Bolivia Crossing (Lima to Buenos Aires)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Lima

Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2-3 Cuzco

Take an early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. In Cuzco meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. Relax or explore the nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.

Day 4 Ollantaytambo

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

Day 5-8 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B, 3L, 3D)

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 we climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. In the afternoon of Day 8 we head back to Cuzco by train to celebrate.

Day 9 Cuzco

Relax and explore the sights and sounds of Cuzco, or spend the day rafting or mountain biking on this free day.

Day 10 Puno

Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside as we travel through the high Altiplano region between Cuzco to Puno.

Day 11-12 Lake Titicaca / Taquile Island (L,D,B)

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

Day 13-15 Tiahuanaco / La Paz

Journey along the shores of Titicaca and through mountains on the impressive scenic trip to the highest capital city in the world - La Paz, Bolivia. The liveliness and bustle of more than a million Bolivians is an unforgettable experience.The mysterious Tiahuanaco people constructed the great ceremonial centre on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca over 1000 years ago. Spend most of the day visiting these fantastic ruins and try to unravel the ancient mystery yourself.

Day 16 Night bus to Potosí

Staying in the Bolivian highlands, travel south to the city of Potosí.

Day 17 Potosí

The highest city of its size in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times. Take an option to descend into a working mine for a close-up look at methods basically unchanged in decades, if not centuries.

Day 18-19 4x4 Atacama Desert Crossing Excursion / Uyuni (2B, 2L, 2D)

Embark on a journey through the impressive Salar de Uyuni in some of the most isolated and dramatic geography in South America. Spend three days exploring the remote flats by four-wheel-drive vehicles, between piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats.

Day 20-21 San Pedro de Atacama

In the morning, take a bus even further south to the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, on the edge of the driest place in the world: The Atacama Desert.

Day 22-24 Salta

We make our way to Salta, in northern Argentina. Take in the region's spectacular scenery on an included trip across the mountains on the 'Train of the Clouds.' Later, explore the city by bike, riding to historic San Bernardo hill. Back in Salta be sure to try Empanadas Salteñas - the delicious local specialty. In the evening experience the local celebration at one of the "Peña" folklore shows.

Day 25 Buenos Aires

There is much to do in this vibrant metropolis, with plenty of museums, theatres and historical areas. Be sure to visit the colourful neighbourhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, and the Recoleta, and catch some tango at one of the many tanguerias, or tango houses. Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories and will make you want to return.