Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Arequipa | 3D/2N

Detailed Itinerary: Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Arequipa

📍Day 1: Arequipa – Tacna – Arica – Calama – Uyuni

• 3:30 a.m.: Pickup from your accommodation in Arequipa (optional) or meet at the bus terminal.
• 4:00 a.m.: Departure by bus to Tacna, a trip of approximately 6 hours.
• Border crossing to Arica (Chile), completing immigration procedures between Peru and Chile.
• From Arica, transfer by bus to Calama (duration: 9 to 10 hours).
• Arrival in Calama at night and connection by night bus to Uyuni (duration: approximately 9 hours).
• Overnight on a bus with reclining seats for greater comfort.

📌 Tip: If you prefer to rest before the tour, you can arrive in Uyuni a day early and spend the night in a local hotel.

– 📍Day 2: Uyuni Salt Flats Tour – Incahuasi Island – Salt Hotel

• 7:00 a.m.: Arrival in Uyuni and reception at the terminal.
• Light breakfast at a local restaurant.
• 10:30 a.m.: Start of the classic shared 4×4 tour:

– Visit the train cemetery, a nostalgic stop steeped in Bolivian railway history.

– Explore the village of Colchani, where you can purchase salt crafts and observe the traditional salt extraction process.

– Entrance to the majestic Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest salt desert on the planet.

– Photo stops at the famous “mirrors of the sky” (during the rainy season) or at the natural salt hexagons (during the dry season).

– Picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flat.

– Visit to Incahuasi Island, an oasis in the middle of the salt flat with giant, ancient cacti and panoramic views.

– Unforgettable sunset over the salt flat, ideal for unique photographs.

• Transfer to accommodation at a Salt Hotel (subject to availability).
• Dinner included and overnight stay.

📍Day 3: Uyuni – Calama – Arica – Tacna – Arequipa

• 4:00 a.m.: Departure by bus from Uyuni to Calama.
• Arrival in Calama at noon and connection to the bus to Arica (6–7 hours).
• Immigration procedures to re-enter Peru through Tacna.
• Dinner on your own in Tacna (passenger’s expense).
• Last bus journey to Arequipa, arriving at approximately 5:00 a.m. the following day.

✅Includes

• Classic tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats (1 day in a shared 4×4)
• Local guide in Spanish
• Picnic lunch at the salt flats
• Personalized attention and assistance at the border

❌Not Included

• Admission fees not specified (e.g., museum in Colchani)
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Personal expenses
• Additional accommodation in Uyuni (optional)

💡Recommendations

• Bring warm clothing: temperatures in Uyuni can drop to -5°C at night.
• Don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and water.
• Have your passport and documents ready for immigration procedures.
• Exchange some money into Bolivian currency before crossing the border.
• External batteries for your cell phone or camera are highly recommended.

❌Frequently Asked Questions about the Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Arequipa