You'll hike the Inca Trail, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia by 4x4, and feel like a sophisticate sipping wine in Argentina. Along the way, you'll engage with local cultures with a small group of other young travellers to back you up. For those willing to invest their time, this trip offers big returns in adventure.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires
Arriva at any time.

Day 2-3 Salta
Skip a long overnight bus ride with an included flight. Check out the scenic Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate and enjoy local cuisine.

Day 4-5 San Pedro de Atacama
Opt to visit nearby ruins, go mountain biking, or visit the Valley of the Moon.

Day 6-8 Salt Flats/Uyuni
Ascend by bus into the mountains and cross into Bolivia. 3-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Stay in simple hotels upgraded with solar panels to provide electricity and hot water.

Day 9-13 Potosí/Sucre
Opt to take an excursion to nearby dinosaur tracks, explore the cities, go hiking or mountain biking, or check out a working silver mine. Overnight bus to La Paz.

Day 14-15 La Paz
Optional visit to the Valley of the Moon, or explore winding streets and lively markets of La Paz.

Day 16-18 Puno/Lake Titacaca
Visit the floating Islands of Uros, and take a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a local village.

Day 19-27 Cusco/Ollantaytambo/Inca Trail
Free time to explore Cusco. Take an optional city tour, or go whitewater rafting, horseback riding or mountain biking. Learn about the Sacred Valley en route to Ollantaytambo. Opt to take a Sacred Valley tour and visit a Planeterra-supported women's weaving co-op. Take in Inca culture, history, and great views on a 4-day guided Inca Trail hike with visit to Machu Picchu. 

Day 28-31 Arequipa/Colca Canyon
Optional visit of the Catalina Convent, or visit a local hot springs. Spot condors on a guided tour to Colca Canyon. Overnight bus to Nazca.

Day 32-33 Nazca/Paracas
Optional sandboarding and flight over the Nazca Lines. Stop at a winery en route at the Oasis of Huacachina. Indulge in a traditional Pachamanca meal.

Day 34 Lima
Optional visit to Ballestas Islands before travelling to Lima for a final night—try some pisco sours and ceviche.

Day 35 Lima
Depart at any time.

 

Trip Specifics

  • Price: From £2405 (available to book in other currencies)
  • Duration: 35 days
  • Departures: Every month
  • Code: SABM