Bolivia Crossing (Buenos Aires to Lima)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrive in Buenos Aires at any time.

Day 2-4 Salta

Enjoy a half-day tour of Buenos Aires. In the afternoon take a flight to picturesque Salta, in the North of Argentina and get a taste of Argentine flavour with your included winery tour.

Day 5-6 San Pedro de Atacama

Take a bus to the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, on the edge of the driest place in the world: The Atacama Desert.

Day 7-8 4x4 Atacama Desert Crossing Excursion / Uyuni

Climb into the Chilean altiplano and embark on a 3-day desert crossing into Bolivia. Travel by 4X4 through the surreal landscape of piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert.

Day 9 Potosi

Travel to Potosí, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a silver mining centre during Spanish colonial times.

Day 10-13 Night bus to La Paz / Tiahuanaco

Travel north to La Paz, the highest capital in the world. Explore the city’s museums or wander the streets, filled with colourful markets and indigenous costumes. Optional activities include a tour to the Valley of the Moon and the highest ski centre in the world. On Day 13 visit the ruins of Tiahuanaco, a 1000-year-old ceremonial centre on shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 14 Puno

Enjoy spectacular views of the Altiplano countryside on this full day of travel from La Paz, through the mountains, around Lake Titicaca and on to Puno.

Day 15-16 Lake Titicaca / Taquile Island (L, D, B)

Embark on a boat trip to visit the Uros, Amantani and Taquile Island, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small local village.

Day 17-18 Cuzco

Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside while travelling from Puno to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region. Friendly, colonial Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.

Day 19 Ollantaytambo

Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 20-23 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B, 3L, 2D)

Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco on Day 23.

Day 24 Cuzco

Relax and explore the sights and sounds of Cuzco. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are all possible options.

Day 25 Lima

Fly back to the coast and the capital, Lima. Celebrate our final night out with one last Pisco Sour.