Across The Altiplano to The Atacama

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From majestic mountain views, to natural wonders and cityscapes, this tour through Bolivia and Chile is sure to be unforgettable. You will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bolivia, like Yungas Road (also called "Death Road) where you are sure to be awestruck by the lush rainforest and mountainside scenery, and travel to the Salar de Uyuni, where it'...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Opportunity to see World Heritage Site by U.N.E.S.C.O like Sucre and Valparaíso
    • Discover La Paz
    • You will be shown interesting aspects of the geological history of the Uyuni´s Salt Lake
    • Explore Atacama Desert, running over 600 miles between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, is one of the driest regions on earth
    • Visit the Cathedral Church of Santiago, rebuilt in 1748 on the very site where all four previous churches

What's this trip about?

    From majestic mountain views, to natural wonders and cityscapes, this tour through Bolivia and Chile is sure to be unforgettable. You will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bolivia, like Yungas Road (also called "Death Road) where you are sure to be awestruck by the lush rainforest and mountainside scenery, and travel to the Salar de Uyuni, where it's had to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins. Your journey through Bolivia and into Chile will take you to new heights and extremes - you will explore cities with some of the highest altitudes in the world, and visit one of the driest regions on earth, the Atacama desert. End your journey with a modern city tour of Santiago that reveals the rich Chilean culture and history - a stop to one of Pablo Neruda's three Chilean residences is on your itinerary!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLa Paz
End CityValparaíso

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: La Paz

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight Stannum Boutique Hotel and Spa, 3 nights.

Upon arrival at the La Paz International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

The Stannum Boutique Hotel and Spa is located in the entertainment ...

Day 2: La Paz City Tour and The Valley of the Moon

Meals: Lunch

You will be met at your hotel this morning and set off on a full-day tour of La Paz and the Valley of the Moon. You will start with a visit to downtown La Paz.

There is no other city like La Paz in South America where more than one culture b...

Day 3: La Paz- Coroico and Kellacata

This morning around 6:30 you will be met at your hotel driven from La Paz and across the beautiful Cordillera Real and down into the lush and steep Yungas (subtropical cloud forest zone).

After the descent the car will take the so-called Death Road. This road n...

Day 4: La Paz- Sucre

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel Parador Santa Maria La Real.

Hotel pickup and transfer to the La Paz Airport for your flight to Sucre.

Half-Day Sucre City Tour

You will be met at your hotel by your guide and start the half-d...

Day 5: Sucre- Potosi

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight Hotel Coloso Potosi.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred by private vehicle along paved roads to Potosi. Approximate driving time- 3 hours.

Half-Day Potosi Tour

You will be met at your hot...

Day 6: Potosi- Uyuni

Meals: Breakfast

Accomodation: Overnight Hotel Palacio de Sal.

Half-Day Potosi Mine Tour

You will be met at your hotel this morning. First you will go to the Mercado Minero (Miners Market) to buy gifts for the miners and offerings for “Pachamama” ...

Day 7: Salar de Uyuni- Uyuni to Tahua

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will depart from a small village of Colchani where locals extract and process salt.

You will be shown interesting aspects of the geological history of the Uyuni´s Salt Lake, about current natural processes of salt f...

Day 8: Salar de Uyuni- Tahua to the Siloli Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early in the morning don´t miss the beautiful sunrise! After breakfast, the tour will cross another section of the Uyuni Salt Lake towards south to observe the Ollagüe Volcano, which is currently mildly active.

There wi...

Day 9: Siloli Desert- San Pedro De Atacama

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast continue crossing the Siloli Desert. There will be stops to appreciate some natural monuments carved by the wind, such as the Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree).

Thereafter, arrive at Laguna Colorada,...

Day 10: San Pedro De Atacama

Days to explore the Atacama Desert on guided excursions. Tierra Atacama offers an extensive list of excursions guided by expert bilingual guides.

Excursions are by vehicle, hiking or horseback and include the following:

Altiplanic Lagoons (Miscanti and M...

Day 11: Atacama Desert

Another day of excursions into the Atacama Desert.

Day 12: Calama- Santiago

Meals: breakfast.

You will transfer to the Calama Airport for your flight to Santiago. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

CasaSur Charming Hotel is located in the heart of Barrio Italia, a stylish neighborhood where historic home...

Day 13: Santiago de Chile- Modern City tour with San Cristóbal Hill

You will be met at your hotel by your private guide and set off on your tour of Santiago. Proceed through the main avenue of the city, Alameda del Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, passing by the San Francisco Church, the oldest monument of the country erected in...

Day 14: Viña Del Mar, Valparaiso and Isla Negra Full Day Tour

Visit Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, and Isla Negra, the land of Neruda, where the most important points of historical, social, multicultural and economic interest can be found!

You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel and begin your journey from Santiag...

Day 15: International Departure

Hotel pickup and transfer to the airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,798
Price per day$387
Last Updated: 5/7/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

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    • Liquor and Beverages
    • Laundry’s and Personal Expenses
    • Trip Cancellation or Interruption
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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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