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Peru, Bolivia & Argentina Adventure
35 Days | Inca sites, salt flats and highland cities on a South American odyssey
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35 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trip Code
GGBNC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
31 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
4x4, Bus, Coach, Minibus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (26 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights)
From £3,642(35 days)
Trip Informations
Follow the path of the Andes in South America on a 35-day adventure that hits both modern cities and ancient worlds. Spot birdlife circling canyons and search for signs of life in vast salt flats and lunar deserts scapes. Get acquainted with the local cultures at La Paz’s markets and the homes on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. Learn the mysteries of the Nazca lines, wander the streets of Cusco and trek to the mighty Machu Picchu. With stops at Lima, Cusco and vibrant Buenos Aires and a local to lead the way, your South American adventure is jam-packed with fascinating experiences and plenty of space for independent travel.
Why you’ll love this trip
Take an unforgettable 4WD adventure across the Salar de Uyuni – some of the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with flamingos.
A trip through Peru wouldn't be complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. With three different options to choose from, how you experience this lost Inca citadel is up to you.
Get under the skin of Buenos Aires with plenty of time to explore. With its eclectic neighbourhoods, emphasis on food and wine and huge theatre scene, it’s the perfect place to travel independently.
Wake early and observe Andean condors taking to the sky during their morning routine as the sun rises in the spectacular Colca Canyon.
Experience a memorable night with a local family on Lake Titicaca, taking you right to the heart of island traditions.
At Tuuur we’ve always been about balancing profit and purpose and as the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all – join us and help make the world a better place.
Is this trip right for you?
There are some long travel days and two overnight bus journeys on this trip. Although the buses feature comfortable reclining seats, they are not beds. There’s also usually a toilet on-board, and some of the buses make toilet stops. These trips can be tiresome, but an adventure trip around South America wouldn’t be complete without an overnight bus journey.
You’ll be staying in some very basic group accommodation with shared facilities, especially along the Inca Trail and on Lake Titicaca (where there are drop toilets and no showers). This is all part of the adventure of being among nature.
There will be a lot of hiking and walking on this trip (especially on the Inca Trail which can be quite challenging), so this requires a moderate level of fitness. There are a few different trail options to suit your interests and physical capabilities. Please bring durable footwear suitable to hiking. We’ll be experiencing a mix of hot and cold climates, so pack accordingly and bring layers. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Due to the high altitude of many of places we visit, the air is thinner and some people can suffer altitude sickness. Some people aren’t affected at all, but if you are, be sure to drink plenty of water and don’t push yourself too hard. If possible, arrive into Lima a few days early to allow yourself time to acclimatise. The sun is also unusually strong and it’s easy to get burnt, especially when out on the water in Lake Titicaca. It’s important to wear sunscreen and other sun protection, and always drink plenty of water. Please see the important ‘Medical and health information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Making your way across the Andean Desert and Salar de Uyuni isn’t exactly luxurious. There will be long travel days on dusty and bumpy tracks. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes with you. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold and accommodation is multi-share dormitory-style. This is all part of the adventure. Without a doubt, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip to South America.
Bolivia is the least developed and most challenging country you’ll travel around during this trip. Facilities are basic and food might be simpler than what you’re used to. Transportation between different locations can be slow and isn’t as easy as it might be in developed countries. Yet this is all part of the adventure that makes Bolivia such a great place to visit.
Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
31 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
4x4, Bus, Coach, Minibus, Overnight bus, Plane, Taxi, Van
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (2 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (26 nights), Overnight bus (2 nights)
Activities
Lima - Leader-led walking tour
Colca Canyon - Guided tour
Colca Canyon Condor Visit
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
Uyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
Optional activities
Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
Lima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
Lima - Banco Central de Reserva Museum (entrance fee) - PEN5
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
Paracas - National Reserve guided tour - PEN97
Ballestas Islands - Guided tour - PEN97
Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100
Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee - PEN45
Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs - PEN15
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
Cusco - City tour and 4 Ruins (min 4 people) - USD40
Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market' - Free
La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB15
La Paz - Tiawanaku Tour - USD50
La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley - USD40
Museo de la Recoleta - BOB15
Sucre - Dinosaur footprints at Cal Orcko (Admission Fee) - BOB70
Sucre - Casa de la Libertad - BOB28
Potosi - Santa Teresa Convent Museum - BOB33
Potosi - National Mint of Bolivia - BOB60
Potosi - Cerro Rico mine tour - BOB150
Quebrada de Humahuaca - Free
Purmamarca Town - Free
Garganta del diablo (Devil's Throat Waterfall) - Free
Quebrada de las Señoritas & Hornocal Hill - USD45
Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
Buenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
Buenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
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Important notes
1. Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you.
If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead
The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the Inca Quarry Trail.
2. Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary!
Please read the following document carefully and, during your trip, utilise the table on the back daily to record your own perspective of your general health and any symptoms you may experience:
3. This trip is a combination of three of our most popular departures. As such the make up of your group and your tour leader may change on Day 21.
4.  A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 9, 22 (Overnight bus), Days 11, 12, 13 (Camping), Day 18 (Homestay) and Days 27, 28 (Dormitory) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border. Please see the visa information in the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
7. While hiking the 4 Day Inca Trail or the 3 Day Inca Quarry trail portion of this trip you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers.
8. This trip includes one visit to Machu Picchu. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the itinerary for details.
9. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), there is a small chance you may be the only traveller on your selected option.
10. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
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