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South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
Ready to dive into the history, culture, and breathtaking wilderness of South America? Spend 11 unforgettable days exploring Bolivia and Chile, uncovering iconic highlights and hidden gems. Marvel at the surreal salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, wander through the otherworldly desert landscapes of the Atacama Plateau, and venture off the beaten path to experience the best of this diverse region. With just the right mix of guided adventures and free time, this journey is the perfect way to truly connect with two extraordinary destinations.
Highlights
Encounter colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia, Cross the world’s largest salt flat by 4×4 at the Salar de Uyuni, Explore the former capital of Sucre on your own, Enjoy an included excursion to the Valley of the Moon to cherish the uniqueness of the environment.
Accommodation
Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 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 Discover Moment: Sucre. 4×4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and desert crossing (3 days). Tour of Valley of the Moon (San Pedro de Atacama). Free time in Sucre, Potosí and San Pedro de Atacama for your own choice of activities. Internal flights. 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 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 6 |
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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Flanked by the Chilean Coast Range and the snowy Andes, Chile's largest metropolis offers a dazzling array of sights and attractions for visitors to pursue. Mirrored skyscrapers, 16th-century churches, hip cafes, dance clubs... and did we mention the delicious Chilean cuisine? Must-sees in scenic Santiago include the famous city center Plaza de Armas, Parque Tupahue with its zoo and cable cars, and San Cristóbal Hill, with its hikes and widescreen city views. |
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04/30/25 - 05/10/25 |
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06/23/25 - 08/04/25 |
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08/18/25 - 08/28/25 |
Starting At $2,033 |
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09/08/25 - 10/20/25 |
Starting At $2,399 |
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11/24/25 - 12/04/25 |
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12/01/25 - 12/29/25 |
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01/05/26 - 02/04/26 |
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02/06/26 - 02/16/26 |
Starting At $2,249 |
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02/09/26 - 02/16/26 |
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02/19/26 - 03/01/26 |
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02/23/26 - 03/05/26 |
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03/02/26 - 05/25/26 |
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06/01/26 - 08/31/26 |
Starting At $2,499 |
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09/07/26 - 10/26/26 |
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11/02/26 - 11/30/26 |
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12/07/26 - 12/28/26 |
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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.
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.
