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Bonneville Salt Flats Half-Day Tour
From$149
4 hours – 6 hours
Salt Lake City, USA
About this activity
Explore the Bonneville Salt Flats on a half-day tour from Salt Lake City, featuring guided insights and photo opportunities at the 'Sky Mirror' location.
Highlights
- Experience the vast Bonneville Salt Flats
- Capture stunning photos at the 'Sky Mirror'
- Learn about the area's history and geology
- Enjoy a comfortable ride from Salt Lake City
- Perfect for photography enthusiasts
Full description
Discover the mesmerizing Bonneville Salt Flats on this half-day tour from Salt Lake City. Your journey begins with a comfortable ride through Utah's scenic landscapes, leading you to the expansive salt flats. Here, you'll be guided through the area's rich history and unique geology, with ample time to capture breathtaking photos, especially at the renowned 'Sky Mirror' spot. This tour offers a perfect blend of education and adventure, making it an ideal choice for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Salt Lake City
- Guided tour of Bonneville Salt Flats
- Photo opportunities at the 'Sky Mirror' location
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Pass by: In the morning, we will head to the Bonneville Salt Flats, a popular travel destination on various social platforms, known as the American version of the "Mirror of the Sky". This is the remains of Lake Bonneville and the largest of the many salt marshes west of the Great Salt Lake. We will also take you to the famous off-road racing track: Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway. Here you can take photos with the salt flats’ landmark road signs, and admire the salt flats track, which is famous for having set many land speed records. After the tour, you will be taken to Salt Lake City International Airport to end this unforgettable trip. Itinerary: Salt Lake City → Bonneville Salt Flats (30 mins) → Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway&Salt Flats Sign (40 mins) → Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Tips: Due to the need to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats, please do not enter the salt flats for fun. Thank you for your understanding.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Bonneville Salt Flats The Bonneville Salt Flats are located in northwestern Utah, United States, west of the Great Salt Lake, covering an area of 260 square kilometers. It is also known as the American version of the "Sky Mirror". The salt flats were named after an American soldier. The Bonneville Salt Flats are the remains of a salt lake. The Bonneville Salt Flats International Race is held here every August.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway The Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway is an area of the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah that is dedicated to auto racing. It is famous for setting multiple land speed records. The Bonneville Salt Flats Raceway is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The salt flats were first used for motorsport in 1912, but it wasn’t until the 1930s when Abu Jenkins and Sir Malcolm Campbell competed to set land speed records that they really became popular. By 2014, the event at Bonneville was canceled due to a reduction in available track surface and salt thickness.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: Guests who join the half-day tour of Bonneville Salt Flats, Please book domestic flights departing after17:00 or international flights departing after 18:00.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the season.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and unique photo opportunities.
- Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- The actual return time and total tour duration may be changed due to the road traffic conditions and schedule of the day. Please ask the tour guide for more details if you need the drop off time for some reasons.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
Traveler reviews
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Good but not for the price
The tour guide was good but thevwhole thing was geared towards Chinese tourists which i was NOT aware of. I had to read the translation. Also the operator told me i had paid $50 to Viator in fees that's ridiculous! Very disappointed
Nozer_DMay 9, 2026VIATOR
Unique nature with...
Unique nature with geological features that should intrigue city people especially from out of Utah.
Frederick_FAug 29, 2025VIATOR
Additional information
Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
The duration of the tour estimate time is about 12-14 hours, but the actual return time and total tour duration may be changed due to the road traffic conditions and schedule of the day. Please ask the tour guide for more details if you need the drop off time for some reasons.
Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.