Salar de Uyuni Bolivia Photography Trip 6 Day Landscape & Nightscape Photography Adventure

We have organized a fascinating itinerary for the most suggestive locations of Salar and inside the “Eduardo Avaroa” National Park, colorful lakes, volcanoes, geysers, deserts, stones valleys and a lot of Andean wildlife for an unforgettable experience. We will visit the Salar de Uyuni in the season of reflections, where it becomes in the largest natural mirror in the world with 12 000 km2. We will have 2 nights at Salar de Uyuni or Salt Flat. We will take pictures at sunset, sunrise, and magic night tours over the Salar to capture the “birth” of the Milky Way on the horizon. Not only that, but we will arrive near to the Chilean border on our 4×4 off-road trucks with our staff who knows the most iconic and hidden places at perfect times to have the best light.
The idea behind this special tour is to have drivers aware of your needs, leaving early in the morning to catch the best light, and knowing that they will reach the accommodation for the overnight after the last sunrays left in the evening. The drivers will also be aware that during your tour they will be asked to stop wherever you want.
There is no doubt that you will take nice pictures while visiting the region, even if you share your vehicle with travelers which are not really interested in Photography. But depending on the importance you give to this activity, you might feel a little stressed when other passengers are already waiting in the vehicle, and you still want to try out some different angles or settings.
Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia is referred to as the ‘world’s largest mirror’ because the 130-kilometer area is so large and flat that, after a rain, it becomes highly reflective:

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arriving la paz Free Day

Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel at la Paz free day as way to just to the altitude.

Late Afternoon we will have the meeting in order to give you an idea about our Photography trip.

Day 2: Paz – City Tours – Uyuni

07:00 am. we start the tour from kilometer 0, Plaza Murillo, where we will recount historical events of La Paz, passing by the cathedral, to go to Jaen Street, the historic center of freedom. We take our private transport to go to the Killi Killi viewpoint, where we can appreciate the city with the background of the guardian and sentinel Illimani. Then we will go to the “La Llamita” cemetery sector, very close to the orange cable car line. We continue with the route in the red cable car line to the sector of the general cemetery. We go by transport to Chualluma, and then take the red line cable car again, we go to the amautas sector. We continue taking the blue cable car line to Plaza La Paz, on the way we can see the cholets, which is a type of architecture in the city of El Alto. We take a short walk to Plaza Libertad, to visit the clothing sales sectors of the La Paz chola and her presence in different areas. We took the blue, silver and purple cable car. (Lunch) Visit Jaen street and witches market, San Francisco church.
Transfer out airport of the stop. LPB–UYU.-

Day 3: Villa Mar – Uyuni: surreal landscapes & endless horizons

Drive time: ~5–6 hours
Photography Focus: Mars-like desert, rock formations, high-altitude lagoons, salt flats at sunset
After a peaceful morning in the quiet desert town of Villa Mar, we begin our journey across one of the most visually striking regions of South America. The route from Villa Mar to Uyuni offers nonstop photography opportunities—from surreal high-altitude deserts to otherworldly rock formations and wide-open skies.
As we drive through the Siloli Desert, you’ll witness the raw texture of nature: wind-sculpted stones, deep red sands, and shifting shadows that add depth and drama to every frame. Don’t miss the iconic "Árbol de Piedra" (Stone Tree)—a gravity-defying rock formation perfect for minimalist compositions or creative wide shots with scale.
Along the way, we may pass remote altiplano lagoons, where flamingos feed in still, mirror-like waters. The contrast between the vibrant birdlife and stark landscapes is stunning—ideal for both telephoto and wide-angle work.
By late afternoon, we reach Uyuni, gateway to the legendary Salar de Uyuni. If conditions allow, we’ll head to the edge of the salt flats for a sunset session, where the vast white crust glows with soft pastels. This is your chance to capture the scale, symmetry, and silence of one of Earth’s most extraordinary landscapes.
📸 Golden Hour Tip: Use leading lines of the salt crust patterns to guide the eye into the distance, and embrace the negative space to highlight subjects or silhouettes.

