35 Day Lima to Buenos Aires: Deserts & Dancing (Lares Trek)

Fully Guided Adventure Small Group 18-30's Walking & Hiking Lares Trek

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Trip Length

35 Days

Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Finishes

Buenos Aires

Countries Explored: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

18-to-Thirtysomethings

Departures

Apr 2024 to Nov 2025

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Affordable

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Challenging

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Fully Guided

Trip Code

SPMB-1

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 35 Day Lima to Buenos Aires: Deserts & Dancing (Lares Trek). South America rewards those willing to explore. Consider this epic adventure: beginning in Lima and ending in Buenos Aires, it's 35-full days of fun. You'll hike the Inca Trail, cross the Salt Flats of Bolivia by 4x4, and feel like a sophisticate sipping wine in Argentina. Along the way, you'll engage with local cultures with a small group of other young travellers to back you up. For those willing to invest their time, this trip offers big returns—in adventure.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. Stay: Hotel Gemina

Travel along Peru's breathtaking coast to the oasis of Huacachina where you can sandboard on the desert dunes while watching the sun go down. Stay: Carola Lodge (B)

Wake up and make the most of your time in Huacachina before your adventure continues on to Nazca. There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to a lively colony of sea lions, pelicans, and other varieties of birds. Later, catch a bus to Nazca. Stop along the way at a Pisco winery and try the country's national drink! Stay: San Marcelo City Hotel (D)

Choose to soar over the iconic Nazca Lines today with a pre-bookable flight, or take a tour of the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio. Tonight, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Arequipa.

Welcome to Arequipa! Take the day to explore what is known as the 'white city.' If you're into history and architecture, visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll get a unique glimpse into a bygone way of life. For spicy food lovers, visiting one of the 'picanterías' is a must. Satisfy your craving with a variety of local regional foods: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces. Stay: Terra Mistica Casa Consuelo

Enjoy a full-day tour of the spectacular Colca Valley and venture to the impressive Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in the world — on an overnight excursion. With a little luck, you'll spot some unusual Andean animals such as vicuñas, and alpacas. Give your body some much needed relaxation by taking an optional dip in the the hot springs. Stay: Vita Colca Hotel (B)

Get an early start to be on the look out for condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop in local villages, and see old terraces. Later, head out for a drink in the Calle Zela area – restaurant, bar, or club, there's something for everyone! Stay: Terra Mistica Casa Consuelo (B)

Explore Arequipa – take a city tour if you want or check out a monastery or museum. Later, sit back and relax on an overnight bus to Cusco. (B)

Explore the city on your own today or choose from a variety of activities that will help you discover the magic of Cusco. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets and plazas or choose to take a half-day tour of the city. Or, pre-book the Cusco cooking class if you want to learn to prepare delicious local specialties! Stay: Hostelworld Kokopelli Cusco

To arrange the hike to 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: Hostelworld Kokopelli Cusco (B)

Head into the Sacred Valley today to visit the G-Adventures supported women's weaving co-op in the Ccaccaccollo community. Learn about weaving, and meet the adorable resident llamas. If you see a knitted item you like, buy it — a perfect keepsake from your journey. Stop and sample some craft beer at a brewery on your way to Ollantaytambo. Stay: Las Orquideas Ollantaytambo (B)

The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek. Stay: Cuncani Camp Site (B/L/D)

Wake up and get an early start today to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,750m/15,583 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night. Stay: Suttoq Pacchaq Camp Site (B/L/D)

Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel. Stay: Hotel Pachaqutec (B/L)

Enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back to Cusco. Tonight, dance the night away at a popular night club. Stay: Hostelworld Kokopelli Cusco (B)

Today is another free day to get the most out of Cusco and to do anything you may not have done yet. Continue to explore and be active or relax and watch the world go by from one of they many bars and restaurants on the main plaza. Stay: Hostelworld Kokopelli Cusco (B)

Sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive views as you travel by bus through the Altiplano on your way to Puno on Lake Titicaca. Stay: Hostal Milagros Inn (B)

This morning, you will board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island. Opt to have lunch in a local restaurant and shop in the afternoon at the local weaving cooperatives. Later, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay to live like a local on the shores of the lake. Learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and create unforgettable memories with the family and fellow travellers. Stay: Luquina Homestay (B/D)

Say goodbye to your homestay family and stop at the Uros Islands on your way back to Puno. If you want, you can check out the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site. Or kayak on Lake Titicaca. Stay: Hostal Milagros Inn (B/L)

Today, enjoy a full-day drive around the picturesque lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Cross over into Bolivia and catch your breath before a night out in the highest city of the trip. Check out the area of Sopocachi for cool bohemian vibes. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)

If you didn't have time yesterday to do everything you wanted in La Paz — no worries! Today is another day to explore the city as you wish. If you're an adrenaline junkie, make sure to experience the Death Road Biking Adventure. Stay: Hotel Las Brisas (B)

Get to know La Paz with a free day to wander through the city's winding streets and vibrant markets before boarding a night bus to Sucre. (B)

