3-Days Uyuni Salt Flats with English Guide, private accommodation
Overview
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72 hours
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Welcome to Uyuni, Bolivia
Join this 3-day tour in Salar de Uyuni sharing with more people interested in the visiting this surreal landscape of desert and colored lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reseve with your professional english speaking guide in a TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4WD.
In winter, called dry season from May to October, when the surface hardens, geometric figures formed by the salt particles agglomerated into polygons appear. In summer, rainy season from November to March, the salt desert is transformed into a giant mirror that blends into the sky of the purest blue you've ever seen before.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
INSURANCE:
It is the responsibility of the tourists themselves to contract travel or accident insurance, as well as carry the necessary documentation at the time of travel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Uyuni salt flats.
Accommodations
Overnight Salt Hostel ( Salt Rooms)
Uyuni
Day 1: (L, D) Our adventure begins visiting an outdoor museum of ancient and impressive field trains. Enter the Salar by Colchani where we will see the salt processing and piles of salt, visit the hotel salt, eyes water and continue downtown to visit the Incahuasi Island of volcanic rock and giant cactus and a top that climb it becomes extraordinary viewpoint of the white salt plain. we go to the island fish and then continue to the Mala Mala Bay, at the opposite end of the Salar to head to Galaxy Cave, an extraordinary place where we can appreciate ancestral burials and petrified cactus. At night we came to stay overnight at a Basic Salt Hostel (Private room with bathroom)
Colchani
Visit with photo stops
Salar de Uyuni
Visit with photo stops
Isla Incahuasi
Visit with photo stops.
Salar de Uyuni
Overnight in Uyuni town , private accommodation.
Uyuni - Laguna Colorada
Accommodations
Overnigth Lodge Polques (Private Room with bathroom)
Salar de Uyuni
Day 2 (B, L, D): To the south are Cañapa gaps, Stinking, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramadita, where large numbers of flamingos can be founded. Other birds, such as geese and Andean gulls accompany the flamingos in these lagoons flanked by snow-capped volcanoes that have a green skirt down (brava straw yareta and thola). We enter to the deserter sand and pebbles where the landscapes painted very beautiful shades in order to reach the hotel At night we came to stay overnight at a basic hostel in the red lagoon to watch the sunset in one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet.
Laguna Canapa
Visit with photo stops
Laguna Hedionda
Visit with photo stops
Arbol de Piedra
Visit with photo stops
Laguna Colorada
Visit with photo stops Stop and overnight.
Laguna Colorada - Uyuni.
Laguna Colorada
Departure for the tour.
Geiser Sol de la Manana
Visit with photo stops.
Aguas Termales De Polques
Visit with photo stops
Salvador Dali Desert
Visit with photo stops
Laguna Verde
Visit with photo stops
Uyuni
Return to Uyuni at 5:00 pm.
What‘s Included
Professional English Speaking Guide.
2 nights accommodation
Food and drinks (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
Entrance fees BOB 200 p. person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
3-Day Uyuni tour english guide
Salt hostel (private room)
Shared Tour
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
4wd
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
very expensive for low standard
Thomas P,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00First Viator is only the company gets the money for dealing the trip. That was not clarified before. I booked the best standard and neither the accomodations nor the food nor the Jeep nor the guide were more than the low standard. It was okay, we had as group a good time but it was to expensive comparing it to other guided tours. So I would never again going to Viator booking something.
Same as all other tours, not premium in any way
Judith v,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We did the 3-day Uyuni tour and overall the experience was nice, but we definitely expected something more premium based on the reviews and photos shared by other travellers. The tour operator showed pictures of better accommodation and a more comfortable setup — but in reality, we were grouped together with travellers from multiple other tour companies and placed in very basic accommodation that looked nothing like what was advertised. It became pretty clear that there’s no real difference between the tour companies. They simply combine everyone into the same jeeps and the same hostels once you arrive. If you’re considering it, I honestly recommend booking on arrival and directly asking for a private room — that’s the best option you’ll get, and it’s much cheaper than booking online in advance. We left feeling a bit scammed by the mismatch between what was promised and what we actually received. Also, if you’ve already been to Peru and visited places like the Altiplano, the 3-day itinerary might feel repetitive. The lagoons and desert parts involve many hours of driving, and the accommodation (often without electricity) didn’t make it worthwhile for us. In that case, I’d recommend doing just the 1-day salt flats tour, which is the real highlight and absolutely stunning. The landscape is incredible, but manage your expectations — this is a very basic tour, regardless of which operator you book with.
Super trip across Atacama
Cruiser13333793728,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing. Special thanks to our guide Julia and the drivers! They made it super comfortable, interesting and accommodating. Highest class lunches organized along the way with delicious local food. Scenery is none to anything else and I would definitely recommend it everyone.
Great trip Loved Salt Flats helped with altitude issues.
