Luxury southern Altiplano: Chile, Bolivia & Argentina
14 days from $17,190pp
Flamingos in San Pedro de Atacama
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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.
The specialist who creates your trip
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
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14 days from $17,190pp
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Itinerary idea
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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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![Casablanca Valley, Chile]()
Casablanca Valley, Chile -
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Santiago by night
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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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![The Atacama, Chile]()
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![Sunset, San Pedro de Atacama]()
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![Alto Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama]()
Alto Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama
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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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Atacama excursions
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Be picked up from your hotel and taken to the border. You will cross into Bolivia, passing through the stunning Eduardo Avaroa National Park, home to Laguna Colorada, Verde and the Dali Desert. You will spend the night on the shores of Laguna Hedionda with pats of flamingoes.
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![Atacama Desert excursions from Alto Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama]()
Atacama Desert excursions from Alto Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama
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You will continue north today through the Altiplano, stopping at places such as the Rock Valley, Siloli Desert and Tree Rock. Cross over the salt flat to enjoy sunset at the camper.
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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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Transfer through the mountains to Tupiza. Spend the night in a basic hotel.
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Tupiza, Bolivia
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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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Pre-Columbian settlement at Pucará, Tilcara
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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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![Hill of Seven Colours, Purmamarca, North Argentina]()
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![Valle de Luján, Northeast Argentina]()
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Purmamarca, Argentina
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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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![Pillars of Salt, Salinas Grandes, Salta]()
Pillars of Salt, Salinas Grandes, 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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Humahuaca near Salta, Argentina
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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 cuisines Argentina is famous for, along with a bottle of wine.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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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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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Be taken to the airport in time for your overnight flight home.
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![Fileteado artwork (La Puñalada is The Stab!), San Telmo district, Buenos Aires, Argentina]()
Fileteado artwork (La Puñalada is The Stab!), San Telmo district, Buenos Aires, Argentina -
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The historical British Bar, San Telmo district, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Accommodation
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Magnolia ![Hotel Magnolia]()
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The W Hotel ![The W Hotel, Santiago]()
The W Hotel
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Le Rêve ![Standard Room, Le Rêve, Santiago]()
Le Rêve
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Hotel Bidasoa ![Hotel Rio Bidasoa, Santiago]()
Hotel Bidasoa
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NOI Casa Atacama ![Casa Atacama]()
NOI Casa Atacama
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Hotel Poblado Kimal ![Standard Room, Poblado de Kimal]()
Hotel Poblado Kimal
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Tierra Atacama ![Tierra Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama]()
Tierra Atacama
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Our Habitas ![The pool at Hotel Altiplanico Atacama]()
Our Habitas
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Los Flamencos ![Los Flamencos]()
Los Flamencos
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Deluxe Airstream Camper ![Deluxe Airstream Camper, Jirira]()
Deluxe Airstream Camper
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Hotel Mitru
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Las Marias Boutique Hotel ![Garden, Las Marias Boutique Hotel]()
Las Marias Boutique Hotel
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El Manantial del Silencio ![Manantial del Silencio]()
El Manantial del Silencio
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Legado Mitico Salta ![Mitica de Lujo (Deluxe) Room, Legado Mitico, Salta]()
Legado Mitico Salta
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La Casa de los Jasmines ![Living room, La Casa de los Jazmines, Salta]()
La Casa de los Jasmines
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Kkala Boutique Hotel ![Kkala Boutique Hotel, Salta]()
Kkala Boutique Hotel
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Finca Valentina ![Finca Valentina, Salta]()
Finca Valentina
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Legado Mitico Buenos Aires ![Deluxe Room, Legado Mitico, Buenos Aires]()
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires
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Hotel Nuss ![Hotel Nuss, Buenos Aires]()
Hotel Nuss
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Estancia La Bamba ![Breakfast outside at Estancia La Bamba]()
Estancia La Bamba
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Alvear Palace ![Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires]()
Alvear Palace
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- Santiago
- Calama
- San Pedro de Atacama
- Laguna Hedionda
- Jirira
- Tupiza
- Tilcara
- Purmamarca
- Salta & The Northwest
- Buenos Aires
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°F) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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