For those looking to experience the history, culture, and wilderness of South America, this three-week adventure through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile is packed full of some of the continent’s most iconic and popular highlights. Explore the Sacred Valley and uncover Incan history high in the Andes at legendary Machu Picchu. Explore incredible landscapes at Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert, and encounter vibrant culture at Lake Titicaca. Because we have years of experience and established operational offices in the region, we’ll take care of the hassles so that you can focus on the highlights. Get off the beaten track and embrace the best of this incredible region.
Day 1: LimaArrive at any time.
Day 2: Lima/CuscoHop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book an optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.
Day 3: CuscoSpend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area.
Day 4: Cusco/OllantaytamboStop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Day 5: Ollantaytambo/Aguas CalientesCatch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Opt to visit the local hot springs or shop in the local market.
Day 6: Aguas Calientes/CuscoEnjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco in the evening.
Day 7: CuscoUse a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.
Day 8: Cusco/PunoTravel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city.
Day 9: PunoEnjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca including a visit to Uros and Taquile islands.
Day 10: Puno/La PazTravel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz.
Day 11: La PazEnjoy a free day in La Paz. Opt to visit the Witches' Market, the city's museums or the Valley of the Moon.
Day 12: La Paz/SucreFly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
Day 13: SucreFree time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking.
Day 14: Sucre/PotosíTravel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
Day 15: Potosí/UyuniTravel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni.
Day 16: Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert CrossingEnjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Today you will be heading into the Salar de Uyuni. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.
Day 17: Salt Flats and Desert CrossingExplore the desert altiplano on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and interesting rock formations along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.
Day 18: Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de AtacamaRise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers. Travel to the border and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It's a long but scenic drive.
Day 19: San Pedro de AtacamaEnjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.
Day 20: San Pedro de Atacama/SantiagoDrive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.
Day 21: SantiagoDepart at any time.
