Ready to dive into the history, culture, and breathtaking wilderness of South America? Spend 11 unforgettable days exploring Bolivia and Chile, uncovering iconic highlights and hidden gems. Marvel at the surreal salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, wander through the otherworldly desert landscapes of the Atacama Plateau, and venture off the beaten path to experience the best of this diverse region. With just the right mix of guided adventures and free time, this journey is the perfect way to truly connect with two extraordinary destinations.
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD280-365 for meals not included.
Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
La Paz: Arrive at any time. Enjoy a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your CEO and fellow travellers.
La Paz/Sucre: Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
Sucre: Free time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking.
Sucre/Potos?: Travel by bus to Potos? and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
Potos?/Uyuni: Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni.
Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing: Enjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Today you will be heading into the Salar de Uyuni. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing: Explore the desert altiplano on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and interesting rock formations along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.
Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de Atacama: Rise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers. Travel to the border and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It's a long but scenic drive.
San Pedro de Atacama: Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.
San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago: Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.
Santiago: Depart at any time.
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