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La Paz to Buenos Aires |
Tour Description:
Sucre’s seriously chill streets, Uyuni’s wide-open salt flats, San Pedro’s desert skies — then straight into Argentina energy. Over 18 days, you'll roll from La Paz to Buenos Aires through local hostels and overnight buses, stopping in Sucre, Potosí, Uyuni, San Pedro and Salta along the way.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 21 Jan 27 — Sunday 07 Feb 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 04 Feb 27 — Sunday 21 Feb 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 18 Mar 27 — Sunday 04 Apr 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 01 Apr 27 — Sunday 18 Apr 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 15 Apr 27 — Sunday 02 May 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 29 Apr 27 — Sunday 16 May 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 May 27 — Sunday 23 May 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 13 May 27 — Sunday 30 May 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 20 May 27 — Sunday 06 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 27 May 27 — Sunday 13 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 03 Jun 27 — Sunday 20 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 10 Jun 27 — Sunday 27 Jun 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 17 Jun 27 — Sunday 04 Jul 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 24 Jun 27 — Sunday 11 Jul 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 01 Jul 27 — Sunday 18 Jul 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 15 Jul 27 — Sunday 01 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 22 Jul 27 — Sunday 08 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 29 Jul 27 — Sunday 15 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 12 Aug 27 — Sunday 29 Aug 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 19 Aug 27 — Sunday 05 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 26 Aug 27 — Sunday 12 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Sep 27 — Sunday 26 Sep 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 16 Sep 27 — Sunday 03 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Sep 27 — Sunday 10 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 30 Sep 27 — Sunday 17 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 14 Oct 27 — Sunday 31 Oct 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 28 Oct 27 — Sunday 14 Nov 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 04 Nov 27 — Sunday 21 Nov 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 11 Nov 27 — Sunday 28 Nov 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 25 Nov 27 — Sunday 12 Dec 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 02 Dec 27 — Sunday 19 Dec 27 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 16 Dec 27 — Sunday 02 Jan 28 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Dec 27 — Sunday 09 Jan 28 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 Jan 28 — Sunday 23 Jan 28 | Starting at $2,645 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDining Summary
4 Dinner (D)
10 Breakfast (B)
2 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
La Paz: Tuck into a 3-course set menu at Manq’a (“food” in Aymara), a seriously cool restaurant with a big heart. Your meal supports culinary training and better opportunities for vulnerable youth, while championing sustainable, fairly priced local produce and proud cultural food traditions.
La Paz: See the city through the eyes of masked shoe shiners (these are the people who keep La Paz moving). Expect a walking tour that goes beyond the usual sights, with real stories about daily life, stigma, and informal work, all while supporting community projects that back shoe shiners and their families.
La Paz: Leave La Paz after dark and roll into Sucre on a 13-hour overnight journey. Oh yeah, and there are comfy reclining seats on this ride!
Sucre: Get your bearings in Bolivia’s “White City”. Wandering the colonial centre with its elegant plazas, architecture, and easy-going vibe. Then you can grab a proper local bite at Salteñería El Patio — Sucre’s go-to for juicy salteñas in a classic courtyard setting.
Potosi: Walk the UNESCO-listed historic centre where grand churches and cobbled streets meet the shadow of Cerro Rico. Expect a loop through Plaza 10 de Noviembre, plus time to dive into the Casa Nacional de la Moneda — the former mint turned museum that tells the story behind Potosí’s wealth (and its cost).
Potosi: Head to a local ex-miner’s home for a home-cooked meal and a no-filter chat about life in the mines. You'll enjoy local dishes like quinoa soup and potatoes, plus get a deeper look at the challenges (and resilience) behind this tough line of work.
Uyuni: Roll through Uyuni’s high-altitude outpost vibes — dusty streets, a lively plaza, and market stalls with llama wool and quinoa on repeat. It’s the rugged launchpad for what you came for… and your Trip Manager will help you get orientated before the big landscapes take over.
Uyuni Salt Flat: Near the Uyuni Salt Flats, this special stay is made out of salt. Yep, actual salt. It’s an accommodation with a seriously unique twist, serving up a stay in one of South America’s most surreal landscapes. Geological icon meets human ingenuity. Not a bad combo for a night on the trip!
Salta: Wander around Plaza 9 de Julio and the city’s leafy, pastel-lined streets, taking in the cathedral and the glow of San Francisco Church. As evening hits, you’ll have the chance to soak in the local peña scene (think folk music energy and regional flavours).
Buenos Aires: Head out with your Trip Manager to get the lay of the land — key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and the best ways to spend your free time.
