Sunset and stars on the salt flat
There are three ways to see sunset on the flat. The first is the day tour, which ends with photo time and sunset before the return to Uyuni. The second is a separate evening trip from Uyuni. The third is a multi-day programme with sunset and stars in its title. They are different products, so check what each one lists.
A sunset is part of many day tours, but stargazing is not. One day tour describes waiting for the sunset before the drive back, and nothing in it promises a later night sky. If stars matter to you, look for an offer that lists them.
Our picks: sunset and stars
The sunset and starlight tour comes with rubber boots and hotel pickup in Uyuni. The sunrise option swaps the evening for the hours before dawn, and the five-hour sunset and stargazing trip starts and ends at an office with the salt flat entry included.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Sunset and stargazing evening on the salt flat
- Salt flat entry included
- 4x4 with driver-guide
- Pickup and return to the office
Five hours in a 4x4 with a driver-guide, from an office in Uyuni and back. Hotel pickup is only possible by prior arrangement.
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Sunset and starlight tour on the salt flat
- Hotel pickup in Uyuni
- Rubber boots
- Attraction entries
Four hours that start with a pickup at your hotel in Uyuni. Rubber boots are provided for the wet crust, and the attractions named in the programme are covered.
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Starlights and sunrise on the salt flat
- Hotel pickup in Uyuni
- Rubber boots
- First-aid kit
A four-hour night-to-dawn outing from your hotel in Uyuni. Rubber boots are provided, which helps when the crust is flooded.
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Evening trips, day tours with sunset and multi-day programmes, with current prices, languages and availability. Check whether stargazing is included.
Sunset options compared
What each type of trip includes in 2026.
| Option | Length | What is included | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset on the day tour | Full day, leaves around 10:30 | Wait for the sunset after the island and photo time. One offer includes a snack at sunset and rubber boots in the rainy season | Not included |
| Separate evening trip from Uyuni | 5 hours | Hotel pickup in Uyuni, Spanish-speaking escort, snacks and rubber boots in the rainy season | In the title |
| Sunset and stars programme | One or several days | Versions for the dry and the wet season | In the title |
No single price, pickup time or minimum group size covers these products, so check the details for your date. For most visitors who want sunset only, the day tour already includes it. For most who also want the night sky, an evening trip or a programme that lists stars is the better fit. See the tour comparison for day tours.
What the stars depend on
A clear night is not guaranteed on any date. Clouds can hide the sky in the rainy season, and a reflection needs smooth surface water, so a mirror view does not follow automatically from rain either. A sunset on a wet flat can look very different from one on dry crust.
Whether you see the Milky Way depends on a dark, clear sky. This page does not name months or sunset times, because the sky decides, not the calendar. Ask your operator what happens to the trip if the weather closes in.
Also ask where the trip stops for sunset and whether you can stay after dark. On the flat there is no shelter and no light, so you depend on the vehicle and the guide. Bring a headlamp or phone light for getting in and out of the jeep, and keep your warm layers within reach.
Season, cold and what to wear
The evening is the coldest part of the day.
Dry season
The dry season usually runs from April to November. The crust is firm, and the flat shows its salt patterns. Nights are cold. Average lows at Uyuni airport are around minus 10 to 12 °C in June and July.
Rainy season
The rainy season usually runs from December to March. Water on the flat can mirror clouds and the sky at sunset, but the island visit can drop out. Average lows are 4 to 5 °C in January and February. See the mirror effect.
Clothing
Wear warm layers, a windproof jacket, a hat and gloves. Waterproof boots matter on a wet flat. Sun protection is still needed before sunset. See what to pack.
Altitude
The flat lies at about 3,600 m. Take it easy on the first day, avoid alcohol and talk to a doctor before the trip. See altitude.
Uyuni sunset and stars: frequently asked questions
Is sunset included in the day tour?
Many day tours end with photo time and sunset before the drive back to Uyuni. One offer includes a snack at sunset. Check the end time of the tour you book.
Can I see the stars on the day tour?
Not by default. A day tour that waits for sunset does not promise a night sky afterwards. Look for an evening trip or a programme that lists stars.
How long is the evening trip?
A separate evening trip from Uyuni takes about 5 hours, with hotel pickup in town. Pickup times and prices depend on the offer and the date.
Will the salt flat mirror the sunset?
Only when there is a thin, smooth layer of water, which usually means the rainy season. It is not guaranteed on any day. See the mirror effect and the best time to visit.
How cold does it get at night?
Average lows at the airport are around minus 10 to 12 °C in June and July and about 4 to 5 °C in January and February. Wear warm layers whenever you go.