Accommodation

2 nights accomodation in Santiago de Chile, 4 nights in San Pedro de Atacama, 3 nights in Uyuni (shared shelter), 3 nights in Salta, 1 night in Purmamarca and 3 nights in Buenos Aires.

Meals

Daily breakfast and meals mentioned in the itinerary

Hygieneprotocol

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Transport

All transportation to and from airports, hotels and tours

Guide

Bilingual guide in tours mentioned in the itinerary

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Others

National Park Entrance fees

Flights

International or Domestic Flights.

Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Santiago De Chile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Santiago De Chile

Welcome to Santiago!

Home of Pisco Sour, seafood, and marvelous Cabernet Sauvignon, Santiago is considered one of the safest cities in South America. Chile’s capital is the perfect base to explore the country or enjoy a few days between the mountains and the ocean.

Upon arrival, you will be driven from the airport to your hotel.

Type of service: Private

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Note: You will be met at the arrival area at gate 3. Assistance at restricted areas inside the airport is available at additional costs. Important: In order to avoid scam drivers, please go straight to the meeting point and do not accept help from any person approaching you without the sign with the local representative logo or your name on it. A scam driver could tell you that the transfer is delayed and that it is better to take the taxi offered by that person. The airport is under renovation and is provided for these unscrupulous to do their business

Included guide assistance during transfer
Day 2 Day 2: Santiago De Chile - Half Day City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Santiago De Chile - Half Day City Tour

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the hotel to begin your tour of the city.

Your guide will lead you to experience one of the most developed cities in South America. Santiago combines the urban and the classic, in both its architecture and atmosphere. This heritage comes to life through iconic city sights such as the Moneda Presidential Palace, designed by the Italian designer, Joaquin Toesca. From 1845 to 1958 the building actually served as a presidential residence. What were once grand living quarters are now the offices of Cabinet ministers. The Plaza de Armas is the city’s most famous square, surrounded by important and beautiful buildings such as the Cathedral and Central Post Office.

A few blocks away you will find the Pre-Columbian Museum with over 700 exhibits of pre-Hispanic artwork and relics from diverse cultures including the Mayans, Aztecs, and the Mapuches - from the south of Chile. The wonderful layout allows you to peruse artifacts from an era when an indigenous population ruled these lands. Whether you have a special interest in these ancient cultures or not, this museum in the heart of Santiago is a fascinating must-see for all.

One of the most important parts of the city is San Cristobal Hill. The hill is recognized as one of the largest urban parks in Santiago, topped by a stunning 72-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary. This tour shows you the different contrasts of the city, taking you on a trip through the Santiago of yesteryear to the modern metropolis it is today.

At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

Type of service: Private

Duration: 4 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, English Speaking Guide, Cable Car (San Cristobal Hill) & Pre-Columbian art museum entrance fees

Not included: Meals, Snacks, or extra services not mentioned above

Note: This tour is not available on January 1st and May 1st. September 18th and 19th, please ask your Travel Advisor. Museums closed on Monday
Day 3 Day 3: Santiago De Chile / Calama / San Pedro De Atacama
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Santiago De Chile / Calama / San Pedro De Atacama

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the international airport to take your flight. ¡Buen Viaje!

Type of service: Private

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Transfer Calama Airport / San Pedro de Atacama Hotel

Upon arrival at Calama airport, you will be transferred to San Pedro de Atacama hotel.

Welcome to San Pedro!

San Pedro de Atacama is a small town in the driest desert in the world. Little adobe houses, cozy restaurants are the base to explore one of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 1:30 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, spanish/english speaking driver

Not included: Guide
Day 4 Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama - Half Day Tatio Geysers Tour & Machuca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama - Half Day Tatio Geysers Tour & Machuca

Very early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to visit one of the highest geyser fields in the world.

Located in the Andes Mountains, 61 miles from San Pedro de Atacama and 4,320 meters above sea level, El Tatio (from Kunza "tata-iu") means "The Grandfather Who Cries." It is the largest group of geysers in the southern hemisphere and the third-largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia). At dawn, with freezing temperatures, you can see a fantastic spectacle, generated by violent steam flows that rise up to 10 meters high with temperatures reaching 85°C.

After visiting the geysers, you can enjoy a natural pool with thermal water.

We will also visit Machuca, a small Atacamenian village located more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where its few inhabitants are mainly dedicated to grazing and cheese production. Very close to the place is Salt Lake, where families of flamingos, ducks, and seagulls live in a landscape of imposing beauty.

On the return trip, it is possible to observe fauna such as vicuñas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. While in the Flora, the Giant Cactus, llaretas, coirón, etc., stand out.

