17 Day itinerary in Chile, South America
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Santiago to La Paz, exploring the heart of South America with Bamba Travel. Discover Chile’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, marvel at Bolivia's otherworldly salt flats, and journey through the Andes. This curated travel experience includes guid... Read More
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Fully experience Santiago's vivid personality by bike
See abstract natural formations, salt caves and the Licancabur Volcano
See active volcanoes, geysers & steaming craters
Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni
Fully experience Santiago's vivid personality by bike
See abstract natural formations, salt caves and the Licancabur Volcano
See active volcanoes, geysers & steaming craters
Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni
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Day 1: Santiago, Chile
Santiago Bike City Experience
Departure Time: 9:30
Duration: 3 hrs
Pedal through the neighborhoods and popular markets in the Chilean capital with this fun Santiago Bicycle Tour and experience the city in a new way during your vacation. Bike tours in Santiago are very popular since the city is located in a flat valley with a lovely Mediterranean climate with low rainfall, making it great for a cycle. The first stop on this bicycle tour is La Chimba, a popular area known for its parties and bustle. The cycle tour continues in the Patronato neighborhood, a fairly traditional Chilean community where many people from around the world live today: Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Peruvian and others. There are plenty of clothing shops, restaurants and more in this neighborhood. Next, cycle to La Vega Central market where you can taste some typical fruits and vegetables. Finally, visit Plaza de Armas, the heart of historic Santiago.
Day 2: Valparaiso, Chile
Santiago to Valparaiso
Type: Bus
Time: From 06:45 to 21:30 ( Every 40 minutes)
Duration: 2 Hours
Transfer from Santiago to Valparaiso
Day 3: Valparaiso, Chile
Valparaiso Beer Trekking Experience
Departure Time: May vary depending on the season in which it is booked and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Duration: 4 hrs
For this exciting tour, we will arrive to Quilpué's downtown, and we will prepare our beer gears in order to get lost into the woods. The 1st beer tasting will happen once we arrive to one of Quilpue's strangest landmarks. We will be walking higher and deeply into the woods of Fundo el Carmen, passing by the facilities of the Zoo. Time for the 2nd beer! Our final tasting will be up high on the hill with an amazing view of the city and the countryside! Keep in mind that Quilpué is also known as ''La Ciudad del sol''. We will be coming back to the train station in Quilpué's downtown after 3 hours approximately.
Meals: Snacks
Day 4: La Serena, Chile
Valparaiso to La Serena
Type: Bus
Time: 7:00 am
Duration: 6.5 Hours
Transfer from Valparaiso to La Serena
Day 5: La Serena, Chile
Free Day
Day 6: Calama, Chile
La Serena to Calama
Type: Bus
Time: 03:30, 05:30. 07:45, 22:00, 23:45
Duration: 15.45 Hours
Transfer from La Serena to Calama
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Calama.
Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
Type: Bus
Time: 8:00, 13:30, 18:00
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
Day 8: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Moon Valley Day Tour
Departure Time: 15:00
Duration: 4 hrs
Embark on your tour with a hotel pickup in San Pedro de Atacama. Begin by exploring the intriguing Amphitheater, a natural rock formation that seems to be intricately sculpted by nature. Marvel at its beauty and experience the unique acoustics of this remarkable place.
Continue your journey by uncovering the mysteries of the Tres Marías, three rock formations steeped in legends. Our knowledgeable guide will share the captivating stories surrounding these intriguing rocks.
Next, visit the Viewpoint and be mesmerized by a surreal panoramic vista of the Valley of the Moon. Take in the vastness and splendor of this distinctive landscape from this vantage point.
The highlight of the tour awaits: the sunset! Prepare to witness one of the world's most stunning sunsets as the sun descends behind the majestic Salt Mountain Range. The sky will be painted in warm hues, creating an unforgettable visual spectacle.
Note: Transfers only apply to certain hotels in the area. Please let us know in advance, so we can arrange everything accordingly.
