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Explore South America's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes with an unforgettable journey from Buenos Aires to Lima. Discover iconic attractions such as the awe-inspiring Uyuni Salt Flats, the historic charms of Cusco, and the mystical beauty of Machu Picchu. Embrace adventure with thrilling desert excursions, captivating city tours, and authentic cultural encounters. This immersive travel experience promises to leave you with unforgettable memories and stunning photos, making it a must-do for every avid explorer.
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.
Travel Styles: Backpacking.
Things you will do

Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive at Señor Tango to savor an Argentine dinner, then be swept away by spectacular live tango, dazzling visuals, and passionate Buenos Aires energy.
Day 2: Cordoba, Argentina
Transfer from Buenos Aires to CordobaDay 3: Cordoba, Argentina
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 4: Mendoza, Argentina
Transfer from Cordoba to MendozaDay 5: 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 6: Santiago, Chile
Transfer from Mendoza to SantiagoPlease make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Santiago.
Day 7: 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 8: Valparaiso, Chile
Transfer from Santiago to ValparaisoDay 9: 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 10: La Serena, Chile
Transfer from Valparaiso to La SerenaDay 11: Calama, Chile
Transfer from La Serena to CalamaDay 12: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de AtacamaDay 14: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 13: 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 15: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 16: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Leave Chile for the stunning salt flats, passing through the Dali Desert, Green Lagoon and Laguna Blanca.Day 17: 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 18: Uyuni, Bolivia
Visit Fish Island and take fun photos before ending your trip in Uyuni.Day 19: Potosi, Bolivia
Transfer from Uyuni to PotosiDay 20: Potosi, Bolivia
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 21: Sucre, Bolivia
Transfer from Potosi to SucreDay 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: Sucre, Bolivia
Transfer from Sucre to La PazDay 24: La Paz, Bolivia
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 25: 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 26: Copacabana, Bolivia
Transfer from La Paz to CopacabanaDay 27: Puno, Peru
Transfer from Copacabana to PunoDay 28: 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 29: Puno, Peru
Today you will discover the daily life of the local family before heading back to Puno.Day 30: Cuzco, Peru
Transfer from Puno to CuzcoDay 31: Cuzco, Peru
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 32: 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 33: Cuzco, Peru
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 34: Cuzco, Peru
Transfer from Cuzco to ArequipaDay 35: Arequipa, Peru
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 36: 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 37: 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 38: Arequipa, Peru
Enjoy a free day to experience on your ownDay 39: Arequipa, Peru
Transfer from Arequipa to NazcaDay 40: Ica, Peru
Transfer from Nazca to HuacachinaDay 41: 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 42: Paracas, Peru
Transfer from Huacachina to ParacasDay 43: 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 44: Lima, Peru
Transfer from Paracas to LimaDay 45: 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.What's Included
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