When we arrive in San Pedro de Atacama, we will leave you downtown, from where you will go on your own to the hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 7/8 h

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual driver-guide (Spanish/English), breakfast

Not included: Entrance fee to Geiser del Tatio

Difficulty: Moderate to hard (due to the altitude), walking on a flat surface

Age restriction: Minimum 12 years. Pregnant women, people with hypertension, edema, or embolism only with medical authorization

Note: Altitude: 4.320.- m.s.n.m. approximately. There is no infrastructure in the place. We recommend you to take warm clothes (temperature between -5°C and -20°C), closed or trekking shoes, hat, gloves, swimming suit, towel, flip flops, sunglasses, sunblock and water
Day 5 Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama - Moon Valley Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama - Moon Valley Tour

In the afternoon, you will go on your own to the meeting point to start the visit to the Valley of the Moon.

The excursion begins by visiting the fantastic geological shapes located in one of the world’s driest and most hostile zones of the world: the Atacama Desert. It is an area of outstanding beauty that resembles the lunar landscape because of the formations of stone, petrified salt and sand, which for millennia floods and winds have shaped in their own way.

You will be surprised by the enormous salt and clay figures built over the years and by the wind and you will know "The three Marys", famous figures of incomparable beauty that can be photographed and contemplated for a long time.

Finally, we will visit the salt caves accompanied by the imposing Licancabur volcano, to be surprised once again by the great magic of the desert, having the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful sunset that you will not forget.

After the excursion, we will take you to downtown Atacama, and you will have to return to the hotel on your own.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 3/4 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual driver-guide (English/Spanish)

Not included: National Park entrance fee (which should be paid locally in the national currency), transportation back to your hotel

Age restriction: Minimum 7 years old

Note: Altitude: 2.400.- m.a.s.l. This excursion does not visit Marte Valley
Day 6 Day 6: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

Today you will start the 3-day adventure from the Atacama Desert to the Uyuni Salt flats through fantastic landscapes contrasted by the blue sky above mountains, volcanoes, and geysers.

You will be picked up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, make Chilean migration at customs, and then we will start driving to Hito Cajon which is the border between Chile and Bolivia, where you will make another migration to enter Bolivian territory.

After having breakfast and changing to a jeep 4x4, the adventure begins!! We will first visit the White Lagoon and the Green Lagoon which are located at the feet of Licancabur Volcano.

We continue driving north to the Salvador Dali Desert. Then continue to the Polques Hot Spring, Geysers of Morning Sun at 5000 meters, where we can bathe in the thermal waters before having lunch.

We will then continue to the spectacular Red Lagoon where you can appreciate thousands of flamingos. At the end of the day, we will go to a hostal on the Community Mallku Villa Mar which is

at a height of 3500 meters, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Please note that in January and February the company keeps the right to change the route of the itinerary in Bolivia, since its Altiplanic weather.

On this day you are visiting a National Reserve. Please remember that National Park Fees are not included. Check at the bottom of your itinerary for the corresponding fee, which should be paid in cash in the national currency.

Type of Service: Shared

Included: Bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Day 7: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

We will start early in the morning by visiting cave paintings and the Valley of the Rocks, where you can see formations like the lost city of Italy, the World Cup, the Camel, etc. Then we will visit the Black Lagoon, where you will appreciate a lot of wildlife like Tawas altiplánica or geese and vegetation according to the ecosystem, or Catal Lagoon (Laguna

Misteriosa), Canyon Catal.

After lunch, we will continue to Waterfall Agua Dulce viewpoint, and head to a valley inhabited by many highland communities. These communities are engaged in raising Andean animals such as llamas and alpacas.

The day ends with the arrival at the community of Villa Candelaria, at the salt hotel, where we will spend the night. Accommodation in a private room.

Type of Service: Shared

Included: Bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

We will start at 5:00 AM driving to Incahuasi Island, located in the middle of Uyuni Salt Flat, to observe the sunrise. Then we will visit the Hotel de

Playa Blanca, is a hotel totally built by blocks of salt. We continue with our route until we reach the Ojos del Salar and the Montones de Sal. We will arrive at the Community of Colchani, where we will be able to observe the artisan process extraction of salt consumed by the entire country of Bolivia.

After lunch, our last stop is at Train Cemetery for taking amazing pictures! We will arrive at the city of Uyuni, Bolivia, at approximately 03:00 pm. At around 4:00 pm we will start the transfer to Villa Mar where we will have dinner and spend the last night.

Type of Service: Shared

Included: Bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

We will start the return at around 05:00 am, we will have breakfast and drive to Hito Cajón. Here we will carry out the immigration procedures and finally our last destination San Pedro de Atacama.

Type of Service: Shared

Included: Bilingual guide and breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: San Pedro De Atacama / Salta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: San Pedro De Atacama / Salta

Today you will take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta.

