Chile • Bolivia • Peru

Santiago to Lima (via Uyuni) Travel Pass

35 days

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Santiago to Lima, exploring the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats, vibrant Atacama Desert, and historic Machu Picchu. This South American travel pass offers thrilling 4x4 excursions, immersive cultural experiences, and scenic bus routes through Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Discover the region's rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Perfect for thrill-seekers and culture enthusiasts, this journey provides a comprehensive, authentic taste of the continent's most iconic destinations.

Trip Type:Travel Passes

Choose your route and travel freely, your way and at your pace.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Santiago
End City:Lima
Group Size:1 - 10 travellers
Operated in:English
Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Backpacking.

Things you will do

See the beauty of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats
Discover the highlights of Peru
Explore the cities of Santiago, La Paz and Lima
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Itinerary

Day 1: Santiago, Chile

Fully experience Santiago's vivid personality on bicycle by riding through the lively streets, markets and plazas of the city centre to learn about the country’s history through the eyes and ears of a local.

Day 2: Valparaiso, Chile

Transfer from Santiago to Valparaiso

Day 3: Valparaiso, Chile

Embark on an exciting tour in which you will enjoy a bit of silence, nature, quietness and beer all together with the pioneers on outdoor craft beer tastings conducted by qualified beer lovers.

Day 4: La Serena, Chile

Transfer from Valparaiso to La Serena

Day 5: Calama, Chile

Transfer from La Serena to Calama


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Calama.

Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

See abstract natural formations, salt caves and the Licancabur Volcano in one of the world's driest deserts. Watch the landscape turn brilliant shades of red as the awe-inspiring sunset sinks over the horizon.

Day 8: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Leave Chile for the stunning salt flats, passing through the Dali Desert, Green Lagoon and Laguna Blanca.

Day 9: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Pass by the Siloli Desert, take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as coloured lagoons, and spend the night at a Salt Hotel.

Day 10: Uyuni, Bolivia

Visit Fish Island and take fun photos before ending your trip in Uyuni.

Day 11: Potosi, Bolivia

Transfer from Uyuni to Potosi


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Potosi.

Day 12: Potosi, Bolivia

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 13: Sucre, Bolivia

Transfer from Potosi to Sucre


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Sucre.

Day 14: Sucre, Bolivia

Experience a unique Bolivian cooking class with cocktail making experience in the heart of the beautiful white city of Sucre. Enjoy cooking and eating the delicious food you make, and through food, learn more about Bolivian culture and traditions, whilst making new friends!

Day 15: Sucre, Bolivia

Transfer from Sucre to La Paz


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to La Paz.

Day 16: La Paz, Bolivia

Orient yourself in Bolivia's sprawling capital city with ease during a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. You'll see both major sights and hidden gems as you visit a cemetery, meet a shaman, and explore the vertiginous neighborhood of El Alto by cable car.

Day 17: Copacabana, Bolivia

Transfer from La Paz to Copacabana


You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Copacabana, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Day 18: Puno, Peru

Transfer from Copacabana to Puno

Day 19: Luquina, Peru

You will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the port of Puno to board a motorboat to the charming Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Later, continue on to Luquina community to meet your host family and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 20: Puno, Peru

Today you will discover the daily life of the local family before heading back to Puno.

Day 21: Cuzco, Peru

Transfer from Puno to Cuzco


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Cuzco.

Day 22: Cuzco, Peru

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 23: Cuzco, Peru

Visit the San Pedro Market and get a little taste of local life in Cusco before walking to the cooking studio to experience a cooking class where you will learn how to prepare traditional Peruvian exquisite dishes, drinks, and a delicious dessert.

Day 24: Cuzco, Peru

Transfer from Cuzco to Arequipa

Day 25: Arequipa, Peru

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 26: Colca Canyon, Peru

Begin with a very early morning departure from Arequipa around 3:00am to reach the Colca Canyon for breakfast and to visit the “Cruz del Condor” overlook. Trek deep into the canyon through local villages and reach your lodge for a rewarding dinner.

Day 27: Arequipa, Peru

Today, follow a steep trail up to Cabanaconde and take a bus to Chivay. Soak your sore legs in the hot springs before returning to Arequipa after a challenging, but enjoyable trip.

Day 28: Arequipa, Peru

Transfer from Arequipa to Nazca

Day 29: Ica, Peru

Transfer from Nazca to Ica


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Ica.

Day 30: Huacachina, Peru

Cruise to the top of 500 meter high sand dunes and go rocketing down the slopes in a sand buggy. Let go of your fears and sandboard down the steep sandy slopes with a few pointers from your local guide. Admire the breathtaking sunset over the vast desert landscape and take photos in the golden twilight before racing back to Huacachina.

Day 31: Paracas, Peru

Transfer from Huacachina to Paracas


Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Paracas.

Day 32: Paracas, Peru

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 33: Paracas, Peru

Take a boat tour to see the impressive Candelabra geoglyph, Peruvian boobies, Humboldt penguins and abundant marine life at the Ballestas Islands archipelago. Visit the pristine Paracas Natural Reserve in the afternoon to see La Catedral rock formation and watch flamingos and parihuanas from a breathtaking scenic overlook.

Day 34: Lima, Peru

Transfer from Paracas to Lima

Day 35: Lima, Peru

Bike through Lima in a fun and active way to explore the city's enclaves while getting a sense of local character that's all too easily missed when touring by car. Along the way we will enjoy the awesome views, parks and spots that this part of Lima has to offer.

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5.00 (15 reviews)


Dan • Apr 2025

5.0

Just wow !

Bike tours of cities, mountains, beer tours, salt flats - literally heaven on earth, cooking classes, to name a few and the most stunning scenery along the way. We have had such a... More

Hello Dan, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your diverse adventures with Bamba, from city bike tours to exploring salt flats and ... More


Bethany Kirk • Jul 2024

5.0

Exhilarating Rides and Stunning Sceneries in South America's Heart

Thrilling 4x4 rides across Uyuni Salt Flats, breathtaking Atacama landscapes, and enchanting Machu Picchu! An absolute treasure trove of culture and adventure. Highly recommended f... More


Glen Clarke • Jul 2024

5.0

Unforgettable Expeditions: Cultural Riches and Wild Rides

Immersive cultural encounters, jaw-dropping landscapes, and adrenaline-fueled 4x4 rides through salt flats made this journey from Santiago to Lima truly extraordinary. A must for a... More


Donald Hendricks • Jul 2024

5.0

Cultural Richness and Historical Gems: A Breathtaking Expedition

Immersed in diverse cultures and awe-inspiring landscapes, this journey from Santiago to Lima was beyond expectations. The Uyuni Salt Flats and Machu Picchu were breathtaking highl... More


Stacey Rose • Jul 2024

5.0

Captivating Bus Rides in Chile, Bolivia, and Peru

Scenic bus rides through Chile, Bolivia, and Peru offered mesmerizing landscapes. The Uyuni Salt Flats and Machu Picchu were highlights. Excellent blend of adventure and cultural i... More

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