Cusco<- ->Ushuaia (LCU)

Ushuaia 21 May 2013

Border information: If you are starting in Ushuaia, enter Argentina at Ushuaia Airport.

Today is an arrival day with a pre departure meeting at 18:00 hrs. There are no activities planned so you can arrive at any time. Your leader will leave a note in reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Your leader will collect your kitty and check your passport and insurance details at this meeting. Accommodation is in a lovely hostel in central Ushuaia.

Hotel for the night: Hostal Los Cormoranes

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego 22 May 2013

Today is a non-driving day and a chance to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park. We stay for a second night in the same hostel

Magellan Straits 23 May 2013

We head north driving 430 kms, including a ferry crossing of the infamous Magellan Straits, into Chile where we bush camp for the night.

Border information: We exit Argentina at San Sebastian and enter Chile at San Sebastian.

Torres Del Paine National Park 24 May 2013

500 kms drive to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. This is one of the most outstanding areas of beauty in Chile and the highlight of the trip for many passengers. We camp for the night at a lakeside site.

Torres Del Paine National Park 25 May 2013

These are non-driving days. Dragoman is the first overland company to offer the opportunity to walk part of the famous ' W Walk' included in our itinerary. Today, following our local guide you will take a ferry across Lake Pehoe and walk to Glacier Grey and back to our refugio. You will sleep at the refugio for the night. Don't forget your sleeping bag!

Torres Del Paine National Park 26 May 2013

Today you will all keep trekking as far as the French Valley. If you have chosen to walk the whole of the W Walk you will stay at a refugio which would have been already prebooked for you by Dragoman with your local guide. If you are not walking the all W Walk you will make your way back to the refugio where you slept the previous night and get the last ferry (18.30) back across the lake, where the truck will be waiting for you to take you to our campsite.

Torres Del Paine National Park 27 May 2013

This a free day if you have not chosen to walk the all W Walk. You can go for a day walk around our campsite, or maybe kayaking or horse riding. If you will be walking the all W Walk you will be staying at a refugio for the night with your local guide.

Torres Del Paine National Park 28 May 2013

Today is our last full day in this magic National Park.

If you have not being trekking the all W Walk, you can hop on our truck which will take you at the base of the famous three peaks which gives the name to the park. There you will meet up with your fellow travellers who have trekked the all W Walk and walk up to the famous towers together. You will come back down at the truck in the afternoon and you all will go back to the campsite together.

El Calafate 29 May 2013

270 kms drive to El Calafate, crossing the border back into Argentina. We stay in dorm accommodation at a hostel.

Border information: Exit Chile at Cerro Castillo and enter Argentina at Rio Don Guillermo.

El Calafate 30 May 2013

Today is a non-driving day with a guided visit to view the stunning Moreno Glacier. Second night at the same hostel.

El Chalten 31 May to 02 Jun 2013

200 Kms drive to El Chalten in Los Glaciares National Park. Here we have two full days to explore the Fitzroy range, with a range of activities from hiking and glacier trekking to horse riding. A boat trip on Viedma Lake is also possible. We camp here for 3 nights

Carretera Austral, Rio Pinturas 03 Jun to 05 Jun 2013

We cross back into Chile and if time allows visit the Cave of Hands at Rio Pinturas beforehand. We will spend 3 days overlanding through magnificent scenery, visiting glaciers and generally exploring this area of outstanding natural beauty. We will drive a total of approximately 500kms bush camping as we go.

Border information: On the second day we exit Argentina at General Balmaceda.

Futalefu 06 Jun 2013

We will head towards Futalefu driving through the Chilean Fjords via the Colgante Glacier where there is an optional walk on the glacier. We will camp the night in Futalefu.

Bariloche 07 Jun 2013

Today with cross back into Argentina and drive to the mountain town of Bariloche.

Bariloche 08 Jun 2013

Free day to enjoy beautiful Bariloche and take on some optional activities.

Pucon 09 Jun 2013

Today we cross back into Chile over the mountain pass of Maulil Malal into Pucon.

Pucon 10 Jun 2013

Today is a non-driving day with a range of activities available from hiking to hot springs. We stay for a second night in the same camp site

Santiago 11 Jun 2013

Today is an all day drive to Santiago. If times allowes we will try to visit one of the many vineyard in the wine region south of Santiago. On arrival in Santiago we will stay in a centrally located hostel for the night. We suggest you might stay one extra day in Santiago.

Hotel for the night: Happy House Hostel

Santiago 12 Jun 2013

The trip ends this morning. No accomodation is provided.

Border information: If you are leaving in Santiago, exit Chile at Santiago Airport.

Santiago 13 Jun 2013

Border information: If you are starting in Santiago, enter Chile at Santiago Airport.

There will be a group meeting at 18:00 hrs on the first day. Please note the trip will depart Santiago the morning after the meeting. If you think you will enjoy a few days in Santiago let Dragoman Sales Team know, to be able to book extra pre nights accomodation.