Day 4: Uyuni – Incahuasi Island – Salt Flats Sunset – Salt Hotel

Photography Focus: Endless horizons, cactus silhouettes, salt textures, reflections (wet season), golden light & starry night
Wake up to the surreal beauty of Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat—a dreamscape for landscape photographers.
We set out across this vast white expanse, where the sky seems to touch the earth and the horizon stretches forever. As we drive deeper into the salt flats, stop often to capture the hexagonal salt patterns, minimalist compositions, and the stunning contrast between light and shadow.
Midday: Incahuasi IslandRising from the salt sea like a fossilized coral reef, Incahuasi Island offers a dramatic change in terrain. Covered in towering giant cacti and surrounded by nothing but salt, it’s the perfect place for aerial-style shots, leading lines, and wide-angle landscapes.
Best photo moments:

Cactus silhouettes against the deep blue sky
360° panoramas with endless white
Texture details in salt formations and volcanic rock

Golden Hour & SunsetAs the sun begins to dip, the salar transforms. The golden light reflects off the salt crust or, in the rainy season, creates surreal mirror-like reflections. The silence, the colors, and the open space create a truly otherworldly scene.
Golden hour tips:

Play with shadows, scale, and perspective
Use the reflective surface for symmetrical compositions
Wide-angle lenses + filters work magic here

Night at the Salt HotelAfter sunset, we head to our unique Salt Hotel, built entirely from blocks of salt. If skies are clear, step outside for a celestial show.
Night shots:

The Milky Way rising over the endless white flat
Creative long exposures with light painting or silhouettes
Star reflections (wet season bonus!)

Day 5: Salt Hotel – Tunupa Volcano – Uyuni (Night Photography Tour)

Photography Focus: Salt flat textures, high-altitude panoramas, ancient volcano, surreal sunset, and astrophotography on the Salar
Wake up early to golden light spilling across the endless white of the Uyuni Salt Flats—the world’s largest natural mirror. After breakfast at the Salt Hotel, we set off toward the northern edge of the salar, where the majestic Tunupa Volcano rises like a guardian above the flats.

Morning & Midday: Tunupa Volcano Exploration
Driving across the shimmering salt surface is an experience like no other—geometric polygon patterns stretch in every direction. At the base of Tunupa, we visit a local village and explore colorful geological formations and ancient cave mummies tucked into the cliffs.
Photo Tips:

Use wide angles to capture the vastness of the salt flat
Shoot the pastel mineral layers of Tunupa’s slopes for abstract compositions
Drone-friendly day: aerials reveal epic salt patterns and volcano symmetry

Climbing to the Tunupa viewpoint offers a jaw-dropping panorama over the salt flats, perfect for midday shots with layered blue skies and razor-sharp horizons.
Sunset on the SalarWe return to the flats in time for the sunset show. If water is present, the salt transforms into a natural mirror, doubling the sky in an explosion of color. If dry, the cracked hexagonal patterns glow golden under the last light.
Golden Hour Ideas:

Silhouettes and reflections
Long exposures with people or props
Wide compositions to showcase the surreal horizon

Our speciality Night Photography Session on the Salt FlatsAfter dinner in Uyuni, we head back out for a private night photography tour under some of the clearest skies on Earth. With zero light pollution and a high elevation, Uyuni is a dream location for astrophotographers.
Night Shooting Highlights:

Milky Way reflections if there's surface water
Star trails over the volcano and horizon
Creative light painting or portraits under the stars
If the moon is up: stunning silver-lit salt textures

Bonus Tip: Bring your tripod, extra batteries, and a headlamp with a red light. The stillness and silence of Uyuni at night make this one of the most unforgettable photo experiences on the planet.

Day 6: Uyuni – Flight to La Paz

Photography Focus: Final Salar sunrise, surreal desert scenes, aerial abstracts, La Paz skyline
Wake up early to catch your final sunrise over the Salar de Uyuni—a magical moment where the salt flats transform into a glowing mirror or crystalline expanse, depending on the season. The first light stretches across the endless white, creating perfect minimalist compositions and dreamy reflections. Silhouettes of cacti, abandoned trains, or distant travelers can add scale and story.
📸 Sunrise Tip: Use wide angles for infinite perspective, or zoom in to play with abstract patterns and textures in the salt.
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight to La Paz, but the photo journey continues in the skies. If you're lucky enough to get a window seat, keep your camera ready--Bolivia's aerial landscapes are surreal. Think: cracked earth, winding rivers, volcanic peaks, and cloud shadows casting patterns over high-altitude terrain.
📸 Aerial Photo Tip: Shoot at a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur and aim for high-contrast scenes that work well in black and white.
Upon arrival in La Paz, one of the world’s highest capital cities, you'll witness a jaw-dropping view as the city spills down the sides of a deep canyon framed by the mighty Illimani Mountain. Even from the plane or airport, this is a moment worth capturing.

Information

Group Size1 – 8 Guests
Experience | Difficulty

Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
DSLR, mirrorless, compact or iPhone cameras
Moderate schedule
Travel by car or minibus
Moderate elevation changes and lots of walking and hiking (none of our adventures have difficult hikes)
(non-photographers also welcome)

Includes

6 Days
Travel, landscape, nature, wildlife and people photography
Professional photographer | guide
Photo walks & discussions
Small group size (1-8 guests)
3 or 4-star hotels
Breakfasts
All Meals
National Park Permits
Local transportation