Southern Divide

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Santiago

Arrive in Santiago at any time.

Day 2-3 San Pedro de Atacama

Fly from Santiago to Calama and transfer to the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Tour the Valley of the Moon and enjoy plenty of optional excursions and outdoor activities.

Day 4-6 Salar de Uyuni Excursion (2B, 2L, 2D) and Uyuni

Climb 2000 metres, crossing the Bolivian border. Spend 3 incredible days crossing the Salt Flats by 4x4 trucks, enjoying rugged landscapes and wildlife.

Day 7-8 Potosí

A long travel day takes us to World Heritage Potosí. A silver mining centre in colonial times, the town’s mines are open for optional descents into still-working mines—an eye-opening excursion.

Day 9-10 Sucre

Explore a variety of museums, markets and colonial buildings in Bolivia’s historical second capital. Options here include a visit to view dinosaur tracks!

Day 11-12 La Paz

Fly to La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. The deep indigenous roots of this Andean city are visible in every street market.

Day 13-14 Puno

Cross the border into Peru and spend the night in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The next day, head out onto the lake and tour the floating islands of Uros as well as Taquile Island before returning to Puno.

Day 15-16 Cuzco

Enjoy spectacular views as we travel through the high altiplano region to Cuzco. Explore the numerous museums and markets or wander the cobblestone streets.

Day 17 Ollantaytambo

Tour the Sacred Valley with our guide on our way to Ollantaytambo, a major Inca archaeological site and your first taste of what lies ahead at Machu Picchu.

Day 18 Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu

Take an early morning train to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the ruins with time to explore this amazing lost city before returning to Aguas Calientes.

Day 19-20 Cuzco

Return to Cuzco by train. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are all options in this colonial gem and ancient Incan capital.

Day 21 Lima

Fly to Lima and explore the districts of Miraflores and Barranco, or take in the rich colonial architecture and history.