10 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from the vibrant culture of Salta to the mesmerizing Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. This 10-day experience offers unique encounters with breathtaking Andean landscapes, ancient ruins, and indigenous villages. Highlights include traversing the awe-inspiring altiplan... Read More
By Maria Constance and Qwerty Travel Argentina
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Torrontes wine tasting in Cafayate's renowned wineries
Surreal landscapes of Moon Valley at sunset
Flamingo-filled lagoons in Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats
Cable Car ride for panoramic views in La Paz
Torrontes wine tasting in Cafayate's renowned wineries
Surreal landscapes of Moon Valley at sunset
Flamingo-filled lagoons in Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats
Cable Car ride for panoramic views in La Paz
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Day 1: Salta, Argentina
Upon arrival at Salta airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details, as well as our offices contact information and a 24-hour emergency number.
Day 2: Salta, Argentina
Cafayate Excursion (B)
The journey starts from Salta city to the south, through route 68, traversing the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. We will reach Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shell´s Gorge), where wind and water erosion carved curious shapes on the rocks (The Amphitheater, Devil's throat, The Toad, The Castles, among others). When we arrive in Cafayate, we visit some wineries, famous for their production of Torrontes, with special characteristics due to the particularities of the climate and land.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Salta, Argentina - San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Transfer to San Pedro de Atacama (B)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Half Day Moon Valley (B)
We arrive at the Valley with a wide panoramic view of the Andes Mountain Range, the Great Atacama Salt Flat, San Pedro Oasis and the entire Salt Mountain Range. Its dunes transport us to a true landscape of another planet, with the ever-present Licancabur as a backdrop. The first stop is in the Salt Caves, impressive caves where it is possible to appreciate the heart of salt, plaster and clay of the Cordillera de la Sal. We continue in the Valley, crossing it transversally, and visiting the Amphitheater, the Three Marias, to finish finally seeing the sunset in the viewpoint of the Stone of the Coyote with a beautiful view of the Mountain range of the Andes. Return and arrival to San Pedro de Atacama.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile - Uyuni, Bolivia
Begin your Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure (B/L/D
)Departure from San Pedro de Atacama at 07:00 hrs. by minibus to the border of Bolivia, passing through the immigration of Chile and Bolivia, once at the border of Bolivia at an altitude of 4,400 m.a.s.l. the change of vehicle to a 4WD Toyota LAND CRUISER jeep takes place.This first day we will visit the Bolivian altiplano to places like the Green Lagoon and White Lagoon, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano, Daly desert where you can admire a truly surreal landscape, the pools of hot springs, the geysers of Sol de Mañana intermittent sources of water gushing at a temperature of 90°C and fumaroles, cracks where volcanic lava comes out. Ending the day at Laguna Colorada, the main nesting center for more than 30,000 flamingos of three species. These places are at an average altitude of 4300 meters above sea level, where it is possible to see Andean flora and fauna flamingos, vicuñas and other animals. This first night at the lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Uyuni, Bolivia
Siloli Desert and Chiguana Salt Flat (B/L/D)
Departure from the 1st lodging at 08:00 hrs. will be the visit to the red lagoon, Siloli desert, stone tree rock formations whose sculptures are due to wind erosion, then continue to the altiplanic lagoons also known as lagoons of colors; Laguna Honda, Cañapa and turquiri, Salar de Chiguana, town of San Juan. Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Uyuni - La Paz, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Flats and Incahuasi (B)
This day is the general visit to the Uyuni salt flat and depending on the weather conditions you can start with a sunrise in the salt flat or otherwise make a sunset, Incahuasi Island located in the center of the salt flat with a formation of calcareous rocks with remains of corals and seashells, eyes of the salt flat, salt mines, Colchani town, train cemetery (locomotives of the coal era) arriving to Uyuni at 15:00 p.m. approximatelya nd catch your overnight bus back to La Paz in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: La Paz, Bolivia
Free Day in La Paz
Transfer from La Paz Bus station to your selected accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own.
Day 9: La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz City Tour (B)
Pick up from the hotel to visit Jaen Colonial Street, which is one of the most well preserved colonial streets where museums like the Precious Metals Museum and the Murillo Museum are visited. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. After, walk through Witches Market provides a fascinating window on the secretive world of Andean mysticism. A must in La Paz is certainly taking a ride in a Cable Car to enjoy fantastic views and to finish the tour visit the spectacular Moon Valley features bizarre geological formations.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: La Paz, Bolivia
Airport Transfer (B)
Today, after your breakfast and check-out, we'll transfer you across to La Paz Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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