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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 30 Day The Scenic Route. Imagine an entire month (30 days, to be exact) to explore the very best highlights and cultures of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Visit the ancient site of Machu Picchu, learn from locals at Lake Titicaca, drive across the white desert in Bolivia, get active in Pucón, and experience life at a genuine gaucho ranch in Bariloche. Don't just see a part of South America; cover a massive and adventurous portion of it over a month that'll change your life.
Itinerary
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Stay: Hotel Santa Cruz
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)
Opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing used in the Ccaccaccollo community. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them. Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community. Stay: Humantay Lodge (B/L)
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Sacred Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the butterfly house, botanical gardens or hot springs. Opt for a day hike to Mandor Gardens to see orchids and a waterfall, enjoying the lush, green scenery en route. Stay: Hotel Andino Humantay (B)
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the ruins then take a train back to Cusco. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)
Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)
Travel through the high Altiplano region from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca is also the largest lake in the world above 3800m, and the views from both Amantaní and Taquile Islands are stunning. The trip takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route. Stay: Pukara House (B)
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views. Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site. Stay: Pukara House (B)
Enjoy the full-day drive around the lake and through the altiplano to La Paz. Bolivia is filled with spectacular views of the countryside. La Paz is at nearly 4000m (13,120ft) above sea level, so be prepared for cool evenings and mornings. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)
Explore the city’s many fine museums or its historic structures, like the Iglesia de San Francisco. The city is also renowned for its many markets, including the Mercado de Hechicería (Witches’ Market). With streets lined with market stalls and vendors, the pace on the street and the vibrant atmosphere is an incredible experience. To the south of the city is the Valley of the Moon, with crater-like formations made of sand. Thrill seekers can pre book a Death Road mountain biking adventure. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)
Optional activities include mountain biking, hiking, and searching for dinosaur footprints. Stay: Hotel Independencia (B)
Free time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking. Stay: Hotel Independencia (B)
Travel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city. Stay: Hotel Gran Libertador (B)
Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni. Stay: Hotel Samay Wasi (B)
Enjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Today you will be heading into the Salar de Uyuni. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis. Stay: Jukil Lodge (B/L/D)
Explore the desert altiplano on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and interesting rock formations along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert. Stay: Quetena (ZC) ET (B/L/D)
From the high Bolivian altiplano descend almost 2000m to the edge of the Atacama Desert, arriving at the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, just across the Chilean border. Said to be one of the driest places on the planet, this little town is an oasis in an otherwise barren, dry landscape. Stay: Hostal Puritama (B/L)
Enjoy an included excursion to the Valley of the Moon to learn about and appreciate the beautiful uniqueness of the landscape. There are plenty of optional excursions in San Pedro de Atacama, including biking, exploring nearby ruins, and horseback riding. Despite its size, San Pedro offers some great restaurants as well as numerous handicrafts and artisan stores for those looking for souvenirs. Stay: Hostal Puritama
From the nearby city of Calama, fly to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The city is surrounded by mountains, and there are both internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts within a couple of hours from the city centre. Explore the city’s many museums and parks and visit the vibrant neighbourhood of Bellavista with its handicrafts, trendy cafés, and San Cristobal Hill with its views of the city and the surrounding area. Stay: Ibis Budget Santiago
With a free day in Santiago, opt to visit nearby wineries. Stay: Ibis Budget Santiago (B)
Explore some of Santiago's neighbourhoods on a city tour, visit the Museum of Memory and try some local specialties. After, take a public bus to the seaside town of Valparaíso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills. Stay: Hotel Reina Victoria (B)
Enjoy a free morning in Valparaiso to soak it all in. Later, head to the Casablanca Valley, stop at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. After, head back to Santiago with free time before boarding an overnight bus to Pucon. Stay: Hostal Mahuida (B)
Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot. Stay: Hostal Mahuida (B)
Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it's active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools. Stay: Hostal Mahuida (B)
Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and take a private van the rest of the way to Bariloche in the Lake District with a local guide. Stay: Soft Hotel (B)
Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side. Stay: Soft Hotel (B/L)
Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful area in and around Bariloche. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate. Stay: Soft Hotel (B)
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life. Stay: Carsson Hotel (B)
Book extra accommodation in Buenos Aires to have more time to explore the city. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu.
- Explore the markets in Bolivia.
- Cross the Salar de Uyuni and mountain wilderness by 4x4.
- Hit the coast and explore Valparaiso.
- Act like a gaucho in the countryside of Argentina.
- Eat and drink in Buenos Aires.
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- 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: Cusco
- Your Discover Moment: Sucre
- Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago
- Your Discover Moment: Pucón
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Floating islands of Uros visit
- Lake Titicaca guided tour
- 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni (3 days), tour of Valley of the Moon (San Pedro de Atacama)
- City tour of Santiago
- Driving tour through the Seven Lakes district
- Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
- Local flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels/guesthouses (26 Nights), overnight bus (1 Night), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 Nights, multi-share)
- Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer ) throughout, local guides
- 27 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
- Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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