Peru • Bolivia • Chile • Argentina

Lima to Buenos Aires (via Chile) Travel Pass

41 days

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Embark on a captivating South American adventure traversing the vibrant landscapes of Lima, Santiago, and Buenos Aires. This immersive journey takes you through Peru, Chile, and Argentina, offering unique experiences such as exploring the Sacred Valley, witnessing the surreal beauty of the Atacama Desert, and savoring world-renowned Chilean wines. Discover the rich cultural heritage of each city, from Lima's historic center to Buenos Aires' tango-filled streets. Ideal for adventurers and culture enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable travel experience.

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

Travel Styles: Backpacking.

Things you will do

Discover Lima, La Paz and Santiago
Explore the highlights of Peru
Enjoy the best wine in Mendoza
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Itinerary

Day 1: 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.

Day 2: Paracas, Peru

Transfer from Lima to Paracas

Day 3: 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 4: Ica, Peru

Transfer from Paracas to Ica


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

Day 5: 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 6: Nazca, Peru

Transfer from Ica to Nazca


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

Day 7: Nazca, Peru

Transfer from Nazca to Arequipa

Day 8: 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 9: 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 10: Arequipa, Peru

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 11: Cuzco, Peru

Transfer from Arequipa to Cuzco

Day 12: 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 13: Cuzco, Peru

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 14: Cuzco, Peru

Transfer from Cuzco to Puno

Day 15: 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 16: Puno, Peru

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

Day 17: Copacabana, Bolivia

Transfer from Puno to Copacabana

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

Day 18: Copacabana, Bolivia

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 19: La Paz, Bolivia

Transfer from Copacabana to La Paz

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

Day 20: 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 21: La Paz, Bolivia

Transfer from La Paz to Sucre


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

Day 22: 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 23: Potosi, Bolivia

Transfer from Sucre to Potosi

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

Day 24: Potosi, Bolivia

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 25: Uyuni, Bolivia

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

Day 26: Villa de Candelaria, Bolivia

Embark on a journey of a lifetime into the Uyuni Salt Flats and sleep overnight in a salt hotel.

Day 27: Polques, Bolivia

Go deeper into the desert to see rock formations and desert landscapes with red and green-coloured lakes and native flamingos before visiting the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.

Day 28: Atacama, Chile

Start with a visit to Sol de Mañana Geyser, visit the Dali Pampas to see the landscapes that inspired this famous artist and see the Green Lagoon before heading back to Uyuni or crossing the Chilean border and ending your trip.

Day 29: 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 30: Calama, Chile

Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

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

Day 31: La Serena, Chile

Transfer from Calama to La Serena

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

Day 32: Valparaiso, Chile

Transfer from La Serena to Valparaiso

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

Day 33: 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 34: Santiago, Chile

Transfer from Valparaiso to Santiago

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

Day 35: 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 36: Mendoza, Argentina

Transfer from Santiago to Mendoza

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

Day 37: Mendoza, Argentina

Begin a great day in Mendoza where you will take a tour of the principal wine making area in the country. Visit two wineries where you will learn about the processes and methods to produce the wine before enjoying a wine tasting.

Day 38: Cordoba, Argentina

Transfer from Mendoza to Cordoba

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

Day 39: Cordoba, Argentina

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 40: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Transfer from Cordoba to Buenos Aires

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Buenos Aires.

Day 41: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Learn the most important places in the history of tango and the neighborhood where the culture and identity began! Furthermore, experience a personalized tango class while you do a tasting of wines and empanadas.

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4.88 (17 reviews)


Dipl.-Ing. Falk Schacht B.A. • Jan 2025

5.0

Chilean Wine and Buenos Aires Dance Extravaganza

This trip is a sensory delight! Sipping Chilean wines in Santiago and dancing tango in Buenos Aires were highlights.


Maxwell Young • Jan 2025

5.0

Captivating Moments in the Heart of the Atacama Desert

Unforgettable journey with mesmerizing views of the Atacama Desert! The cultural immersion made each city come alive. A must-experience adventure!


Brandy Knight • Jan 2025

4.0

Journey Through Latin America's Cultural Gems: History, Dance, and Wine

This trip is a cultural treasure trove! From Lima's history to Buenos Aires' tango and Chile's wine, it's perfection.


Justin Tucker • Jan 2025

5.0

Journey Through South America's Scenic Wonders

Unforgettable journey through South America's vibrant cities! The Sacred Valley and Atacama Desert are absolute highlights. Truly a cultural and scenic feast!

Hello Justin, Thank you for your glowing review and for sharing your experience of exploring South America with us. We're thrilled to hear that the Sacred Valley and the Atacama D... More


Lori Torres • Sep 2024

5.0

Magic of Lima's History and Stunning Buenos Aires Connections

Absolutely loved the vibrant cultural immersion! From Lima's history to Buenos Aires' tango, and the stunning Atacama Desert in between, it was magic!

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