I recommend this trip and Red Planet for sure! We had an incredible time and the guide, Rodrigo, was great. It is a jam-packed 3 days but so much fun and it is absolutely beautiful. While Francisco, our driver, didn't speak English, he was very friendly (fine with me to converse in Spanish)! On the second day, we were taken to locations without any other groups for the first half of the day. The accommodation was good, and the food was nice. If you get the bus from La Paz, there is plenty of time to buy snacks and water in Uyuni, and they lady in the office is happy to recommend where to go.

Absolutely awesome trip with great operators! Our guide Rodrigo had perfect English and was very knowledgeable about the areas visited telling us a lot about them at each stop. I think this set this company apart as many of the people we met who had taken other tours had no, or little explanations from their guides. The truck was very comfortable and the driver Martiniano also told us a lot along the way and made sure we were comfortable and knew what was going on. Sleeping bags were provided (it was very cold) and the food was good! The company also timed the days so that we were at most of the attractions with little or no other people there. Very well thought out, planned and executed!

Just to put things into context, we were a group spread out over 2 vehicles and most of us had met prior to this tour and other random locations and happened to be on the same tour this time. The first day of the tour was brilliant, we visited the salt flats amongst other things. However on day 2, it appeared that the other vehicle was swerving a little while driving. I was told that the people in the other van thought he was slurring his words and could smell alcohol on his breath. They also had several people who were fluent in Spanish so communication wasn't an issue. They mentioned all this to the tour guide and he said to give the driver a chance. Our vehicle was constantly waiting for the other vehicle as he kept disappearing and more than once we had to go back and find them. The people in the other van also mentioned that one of the bags fell off the top of the vehicle (again we didn't have this issue) but it did look like things weren't secure when we set off. Luckily they noticed the bag when it fell. Ultimately after a bit more driving, the other vehicle stopped the driver and told our tour guide that they didn't feel safe with him. The driver was not following our car and he seemed to be going his own way. They told the tour guide and he relented and called in a new driver. We waited 4 hours for a new vehicle to come and missed out on one of our sites on day 2 and seemed to be really rushed at the other sites due to the stop. Other points - Uyuni is very isolated so don't expect the best accommodation, amenities or food. I went in with low expectations so I haven't penalised them for this in my rating. However, the one thing I will say is that the accommodation has no locks and no heating (heating is not majorly necessary as they give you a lot of blankets). Also, don't leave anything behind as it is likely you will never see it again. I left my Kindle behind and the tour guide picked it up and took it back to Red Planet's office but they originally told me no one had found anything - it took them ages to reply to me on this point and then when someone from my group told me the tour guide had returned it to the office, due to the time it took them to reply, the window for me to get it back had gone. I asked them if they could send it with their driver to San Pedro de Atacama as I was staying 4 nights there and if they had acknowledged they had the Kindle early on then I could have got it back. They said they couldn't ship it to me anywhere (even if I paid for it). I give it 2 stars because it is still an amazing tour but I would highly recommend you go with someone else other than Red Planet.

Safe. Organised. Experienced. Informative. Website easy to use. Just the guide lacking a little bit of passion & knowledge. We visited Bolivia almost exclusively for the Uyuni Salt Flats and put 3 days aside to complete them. We booked the tour the night before the tour started and arrived on the morning from La Paz. Oscar picked us up from the bus office. He was passionate, charismatic and full of knowledge. Unfortunately our guide, Luis did not share the same qualities. Luis was a decent enough guide, was polite, personable and patient with all of the photos he took of us. However his knowledge was clearly missing in certain areas. For example, I am a big nature nerd. We saw a Rhea (large flightless bird in the same family as the Ostrich) and he confidently explained that it was an Emu (native to Australia). There were a few other errors that tallied up which grew a seed of doubt in my mind about the validity of the facts he was giving us. When compared to overhearing the other guides explanations it became apparent that Luis' heart was not 100% committed to giving an excellent experience. An experience we felt we would have got from Oscar. I caveat this by adding Luis was easy to communicate with and open to minor changes of plan along with the other comments made above. The tour itself hit all of the best spots Uyuni has to offer. The truck driven around in gets quite hot and cramped with the number of hours in it (upto 6 a day) but absolutely necessary to navigate the Alitplano desert. Would recommend 100% and the price is reasonable for what you get. Main features; > Salt - incredibly vast. Completed by end of first day. Guides help you get best perspective photos. Cactus Island the surprise and very awesome. > Wildlife - see lots of llamas & vicunas from the drive. Flamingoes are excellent value in the lagoons. Worth bringing binos and a camera with zoom. > Weather - We had awesome sun every day and cloud at end of final day. Very cold and dry. Harsh on the lips and respiratory system. Altitude is obviously a big factor too. Take action against it. One of our group members lost a day to weakness and missed a lot of the activities. > Accommodation - Catered well considering the desolate conditions. Very cold at night. Take as many layers as you can muster. Expect there to be no Wifi all trip. > Food - Fed very well for the lunches and evenings. > Thermal pools - Excellent. Very cheap but do get busy with lots of tourists. Beautiful scenery. Saw a bunch of llamas crossing the lake for sunrise from the hot pools. Things to look out for: A few hidden costs that aren't explained very well. A few entry fees etc. totalling to approximately 200 BOBs per person. That doesn't include booze and snacks. So take plenty of BOBs (not USD).