4 Dinner (D)
10 Breakfast (B)
2 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
La Paz: Tuck into a 3-course set menu at Manq’a (“food” in Aymara), a seriously cool restaurant with a big heart. Your meal supports culinary training and better opportunities for vulnerable youth, while championing sustainable, fairly priced local produce and proud cultural food traditions.
La Paz: See the city through the eyes of masked shoe shiners (these are the people who keep La Paz moving). Expect a walking tour that goes beyond the usual sights, with real stories about daily life, stigma, and informal work, all while supporting community projects that back shoe shiners and their families.
La Paz: Leave La Paz after dark and roll into Sucre on a 13-hour overnight journey. Oh yeah, and there are comfy reclining seats on this ride!
Sucre: Get your bearings in Bolivia’s “White City”. Wandering the colonial centre with its elegant plazas, architecture, and easy-going vibe. Then you can grab a proper local bite at Salteñería El Patio — Sucre’s go-to for juicy salteñas in a classic courtyard setting.
Potosi: Walk the UNESCO-listed historic centre where grand churches and cobbled streets meet the shadow of Cerro Rico. Expect a loop through Plaza 10 de Noviembre, plus time to dive into the Casa Nacional de la Moneda — the former mint turned museum that tells the story behind Potosí’s wealth (and its cost).
Potosi: Head to a local ex-miner’s home for a home-cooked meal and a no-filter chat about life in the mines. You'll enjoy local dishes like quinoa soup and potatoes, plus get a deeper look at the challenges (and resilience) behind this tough line of work.
Uyuni: Roll through Uyuni’s high-altitude outpost vibes — dusty streets, a lively plaza, and market stalls with llama wool and quinoa on repeat. It’s the rugged launchpad for what you came for… and your Trip Manager will help you get orientated before the big landscapes take over.
Uyuni Salt Flat: Near the Uyuni Salt Flats, this special stay is made out of salt. Yep, actual salt. It’s an accommodation with a seriously unique twist, serving up a stay in one of South America’s most surreal landscapes. Geological icon meets human ingenuity. Not a bad combo for a night on the trip!
Salta: Wander around Plaza 9 de Julio and the city’s leafy, pastel-lined streets, taking in the cathedral and the glow of San Francisco Church. As evening hits, you’ll have the chance to soak in the local peña scene (think folk music energy and regional flavours).
Buenos Aires: Head out with your Trip Manager to get the lay of the land — key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and the best ways to spend your free time.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYLa Paz
Hello and welcome to Bolivia! This afternoon is yours to settle in and start soaking up that high-altitude buzz. In the evening, you’ll meet your Trip Manager for a welcome meeting, then we'll head out for dinner and properly meet the group.
La Paz
We'll kick off our La Paz discovery with a half-day Shoe Shiner City Tour and see the city through a local lens. You'll tick off viewpoints, street life, and big city energy. Then it’s free time to roam, market-hop, and snack your way through town. Ever heard of the Bolivian Fighting Cholitas? Tonight, you have the option to see them live in action.
La Paz to Sucre
Free day? To do La Paz your way? Mhm, that's right. Choose to cruise the city on Mi Teleférico for big Illimani views, wander the historic centre (San Francisco Church, Calle Jaén, Witches’ Market), or duck out to Valle de la Luna for those surreal, moon-like rock formations. Later, we’ll take a private transfer to the bus station and hop on the overnight bus on a comfy ride to Sucre. Tonight we’ll be rolling through the dark towards Bolivia’s “White City,” ready to wake up in a whole new vibe.
Overnight Bus to Sucre
We'll arrive around 7am, then hop into a private transfer to the hotel to freshen up. Welcome to Bolivia’s “White City”! We'll explore the city on foot, checking out colonial streets, car-free plazas, and museums if you’re keen, and that chilled Spanish-era vibe. Thinking of what to grab for lunch? Check out Salteñería El Patio, Sucre's go-to spot for authentic Bolivian salteñas (juicy, baked empanadas stuffed with meat, cheese or veggies) in a charming colonial courtyard setting.
Sucre
It’s a free day to roam your way - whether that means browsing Mercado Central for fresh juices, street snacks and local handicrafts, or heading up Recoleta hill to catch sunset over the whitewashed rooftops and tiled domes. If you’re keen to get out of town, join us for an optional visit to the Maragua Crater to check out dinosaur footprints (no kidding!).
Sucre to Potosi
This morning we’ll leave Sucre behind and roll by private transfer to Potosí, trading white-city charm for high-altitude history. This afternoon, we'll explore a city that wears its past loud and clear — cobbled streets, ornate colonial facades, and Cerro Rico looming over it all. We'll hit Plaza 10 de Noviembre for Cathedral views and local market energy, then dive into the Casa Nacional de la Moneda to see the silver-boom story up close (it’s equal parts fascinating and haunting).
