One of the most incredible experiences in your travels to Bolivia will surely be Salar de Uyuni. We are eager to share our personal testimony for Skyline Traveller and highly recommend them to anyone who plans to tour the salt flats. We had such a wonderful experience and would like to provide our fellow travelers with a full review recommending this company.

Our Experience Booking with Skyline Traveller

We booked our tour once we arrived in Uyuni and were pleased to find such an excellent bargain. We paid $160 USD in total (each) for a three-day tour, which included our driver, three cooked meals per day, and basic dormitory-style accommodation.

Skyline Traveller offers a variety of excellent tours and will go the extra mile to provide an expedition that suits your desires and cater to your needs. Staffed with informative tour guides that go above and beyond to make your journey a memorable and unique experience.

You’ll want to book the three-day tour if you want to travel deeper into the Altiplano to see Laguna Colorada, Geiser Sol De Mañana, and Polques Hot Springs.

Here is a detailed itinerary that breaks down each day to give you an idea of what you can expect!

DAY 1: ROLLING SIX-DEEP IN A 4×4!

We were so lucky to share this epic adventure with four other free-spirited travelers who happened to be just as silly and outgoing as us and we could not have asked for a better driver/ tour guide!

By 11 am our bags were packed and strapped to the top of the Jeep. Our aux cord was hooked up and we were ready to jam. The first stop was only a few minutes outside of Uyuni.

Stop 1: Uyuni Train Cemetery: In the vast desert of southern Bolivia is where trains go to die. Watching grown adults climb on top of these old rusty train cars made me feel as though this was some sort of post-apocalyptic playground. This rather bizarre attraction made me eager to let my inner child run wild at this strange, yet fascinating place.  

Stop #2: We stopped at a small village called Colchani in Potosi for lunch where they served us chicken, veggies, and pasta. Passing around the dishes and sharing a meal with our tour group was an enjoyable experience and allowed us the opportunity to acquaint ourselves with one another. Rather than focusing on the food, we focused on how wonderful it was to all be on this crazy journey together in Bolivia. After lunch, we jumped back into the jeep and headed to our next stop.

Stop #3: Our next stop was a massive empty space of nothingness with an infinite flat surface making it ideal for taking those wacky perspective photos. We used our empty beer cans and whiskey bottle as props and left with tons of Instagram-worthy shots taken by our driver and travel mates. 

Stop #4: The next stop was a mound of salt that displayed flags brought by visitors from all over the globe. Looking at the flags blowing in the wind, I felt such a strong desire to visit every country in this world, and have now made it my life goal.  

Stop #5: The final stop before nightfall was to watch the sunset, which was unlike anything I have ever seen before. When there is a thin sheet of water covering the surface, the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats can act as a giant mirror.

As darkness took over the night sky and the mountain air became chilly we jumped back in the Jeep and headed to our hostel where they served us hot soup, chicken, and veggies.  

DAY 2: COLORFUL, BUT VERY COLD!

Breakfast was available had we woke up on schedule, but after tossing and turning in our cold beds the night before we decided we needed the extra snooze time. 

Stop #1: Laguna Verde or “Green Lagoon.” Arsenic and other minerals give the lake its green appearance, which changes colors based upon winds and sediment levels. And while the lake is pretty, you can’t help but also admire the looming volcanoes that act as a backdrop.

Stop #2: A stone jungle with Mars-like rock formations that looked like something right out of a Dali painting. The Arbol de Piedra or “Stone Tree” makes for some great photo ops. Years of erosion from sand and wind have created its peculiar shape that stands 23 feet tall. 

Stop #3: We stopped for lunch and were served tuna fish and veggies. I hate tuna fish so I didn’t have much. Luckily I bought a pack of Oreos in town the day before. (I’m OBSESSED with Oreos).

Stop #4:  Laguna Colorada is the most colorful lake I have ever seen and the water is said to be the actual blood of the gods. The most scientific explanation is the display of reddish hues has to do with the algae pigmentations mixing with natural sediments. We were also shocked to see Flamingos! Had these tropical birds lost their way? Apparently, there is a rare breed of Andean flamingos that flock to these lakes in Southern Bolivia!

The second night of our tour through Salar de Uyuni was the coldest by far! We ended in a tiny little village in the middle of nowhere. Multiple tour Jeeps were unloading people and luggage when we arrived. I couldn’t wait for a hot shower and a warm meal. To use the showers, you must pay an additional 10 Bolivianos and to use a towel it’s an additional 5. Electricity was only available from 7-10 pm at a station with multiple plugs. You’ll want to plug in whatever you need to charge ahead of time before the electricity is turned on in order to hold your spot since there are limited spots. We were able to charge everything we needed for the next day without any issues. After getting settled in we walked to one of the stores to purchase a couple of water bottles and whatever alcohol we could find. Even in the middle of nowhere, there was certainly no shortage of places to find booze. We got a bottle of sparkling wine, a bottle of Singani, which is the local liquor, and a bottle of Sprite for mixing. We also found a deck of cards to play with our new friends.

DAY 3: LAST, BUT NOT LEAST!

Stop #1: Geiser Sol de Manana! Such an otherworldly spot to visit! How often can you feel the force of nature and visit into the crater of an active and smoking volcano like this? 

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Stop #2: Termales de Polques hot spring: The warmth of the steaming water in the icy mountain air is a sensation you don’t want to miss. Jump in the thermal spring to turn up the heat.

From there it’s a 6-hour drive from the southern reaches of Bolivia back up to Uyuni. The day winds down by stopping at a few peculiar towns while passing many llamas and alpacas along the way.

Stop # 3: Siloli Desert commonly referred to as the Salvador Dali Desert because of its unique landscape, resembles surrealist paintings by Salvador Dali. The desert was magnificent, and surreal, and bursting with color. There were fantastic photo opportunities wherever you looked.

Stop #4: Alota Canyon: Standing atop the vertigo-inducing cliffs was the perfect ending to our three-day adventure.

Thank you Skyline Traveller for making our Three Day Salt Flats Tour an unforgettable one!

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