Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires Arrive in Buenos Aires at any time.
Day 2-5 Nightbus / Bariloche After exploring Buenos Aires board a bus southbound for our full day trip to Bariloche, in Upper Patagonia. A popular resort town for Argentines, the spectacular surroundings of Bariloche offer loads of outdoor options, like hiking, biking, parapenting, lake tours, and skiing/snowboarding (in season). Bariloche is also famous for its quality and quantity of chocolate.
Day 6-7 Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas Journey through the Andes of Southern Argentina, cross into Chile and arrive at Puerto Montt, Chile's most important southern port and the gateway to Patagonia. Take a day trip to the island of Chiloé and sample the seafood!
Day 8-10 Pucón Continue north to the Lake District of Chile, and the town of Pucón, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Climb a volcano, hike, go rafting, mountain biking or skiing/snowboarding (in season).
Day 11-15 Nightbus / Santiago Take a night bus to Chile's largest city and capital, Santiago. Explore the many museums and parks, and visit the vibrant neighbourhood of Bellavista to see some handicrafts and trendy cafés. Day-trips include a trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, Chile's premier beach resort, and to Isla Negra, Pablo Neruda's seaside home.
Day 16-17 La Serena A journey north takes us to the seaside city of La Serena. Take a tour to the Elqui Valley and visit a Pisco factory, or stop by one of the numerous international astronomical observatories scattered throughout the valley.
Day 18-21 Nightbus / San Pedro de Atacama A night bus brings us further north to the dry, desert regions of the country, where we arrive at the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama. Optional excursions include biking, exploring nearby ruins, horseback riding, or a tour of the Valley of the Moon.
Day 22-24 4x4 Atacama Desert Crossing Excursion / Uyuni (2B,3L,2D) Climbing almost 3000 metres into the Chilean altiplano, we embark on our 3 day desert crossing into Bolivia. A surreal landscape awaits between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert (Chile), the driest in the world. Travel by 4X4 and marvel at the contrast of piercing blue skies and blinding white salt on the flat lakebed.
Day 25 Potosí The highest city of its size in the world, UNESCO declared Potosí a World Heritage Site in recognition of its tragic history in the mining of silver during the time of Spanish colonization. Option to visit the silver mines of today.
Day 26-28 Sucre With beautiful architecture and plenty of good museums, the city has much to offer during our two days here. Optional activities include visits to dinosaur footprints, an old tin baron's mansion, and a textile cooperative.
Day 29-30 Nightbus / Cochabamba Staying in the Bolivian highlands, we travel north to the city of Cochabamba, famous for its spring-like climate and for its chicha (fermented maize drink). Explore the museums and this pleasant city before heading to La Paz.
Day 31 La Paz Considered the highest capital city in the world, La Paz offers streets lined with market stalls and vendors. This vibrant atmosphere makes it the perfect city to explore by foot.
