Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Lima | 4D/3N

Detailed Itinerary: Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Lima 4D/3N

📍Day 1: Lima – Arequipa – Puno

• 12:30 PM: Departure from Lima by bus to southern Peru.
• On the way, we will make a brief stop in Arequipa, ideal for stretching our legs and contemplating part of the volcanic landscape of the “White City.”
• Then, we will continue our journey to the highland city of Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
• Overnight in Puno.

📍Day 2: Puno – Free Day

• Pickup at the Puno bus terminal and transfer to your hotel.
• Free day to rest, acclimatize, or explore sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Condor Lookout, or the Carlos Dreyer Museum on your own.
• Overnight in Puno (passenger’s expense).

☀️Day 3: Puno – La Paz – Uyuni

• 7:00 AM: Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal.
• Departure by tourist bus from Puno to La Paz, crossing Lake Titicaca through the Strait of Tiquina.
• 2:00 PM: Arrival in La Paz. Free afternoon to explore the city: cable car, Witches’ Market, or El Alto.
• 8:00 PM: Departure by night bus to Uyuni. Comfortable and direct journey.

🏞️Day 4: Uyuni Salt Flats – Incahuasi Island – Uyuni

• 5:00 AM: Arrival in Uyuni. Reception at the bus terminal.
• Free breakfast at a local cafe.
• 10:30 AM: Start of the adventure in a shared 4×4.

Site Visited:

• Train Cemetery: a mysterious industrial remnant of Bolivia’s mining boom.
• Colchani: an artisan community where you’ll see the rustic salt process and handmade crafts.
• Uyuni Salt Flats: Entrance to the immense white desert, visiting:

– Eyes of the Salt Flats

– Salt extraction mounds

– Salt Hotel – Playa Blanca (currently operating as a museum).

• Incahuasi Island: Hike among ancient cacti on a volcanic rock island, with 360° panoramic views of the salt flats.
• At the end of the experience, we will return to the town of Uyuni around 6:00 p.m., where the tour concludes.

✅ Includes

• Bus Lima – Puno
• Bus Puno – La Paz – Uyuni
• Pickups at terminals and hotels as per program
• Shared 4×4 tour (6 people) in the Uyuni Salt Flats
• Local guide in Spanish

❌Not Included

• Meals not specified (breakfast in Uyuni, lunch during the tour)
• Return buses
• Admission to Incahuasi Island
• Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance

🧭 Recommendations

• Bring warm clothing and a windbreaker: Uyuni can be below 0°C.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a scarf are essential.
• Additional money.
• Extra batteries for camera or cell phone.
• Documentation: Valid ID or passport, and immigration card if traveling from Peru.

❓Frequently Asked Questions about the Uyuni Salt Flats Tour from Lima