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The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires

30 Days Lima to Buenos Aires
The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires
The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires
The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 30 Day The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires. 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.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

30 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Buenos Aires

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

16

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

SPLB

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

With a free day in Santiago, opt to visit nearby wineries. Stay: Hotel Nippon 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 private 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: Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (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: Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (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: Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche (B)

Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt to enjoy a Tango show and dinner. Stay: Carsson Hotel (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu.
  • Explore local markets in Bolivia.
  • Cross the Salar de Uyuni and mountain wilderness by 4x4.
  • Hit the Chilean coast and explore Valparaiso.
  • Live like a gaucho at a ranch in Argentina.
  • Enjoy the food and energy of 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: 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
  • 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

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 03 Apr 2026 03 Apr 26 Lima
Saturday 02 May 2026 02 May 26 Buenos Aires
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