Santiago to La Paz
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- Explore Chile's cosmopolitan Santiago
- Visit Argentina and chill out in beautiful Mendoza
- Tuck into a barbecue feast on a cattle ranch
- Sip Argentine wine in Cafayate
- Admire the colonial architecture of Salta
- Be amazed by Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni
- Learn about mining in Potosi
- Keep up with the bustle of La Paz
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Border information: if you are joining in Santiago, you will most likely enter Chile at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (IATA code: SCL). Welcome to Santiago, the cosmopolitan Chilean capital! There will be an important group meeting at 6:00pm a...
Border information: Exit Chile at Paso Cristo Redentor, enter Argentina at Los Libertadores. Today we will drive over the stunning Cristo Redentor pass in the high Andes, passing Aconcagua (the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere) and heading to the Argentin...
Today we will compete our drive to our unique Anglo-Argentine Estancia, where we will stay for 3 nights. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. During our time at the Estancia, we will head out horseback riding, taste the excellent wines produced by their vineyards, be...
Today we will drive north across the lush flat pampas and start climbing into the drier mountains. Tonight we will camp in a basic campsite in the town of Tafí del Valle. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Today we will have an included visit to the ancient ruins of the indigenous city of Quilmes en route, then arrive in the serene town of Cafayate. This small unassuming town is the centre of one of Argentina's principal wine producing regions, famous for the quality of...
oday we will drive through the spectacular rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, and reach the beautiful colonial town of Salta. Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours. On the following day, we will have a free day to explore the town of Salta, visit its many mu...
Border information: Exit Argentina at Paso Jama, enter Chile at Paso Jama. Today we will have a drive day to cross the mighty Andes, cross the border into Chile, and then descend all the way into the Atacama desert. Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours. On the foll...
We will depart San Pedro de Atacama early today to drive to the world's highest Geyser field, at 4300m above sea level, the El Tatio Geysers are an impressive sight first thing in the morning. After time to explore, we will continue our journey into the Reserva Naci...
Today we will have an early start to complete our epic crossing of the Bolivian altiplano, and reach the town of Uyuni, the gateway to the incredible salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni. In Uyuni we will stay in a friendly hotel, famous for serving the highest pizzas in...
Today we will venture out onto the salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, spending a full day exploring this phenomenal location by jeep and on foot. En route we will explore the nearby train graveyard and the cactus-filled 'Fish Island', and take all the time we need to g...
oday we will leave Cochabamba and drive north to La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government and the highest administrative capital in the world! Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours. On the following day we have a free day to explore the city or take part in optional activiti...
Border information: if you are finishing in La Paz, you will most likely exit Bolivia at La Paz El Alto International Airport (IATA code: LPB). Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in La Paz. Please note there is no accommodation included on the ...
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- Avenido Illampu #716 (cnr Calle Aroma)
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