Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, it completes in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city, and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Inca. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight. 

Includes: All transfers between days 1 and 19, eighteen nights accommodation in mix of Middle Class and Comfort Class, meals as indicated, transport and touring by coach, flight, 4WD, public bus, boat and train, local guides, entry fees to included sites, internal flights.
Not included: International airfares, visas, exit taxes if applicable, other meals, optional activities, personal purchases and expenses, tips, travel insurance.

Circuit 9 Map

ITINERARY
 

Day 1: Buenos Aires
Your are met on arrival at BsAs airport and transferred to your Comfort Class hotel for three nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
 

Day 2: Buenos Aires [B]
Your guide will meet you after breakfast for a private tour of the city’s attractions, first the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral followed by the unique suburbs of SanTelmo and La Boca where you’ll find the tango being danced beneath shady trees. Afternoon at leisure. An optional evening visit to a Tango Show with Dinner. 
 

Day 3: Buenos Aires [BL]
A full day excursion to a traditional Argentine Estancia. Here you’ll see Gauchos at work and enjoy a BBQ lunch. Return to the city for overnight.
 

Day 4: Iguacu [B]
Enjoy the buffet breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Iguaçu. You are met by our local guide on arrival and transferred to your hotel. An afternoon guided tour visits the Brazilian side of the Falls, including descent to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat.
 

Day 5: Iguaçu [B]
After a tropical breakfast your guide will accompany you along both the Inferior and Superior Circuits with views of the Falls and Devil’s Throat. After a ride on the Jungle Train, return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
 

Day 6: Salta [B]
Breakfast followed by transfer and flight to Salta, a city in north-west Argentina and a centre for wine production. Arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. The city has many colonial buildings. Excursions to the vineyards can be arranged.

Day 7: Salta [B]
A full day excursion takes you through magnificent Andean scenery. The road follows passes through the Calchaqui Valley, vineyards and local adobe villages to the town of Cafayate.
 

Day 8: Purmamarca [B]
Depart from Salta and follow the route north-west, via San Antonio de los Cobras and Salinas Grandes, to Purmamarca, closer to the Andes.
 

Day 9: Uyuni [B]
After breakfast departure from your hotel. Your driver/guide will accompany you to the town of Villazón on the Bolivian border and assist you with boarding the train to Uyuni. This town, located on the Bolivian Altiplano, is surrounded by beautiful and remote landscapes. Your local guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your Middle Class overnight hotel.
 

Day 10: Salar – Colchani [BLD]
Breakfast followed by road transfer to Colchani, situated on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni, one of Bolivia’s most extraordinary attractions- a vast salt lake. After seeing the ‘lake’ with lunch-box in hand we visit a salt processing plant and the Island of Incahuasi. Dinner at our Middle Class hotel.
 

Day 11: La Paz [B]
Board our 4WD ‘jeeps’ for transfer to Oruro with en-route lunch at a local restaurant, then a public bus continues to La Paz, located at 3.5km above sea level. You are met on arrival in La Paz and transferred to your Comfort Class hotel.
 

Day 12: Lake Titicaca [B]
During the morning your guide will accompany you on a city tour and a visit to the Moon Valley. After a break for lunch transfer to Puerto Perez at the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy the atmospheric sunset across the Lake. Overnight.
 

Day 13: Puno [B]
Breakfast is followed by a boat transfer to Kalahuta Island where you may visit the archaeological site. Continue to Pariti Island and visit the Aymara Indian community and the local museum before crossing the lake to Copacabana. From here continue by public bus to Puno. You are met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
 

Day 14: Cuzco [BL]
Join a group tour of Puno by coach during the morning with lunch included. Afternoon transfer to Cuzco and check-in for two nights.
 

Day 15: Cuzco [B]
The morning is at leisure allowing time to explore the city. An afternoon guided tour visits the main attractions of Cuzco and the surrounding region.
 

Day 16: Machu Picchu [B]
A full day excursion by train, First Class, to Aguas Calientes, then by small busses to Machu Picchu where your guide will discus the history of the Inca and explain the intricacies of the site. Late afternoon return to Aguas Calientes and return to Cuzco by train.

Day 17: Cuzco [B]
A full day at leisure in Cuzco. We recommend a visit to Central Market where you’ll find stalls selling alpaca articles, antique textiles and colourful Indian trinkets.
 

Day 18: Lima [B]
After breakfast transfer and flight to Lima. You are met on arrival and transferred to your Comfort Class hotel for one night.  An afternoon guided city tour includes the attractions of the city. Overnight.
 

Day 19: Departure  [B]
After breakfast transfer to Lima airport for onward flight.