Hotel for the night: Happy House Hostel

Mendoza 14 Jun to 15 Jun 2013

Today we head out of Santiago and cross the Argentine border to Mendoza, famous for its vineyards and indulge in a little wine-tasting or even rafting or mountain biking. We stay in a centrally located hostel.

Border information: Exit Chile at Los Libertadores, enter Argentina at Los Libertadores.

Rio Ceballos 16 Jun 2013

Leaving Mendoza we head east towards Rio Ceballos, we will spend the night at a wild camp, travelling around 300kms.

Rio Ceballos 17 Jun to 19 Jun 2013

A 300kms drive brings us to an unique 3 night stay at an Anglo Argentinian estancia. We will camp within the grounds of the estancia and spend time with the Gauchos - learning their skills, go horse riding, hiking and have a traditional asado or Argentinian BBQ.

Quilmes Ruins 20 Jun 2013

335kms drive to a campsite via the Quilmes Ruins en route.

Cafayate 21 Jun 2013

We head 370kms to Cafayate, lying at the centre of Argentina's principal wine producing region where we shall visit a vineyard. We stay at a camp site with good facilities

Salta 22 Jun to 23 Jun 2013

175kms drive to the fine Spanish colonial city of Salta. We stay in a simple hotel in the centre of town.

On the second day you have free time to explore Salta with plenty of optional activities available.

San Pedro De Atacama 24 Jun to 25 Jun 2013

A full 550kms drive across the Chilean border to the town of San Pedro de Atacama where we will overnight at a camp site.  We will visit the extraordinary Moon Valley, hopeful of a stunning sunset. In the evening there is also the chance to go stargazing (only possible when there is not a full moon).

Border information: Exit Argentina at Paso Jama, enter Chile at San Pedro.

Bolivian Altiplano 26 Jun 2013

150kms drive towards Uyuni, seeing Laguna Colorado and Verde along the way. We spend the night in a basic hostel

Border information: Exit Chile at San Pedro, enter Bolivia at Uyuni.

Uyuni 27 Jun 2013

320kms drive to Uyuni, gateway to the salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni. Overnight in friendly hotel serving the highest pizzas in the world!

Salar De Uyuni 28 Jun to 29 Jun 2013

An amazing day out on the saltflats of Salar de Uyuni. Great for all those perspective bending photographs.

Potosi 30 Jun to 01 Jul 2013

An early morning drive of some 190kms drive will bring us to the colonial mining town of Potosi where we stay in a local, friendly hotel for the 2 nights and have the chance for optional activities.

La Paz 02 Jul 2013

Early start and a long day drive across the dramatic windy road of the Altiplano to the highest capital in the world!. We stay in a good quality hotel in central La Paz.

Hotel for the night: Happy House Hostel

La Paz 03 Jul 2013

today is the end of your trip and the night isn't included on your itinerary. If you plan on stay longer in La Paz (and qwe highly suggest so), please let Dragoman Sales Team know to be able to book post tour accomodation for you.

Border information: If you are leaving in La Paz, exit Bolivia at La Paz Airport.

La Paz 04 Jul 2013

Border information: If you are starting in La Paz, enter Bolivia at La Paz Airport.

Free time to explore La Paz with a group meeting at 18:00 hrs. We stay in a good quality colonial hotel in the centre.

Hotel for the night: Estrella Andina

Copacabana 05 Jul 2013

In the morning there is a chance to explore La Paz before a 200kms drive brings us to the town of Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We overnight in a hotel near the lake

Copacabana 06 Jul 2013

Today is a non-driving day with an all day visit to Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca. We return in the evening to Copacabana to overnight in the same hotel

Puno 07 Jul 2013

Border information: Exit Bolivia at Copacabana, enter Peru at Desguadero.

A 200kms drive takes us across the Peruvian border to the lakeside town of Puno. In the afternoon we enjoy a boat trip out to the floating reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca. We spend the night in a hotel

Sillustani Ruins, Cusco 08 Jul 2013

In the morning we will visit the Sillustani ruins and museum before driving 440kms to Cusco. We stay in a lovely colonial hotel in Cusco

Cusco 09 Jul 2013

Today is a non-driving day with a trekking briefing at 10am and then free time to explore the wonderful city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca kingdom. Overnight in the same colonial hotel

Inca Trail , Sacred Valley, Cusco 10 Jul to 13 Jul 2013

Trekking in the Andes. We will have a tour of the sacred valley and either begin the community trek or the classic trek to the world heritage site of Machu Picchu. The nights are spent camping.

Machu Picchu 14 Jul 2013

Visit to Machu Picchu one of the world's most iconic sights. We'll have a guided tour with a local expert and plenty of time on site before catching the train back to Cusco.

Cusco 15 Jul 2013

Free time to explore the city or do activities such as white water rafting.

Border information: If you are leaving in Cusco, exit Peru at Cusco Airport.