3 Days 2 Nights Uyuni Salt Flats by Bus from La Paz

Communication with Joker Expedition was none existing. We tried reaching out to them numerous times but all answers were given either as “yes “ or “no” even though our questions were not simple yes or no questions. E.g we asked if they had a packing list and how we could expect the hostels to be at night, and the only answer to this was “yes”. We tried reaching out in Spanish instead with more questions, but we never received an answer. This lack of communication continued throughout our trip. We were picked up from the hotel from a Joker Expedition employee who made sure that we arrived in the bus station in La Paz. On the information page it states that the bus leaves La Paz at 20:30 but it actually leaves at 21:30. Also, they said that we would get dinner onboard of the bus, but this turned out only to be a water and a small packet of crackers. Had we known this, we would have gotten dinner beforehand so we wouldn’t go to sleep hungry! When we arrived in Uyuni we were picked up by a person and driven to a hotel to be checked in for a couple of hours. This information was not provided anywhere, which is weird since it is nice to get a hot shower and breakfast. And none of the drivers we met spoke English, so no one could inform us where they were taking us and what the next step was. Furthermore, on the information page it says to bring 200 BOBS per person. However, when we got picked up by our tour guide and were on the way to the salt flats, he told us that we needed to bring at least 300 BOBS per person since toilets were not free. None of places we went to took credit cards and there were no ATMs at any of our stops. We were also informed on the first day that the second night was going to be cold, and that you are able to rent a sleeping bag which cost 50 BOBS per person. This could only be paid in cash, but since we were misinformed about the amount to bring, we didn’t have enough money to rent sleeping bags. They also said that we could pay for the sleeping bags at the second stop, which everyone on the tour understood as the second place where we are going to sleep at, but it was the second stop the first day (I don’t know if that really helps, because there is no time to go to an ATM). In addition to this, the second place we stayed at didn’t have enough food for dinner either, so we ended going to bed hungry. With that said, the tour is fantastic and you get to see a lot of different beautiful sights, but we would not recommend booking through Joker Expedition since the none existing communication meant that we weren’t able to fully enjoy our trip.

Normally I don't leave a review so quickly but still felt compelled to give others a better picture on this tour. The views are beautiful that's not what it's about. But about the tour itself.. how terrible! Where you get thumped in a group with 40 other people, 1 guide who doesn’t even wait for her to say something. You're not kept informed, you're not told. Communication is so bad and disorderly, I've never experienced this. We were only allowed to take 1 small bag on day 2, this was not told us. The guide rolled her eyes when I asked. It was really ridiculous. Suddenly we're going to 5,000 meters? And were not allowed to bring our bags so did not think about extra warm clothing at all. (Since it was not so cold the day before so have not thought of that). No swimwear for the hot springs, out of the rush I even forgot my toiletry bag. No one informs you so you can pack your bag prepared. On the second day they also realized that this was really not possible and we got another guide so we continued with 12 men. After some words with this guide, he did try a bit harder. But he didn't have much understanding either. Would recommend this tour because of the beautiful views, but you get that with every tour here. This tour itself is a really big fat NO GO!! Really a waste of so much money, would again really book it somewhere else. (We booked it through GetYourGuide). Cheaper, because everyone goes to the same place anyway and you are not suddenly treated differently here. Guides are not the friendliest, driver doesn't speak a word of English (but a hardworking man who can't help it either). Gets dry rice with vegetables as food.... really not good food. On the last day we all had super much stomachache and my mother is still sick after 2 days. Could go on like this. The second night at 5,000 meters, not a wink of sleep from the cold. Super many people were not feeling well and the guides just shrug if you asked for help with altitude sickness. Anyway, exhale in breath. Can't change anything now. But hopefully someone will read this who can make another choice. But would really not recommend this tour this way. Maybe we are spoiled because we just came from Peru and everything there is perfectly arranged... but we really thought it was a waste of our experience. Views one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, but the experience was just really not good. In the end we went away for 2 days, no shower. When we arrive at the Atipax hotel, we think a nice shower. May we have a little shower with some kind of small staff? Then we have to wait from 16:00 to 21:00 until our night bus. Where dinner is no longer inclusive in the tour.. which was also not indicated anywhere. They should also not call the tour 5 days but 2.5 days. First it is of course in the night from La Paz to Uyuni. Then day you have a full day after that, second day also, and then the 3rd day it is a morning and then 7 hours in a long drive back. The bottom line: communication is key. Too bad about our experience. Luckily we have the pictures of all the beautiful views that make it a bit straighter!

We recently completed a 4-day tour with JOKER EXPEDITIONS, and overall, they met our expectations with a well-organized and seamless experience. Day 1 included a guided city tour of La Paz, which was a great introduction to the city's culture and history. The guide was informative, and we enjoyed exploring the highlights. Days 2-4 took us through the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats, stunning lagoons, and the National Park, covering all the must-see sights. While the itinerary itself was fantastic, what truly made this trip exceptional was our guide, Julia. She and her driver went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience—whether it was finding the perfect scenic vantages, helping us capture creative and unforgettable photos, or sharing insightful knowledge about the region. Julia’s enthusiasm and expertise turned an already amazing trip into something truly special. If you're booking with JOKER EXPEDITIONS, I highly recommend requesting Julia as your guide. She made all the difference in making this a memorable adventure. I would absolutely recommend Joker Expeditions to anyone visiting Bolivia.