Salar de Uyuni Stargazing Tour
Description
Experience a remarkable adventure in one of Bolivia's most breathtaking environments with the Salar de Uyuni Stargazing Tour. This excursion promises to be one of the standout moments of your journey.
Salar de Uyuni Stargazing Tour
Your journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation, followed by a drive in a 4x4 vehicle towards the Salar de Uyuni, a mesmerizing destination in Bolivia. As we traverse the landscape, the vibrant hues of the sky—whether from the sunrise or sunset—will enhance your ride. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey through the cosmos!
Upon arrival at the salt flat, your guide will lead you as we stroll to find the ideal spots for witnessing the starry night sky. This region is renowned for having one of the clearest atmospheres free from light pollution, allowing for a stunning view of the Milky Way. Such an experience is truly enchanting!
During this outing, you'll have the chance to identify the prominent constellations and delve into the Andean worldview. We'll marvel at the various celestial entities, and the beautiful reflections they cast on the salt surfaces of this extraordinary Bolivian location are sure to captivate you.
With unforgettable images of the night sky etched in our minds, we’ll return to the vehicle and head back towards Uyuni. You can expect to be dropped off at your accommodation approximately 3 to 5 hours post pickup.
Options
When booking this experience, you have the flexibility to choose from the following options:
- Sunrise tour without a telescope (3 hours): a pickup at 2:30 am allows you to enjoy the stars observed by the naked eye.
- Sunrise tour with telescope (3 hours): with a pickup at 2:30 am, relish a memorable astronomical experience aided by a telescope.
- Sunset tour without a telescope (5 hours): begin at 4:30 pm for a unique sunset experience, observing the night sky freely.
- Sunset tour with telescope (5 hours): starting at 4:30 pm, travel to the Uyuni salt flat, where we will witness the sun setting over the horizon while utilizing a telescope to gaze at the sky.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by minibus or bus
- English–speaking guide
- Telescope (depending on selection)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Unyuni at the agreed time
- Sunrise tour without a telescope (3 hours): we'll pick you up at 2:30 am to contemplate the stars without using any additional observation instruments.
- Sunrise tour with telescope (3 hours): we'll pick you up at 2:30 am and enjoy an unforgettable astronomical observation experience using a telescope.
- Sunset tour without a telescope (5 hours): we'll pick you up at 4:30 pm to enjoy a unique experience at sunset, observing the night sky with the naked eye.
- Sunset tour with telescope (5 hours): we'll pick you up at 4:30 pm to go to the Uyuni salt flat, where we'll take advantage of the sun setting on the horizon to observe the sky with a telescope.
Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
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