Discover the beauty of Sucre, known as Bolivia's "White City" at your own pace with a free day to explore. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains, you can choose to go hiking or mountain biking to admire this city from a different point of view. Stay: Hotel Independencia

One day in Sucre isn't enough, so take another free day to explore! Try optional activities such as hiking, mountain biking, a visit to the Textile Cooperative, or get up close and personal with real dinosaur tracks. Stay: Hotel Independencia (B)

Staying in the Bolivian highlands, we travel south to the city of Potosí. The highest city of its size in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has had a tumultuous history as a silver mining centre during colonial times. Stay: Hotel Gran Libertador (B)

Get out and explore Potosí on a free day. Choose to take an excursion to the silver mine, visit the Casa de la Moneda or wander the streets and visit the local market. Stay: Hotel Gran Libertador (B)

It's off to Uyuni today. Breathe in the beautiful scenery while relaxing in a private vehicle. Take it easy today because your next adventure is right around the corner! Stay: Hotel Samay Wasi (B)

Embark on a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni. Get your camera ready because the endless white of the salt flats creates the perfect backdrop for mindbending photo ops. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow — complete with salt floors and salt furniture, and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with local ingredients. Stay: Jukil Lodge (B/D)

Continue crossing the desert today, admiring the scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and intriguing rock formations along the route. Keep an eye out and you might spot wild llamas, alpacas, and even flamingos deep within the desert. Stay: Quetana (B/L/D)

Get a head start on your day by rising early to cover more ground on your journey through the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Soak in the views of unimaginable scenery including volcanoes and salt lakes. Travel to the border then kick back and relax on your descent by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Stay: Hostal Puritama (B/L)

Today is full of possibilities. Explore San Pedro de Atacama on a mountain bike, cruise down the dunes on a sandboard, or chill out in the hot springs. Or visit the Valley of the Moon, an area on Earth that resembles the moon's surface. (How cool is that?) Stay: Hostal Puritama

Say "Adios!" to Chile because you're heading to Argentina today. Relax on the bus en route to Salta, home to empanadas salteñas—and no visit to the town is complete without trying them! Unwind at the hotel or liven it up with a visit to a Peña Folklore show to dance the night away and sip delicious Argentine red wine. Stay: La Candelaria Hotel

Tantalize your tastebuds with the local cuisine today as you explore freely. Choose to saddle up and admire the scenery on horseback. Or, if you'd prefer, take a visit to the town of Cafayate to roam vineyards and sample some of the white wine produced at insanely high altitudes. Stay: La Candelaria Hotel (B)

Skip the long bus journey with a quick flight to Buenos Aires. Spend the afternoon exploring the city. Cruise around on a bike with a local or dine on a traditional Argentine meal while experiencing the art of the tango. Stay: Milhouse Avenue Hostal (B)

Consider booking post-tour accommodation to further explore fascinating Buenos Aires.

Trip Inclusions

Sandboard the desert dunes of Huacachina.
Spot condors at Colca Canyon.
Conquer the Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu.
Experience traditional life on Lake Titicaca.
Cross the Salar de Uyuni.
The world's largest salt flat.
On a 4x4 excursion.
Stay overnight at a G Adventures-supported community lodge.

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Your Discover Moment: Salta
Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)
Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)
Colca Canyon excursion
Inca Trail hike with a local guide and cook (4 days)
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca excursion
Salar de Uyuni and surrounding area excursion (3 days)
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Simple hotels (20 Nights), hostels (5 Nights, multi-share), overnight buses (3 Nights), camping (3 Nights), homestay (1 Night), G Adventures-supported community lodge/basic hotels on Uyuni/Salt Flats excursion (2 Nights, multi-share)
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides

26 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Public bus, train, hiking, plane, 4WD truck

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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Lima to Buenos Aires: Deserts & Dancing (Lares Trek)

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Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima - Huacachina

Day 3: Huacachina - Nazca

Day 4: Nazca - Arequipa

Day 5: Arequipa

Day 6: Arequipa - Colca Canyon

Day 7: Colca Canyon - Arequipa

Day 8: Arequipa - Cusco

Day 9: Cusco

Day 10: Cusco

Day 11: Cusco - Ollantaytambo

Day 12: Ollantaytambo - Cuncani

Day 13: Cuncani - Kuyoc

Day 14: Kuyoc - Aguas Calientes

Day 15: Aguas Calientes - Cusco

Day 16: Cusco

Day 17: Cusco - Puno

Day 18: Puno - Lake Titicaca

Day 19: Lake Titicaca - Puno

Day 20: Puno - La Paz

Day 21: La Paz

Day 22: La Paz - Sucre

Day 23: Sucre

Day 24: Sucre

Day 25: Sucre - Potosí

Day 26: Potosí

Day 27: Potosí - Uyuni

Day 28: Uyuni - Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Day 29: Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Day 30: Salt Flats and Desert Crossing - San Pedro de Atacama

Day 31: San Pedro de Atacama

Day 32: San Pedro de Atacama - Salta

Day 33: Salta

Day 34: Salta - Buenos Aires

Day 35: Buenos Aires

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