Luxury Southern Altiplano: Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina
14 days from CAD18,135pp
Tour highlights
Witness some of the most barren and spectacular landscape in the Andes.
Watch the sunset over the Valley of the Moon in the Atacama Desert.
Stay in a luxury Airstream camper on the Uyuni salt flat.
Spend time exploring Argentina’s bustling capital, Buenos Aires.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
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Upon arrival, be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel in the lovely area of Providencia. Enjoy a walking tour in the afternoon.
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Santiago , Calama , San Pedro de Atacama
Fly to Calama and be transferred to your hotel in San Pedro, You can then begin to choose your activities for the next few days.
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Activities today will have you out exploring the Atacama. You may find yourself taking in the lunar landscapes of Moon Valley, trekking through the Altiplano, or observing the stunning night sky.
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San Pedro de Atacama , Hedionda Lagoon
Be picked up from your hotel and taken to the border. You will cross into Bolivia, passing through the stunning Eduardo Avaroa National Park, which is home to Laguna Colorada, Verde and the Dali desert. You will spend the night on the shores of Laguna Hedionda with pats of flamingos.
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Laguna Hedionda , Jirira
You will continue north today through the Altiplano, stopping at places such as the Rock Valley, Sioli desert and the tree rock. Cross over the salt flat to enjoy sunset at the camper.
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Jirira
At leisure with your guide today — you will be able to explore the salt flats and small village of Jirira with them.
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Jirira , Tupiza
Transfer through the mountains to Tupiza. Spend the night in a basic hotel.
Accommodation
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Hotel Mitru
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Tupiza , Tilcara
Early start to head to the Argentine border. You will cross by foot and meet your Argentine guide there. Make your way to the impressive El Hornocal before spending the night in Tilcara.
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Las Marias Boutique Hotel
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Tilcara , Purmamarca
Be driven through Humahuaca Gorge to Purmamarca. You will have the day to explore this region which is rich in geological wonders.
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Purmamarca , Salta & The Northwest
Transfer to Salta. En route you will visit the Argentine equivalent of Uyuni, the Salinas Grandes where you will explore the salt flats before continuing on to Salta.
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Drive through the stunning Calchaqui Valleys to the picturesque town of Cafayate. This is the main wine producing area in the northwest and as such we've arranged two tastings today.
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Salta & The Northwest , Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires today and have the evening to yourselves. After traversing the northwest we recommend a relaxing night enjoying steak, empanadas, pasta, or any of the cuisine Argentina is famous for along with a bottle of wine.
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Enjoy a tour of the city which will have you taking in some of the city's most famous historical landmarks.
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Be taken to the airport in time for your overnight flight home.
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- Santiago
- Calama
- San Pedro de Atacama
- Hedionda Lagoon
- Laguna Hedionda
- Jirira
- Tupiza
- Tilcara
- Purmamarca
- Salta & The Northwest
- Buenos Aires
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Chile will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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