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Southern Divide
21 days, Lima to Santiago
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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, 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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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Lima/Cusco
Hop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Opt for a city tour.
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BreakfastDay 3Cusco
Spend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 4Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before exploring the Pisac ruins. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. Finish the day exploring the Ollantaytambo ruins with a local guide.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred ValleyMeals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
Catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Opt to visit the local hot springs or shop in the local market.
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BreakfastDay 6Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge before returning to Cusco in the evening.
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BreakfastDay 7Cusco
Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 8Cusco/Puno
Travel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city.
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BreakfastDay 9Puno
Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca including a visit to Uros and Taquile islands.
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BreakfastDay 10Puno/La Paz
Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz.
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BreakfastDay 11La Paz
Enjoy a free day in La Paz. Opt to visit the Witches' Market, the city's museums or the Valley of the Moon.
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BreakfastDay 12La Paz/Sucre
Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
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BreakfastDay 13Sucre
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.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 14Sucre/Potosí
Travel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
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BreakfastDay 15Potosí/Uyuni
Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats.
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BreakfastDay 16Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
Enjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Stay in simple hotels upgraded with solar panels to provide electricity and hot water.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 17Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
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.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 18Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de Atacama
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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 19San Pedro de Atacama
Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.
Day 20San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago
Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.
Day 21Santiago
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- 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 Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Your Discover Moment: Sucre
- Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins guided tour
- Train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Floating islands of Uros visit
- Lake Titicaca guided tour
- 4x4 excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats (3 days)
- Tour of Valley of the Moon (San Pedro de Atacama)
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (18 nts), basic hostels on Uyuni Salt Flats excursion (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD560-730 for meals not included.
Transportation
Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.