DAY 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires
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Hola Buenos Aires! This is the first day of your 14-day group tour through South America! Arrive, check-in at the hotel around mid-afternoon and settle in. This evening, join your tour leader and the rest of the group for an included welcome dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Experiences
Buenos Aires Dinner. Enjoy your first meal in Argentina! The cuisine here has been heavily influenced by waves of European migration over the last century and often includes dishes with Spanish, Italian and German roots. Grilled meats, pastas, empanadas and sweet desserts are widely offered. How about a glass of Argentinian wine to complement your first meal in the country?
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Accommodationi
Imperial Park HotelDAY 2: Buenos Aires City Tour
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Explore the eclectic streets of Buenos Aires on a city tour today! After breakfast, meet a local guide who will show you around the city’s top sites and local neighbourhoods. See famous sites including the Plaza de Mayo and the colourful la Boca neighbourhood. This afternoon is yours to see more of the city at your own pace. You could try out “té” or “merienda” - the Argentinian version of afternoon tea. Locals enjoy it with Mate (the local tea made with yerba mate) or coffee and alfajores (cake filled with dulce de leche). Tonight, get your fix of Argentinian culture with the option to enjoy dinner and a captivating Tango show!
Experiences
Buenos Aires City Tour. Buenos Aires is a city with the vibrancy of New York and the spirit of Paris at the pace of Latin America. This full-day tour will take you through the city’s best-known streets, show you the most popular sights and give you a taste of the real Buenos Aires. Iconic sights covered on tour include Avenida 9 de Julio (9 July Avenue), Plaza de Mayo, the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, the La Boca and San Telmo Neighbourhoods, and the famous Recoleta cemetery.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Imperial Park HotelOptional Excursions
- Tango Show & Dinner i US$65
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 3: Buenos Aires: Free Day
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Take this free day to do whatever you choose in Buenos Aires. Hit the streets to see more of this bustling city. Admire the colourful street art murals or even put on your dancing shoes and take a tango lesson! Today, you also have the opportunity to see a unique aspect of Argentinian culture - visit a classic gaucho ranch (an estancia) and see the Argentinian cowboys (gauchos). Join your tour leader on an excursion to the countryside where you will meet the locals. Learn all about gaucho culture, watch the cowboys in action and see traditional folk dances. Plus enjoy a taste of some gaucho food! This evening, enjoy a group dinner at a local Argentinian restaurant.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Imperial Park HotelOptional Excursions
- Ranch and Gaucho Day Trip i US$105
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 4: Buenos Aires - flight to Mendoza
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Wake up early to catch a flight to the base of the Andes Mountains. Arrive in the city of Mendoza - the heart of Argentina’s wine country! Here, you’ll find more than 150,000 hectares of vineyards. After arriving, head out on a tour of a few local wineries! This region is spectacular to see with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop. Taste the local wines and learn more about the region and what makes Mendoza one of the world’s foremost wine capitals! Tonight, back in the city, opt to enjoy dinner at one of the beautiful plazas. Take in the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and laid back pace of wine country!
Experiences
Mendoza wine tour. Even though Mendoza is technically located in the desert, locals have created smart irrigation canals to capture water from the mountains. These days it's a real oasis with the ideal climate and topography for wine production. The region has been named the ‘Bordeaux of South America’ and so it is. Expect to taste anything from signature, award-winning Malbec to Cabernet Sauvignon and even simple foot-pressed wine (vino patero). This tour will take you around the best vineyards in the valley to enjoy ravishing views of the Andes mountains, vineyards and villages - a quintessential Mendoza experience.
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Accommodationi
Hotel Crillon
DAY 5: Mendoza - Santiago
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Today calls for a long and beautiful road trip! Travel from Mendoza to Santiago, Chile. The road winds through the Andes Mountains and past Aconcagua - the highest mountain in South America and the western hemisphere! Cross the border and arrive in Santiago, Chile’s capital city, by late afternoon. This evening, enjoy a group dinner and make a toast to your first evening in a new country!
Experiences
‘Alta Montana’ Experience. The Andes Mountains extend over seven countries in South America! This includes Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. We take an incredible high-mountain journey as we travel from Argentina into Chile through the Andes. This is your chance to catch a glimpse of the incredible Aconcagua mountain - the tallest in South America and the highest trekking peak in the world.
