What to expect on Incahuasi
Incahuasi is a rocky island on the salt flat. The island has cacti and rock formations, and a walkable climb leads to a viewpoint with a view over the salt flat. Tours reach it on a day trip or on the first day of a multi-day jeep trip.
The entry fee is BOB 30 per person in 2026. It is an extra, not part of the day-tour price, and is paid on site in bolivianos, so keep cash with you. If you have no tour yet, compare Uyuni salt flat tours and check that the island stop is part of the program.
Ways to reach the island
Examples for 2026. Each row is one operator's product.
| Tour | Length and start | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day tour, morning start | Departure 10:30 a.m. | – | Includes 4x4, lunch and a Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Island entry of BOB 30, toilets, water and snacks are extra |
| Day tour with sunset snack | Full day | $79 per person, plus $25 for an English-speaking guide | Lunch, a snack at sunset, rubber boots in the rainy season, vehicle and Spanish-speaking driver-guide |
| Day tour, 9.5 hours | 9.5 hours, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $50 until 31 December 2026, $57 from 1 January 2027 | Minimum age 8. Online deposit, rest in cash in USD or BOB |
| 3-day tour | Day one: salt flat, Colchani, Incahuasi | BOB 1,560 or $195 per person | First night in Atullcha at about 3,700 m. Park entries not included |
For most visitors with one day, a day tour is the simplest way to see the island, usually together with the salt mounds and a sunset stop. If you also want the lagoons, the 3-day tour includes it on the first day.
Our pick: a full day with the island stop
This full-day jeep tour includes lunch and brings you back to Uyuni, with the Isla Incahuasi entry paid on site.
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Salt flat tours that include Incahuasi
Day trips and 3-day jeep tours across the salt flat, with current prices and availability.
A day tour route with the island
One day-tour program runs from the train cemetery to Colchani, then to the salt mounds and the Ojos de Sal, the Dakar monument and a salt hotel museum. After that comes Incahuasi, then free time for photos and sunset before the drive back to Uyuni. Another operator adds a flag stop, so stops differ between programs.
Ask your guide how much time you will have on the island. The walk to the viewpoint is the main reason to allow time. See the train cemetery for the first stop, and the sunset and stars page for the evening.
When the island is not on the route
Water and season decide, not the calendar.
A flooded salt flat
When the salt flat is flooded, operators replace the island visit with mirror photos, so the island is not reached. From January to April the island visit can be skipped and routes can change. Do not book on the assumption that Incahuasi is included in every month.
Mirror effect →The dry season
In the dry months the island is part of the usual day-tour route. The best time to visit page compares both seasons.
Cash
Entry fees are paid in bolivianos on site, and there are no cash machines after you leave Uyuni. Withdraw cash in town before the trip.
Sun and altitude
Bring sunglasses, sun protection and a hat. The salt flat lies at roughly 3,600 m, so go slowly on the climb and read about altitude first.
Plan the rest of your trip
Pages that fit a visit to the island.
Incahuasi Island: frequently asked questions
How much does Incahuasi Island cost?
The entry fee is BOB 30 per person in 2026. Day-tour offers treat it as an extra, together with toilets, water and snacks.
Is Incahuasi open all year?
Do not count on it. When the salt flat is flooded, the island visit can be replaced by mirror photos, and the visit can be skipped from January to April.
What is there to do on the island?
You see cacti and rock formations and can walk up to a viewpoint over the salt flat. Ask your guide how long the stop lasts.
Is Incahuasi included in the 3-day tour?
Yes, on the first day in the example route, which also covers the salt flat and Colchani. Ask your operator for the exact program for your date.
Can I pay the entry fee by card?
Plan to pay in cash in bolivianos. Entry fees are paid on site, and cash machines are found in Uyuni, not along the route.
Is this the official site for visiting Uyuni?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by a tourism authority, the reserve service, a hotel or a tour operator.