Overview & Highlights
A group tour to Peru, Bolivia and Chile which provides comfort as well as remote adventure. Includes Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Continue to La Paz in Bolivia and drive across the dazzling Uyuni salt flats to the Atacama Desert in Chile.
- Cusco: city tour with Sacsayhuamán
- Sacred Valley: tour of the valley
- Machu Picchu: guided tour of the ruins
- Lake Titicaca: Sun Island and Moon Island
- La Paz: walking tour
- Uyuni salt flats: 2 night exploration
- San Pedro de Atacama: Valley of the moon
This adventurous yet comfortable journey through the Andean heartland explores a variety of mountain landscapes. After exploring the misty cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu, and crossing sapphire-hued Lake Titicaca, traverse the sparkling salt flats of Uyuni before descending to the arid rocks of Atacama - the driest desert in the world.
Throughout, a rich indigenous culture is manifest in intricate and brightly coloured costumes and markets bursting with produce and crafts. The imposing ancient ruins bear testament to the region's complex and tumultuous history. The desolate high-altitude desert of south-western Bolivia is beautiful and utterly remote, with rough roads and basic infrastructure (even the hotels are constructed from salt!). An adventurous spirit is necessary to get the most from this memorable trip.
Outline itinerary
UK clients depart arriving Lima, Peru, the same day.
Day 1
Overnight in the capital.
Day 2
Fly to Cusco, afternoon at leisure.
Day 3
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; overnight.
Day 4
By train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the ruins.
Day 5
Optional re-entry to the site; return to Cusco by train.
Day 6
Guided tour of Cusco and Sacsayhuamán.
Day 7
Scenic road journey to Lake Titicaca.
Day 8
By road to Copacabana. Boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
Day 9
Continue to La Paz.
Day 10
Walking tour of the city.
Day 11
At leisure; optional excursions.
Days 12-14
Fly to Uyuni and begin your exploration of the Uyuni salt flats.
Day 15
Explore San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 16
Fly to Santiago: time permitting, optional excursion to a vineyard.
Day 17
Depart on international flight or extension.
UK clients arrive home the following day.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
"The drive across the Salt Flats/Desert in Bolivia - generally the Andean scenery was breathtaking and the drives were something we had never experienced before."
RS, Swanage
Tailor made holiday
Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.
Hannah Donaldson - Travel Consultant
Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is an invaluable part of our Group Tours team.
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Peru / Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Collection Cusco
Chile / Santiago and the vineyards
Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
Peru / Sacred Valley of the Incas
Hotel Pakaritampu
Peru / Machu Picchu
Inkaterra El Mapi
Peru / Lake Titicaca – Peruvian side / Lake Titicaca
Posada del Inca Puno
Bolivia / Lake Titicaca – Bolivian side / Lake Titicaca
Rosario del Lago
Holiday Extensions
If there's somewhere you particularly want to go that isn't included in this tour, we can add on an extension to take you there.
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Hannah Donaldson - Travel Consultant
Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is an invaluable part of our Group Tours team.
Carrie Gallagher - Travel Consultant
A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Escorted Groups team.
Sophie Barber - Travel Consultant
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia.
Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Consultant
Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.
Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Consultant
Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made team.
Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Consultant
After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.
