Southern Divide

21 Days Lima to Santiago
Southern Divide
Southern Divide
Southern Divide

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 21 Day Southern Divide. For those looking to experience the history, culture, and wilderness of South America, this three-week adventure through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile is packed full of some of the continent’s most iconic and popular highlights. Explore the Sacred Valley and uncover Incan history high in the Andes at legendary Machu Picchu. Explore incredible landscapes at Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert, and encounter vibrant culture at Lake Titicaca. Because we have years of experience and established operational offices in the region, read more we’ll take care of the hassles so that you can focus on the highlights. Get off the beaten track and embrace the best of this incredible region.
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US$4,499 per person
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Trip Length
Trip Length

21 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Santiago

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Classic

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

15

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

SMS

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Santa Cruz

Hop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book an optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)

Spend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)

Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar). Stay: Peru Quechua's Lodge Ollantaytambo (B/L)

Catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Opt to visit the local hot springs or shop in the local market. Stay: Hotel Wiracocha Inn (B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco in the evening. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)

Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax. Stay: El Puma Hotel (B)

Travel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city. Stay: Pukara House (B)

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca including a visit to Uros and Taquile islands. Stay: Pukara House (B)

Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)

Enjoy a free day in La Paz. Opt to visit the Witches' Market, the city's museums or the Valley of the Moon. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)

Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city. 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: Laguna Colorada (B/L/D)

Rise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcanoes, salt lakes and geysers. Travel to the border and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It's a long but scenic drive. Stay: Hostal Puritama (B/L)

Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking. Stay: Hostal Puritama

Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city. Stay: Ibis Budget Santiago

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore the Sacred Valley.
  • Marvel at the views from the train to Machu Picchu.
  • Witness traditional life on Lake Titicaca.
  • Encounter colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia.
  • Cross the world's largest salt flat by 4x4 at the Salar de Uyuni.

  • 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: Luquina Chico Community Visit, Lake Titicaca
  • Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Your Discover Moment: Sucre
  • 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)
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels/guesthouses (18 Nights), 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

  • 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

  • Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Operator

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Trip Style: Classic

Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.

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Friday 10 Apr 2026 10 Apr 26 Lima
Thursday 30 Apr 2026 30 Apr 26 Santiago
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Sunday 12 Apr 2026 12 Apr 26 Lima
Saturday 02 May 2026 02 May 26 Santiago
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Friday 17 Apr 2026 17 Apr 26 Lima
Thursday 07 May 2026 07 May 26 Santiago
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Sunday 19 Apr 2026 19 Apr 26 Lima
Saturday 09 May 2026 09 May 26 Santiago
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Friday 24 Apr 2026 24 Apr 26 Lima
Thursday 14 May 2026 14 May 26 Santiago
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Sunday 26 Apr 2026 26 Apr 26 Lima
Saturday 16 May 2026 16 May 26 Santiago
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