Overview & Highlights
Three Andean countries in one. Visit Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca in Peru. Travel on to Bolivia's exotic capital La Paz with dozens of markets. Continue south for an adventure on the Uyuni salt flats of the Atacama Desert, then on to Chile's capital Santiago.
This thrilling private journey captures the natural and cultural highlights of the southern Andes of Peru, the altiplano of Bolivia and the salt flats straddling the border with Chile.
Arrive in the vast metropolis of the Peruvian capital, Lima, and move on to historic Cusco, the former Inca capital and a treasure trove of Inca stonework and colonial architecture. Travel onwards into the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas and travel by rail alongside a tempestuous river to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, set on a sub tropical mountain saddle above the Urubamba Valley.
Drive on to the icy, sapphire waters of high-altitude Lake Titicaca and continue overland to vivacious La Paz, squatting in a high altitude bowl at the foot of the massive bulk of snow-stifled Mount Illimani. Continue south and discover the glittering salt pans of Uyuni, an otherworldly experience. Cross the border into Chile and round off the holiday in its capital, Santiago.
- Full day excursion to Pisaq ruins and the Sacred Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Guided Cusco city tour and visit to Sacsayhuamán ruins
- Lake Titicaca crossing via visit to Uros Iruitos islands to La Paz
- Guided La Paz city tour and trip to the Moon Valley
- Guided visits from coach journey to Lake Titicaca
- Guided La Paz city tour and Moon Valley
- Excursions in the Uyuni salt flats of the Atacama Desert
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Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores on the Pacific coast.
Day 2
Fly to Cusco, transfer to Urubamba.
Day 3
Full day excursion to Pisaq ruins and the Sacred Valley.
Day 4
By road to Ollantaytambo then train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the ruins.
Day 5
By rail and road back to Cusco.
Day 6
Half day guided city tour and visit Sacsayhuamán ruins.
Day 7
By road to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 8
Guided excursion to the Uros islands, Taquile and Luquina Chico.
Day 9
Cross Lake Titicaca to Bolivia via Sun Island. By road to La Paz, capital of Bolivia.
Day 10
Half day guided city tour and trip to the Moon Valley.
Day 11
Fly to Uyuni.
Day 12
Drive to the Salar de Uyuni (salt flats); explore the salt flats in the Atacama desert by 4WD vehicle.
Day 13
Continue over the border to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Day 14
At leisure, optional outdoor activities.
Day 15
Transfer to Calama airport and fly to Santiago.
Day 16
Transfer to airport for international flight home.
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Peru / Lima
El Tambo Hotel
Peru / Sacred Valley of the Incas
Las Casitas del Arco Iris
Peru / Machu Picchu
Inkaterra El Mapi
Peru / Cusco
Hotel Ruinas
Peru / Lake Titicaca – Peruvian side / Lake Titicaca
Hotel Intiqa
Bolivia / La Paz and the altiplano
La Casona
Bolivia / Uyuni salt flats
Luna Salada
Bolivia / Uyuni salt flats
Mallku Cueva
Chile / Santiago and the vineyards
Pullman el Bosque
What our clients say
Our Expert's Opinion
As someone who has travelled extensively in South America, this is my favourite route for first-time visitors to the region. I find the Andes mountains fascinating, particularly due to the variety of landscapes and cultures spread across them. Therefore, I designed this holiday to encompass three central Andean countries and showcase their diversity. It's a great trip for gaining insight into the Andes.
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