different booking and usually cheaper, but it leaves you in Uyuni with your onward travel to arrange.
What $880 covers
A shared van to the border, a 4WD with driver across Bolivia, two nights at a hotel with heating and hot water and a private room, six of the seven meals, an English-speaking guide, a small group in one car, and USD 25 of national park and Isla Incahuasi fees. Dinner on the second night in Uyuni is not included.
The conditions are basic by design
The operator states it directly: the experience is not for those who love luxury, pampering or comfortable temperatures. You are above 4,000 m for most of three days.
Best Option by Traveler Type
The return crossing
Best for: Travellers based in San Pedro
The 3-day Uyuni tour and return is the one bookable option we list, rated 4.9 from 83 reviews.
Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour & BackPlanning Guides
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Uyuni Salt Flats Tours from San Pedro de Atacama: Common Questions
How long does the San Pedro to Uyuni tour take?
Three days, returning to San Pedro on the third. You leave early on day one for the Hito Cajones border, cross the altiplano by 4WD, sleep two nights in Bolivia and come back over the same border.
How high is the Uyuni route?
The Salar de Uyuni itself is at 3,656 m, and the altiplano crossing runs above 4,000 m for long stretches, including where you sleep. Acclimatise in San Pedro first — this is not a trip to start on your first night in the desert.
Is the Uyuni tour suitable for children?
The operator sets a minimum of 10 years and excludes travellers over 70 and anyone prone to altitude sickness. Three days at 4,000 m in cold, basic conditions is demanding for young children regardless of the rule.
What do I need to cross the border?
A passport valid for the crossing, cash in bolivianos for anything not included, and whatever entry documentation Bolivia requires of your nationality — check with the consulate, as the rules change. The guide handles the tour logistics, not your immigration status.