Taking a three day tour around the Salt Plains of Uyuni and beyond was arguably the most incredible thing I have done this trip. In fact, the scenery is possibly the most stunning I have ever seen. A big call. Imagine, for example, a stunning desert island covered in cactus, sitting under the most blue of skies. Then picture that it is surrouned by a gigantic, bright-white salt plain that stretches 200km one way and 180km in the other direction. Neither words nor photos do justice to this landscape. And that was just one of the sights on day one.We set off in a Toyota Landcruiser from the shady town of Uyuni after having arrived by train the previous night. Over the course of three days, the scenery changed every hour or so. One minute a giant salt plain, the next lakes of blue, then red, then green, followed by giant snow capped mountains, with ridges of seven or more colours, huge fields of boulders shaped like trees and finally the 'desierto de Dali' which was clearly an inspiration for his surreal landscapes. All along the way were wild llamas, cute vicuñas, ostriches (or something similar) and incredible flamingoes. The tour took us to the Chilean border crossing, which was the most run-down, remote, barren example of it's kind I have ever witnessed, before trudging back to Uyuni itself. Great food, except on the last day, and a fantastic tour guide. A 'must do' for me.
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