Guide: Included for the day
Day 9: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni)
San Pedro de Atacama-Green Lagoon-Dali Desert-Sol de Mañana geysers - Red Lagoon (B/L/D)
Depart San Pedro de Atacama at 6:30 am by minibus for an exciting 3-day excursion. Cross into Bolivia, passing by the Chile and Bolivia immigration offices. Once on the Bolivian side, at 4400m above sea level, we change vehicles to a 4WD Jeep with a maximum capacity of 6 people. We start off in the Bolivian high plains, visiting places like the Green Lagoon (toxic copper water) and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the big Licancabur volcano at 6000m. Continue on to Dali Desert, where Salvador Dali found his inspiration from boulders sprinkled in the middle of the desert. There you can admire surrealistic landscapes, thermal water pools, the Sol de Mañana geysers –intermittent springs coming up at a 100º C. Walk carefully next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. The journey ends up at Laguna Colorada, an intense red-colored lake which acts as the main nesting center for thousands of flamingos of 3 different species.
NOTE: You need to arrive to Atacama one day before the trek departs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni)
Siloli Desert-Chiguana Salt Flats (B/L/D)
Have an early breakfast and depart around 8:00 am this morning. Pass by the Siloli Desert at 4,550 meters (the highest and driest in the world) where there are a set of rock formations as a result of wind erosion. Take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as coloured lagoons; Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa. Then we make our way to Chiguana salt flat, on the south side of Uyuni salt flat and surrounded by volcanoes. The night is spent at the Salt Hotel (a hotel made of salt), in double or triple rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11: Uyuni, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni)
Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni (B/L)
Depart at 8:00 am and cruise along the vast white expanse of salt today. Visit Inca Wasy (Fish Island), located in the middle of the salt flat, with beautiful cactus and rock formations made of petrified coral. Take time to organize your group for fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Pass by piles of salt at the small village of Colchani, a salt miners workshops next to the salt flats. End your unforgettable trip in the town of Uyuni around 3:00 pm and say goodbye to your new friends. We hope to see you soon for your next adventure!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Potosi, Bolivia
Uyuni to Potosi
Type: Bus
Time: 10:00,16:00
Transfer from Uyuni to Potosi
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Potosi.
Day 13: Potosi, Bolivia
Free Day
Enjoy a free day to experience on your own
Day 14: Sucre, Bolivia
Potosi to Sucre
Type: Bus
Time: 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 17:00
Duration: 3 Hours
Transfer from Potosi to Sucre
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Sucre.
Day 15: Sucre, Bolivia
Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local
Departure Time: 11:00, 17:00
Duration: 3 hrs
Bolivia is fast becoming a gastronomic hot-spot with its abundance of local Bolivian dishes and their distinct flavours which sets it apart from the rest of the world. In this interactive half day cookery class, our local chef will teach you the art of preparing a delicious 3-course meal and a Bolivian hot sauce whilst learning about local ingredients and traditional cooking methods such as the Batan. Shake up your very own cocktail using Bolivian spirits and seasonal fruits as demonstrated by the chef. Under 18s and non-drinkers make a mocktail. Finish off the experience by dining together in the company of the chef and receive a recipe of the main dish to recreate it for friends and family! We are passionate about the Bolivian food scene and want to share our passion for Bolivian food with like-minded travellers.
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NOTE: With prior notice we can adapt certain recipes to accommodate dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan. Example main dishes include Picante de Pollo, Cazuela de Maní, Papas Rellenas or Mondongo Chuquisaqueño.
Meals: Lunch
Day 16: Sucre, Bolivia
Sucre to La Paz
Type: Bus (Overnight)
Time: 20:00
Duration: 12 Hours
Transfer from Sucre to La Paz
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to La Paz.
Day 17: La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz Local Explorer
Departure Time: 14:00
Duration: 3 hrs
One of the best ways to see this offbeat and colorful city is in the sky! This adventure will show you the real La Paz exploring the amazing cable cars, the fascinating cemetery, local shamans and the pulsating city of El Alto with an amazing guide. This is one of the most stunning city tours in the world! Not only do you get to take in the magnificent views of La Paz and the surrounding mountains, but you also explore some of the most off the beaten path spots in the city! Take local transport up to the cemetery where we explore the open air street art museum and learn about the fascinating culture and traditions that can only be found here, then up to El Alto in the world’s most scenic form of transport, the teleferico (cable car). In El Alto we visit a local shaman and have the opportunity to get our fortunes read before exploring the city further and then taking 2 more telefericos back to the city center. Get a chance to see the real La Paz!
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