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La Paz to Buenos Aires: Andes & the Atacama Desert
La Paz to Buenos Aires: Andes & the Atacama Desert
Breathe in the high mountain air of La Paz and dance in the tango palaces of Buenos Aires on this two-week adventure. Connecting the Andes to the Atlantic, you’ll journey across the surreal landscapes of the Atacama Desert and the Salar de Uyuni. Feel like a sophisticate as you sip wine in Buenos Aires and pull back the curtain on the centre of the continent. Best of all, you’ll do it in the company of other fun, young travellers. Don’t choose between inspiring wilderness and urban sophistication – do it all.
Highlights
Discover colonial cities and historic cultures, cross the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano on a 4×4 excursion, witness the stunning scenery and unique culture of northern Argentina.
Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) (10 nts), hostels (multi-share) (1 nt), overnight bus (1 nt), basic hotel/G Adventures-supported community lodge on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14.
Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
What’s Included
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta. 4×4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding area (3 days). Transportation between destinations and included activities. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
| Day 1 |
It is confusing, but Bolivia has two capitals: La Paz is the administrative capital and Sucre, where the document of independence from Spain was signed in 1825, is the constitutional capital. the airport, appropriately named "El Alto" (meaning "high") is 12,700 feet above sea level. La Paz is a little lower, at 11,880 feet. La Paz has its modern side, with good hotels, office complexes and good restaurants, but go to the market area and you're transported back in time a few hundred years. |
| Day 2 |
The former capital of the vast Spanish empire in the area, it was called La Plata when it was founded in 1538. It was known as Chuquiasaca from 1776 to 1825 when it was named Sucre after a famous general of the war for independence. Today it is the legal capital of Bolivia. |
| Day 3 |
The former capital of the vast Spanish empire in the area, it was called La Plata when it was founded in 1538. It was known as Chuquiasaca from 1776 to 1825 when it was named Sucre after a famous general of the war for independence. Today it is the legal capital of Bolivia. |
| Day 4 |
The former capital of the vast Spanish empire in the area, it was called La Plata when it was founded in 1538. It was known as Chuquiasaca from 1776 to 1825 when it was named Sucre after a famous general of the war for independence. Today it is the legal capital of Bolivia. |
| Day 5 |
The former capital of the vast Spanish empire in the area, it was called La Plata when it was founded in 1538. It was known as Chuquiasaca from 1776 to 1825 when it was named Sucre after a famous general of the war for independence. Today it is the legal capital of Bolivia. |
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The city of Uyuni, Bolivia, is best known as a gateway and transportation hub for commerce and traffic between Bolivia and Chile, as well as being connected via railway to La Paz, Potosi, Calama (in Chile), and Villazón, on the Argentine border. It also serves as the gateway for tourists visiting the nearby Uyuni salt flats, the world's largest at more than 4,000 square miles.
Another of the area's major tourist attractions is an antique train cemetery. The railway, constructed near the end of the 19th century, was used mainly by mining companies, carrying goods out to the ocean ports. By the 1940s, mineral depletion lead to the collapse of the local mining industry and the trains were soon abandoned. |
| Day 8 |
The city of Uyuni, Bolivia, is best known as a gateway and transportation hub for commerce and traffic between Bolivia and Chile, as well as being connected via railway to La Paz, Potosi, Calama (in Chile), and Villazón, on the Argentine border. It also serves as the gateway for tourists visiting the nearby Uyuni salt flats, the world's largest at more than 4,000 square miles.
Another of the area's major tourist attractions is an antique train cemetery. The railway, constructed near the end of the 19th century, was used mainly by mining companies, carrying goods out to the ocean ports. By the 1940s, mineral depletion lead to the collapse of the local mining industry and the trains were soon abandoned. |
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Located in nortwestern Argentina it is the capital of Salta Province and an important commercial center. The town's flavor is definintely colonial, holding on to its origins since being founded by the Spanish in 1582 |
| Day 14 |
Located in nortwestern Argentina it is the capital of Salta Province and an important commercial center. The town's flavor is definintely colonial, holding on to its origins since being founded by the Spanish in 1582 |
| Day 15 |
Buenos Aires, the vibrant political and cultural capital of Argentina, has become an enticing destination for many travelers and a must-see destination in South America. Founded in the sixteenth century by Spanish explorers, Buenos Aires has since developed its own unique flair. Hints of Buenos Aires’s colonial origins can be found in the Plaza de Mayo city center, including the Cabildo, the Spanish colonial town hall turned museum, and Casa Rosada, the iconic governmental building. This bright pink palace was once the site for Eva Peron’s political speeches, immortalized in Broadway’s Evita, and is a favorite landmark for photographs. In contrast, La Boca’s famous Caminito street museum bursts with brilliant hues of blue, red, green, and yellow and is a haven for local Argentine artists, chefs, and dancers. Buenos Aires abounds with art, beauty, and romance. The luxurious Teatro Colón opera house rivals those in Paris and London, while El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore, housed in an old cinema theater, is a book-lover’s paradise. Stop by the Café Tortoni to delight in fresh coffee and churros or listen to live tango and jazz performances. Browse eclectic and traditional antiques in Plaza Dorrego’s San Telmo fair. Marvel at the city’s Floralis Genérica sculpture, whose massive aluminum and steel petals open or close in response to sunlight and wind. Buenos Aires’s stunning blend of colonial, European, and modern architecture, gastronomy, and attractions will enthrall you at every turn! |
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05/03/25 - 06/28/25 |
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07/03/25 - 07/05/25 |
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07/12/25 - 07/26/25 |
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07/17/25 - 07/19/25 |
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07/26/25 - 08/09/25 |
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07/31/25 - 08/02/25 |
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08/09/25 - 08/16/25 |
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08/23/25 - 08/30/25 |
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09/06/25 - 10/30/25 |
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11/01/25 - 12/20/25 |
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01/05/26 - 04/27/26 |
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05/01/26 - 10/30/26 |
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11/02/26 - 12/14/26 |
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01/04/27 - 01/18/27 |
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Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Please Note: Aerolineas Argentinas allows 1 piece of luggage that weighs up to 15kg on internal flights. If luggage is overweight, the airline charges ARS 3199 at check-in (approx. 20-25 USD) up to a max of 23 kgs per piece. Luggage over 23 kgs is not allowed for internal flights.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