RSL829,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great guide Oscar, who helped us navigate the Bolivian border and then showed us the many lagoons in the Bolivian desert. We learned more about flamingos then ever before Accommodation the 1st night was difficult because of the altitude and temperature was extremely cold.oscar did a great job getting us oxygenfor the person who really needed. The highlight was the day in the Salt Flats. We liked the desert part but due to altitude issues didn't appreciate it as much as our day on the Salt Flats. We had a great picnic...good food in the middle of the flats. Our second night out the Accommodation was beautiful . Joker Expedition helped us get bus tickets to La Paz and also arranged for us to have extra oxygen on our bus
Awesome 3 days tour in Bolivia with Oscar
Jurgen B,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Still not over the incredible three-day trip with Oscar as our guide and Samuel as our driver. We were immersed in breathtaking nature for three full days — from vast salt flats and colorful lagoons to geysers, desert landscapes, and starry skies. Oscar is a fountain of knowledge — about the country, its history, and its unique wildlife and plants. Samuel got us safely from A to B — even when there were no roads for the last two days, just endless sand. I travel a lot, but this one made my top three… if you can, try to get Oscar as your guide!
Best tour of a 6 week South America journey
A4504HXjosephk,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just wrapped up the 3-day private Uyuni tour with Joker Expedition and honestly, it blew us away. I don’t usually write reviews, but this one deserves it. Everything ran like clockwork from the second we landed. Our guide Alfredo was incredibly knowledgeable—not in a tour-guide-scripted way, but genuinely passionate about the landscapes, history, and culture. Our driver Samuel was a total pro too, navigating some crazy terrain without breaking a sweat. We always felt safe and well looked after. The route was incredible—salt flats, flamingos, volcanoes, geysers, all of it. What made it next-level was how Joker handled the logistics. Beautiful private lunch in the middle of the salt flats, sunset wine, great food the whole way, and really nice hotels. Every part of it felt considered. But here’s where they really went above and beyond: we ran into some border-crossing issues (our mistake), and they completely reorganized our schedule, transport, food, and even helped rebook flights—without charging anything extra. They had every reason to say “good luck” but instead took care of it all, no questions asked. If you don’t speak Spanish, that kind of backup is worth everything. We met other travelers who did cheaper shared tours and heard some horror stories—missed pickups, bad food, rough accommodations. Ours was the complete opposite. Yes, it’s more expensive than the group tours—but if you want peace of mind, comfort, and a trip that actually feels like a vacation, Joker is 100% worth it. Would book with them again in a heartbeat.
laurengZ9375QC,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Absolute Best Uyuni Tour – Worth Every Penny We just finished the 3-day private Uyuni Salt Flats and Colored Lagoons tour with Joker Expedition, and it was honestly the best travel experience we’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was seamless and thoughtfully executed. Our guide Alfredo was incredibly knowledgeable—he has a university background and gave us deep insights into the landscapes, wildlife, Bolivian history, and culture. He also had great medical knowledge and helped with my minor altitude sickness with professionalism and care - including using the well stocked medical kit, including an oxygen tank. Our driver Samuel navigated some seriously difficult terrain with total calm and skill. We always felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for. The itinerary was amazing—sunrise geysers, flamingo-filled lagoons, volcanoes, and of course the magical salt flats. The food was delicious, the car new, spacious and very clean, the accommodation luxurious, and everything ran exactly on time. We were treated to a private salt flat lunch, sunset with local wine, and stunning views every step of the way. Joker even helped us customize the itinerary so we could be dropped at the Chilean border and transferred to Calama Airport. When we ran into an issue crossing the border (our fault), they didn’t miss a beat—reorganizing our accommodation, transport, meals, and even booking our onward flights to La Paz when we had technical issues. And they did all of this at no extra charge. As non-Spanish speakers, this support was invaluable. We met other travelers who did cheaper shared tours and had rough experiences—poor food, cramped schedules, and missed transfers. Ours couldn’t have been more different. Yes, it’s a bit pricier—but it’s 100% worth it for the quality, comfort, safety, and peace of mind you get with Joker, including the professional support, before, during and after your tour. Can’t recommend this company enough. Book with Joker—you won’t regret it!
A wonderful tour
423jinw,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have Evan as our tour guide, he is very professional and kind, took us to a lots interesting places and explain the details. We have sick friend, he arranged her to be back in town smoothly.
Wonderful tour with a amazing team
ElRecon,,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip with Joker Expedition to Salar de Uyuni. Our Tour Guide Oscar gave us a lot of knowledge along the whole tour. He is very interested in his job so he had very special and interseting information along the whole tour. The places we visited were magnificent (Salt lake, Vulcanos, Animals,...) Thanks again for the amazing experience :)
One of the highlights of our 3 month South American trip
tedcowan7,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joker tours was amazing! With so many options for providers we had lots of questions. They answered them all timely and with patience. Our guide, Oscar was so knowledgeable and kept us informed of what was coming up along the way. He was also a great photographer at the salt flats. Our driver, Dionicio, was extremely safe and patient as well. We had a fantastic trip seeing all of the highlights. Our only regret was that we could have used a fourth day to explore some of the sights a little longer. Bolivian landscape is stunning! We would 100% recommend Joker to anyone. We did the superior category. Accommodation was amazing with heat and hot water. Food was catered by Joker, tasty and plentiful!
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