This is a journey across the roof of the Andes, from the high Altiplano to the heart of Argentina's grasslands. It crosses the spectacular passes of the Andes three times along remote seldom travelled routes with spectacular volcanoes and high lakes studded with flamingos. This is overlanding at its best and you will travel from the high plateau to the depths of the Atacama, the driest desert on Earth and the desert settlement of San Pedro, before heading to the west of the Andes and the grasslands of Argentina. It contrasts the historic cities of La Paz and Salta with the cosmopolitan centres of Mendoza and Santiago, capital of Chile. It offers a wonderful insight into the life and culture of the Argentinean Gauchos as we spend a couple of days exploring the cordilleras with gauchos on their horses at a working Estancia.
Off the beaten track adventures through remote wilderness. A mix of high altitude Andean crossings, with Argentinean local life. Plenty of urban exploration (Salta, Santiago, Mendoza) and time to explore the magnificent scenery. Horse riding and easy walks, not physically challenging.
Take jeeps out onto the dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats
Take the epic journey across the Altiplano - an incredible high-altitude adventure through a surreal desert landscape taking in bizarre rock formations and stunning lakes
Explore the dramatic landscape of the Moon Valley
Visit the impressive rock formations of 'El Amphiteatro' and 'La Garganta del Diablo' en route through the primeval landscape of the Quebrada de las Conchas
Visit the Quilmes ruins
Border information: if you are joining in La Paz, you will most likely enter Bolivia at La Paz El Alto International Airport (IATA code: LPB).
Welcome to La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government and the highest administrative capital in the world! There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm at the joining hotel - please look out at the hotel reception for a note from your leader with more details about this important meeting.
A note on altitude: If you are joining in La Paz, we strongly recommend arriving at least 24 hours before the trip begins to allow additional time to acclimatise.
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Take a trip out to the mountain resort of Chacaltaya and the other-worldly landscape of the Moon Valley near La Paz
Full day tour: 130 BOB
Downhill "gravity assisted" mountain biking from La Paz to Coroico
Full day tour (not incl 50 BOB road fee): 125 USD
Discover Bolivia's history art and culture in some of La Paz's many museums such as the San Francisco Museum and the Museum of Ethnography
Entrance: 20 BOB
Take a guided tour of the main sights and viewpoints around La Paz
City tour: 150 BOB
Guided tour to explore Tiahuanacu Inca Ruins
Full day tour: 220 BOB
Today we will drive south to Uyuni, the gateway to the incredible salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Included Activities
Take jeeps out onto the dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats
Tonight we will bush camp in a remote spot with no facilities!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Camp
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 8
Included Activities
Take the epic journey across the Altiplano - an incredible high-altitude adventure through a surreal desert landscape taking in bizarre rock formations and stunning lakes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 8
Optional Activities
Experience the incredible El Tatio geysers in the mountains high above the Atacama Desert
Entrance: 10,000 CLP
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Included Activities
Explore the dramatic landscape of the Moon Valley
Optional Activities
Discover some of the interesting ancient ruins near San Pedro and the artifacts found in the area on an archaeological tour
Tour: 25,000 CLP
Hire a bike to explore the incredible deserts surrounding San Pedro de Atacama at your own pace
Half day: 5,000 CLP
Discover the incredible deserts of San Pedro on horseback
Riding: 13,500 CLP
Take a tour of the stunning Lagunas Altiplánicas backdropped by the incredible deserts and volcanic scenery of the region
Entrance: 35,000 CLP
Observe the night skies at a Chilean observatory
Tour: 25,000 CLP
Visit the incredible salt plains of the Salar de Atacama and take a swim in the salty pools of Laguna Cejar
Entrance: 15,000 CLP
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 12
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Optional Activities
Explore the beautiful mountains and forests near Salta on a mountain biking trip
The Bull circuit: 1,300 ARS
Rainforest Circuit: 900 ARS
Downhill Cuesta del Obispo: 2,000 ARS
Bike Rental (full day): 600 ARS
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Included Activities
Visit the impressive rock formations of 'El Amphiteatro' and 'La Garganta del Diablo' en route through the primeval landscape of the Quebrada de las Conchas
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Optional Activities
Discover the bodegas and stock up on wine in Cafayate
Wine tasting: 150 ARS
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Camp
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 11
Included Activities
Visit the Quilmes ruins
Today we drive to a unique Anglo-Argentine Estancia, where we will stay for 3 nights.
During our time at the Estancia, we will head out horseback riding. This is a magical experience in a beautiful and many people's highlight of the trip! Please note that some of these activities are subject to weather conditions.
Please also note that there is a strict weight limit of 15 stone (210lbs) or 95kg to partake in the horse riding - if you should weigh more than this, then unfortunately you will not be able to participate in the horseback riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 5
Included Activities
Spend 3 unique days at an Anglo-Argentinian estancia to experience the Gaucho way of life
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 2
Today we will have a very early start for a full day's drive to the stunning town of Mendoza, nestled in the dry flats underneath the shadows of the largest mountains of the Andes.
Mendoza is the centre of Argentine wine production, and one of the nine 'Wine Capitals of the World' - it is especially famous for its Malbec, grown at some of the highest-altitude vineyards to be found in the world.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 9
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Multishare Hostel
Optional Activities
Take a mountain biking trip through the dramatic landscapes of the Andean foothills near Mendoza
Biking: 1,000 ARS
White water rafting on the Mendoza River
Full Day Rafting: 1,750 ARS
Half Day Rafting: 700 ARS
Mendoza Trekking
Half Day Trek: 500 ARS
Half day trek with abseil: 700 ARS
Explore the vineyards of the Mendoza and Maipu region either on an organised tour or by cycling between the bodgeas
Bike tour: 950 ARS
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Today's approximate drive time (hrs): 11
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Basic Hotel
Border information: if you are finishing in Santiago, you will most likely exit Chile at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (IATA code: SCL)
Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Santiago. Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please contact the Sales Team if you are interested in booking extra nights of accommodation in order to fully explore and take part in some of the optional activities listed below.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities
Santiago Museums
Entrance : 3,500 CLP
Learn more about Santiago and its history on a free walking tour of the centre from a knowledgeable local guide
Tour: Free
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