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Accommodationi
Hotel Providencia Panamericana
DAY 6: Santiago City Tour
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Good morning Santiago! Enjoy breakfast and then meet an expert local guide who is going to introduce you to this vibrant city. There is so much to see and do! This morning you’ll get to visit highlights such as the Santiago Cathedral and the famous Alameda main avenue. Discover bustling markets and colourful neighbourhoods with bohemian history. Finish around lunchtime then venture off to see more of the city at your leisure. Choose to join a group dinner tonight at a lively local spot in town.
Experiences
Santiago City Tour. Set off on foot for a tour of Chile’s vibrant capital city! Your local guide will show you Santiago’s highlights and share the city’s rich history with you. See Santiago’s downtown area, visit Saint Lucia Hill and traditional neighbourhoods around the city centre. Stop by top attractions including the busy Plaza de Armas, the Santiago Cathedral, and the La Moneda Palace. The views alone would be enough to keep you captivated for hours with the Andes Mountains providing an incredible background to the city.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Providencia Panamericana-
DAY 7: Santiago: Free Day
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Santiago is yours to explore on this free day. From tasting Chile’s culinary delights to visiting nearby wineries. There is also the option to join the day trip excursion to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar! After breakfast, travel to the beautiful Pacific coast. Visit Valparaiso, a friendly, colourful, coastal village which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next head north to the resort city of Viña del Mar. This seaside village is well-known for its beaches, museums and beautiful gardens. Travel back to Santiago after a day at the coast. This evening is yours to enjoy the city. Grab dinner in one of the vibrant neighbourhoods - the choice is yours!
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Providencia Panamericana-
Optional Excursions
- Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Trip i US$65
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 8: Santiago - flight to Calama - San Pedro de Atacama
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Today it’s time to travel to the desert! Transfer to Santiago Airport and catch a flight to Calama, a mining city in northern Chile. From here, travel by coach to San Pedro de Atacama. On the way, marvel at the dramatic landscapes that seem out of this world! Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama and embark on an orientation tour before enjoying free time for lunch. Next up is a trip to Moon Valley to watch the sunset! Located just outside town, this striking landscape is the driest desert in the world. Tonight, enjoy the city at your leisure or join your tour leader for dinner. There is even a late-night stargazing tour available for any keen astronomers.
Experiences
Moon Valley afternoon and sunset visit. Pay a visit to the El Valle De La Luna (Moon Valley) just outside San Pedro de Atacama. From here you can appreciate the incredible views of this region and see the sun set like never before. Elevated 2,250 metres above sea level, the valley contains the Salt mountain range, deep valleys, salt caves and a variety of rock and stone formations. The scenes you’ll lay eyes on here closely resemble the surface of the moon - which explains the romantic name.
Optional Excursions
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 9: San Pedro de Atacama - Bolivian Desert
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Enjoy breakfast on the road as we set off on an early morning drive to the Bolivian border. Arrive and jump into 4x4 trucks - our transport for the next three days so get ready for some adventure! Drive into Bolivia and see the stunning natural beauty and surroundings in Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Look out for deserts, lagoons and flocks of pink flamingos! Arrive at our homestay where a local family, our hosts, will meet us. Enjoy some traditional food and learn more about how locals live in this beautiful but isolated environment.*
*Please note that this level of accommodation will be different from the normal hotel standards offered throughout the rest of the tour. We will be staying in simple, multi-share rooms with limited hot water and basic amenities. This is due to the remoteness and limited accommodation available in this region.
Experiences
Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Drive through Eduardo Avaroa National Park in the southwestern region of Bolivia. It’s a true natural paradise with jewelled lakes, a high-altitude desert and wildlife. The trip includes stops at the Laguna Verde, Laguna Colorada (The Coloured Lagoons), the Siloli desert and the famous Stone Tree.
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Accommodationi
La Magia de San Juan
DAY 10: Bolivian Desert
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After breakfast, continue the journey through southern Bolivia. Visit beautiful lagoons and see the famous flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the region’s incredible natural beauty. Catch a glimpse of Ollague Volcano which is an impressive backdrop to the rugged desert landscape. Next, visit the Uyuni Train Cemetery, where you’ll find locomotives abandoned in the early 20th century. This evening, arrive at the second homestay for our final night in the desert. A local family will welcome and host us for the night.
