Welcome to UyuniPrivate.com — an independent travel review site focused on Uyuni, the Salar de Uyuni, and surrounding regions in Bolivia.
This website was created to help travelers make informed decisions before booking tours in one of South America’s most unique — and often misunderstood — destinations.
We don’t sell tours. We don’t operate an agency. And we don’t pretend that every tour is perfect for everyone.
What This Site Is About
UyuniPrivate.com is a travel research and comparison platform.
Our content focuses on explaining how tours in Uyuni actually work in real conditions, not just how they are marketed online.
Here you’ll find:
- Detailed explanations of private vs group tours
- Breakdowns of pricing differences and inclusions
- Common mistakes travelers make when booking
- Realistic expectations about comfort, timing, and logistics
- Guidance for different travel styles (photography, short stays, comfort-focused trips)
This site is informational by design. We aim to explain the landscape clearly so you can decide what works best for you.
Who Runs UyuniPrivate.com
My name is Philip Heyward.
I live in Bolivia and spend much of my time researching how tourism actually operates on the ground — not just in Uyuni, but across lesser-known regions of the country.
Living locally gives perspective that’s often missing from generic travel blogs:
- How weather and seasons really affect tours
- Why prices can change so dramatically
- Which “standard inclusions” are often misunderstood
- What travelers commonly underestimate before arriving
The goal of this site is not to oversell Bolivia — it’s to help travelers arrive prepared.
How We Research and Write
Content on UyuniPrivate.com is based on:
- Direct observation and local experience in Bolivia
- Conversations with travelers, drivers, and guides
- Comparing multiple tour formats and operators
- Reviewing real itineraries and booking conditions
We focus on practical accuracy over hype. If something is uncomfortable, limited, or only suitable for certain travelers, we say so.
Affiliate Transparency
UyuniPrivate.com is supported through affiliate links.
If you choose to book a tour through a link on this site, we may earn a commission from the provider. This does not affect the price you pay.
Important points:
- We do not accept payment for positive coverage
- We do not rank tours based on commission size
- We do not sell user data to tour operators
Affiliate revenue allows us to keep the site running while staying independent.
What We Are Not
UyuniPrivate.com is not a tour operator, agency, or booking platform.
- We do not handle payments
- We do not control availability or pricing
- We do not manage tours or guides
All bookings, cancellations, and customer support are handled by third-party providers you choose to book with.
Trust and Accuracy
Travel conditions in Bolivia can change quickly. Road access, weather, and infrastructure vary by season.
We update content regularly and aim to reflect current conditions as accurately as possible. However, travelers should always confirm final details with the tour provider before booking.