I booked with Perla de Bolivia, but when I arrived I found the tour was actually operated by Red Planet. And it was a fantastic tour. There were 6 people on the tour plus our driver/guide, Ivan. Ivan was an awesome guide, and answered any questions I had during the drive and was knowledge about the local history, traditions, flora and fauna. Ivan took some very creative pictures of our group on the salt flats that I wouldn't have thought to ask for. The two nights in June were cold and were spent at very basic hotels, so just be prepared with enough layers. The first night there is a hot shower available and the second night you have the option to go to the hot springs, which I highly recommend! When I went, there was a new moon which meant the stars and the milky way were shining bright, it was magical! Think of this tour as a road trip through Bolivia as you will spend a lot of time in the car, but the desert scenery was beautiful as you cross different volcanos, lagoons, and interesting landscapes. I definitely recommend Red Planet and Ivan!

My friend and I just did the 3 day tour and it was the highlight of our trip so far! The scenery is just stunning and some of the most impressive landscapes I have ever seen. Bolivia might just be my new favourite country after that! We did a shared group tour in one four-wheel drive and there were four others in our group. We were all roughly similar ages and got along brilliantly so it was a great few days together! Our guide and driver Ivan was excellent. We got along great with him, he was friendly, always took time to tell us information about each sight and pointed things out along the way, spoke great English and he drove very well and safely. The accommodation was also fine. We got sleeping bags and hot water bottles to make sure we were warm enough on the second night. The breakfasts were a bit disappointing and not substantial enough, but all other meals were great! We loved that our tour was planned so that on the first day we reached most places a bit after other companies, so they were leaving when we were arriving and we had lots of space to ourselves. But the best part was that on the second night we stayed right at the hot springs and were able to go in at night time after dinner and soak under the stars whereas most other people go in the morning when it's busy. I would 100% recommend Red Planet!

I’m not some stuck up traveler. That being said, this was the single worst tour experience of my life. Firstly, one of my friends desperately needed her rabies vaccine. The tour runner lied and said the clinic would be open past 6, but when we got there they said they were closed at 5. Secondly, the tour guide and drivers abandoned the entire tour group multiple times, sometimes for hours, for no explicable reason, in very cold conditions. Unsafe, not fun, not informative. Please for the love of god use another company. This one deserves nothing less than to go under

Me and my friend went on this tour and had the best time ever, from the icy salt desert to bathing in the hot springs under a clear night sky, everything was absolutely stunning. And our guide helped us take the coolest pictures and explained in perfect english the history of the salt desert.

This was an amazing experience. The group was fantastic and we had such a great time. Juan was our guide and had an amazing wealth of knowledge and sense of humour. Francisco, our driver, was also fantastic. Explained things to us in Spanish and was always down for a laugh. The food was good and the accommodation was better than expected. The sights were out of this world - one of my favourite places ever.

A fantastic experience throughout the 3 days. Rodrigo our tour guide was extremely personable, humourous and informative. We had a good amount of time to visit each stop. The landscape we visitied was unworldly and epic. The accommodation was extremely accommodating and comfortable given the remoteness. I would strongly reccomend this to anyone thinking of of doing a tour from Uyuni.

Good trip and beautiful scenery. Rod is very helpful. The only thing I complain is being sitting at the rear seat which window won’t be open all your trip. So I missed too many pictures. Food and accommodation is good. Driver and tour guide are working so hard. Our group people are so nice. It’s a wonderful trip. I am sure I will go back again with friends . Other than joining the group, I will customize my trip to stay more time in my favorite places like red lagoon and wave some other places that I don’t enjoy. Thanks again for all help.

Very nice people at the agency in Uyuni and extremely nice tour guide! Eddy our tour guide was very nice, funny and clear with all the information. They picked up in the morning from the bus we took from La Paz, they were there right when we got off the bus, Óscar took us to the agency and explained everything about the your to us. Then they storage our backpacks while we walked around Uyuni before and after we depart for the tour. Very nice and smooth experience.

Absolutely loved this tour! We signed up for the salt flats and got to see so much more than that. Our guide Rodrigo was absolutely amazing, he was very informative, his timings were amazing so we would miss the big tourist crowds, and he made the whole trip really fun. Couldn’t ask for any more from a guide, he was part of the group like one of our friends! The first night of accommodation exceeded my expectations, and the highlight of the trip was star gazing in the hot springs on the second night; it was a magical moment. The company were great, we had nicer food than some of the other groups. And we were able to have a shower in the office after the tour and before our night bus. Would highly recommend 👍🏼

We decided on this tour because, despite being the most expensive, it seemed to us that it fulfilled what we were looking for, it was not entirely true. Where it says tour of three days and two nights, it means, you don't get to stay for two days, let me explain. The tour begins at 11:00 a.m., let's say on a Monday, and they drop you off at the Chilean border, at best, at 09:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, that in my country does not reach two days. When you make the reservation they tell you that when you arrive at their offices in Uyuni before starting the tour, after a long trip as was our case, we would have the possibility of taking a shower and having tea, once there nobody gives you any option . Finally, say that we paid for one of the most expensive tours in the area, but it seems that it is not enough since we also had to pay in other places that we visited during the two days, including toilet paper in the lodges where you are located. The guide that we had was quite professional, explaining things with patience and knowledge.

I had a good feeling about the trip when Oscar took the time to give a detailed outline of the itinerary, getting us excited for the days ahead. Had an amazing few days with my Salt Life crew. It was lovely to get to know our driver and guide Luis, who was amazing. He explained everything well (in English), helped us take amazing photos and looked after us all well, making sure we were always comfortable and briefed for the trip. The accomodation exceeded our basic expectations, the first night in particular. We left feeling like we'd had a unique experience only hitting the crowds a few times during our trip. I would highly recommend!