4x4 rental in Bolivia?

[grntrdtaco]

anyone know if its possible to rent a 4x4 in bolivia for a reasonable rate and that is allowed to go out to the salt flats?

I am looking to spend a few days out on the salt flats and i dont want to be a part of the tours that they run (i am mainly interested in sunrise and sunset photos and i have not found a tour that can accommodate that). I can camp (if that is allowed) or just sleep in the truck.

Does anyone know of a tour company that would dump me out there for a few days?

I am headed down there in june/early july

thanks
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[rabble]

There's 4x4 and 4x4 camper rentals in Salta Argentina where they let you get insurance and permission to drive in to Bolivia. http://www.australrv.net/

 

[mervifwdc]

If you can handle the cold, the a taxi out and back might work. 2wd cars can travel on the salar.....

Taxi from uyuni....

 

[fudgypup]

(+591) 67401468 cell, (+591) 472 4158 office
Email info@boliviamotors.com
Website http://www.boliviamotors.com/

 

[mervifwdc]

Another vote for the taxis if you cannot find your own wheels. Get dumped at one of the "islands" where you can get food and maybe a room. bring 3 or 4 sleeping bags, and get inside them all at night

Well worth the effort, I camped on the salt (well, slept in my truck) and it was brilliant. The sunset photos were great. Allow a couple of nights in case you get a bad night, it's worth it for another one....

Merv.

 

[mt72]

Any other suggestions for this post?

 

[Joe917]

We saw these vehicles all over Chile/Patigonia/Argentina They may allow Bolivia.

Overlander 4x4 At/Mt - 4 seaters

Rent a 4WD Vechicles & Camper Vans. Overlander 4x4, SUV 4WD Rooftop, Expedition 4WD, Expedition 4WD Rooftop.

wickedsouthamerica.com

 

[sagebrushsea]

Maybe try dropping a line to the lovely folks at Toñito Hotel in Uyuni. They've been promoting tourism in the area for two decades and while they don't directly operate tours in the area they are connected with everyone in the community who does. Be sure to visit them and have a pizza when you're in the area.