Potosi
You’ve got free time to explore your way, and if you’re curious, you can opt into a tour of the nearby mines for a deeper look at the city’s history. Tonight, we’ll share dinner with a local miner’s family and hear firsthand stories about life here.
Potosi to Uyuni
We'll kick off today with a private transfer to Uyuni (around 4 hours), swapping colonial streets for wide-open Andean plains. First things first: a quick orientation of this dusty, high-altitude outpost, its adobe buildings and markets selling llama wool and quinoa. You’ll have the afternoon free to get prepped for the Salt Flats — snack run, anyone?
Uyuni to Uyuni Salt Flat
After breakfast, you’ll jump into a private 4x4 with a Local Guide and head out into the wide-open weirdness. Kick things off at the Train Cemetery for rusted-locomotive photo ops and a hit of rail history, then roll through Colchani to see how salt is cut and processed and to browse the local handicraft stalls (yes, there are salt-brick shops). Quick stop at Plaza de las Banderas for a picnic-style lunch with flags snapping in the wind and nothing but white horizon for days. Then, we'll head to Incahuasi Island to walk among towering cacti. Later, we'll pull over on a perfectly flat stretch for those iconic perspective photos, before chasing sunset across the salar and finishing at a (very) remote salt hotel for dinner and a proper rest.
Uyuni Salt Flat to Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa
Kick things off at the Ollagüe Volcano viewpoint, where a smoking peak cuts into endless salt plains and copper-toned hills. Then, we'll roll across the Altiplano to the lagoons of Cañapa, Chiarcota and Turquiri to see flamingos strut through neon-blue water (your camera will be working overtime here). Ready for surreal views? Here in Laguna Colorada, the lake glows red and white borax islands pop against a backdrop of distant volcanoes. From there, we'll climb higher into a geothermal field to check out hissing fumaroles and mud pots at nearly 5,000 metres. And if slowing it down sounds like your kind of plan, you're welcome to spend the rest of the day floating in the hot springs and taking in those unreal views.
Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa to San Pedro de Atacama
After brekkie, we'll roll into landscapes that look straight out of a painting, starting with the Salvador Dalí Desert’s wind-sculpted rock formations. Then it’s on to Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca for green and milky-white waters shimmering beneath towering volcanoes. After soaking up the final Bolivian views, we’ll cross the border into Chile, swap our 4x4s for a bus, and continue on towards San Pedro de Atacama. We'll arrive in San Pedro and check into our hostel before easing into this laid-back desert oasis. We'll spend tonight in this bohemian backpacker hub. Come sunset, the desert flips through shades of orange and pink, and by night the sky goes full stargazer mode.
San Pedro de Atacama
You’ll have a free day to take it at your own pace — sleep in, cafe crawl, or wander the dusty little streets. If you’re keen to level it up, you can opt into sandboarding for some desert thrills, or jump on the optional Vallecito sunset tour to chase golden-hour views.
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
Today, we'll jump on a public tourist bus for an epic Andean crossing to Salta (in around 10 hours). Expect big-window views as you climb out of the desert, pass salt flats and volcanoes, and hit the Chile–Argentina border at Paso de Jama (4,200m). After winding down into greener northwest Argentina and the Lerma Valley, you’ll arrive at Salta Bus Station and take a private transfer straight to your hostel.
Salta
We'll kick with an orientation of the city centre, where leafy plazas, pastel colonial facades and arcaded cafes circle Plaza 9 de Julio, with the cathedral and San Francisco Church stealing the skyline. Then it’s a free day to do Salta your way — slow strolls, market wanderings, or cafe hopping. When night falls, you can opt into a Peña dinner & show, soaking up local folk music vibes alongside regional flavours in the streets that come alive after dark.
Salta to Buenos Aires
Say goodbye to Salta. Today, we're jumping on a plane straight to the capital of Argentina. Buenas! You've got the evening to spend exploring the streets of this city before we dive in deeper tomorrow.
Buenos Aires
Hola Argentina! We'll kick things off with an orientation to get you sorted, then the afternoon will be yours to explore. Hit the neighbourhoods, cafe-hop, people-watch, or just wander until something delicious finds you. For dinner tonight, opt in for an Argentine Sherpa dinner.
Buenos Aires
Today’s yours to dive deeper. You can opt for a trip out to Tigre and explore its riverside delta life. Back in Buenos Aires tonight, level things up with an optional dinner & tango Show — bold moves, big flavours, and pure Argentine drama (the good kind).
Buenos Aires
Buh-bye Buenos Aires - our time in South America has officially come to an end.
