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Altiplano Crossing- Argentina to Bolivia

From $1998 USD

(Approx. $2178.65 AUD)
*Local Payment US$450

Trip Information
Starts In:
Ends In:
Duration: 17 Days.
Departs: Selected Mondays & Tuesdays
Group Size: 4-12
Transport: Local buses, 4WD.
Accommodation: Simple hotels/hostels 12 nights, Desert lodge 2 nights,Night Bus 2 night
Activity: Adventure Tour
Ages: 12+
Tour Code: ADVAAC
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Countries Visited
Argentina
Bolivia
Trip Highlights
  • Buenos Aires
  • Bolivian Altiplano
  • Uyuni salt flats
  • La Paz
Full Itinerary
Travel from the vibrant and cultured Buenos Aires--the home of tango--to the Bolivian Altiplano, from the amassing beauty of the Uyuni salt flats to the colourful indigenous La Paz. Experience some of our favourite South American extremes on this trip of leaders' picks for the more adventurous traveler, who will never forget this awesome journey experience!!

Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. Visit the districts of La Boca, Recoleta, and San Telmo or catch a tango show at one of the many famous tanguerías. Wander the pedestrian walkways and see some dancing in the streets. Whatever you do, Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories.

Day 2-4 Salta
We take a bus to picturesque Salta, in the North of Argentina. Optional activities such as horse riding, rafting, mountain bikini. Please NOTE that the Train to the Clouds is currently under repair and this excursion will be done along the same route by minivan - until further notice.

Day 5-6 Tilcara
Traveling in a local bus further north to Tilcara, amassing town where we can appreciate the anscient culture and pre inca´s ruins, also where the locals are still finding momies in the old houses. From there we can visit a very small town called Iruya, a magical place where their people are still living like 100 years ago.

Day 7-8 Yavi
A bus ride will take us to the aregtinean border with Bolivia, called La Quiaca, from there in a local bus, we travel to Yavi, a very small town where the time seems to be stopped along the years. From there we can visit a small canion with more than 3.000 petrogliphs and painted caves.

Day 9-10 Night train to Tupiza
Crosing the border from La Quiaca to Villazon, in Bolivia, we will take a night bus to Tupiza, where we will spend the night.

Day 11-13 4x4 Bolivian Desert Crossing Excursion / Salt Flat / Uyuni
Climb almost 3000 metres into the Bolivian altiplano, and embark on a 3-day desert crossing into this aewsome scenery. A surreal landscape awaits between the Salar de Uyuni and the Bolivian Desert. Travel by 4WD through piercing blue skies and blinding white salt flats.

Day 14 Night bus to La Paz
Staying in the Bolivian highlands, travel north to the city of La Paz, considered the highest capital city in the world.

Day 15-16 La Paz
Explore the city’s many fine museums or wander the streets, filled with colourful markets and indigenous costumes. Optional activities include a tour to the Valley of the Moon, Chacaltaya—the highest Ski Centre in the world at 5400m above sea level, Tiwanaku ruins and a tour of Lake Titicaca.

Day 17 Depart La Paz
 
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