*Please note that this level of accommodation will be different from the normal hotel standards offered throughout the rest of the tour. We will be staying in simple, multi-share rooms with limited hot water and basic amenities. This is due to the remoteness and limited accommodation available in this region.
Experiences
Visit the Laguna Hedionda and see the Ollague Volcano. With your 4x4 vehicles roaming the desert in convoy, allow your local guide to point out some of the region’s most spectacular lagoons and vistas. This day includes views of the famous Ollague Volcano which sits on the border of Chile and Bolivia at a height of 5,868 metres above sea level. We’ll stop at several lakes, including Laguna Hedionda which hosts a large population of bright pink flamingos!
Train Cemetery. A visit to the Train Cemetery allows us to wander amongst these huge, abandoned carriages - some of which were imported from as far away as Britain, over 100 years ago.
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Accommodationi
La Magia de San Juan
DAY 11: Bolivian Desert - Uyuni
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Today is sure to be a highlight! Hop into the 4x4 trucks and get ready for a full day of exploring the Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flats). Join a local guide on a journey to the heart of one of Bolivia’s most famous attractions. When it rains, the salt flats transform into a natural mirror - amazing to see in real life! Visit the tiny local village of Colchani to learn about the importance of salt for the people living here. Next, travel to Incahuasi Island - a cactus-covered island oasis in the middle of the salt flats. Arrive at the Uyuni hotel at the end of an adventurous day and spend the evening relaxing as you choose.
Experiences
Uyuni Salt Flats Day Trip. Join a local guide to explore the Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) with the assistance of a 4x4 vehicle. Welcome to the world’s largest salt flats and one of Bolivia’s most famous tourist attractions. When it rains, the flats become a lake and creates the world’s largest mirror - bright, endless and spellbinding. Take time to wander about on the flats and take the most amazing photos. On the way there and back you can see magical landscapes made up of colourful lakes, local fauna, flora, mountains and rock formations.
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Accommodationi
Hotel Girasoles
DAY 12: Uyuni - flight to La Paz
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Leave the desert behind and catch a flight north to La Paz. The city is the world’s highest administrative capital and has an extraordinary setting! Nestled in a deep canyon just below the Andean Peaks, it seems like La Paz could have come straight from a storybook. This bustling city is full of contrasts from old to new. Arrive and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore La Paz. This evening, join the group for an included dinner.
Experiences
Landing at La Paz airport. Flying from the world's 6th highest airport (Uyuni - 3,954m) into the world's 5th highest airport (4,061m) makes for quite the experience! We'll pass over lakes and the Andes Mountains before touching down under the shadow of Mount Illimani, which looms over La Paz at 6,438m.
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Hostal NairaDAY 13: La Paz City Tour
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After breakfast, explore the winding streets of La Paz on a walking tour. Fall in love with this unique city as you visit beautiful squares and the impressive San Francisco Church- just to mention a few top spots! You’ll also get the chance to wander through the famous Mercado de Brujas (Witches’ Market). Finish off the city tour with a trip on La Paz’s cable car and take in spectacular views of the city from the Teleferico Viewpoint. After lunch, see more of the city at your leisure. You can also choose to go on an optional excursion to Tiwanaku. This was once the sacred centre of the Andean region. Tonight, choose to join the group for a final dinner on tour.
Experiences
La Paz City Tour: EJoin an expert local guide on a city tour of La Paz which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! See the top attractions and learn all about La Paz’s history. Wander through the Mercado de Bruja (Witches Market) and discover the colourful powders and natural herbs on sale. See Plaza Murillo, the 16th century San Francisco Church and more! Ride the cable car above the city to reach Teleferico Viewpoint. Take in the sweeping views of the city and surrounds from here.
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Accommodationi
Hostal Naira
Optional Excursions
- Tiwanaku Archaeological Site i US$55
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 14: La Paz - End of tour
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Today, this amazing journey through three South American countries comes to an end! Enjoy one last breakfast with the group and reminisce about an amazing 14 days on tour. We hope to see you back on tour soon - there is so much more left to explore!
Experiences
If you would like to extend your stay in La Paz after the tour, please contact us to confirm the hotel. By this point you will have enjoyed 14 incredible days exploring the very best of Argentina, Chile & Bolivia. A true delight!