UYUNI SALT FLATS AND LAGOONS OF THE ALTIPLANO, BOLIVIA
April 20–27, 2026 SOLD OUT
MARCH 16–23, 2026 SOLD OUT
MARCH 24–31, 2026 SOLD OUT
USD 2995
UYUNI SALT FLATS AND ALTIPLANO LAGOONS
We have organized a fascinating tour of the most evocative landscapes of the Salar de Uyuni and the vast Altiplano Desert within the “Eduardo Avaroa” National Reserve. We will visit the Salar de Uyuni during the reflection season, when it becomes the world’s largest “natural mirror,” stretching over 10,000 km² across the Andes. We’ll enjoy excursions in 4×4 trucks to admire the Salar in all its majesty, taking photos of the psychedelic colors of the sunset and participating in nighttime sessions to gaze at the Milky Wayreflected in the salt flats and walk on a blanket of stars.
If the Salar makes us feel as though we’re on another planet, then a journey through the Altiplano Desert will only reinforce that feeling: we’ll discover colorful lagoons, home to Andean flamingos, surrounded by volcanoes, geysers, and a rich array of Andean wildlife. Every sunrise and sunset offers magical light perfect for photography and contemplation. A natural and visual experience that awakens all the senses.
The lights and colors of Bolivia are waiting for you!
START OF THE TRIP:
UYUNI, BOLIVIA: Uyuni "Joya Andina"Airport (UYU)
END OF THE TRIP:
UYUNI, BOLIVIA: Uyuni “Joya Andina”Airport (UYU)
DAY 1:
UYUNI AIRPORT, BOLIVIA
The meeting point will be Uyuni Airport (UYU), where our staff will be waiting for the group to transfer them to our hotel. We’ll have our first encounter with the marvelous Salar de Uyuni for sunset photos and a nighttime session featuring the Milky Way, which will give us the surreal feeling of walking among the stars.
DAY 2 and DAY 3:
UYUNI SALAR, BOLIVIA
After breakfast, we will visit the most iconic attractions within the Salar de Uyuni, such as the train graveyard, the town of Colchani, the Ojos de Agua, and Isla Blanca, and we will enjoy a buffet lunch in the middle of the Salar. We will wait for sunset at a location to appreciate the colors of twilight and will have our second night of astrophotography in the Salar.
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY IN THE SALAR
The Salar de Uyuni is one of the best places on Earth for astrophotography: its strategic location, high altitude, and minimal light pollution make the Salar a wonderful vantage point for capturing images of the celestial bodies in the universe.
DAYS 4, 5, and 6
LAGUNAS, VOLCANOES, AND ALTIPLANO DESERT RESERVE
If the Salar de Uyuni gives us the feeling of being on another planet, then the journey through the Altiplano Desert and the “Eduardo Avaroa” National Reserve will confirm that sensation: colorful lagoons, volcanoes, geysers, deserts, rock forests, and Altiplano wildlife that will surprise us at every turn. We’ll also have evenings to do astrophotography by the shores of the lagoons and in the volcanic rock forests.
LA LAGUNA COLORADA
During our tour of the reserve, we will pay special attention to the beautiful Laguna Colorada. Covering more than 60 square kilometers, it is the largest lake on the Altiplano and is home to thousands of Andean flamingos. We will have the opportunity to enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking the volcanoes that surround this fantastic landscape.
DAY 7:
UYUNI
On our way back to the city of Uyuni, we’ll visit other spots in the middle of the desert, ready to enjoy the last sunset over the Salar de Uyuni and take some night shots at the Train Graveyard, before recharging our batteries at our exclusive hotel.
DAY 08:
FLIGHT TO LA PAZ, END OF THE TOUR
After breakfast, we will head to Uyuni Airport (UYU) for the return flight to La Paz.
END OF THE TOUR
$2,995 (U.S. dollars)
Reserve your spot by paying a deposit of $995
- Transfer Airport Uyuni - Hotel - Airport Uyuni
- Accommodation at the Hotel de Uyuni (Double Room)
- Tour in 4×4 trucks in the Salt Flat
- Buffet lunch in the middle of the salt flat
- Night Tour of the Salt Flat
- Accommodation in Ecolodges in the Altiplano Desert (Double Room)
- Night Tour of the Desert
- Full meals during the tour in the Desert (breakfasts, lunches and dinners)
- Drivers, cook and assistants during the entire tour in the Salar and the Desert.
- Income to National Reserves
- Lecture and photographic consultancy by Jheison Huerta and his staff.
- Air tickets
- Travel insurance
- Food and Beverages in Restaurants
- Admission fees to archaeological sites or museums
- Tips
EXTRAS
- The participant may request accommodation in a Single Room for an extra charge.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Detailed information regarding the itinerary, clothing, and accessories will be sent to participants who confirm their participation.
Jheison Huerta
The expedition will be led by Peruvian photographer Jheison Huerta and his team of collaborators.Founder of the Photo Andes agency, which has been organizing photography tours since 2014 to most photogenic destinations in the world, such as Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, and Argentina, among others. He is currently a Sony brand ambassador as an Alpha Partner for Latin America and an official Photopills guide.
Jheison Huerta has received international recognition for his work in promoting astrophotography in Latin America, which earned him recognition fromNASA with the APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day); He is also a professor for the astrophotography course on the Domestika platform, and his work has been published in most prominent media outlets: BBC, National Geographic, History, Mirror, Telemundo, Globo, El Comercio, and many more.
He was nominated by the Photopills app as one of the 25 most inspiring photographers in the world, and his work is featured the book “Photopillers of the Year 2020.”
He is currently collaborating with National Geographicon the production of the series “Welcome To The Earth,” airing on Disney+.
- Credit cards
- Western Union (International payments with no fees)
- PayPal (please note that a 6% withdrawal fee applies)
- Bank transfer (For residents of Peru or the U.S.)
Reservation Fee: USD 995
Second Payment 60 days before departure: USD 1,000
Third Payment 30 days before departure: USD 1,000
Cancellation Policy:
In case of cancellation 90–60 days prior to the trip: A fee of USD 995 will be charged
In case of cancellation between 60 and 30 days prior to the trip, we will apply a 50% retention of the tour price.
In case of cancellation between 30 days to the start date of the trip, we will apply a 100% retention of the tour price.
