Best of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
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- Journey through the epic Andean Altiplano from Buenos Aires, through Bolivia, to Santiago
- Stay in a salt hotel while exploring Bolivia's mind-bending Salar de Uyuni
- Try regional wines in Cafayate, Argentina, and sip sunset aperitifs at Moon Valley in the Atacama Desert
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Our trip begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, located on the southern shores of the Rio de la Plata. Since its founding by Pedro de Mendoza in 1536, the city has thrived on trade and its vibrant streets are brimming with an eclectic mix of European architectur...
This morning, we'll fly to Salta, one of the liveliest cities in the north of Argentina; a blend of colonial architecture, fascinating museums and buzzing nightlife. This was as far south as the Inca civilisation came, and the city is more akin to Peru or Bolivia in i...
We have a long day of driving ahead of us today as we head to the wine region of Cafayate - the magnificent scenery en route makes the lengthy journey worth it. The landscapes around Northern Argentina are vast and breathtaking, with rust-red geological formations car...
We'll continue north this morning with a three-hour drive to Purmamarca. This magical little cactus-strewn village sits in a striking location underneath a multi-hued mountain called the Seven-Coloured Hill. On arrival, we'll head out on foot for a circular walk on th...
Today we'll set out to explore the UNESCO Heritage area of the Humahuaca Gorge, a highlight of any trip to the northwest of Argentina. The journey is awash with colour and scenic roadside lookouts; one appropriately named mountain is The 'Painters Palette'. While we ...
We'll retrace some of our steps from yesterday on our three-hour drive up to the Argentina-Bolivia border at La Quiaca. Here, we'll say goodbye to our Argentinian driver and switch to 4WD vehicles, necessary for our journey across the Salar de Uyuni. We'll continue...
We'll make our way to Uyuni today, a small, almost non-descript town that survives on salt and lithium production, and tourism. On the town's deserted outskirts, we'll pass through the train graveyard; a collection of early 20th-century train carriages rusted by the s...
Exploring Bolivia's immense, other-worldly salt flats is an unforgettable and surreal experience. Heading into this natural wonder, the sky seems to almost disappear into the land through the reflections of the blinding-white plains. Flamingos inhabit the shoreline of...
Today is another long day of driving, with around six hours in the vehicle to the border at Hito Cajon, and another hour to San Pedro. However, we can continue to enjoy the unforgettable landscapes. We'll make a stop at the 'Sol de Manana' geysers, where the hot st...
The oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama is set high among the spectacular volcanoes of Los Andes Cordillera and is the lively gateway to the dramatic landscapes of the Atacama Desert. After so many days on the move, this morning we have free time to enjoy the town. The...
We'll have an early morning start to drive to the El Tatio Hot Springs, a geothermal field of spouting geysers and steaming fumaroles surrounded by a vista of volcanic mountains. Watching these active geysers erupting in the light of the rising sun is an impressive si...
We'll drive to Calama Airport this morning, to catch our flight into Santiago, Chile's majestic capital in the shadow of the Andes. This afternoon, we'll have an orientation tour of the capital by bus. We'll explore the old part of the city, seeing La Moneda (the G...
Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Santiago. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Santiago at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an ...
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