During this journey, you will cross one of the highest international borders in the world, "Paso de Jama" to San Pedro de Atacama. The trip takes about 12 hours during which you enjoy stunning Altiplano scenery.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 12 hours approximately (depending on time spent at the international border)

Included: Bus ticket

Note: It is important to point out that today you are leaving Chile and crossing the international border. Please, keep your passport handy.

Transfer Salta Bus Station / Salta Hotel

Welcome to Salta!

Upon arrival in Salta you will be transferred to your hotel.

Salta has it all: the geographical diversity (green, red and brown mountains) and the historical richness. Do not forget that, in these lands, one day they fought for the independence of Argentina! It also has exquisite and well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque and very crowded cafes in the main square (a great place to sit and watch the locals in their daily hustle and bustle!), and the characteristic and fun peñas, places where Salteños sit and listen to their local folklore idols, and then end up dancing (after one or two encouraging glasses of wine) together.

The perfect base to explore the Argentinian Northern area is Salta city

Keep in mind that religion is very important here: religiously speaking, people take a siesta in Salta... so between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. it will be more difficult for you to find the places open, so take advantage of it to take your first northern siesta!

Type of service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above
Day 11 Day 11: Salta / Purmamarca - Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Salta / Purmamarca - Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge

Today, we will pick you up from your hotel in Salta to go on a two-day excursion. For this exploration, we recommend leaving your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just taking a day pack on the tour.

Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to start our journey along the same route of the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains. On our way, we will be able to observe historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages, and amazing landscapes.

Our first destination will be the small town of Campo Quijano and later on the impressive Quebrada del Toro. From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century. Afterward, we will visit San Antonio de Los Cobres - one of the smallest villages in the region- and after an hour-and-a-half drive, we will reach the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats. The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest.

Later in the afternoon, we will reach the highest point of the route, the Abra de Potrerillos (4170 masl or 13681), to finally begin our descent and arrive in Purmamarca. This northern town is located at 2300 masl or 7546 ft, at the foot of the 7 colors hill, on a curved road with amazing landscapes.

Overnight in Purmamarca.

Type of Service: Shared

Duration: 10/11 hours

Included: Transportation, guide, snack, water

Not included: Meals
Day 12 Day 12: Purmamarca / Salta - Humahuaca Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Purmamarca / Salta - Humahuaca Gorge

Today, we will continue our tour along the Humahuaca Gorge, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2003.

On this day, we will discover Maimará, which has colorful slopes known as “Paleta del Pintor” (it’s a photo stop on the road), Tilcara and its famous “ Pucará de Tilcara” (an ancient fortress), the Tropic of Capricorn and its white monolith, Uquía and its chapel with the famous “Angeles Arcabuceros”, and finally, the small town of Humahuaca, which gives its name to the Quebrada and it’s home to its largest population. It has cobbled streets and iron lanterns in the corners and it’s also the highest point of the route at 2,940 m.a.s.l. or 9645 ft.

After enjoying the final views of the day, we will return to your hotel in Salta.

Type of Service: Shared

Duration: 9 hours

Included: Transportation, guide, snack, water

Not included: Meals, entrance fee to Pucara de Tilcara

Full Day Humahuaca

In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to visit the Humahuaca Gorge, a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) since 2003.

The journey really begins once we arrive at Purmamarca Village where time will be enough to observe the Seven Colored Hill, the Church and the Craft Market on the square, and a small walk along its narrow streets. We will also visit Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (important vestige in the zone of the Cuzqueña School) are kept. The arrival to Humahuaca will be at noon; this town has an important Church and the Independence Monument (the Indian) of the sculptor Soto Avendaño.

After lunch we will observe, from the route, La Paleta del Pintor (Painters Palette), colorful mountains as if they were painted on purpose, framing the town of Maimara.

At the end of this great journey, we will take you back to your hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 12 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Not included: Food and beverage, entrance fees to museums, ruins, national or provincial parks (if aplicable), pick up in San Lorenzo

Age restriction: Due to high altitudes, this tour not recommended for passengers with heart problems - consult a doctor

Note: It is not possible to take your luggage. In case of force majeure the itineraries can be modified without previous notice. Distance Salta/Jujuy: 323 miles
Day 13 Day 13: Salta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Salta

Today you will have a free day in Purmamarca to relax and enjoy the beauty of this region.
Day 14 Day 14: Salta / Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Salta / Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight.

Type of service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Transfer Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport / Buenos Aires Hotel

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be taken to your hotel.

Type of service: Private

Included: Transportation mentioned above
Day 15 Day 15: Buenos Aires - Half Day City Tour & Dinner & Tango Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Buenos Aires - Half Day City Tour & Dinner & Tango Show

Half-Day Buenos Aires City Tour

We will explore the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires on our captivating half-day city tour, starting with convenient pickups in the stylish Palermo Soho district. This journey offers a direct and immersive encounter with the city’s essence.

Our initial destination is Plaza de Mayo, a historic epicentre enveloped by iconic landmarks such as the Casa Rosada (Government House), the awe-inspiring Metropolitan Cathedral, and the storied Cabildo, a relic of Spanish colonial rule. At the opposite end of Avenida de Mayo stands the imposing Congress building, a testament to Argentina’s rich political history.

The journey southward takes us to San Telmo Market, where the city’s vibrant energy comes to life. From there, we venture into the birthplace of Tango, La Boca, a kaleidoscope of colors and culture. Along Caminito Street, you will encounter talented artists showcasing their mesmerizing Tango-inspired artworks.

Continuing our exploration, we briefly pause at Puerto Madero, a once-abandoned port district now transformed into a sleek, modern enclave. The contrasts in Buenos Aires landscape are both striking and intriguing.

Our path then leads us to Palermo, a neighboorhood adorned with lush parks, including the old City Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Argentine Horsetrack, the esteemed National Polo Field, and the Planetarium. Here, nature and leisure converge harmoniously.

To culminate this remarkable journey, we visit Recoleta, one of Buenos Aires most glamorous neighborhoods, known for its elegant charm and rich history and its Cementery, where Eva Perón rests in peace.

At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 4 hs

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), entrance fee to Recoleta Cementery.

Not included: Meals, tips.

Dinner & Tango Show

In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to a mythical place where you will discover one of our most ancient traditions.

You will have a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and will experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Tango is: our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way to deal with a broken heart, dancing our way through tragic and yet eternal love stories.

While having dinner, you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists on stage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners, ambience, clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night.

At the end of the evening, around midnight, you will be driven back to your hotel, fully in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 3/4 hs

Included: Transportation mentioned above, dinner with beverages, tango show

Note: Formal dress is not required
Day 16 Day 16: Buenos Aires - Full-Day In The Countryside - Fiesta Gaucha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Buenos Aires - Full-Day In The Countryside - Fiesta Gaucha

Full-Day in the Countryside - Fiesta Gaucha

Today you will be picked up from your hotel to explore the countryside of Buenos Aires and learn all about the gauchos and ranch life on the Pampas in an exciting full-day tour that includes visits to a historical rural town and silversmith museum, visits to a ranch, loads of food and wine, dancing, horseback-riding and gaucho horse skills display.

You will dive into a completely different world on the way to San Antonio de Areco, a small town dating back to 1730 known as “the cradle of culture and tradition” in Argentina, located approx. 62 miles (100 km) from Buenos Aires.

Once in Areco, you will get off the vehicle and visit the Draghi museum, which is family-run and operated, featuring some of the best silversmiths in the world.

Upon arrival at El Ombú ranch, you will be greeted with joy by the gauchos and served with welcome drinks and some of the best ’empanadas’ (local pasties) in the entire world. We strongly suggest to “come to this tour hungry” as for lunch you will be treated to a real Argentinean meat feast featuring the national dish: asado (barbecue).

To wrap up such a wonderful and authentic Argentine experience, one of the gauchos will delight you with a demonstration of how he tames his horse and the confidence they have in each other in an unconventional horse whispering demonstration.

At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 9 hs

Included: Pick-up and drop-off at locally centered hotels, bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish), tickets to the museum and ranch, facilities, lunch (asado) and drinks.

Note: For this tour, you need to bring your original passport. In summer, as the pool is available, we recommend that you also bring also a towel and a swimsuit. Does not operate on December 25th or January 1st.
Day 17 Day 17: Buenos Aires
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight. ¡Buen viaje!

Type of service: Private

Included: Transportation mentioned above

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Itinerary of your trip 17-Day Trip Through Amazing South America

Day 1: Santiago De Chile

Day 2: Santiago De Chile - Half Day City Tour

Day 3: Santiago De Chile / Calama / San Pedro De Atacama

Day 4: San Pedro De Atacama - Half Day Tatio Geysers Tour & Machuca

Day 5: San Pedro De Atacama - Moon Valley Tour

Day 6: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

Day 7: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

Day 8: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

Day 9: Uyuni And San Pedro De Atacama 4Wd Adventure

Day 10: San Pedro De Atacama / Salta

Day 11: Salta / Purmamarca - Excursion Salt Flats And Humahuaca Gorge

Day 12: Purmamarca / Salta - Humahuaca Gorge

Day 13: Salta

Day 14: Salta / Buenos Aires

Day 15: Buenos Aires - Half Day City Tour & Dinner & Tango Show

Day 16: Buenos Aires - Full-Day In The Countryside - Fiesta Gaucha

Day 17: Buenos Aires

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