Itinerary
- Day 1
La Paz
After landing at La Paz Airport, you'll transfer to your accommodation and have the rest of the day to yourself. Since you're arriving at high altitude (about 11,900 feet), taking it easy is important. Drink lots of water, stick to light meals, and skip alcohol for now while your body adjusts to the altitude.
Optional Activities
- Explore La Paz city
- Day 2
La Paz
You're heading out at 8 am for a full-day excursion to Tiwanaku, an ancient pre-Columbian ruins site about 1.5 hours from the city. The archaeological site sits surrounded by natural landscape, giving you a real sense of where this civilization once thrived. By 4 pm you'll head back to your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Tiwanaku Ruins guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Tiwanaku Ruins - Day 3
La Paz
This day is yours to spend as you like. Walk through La Paz's old town at your own pace, check out local markets, grab lunch wherever looks good, or just wander the colonial streets and see what catches your interest.
Optional Activities
- Visit the old town of La Paz
- Day 4
La Paz to Copacabana
After checking out, you'll take a 3-hour bus to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca's shores. Once you arrive and check in, there's a hike to Kasanani Hill at 2:30 pm where you can see the Intikala temple and the Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana. The views from the summit are worth the effort before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Light hike to Kasanani Hill
- Visit Intikala temple (Stone of the Sun)
- Visit Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana
- Guided afternoon activities in Copacabana
Landmarks/POIs Kasanani Hill Intikala Temple (Stone of the Sun) Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana Lake Titicaca - Day 5
Isla del Sol
An 8 am boat departure takes you to Isla del Sol's northern part, arriving at Challapampa by 10:30 am. You'll visit the Gold Museum and hike to the Inca Chincana Ruins, the Table of Stone, and the Sacred Rock. After lunch at the port, you'll boat to Yumani to see traditional reed boats, then hike through the village past Inca ruins and three sacred springs before watching sunset from the summit.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Hike to Inca Chincana Ruins
- Visit Table of Stone
- Visit Sacred Rock (Rock of the Origins)
- Boat tour around Isla del Sol
- Hike to Yumani village
- Visit three sacred springs
- Full day guided activities on Isla del Sol
Landmarks/POIs Isla del Sol Inca Chincana Ruins Sacred Rock (Rock of the Origins) Yumani - Day 6
Isla del Sol to La Paz to Uyuni
After breakfast, you'll walk down to the port via a different route passing the ruins of the Palace of Polkokaina and the Temple of the Sun. By 11:30 am you're back in Copacabana, then it's a 3-hour bus ride to La Paz. From there, you'll board an overnight bus heading to Uyuni town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk past Palace of Polkokaina ruins
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Morning guided activities on Isla del Sol
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Polkokaina Temple of the Sun - Day 7
Uyuni
You'll arrive in Uyuni in the morning and have breakfast before things get going. After midday, you're heading to Colchani village at the edge of the world's largest salt flat. You'll meet your 4WD driver and support team, grab lunch at a restaurant built on salt, then spend the afternoon exploring the otherworldly landscape. That night you'll sleep in a unique salt hostel where the walls and some beds are made of salt bricks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant built on salt)
Included Activities
- Salar de Uyuni salt flat crossing
Landmarks/POIs Salar de Uyuni Colchani - Day 8
High Plateau and Desert
Leaving the salt flat behind, you're heading toward the High Plateau and desert landscape. In the morning, you'll see the Anaconda River canyon, then drive through the Siloli Desert where wind and rain have created strange volcanic rock formations. Lunch is at Laguna Escondida, and you'll reach a communal hostel for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View Anaconda River canyon
- Explore Siloli Desert
Landmarks/POIs Anaconda River Canyon Siloli Desert Laguna Escondida (Laguna Negra) - Day 9
San Pedro de Atacama
An early start takes you through higher elevation desert and Puna landscape past Red and White lagoons full of wildlife, beneath white-topped mountains and volcanoes. Lunch is at a geothermal hot springs site, then you'll see the Sol de Mañana Geysers and Laguna Colorada where thousands of flamingos live. You'll cross into San Pedro de Atacama in Chile with a free afternoon to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hot springs location)
Included Activities
- View Red and White lagoons
- Visit Sol de Mañana Geysers
- Visit Laguna Colorada
Landmarks/POIs Red Lagoon White Lagoon Sol de Mañana Geysers Laguna Colorada - Day 10
San Pedro de Atacama
This is a free day in San Pedro de Atacama. Relax at your accommodation, wander through the town, or take your own walk through the desert landscape surrounding the village.
Optional Activities
- Visit Valle de la Luna
Landmarks/POIs Valle de la Luna - Day 11
San Pedro de Atacama
A very early pickup between 4:30 and 5 am gets you to the Geysers del Tatio, located in the world's driest and highest desert at 4,230 meters. You'll see geysers, fumaroles, and steaming craters showing the volcanic activity of the region. Breakfast comes with views of the geothermic field, then you'll stop at Machuca Village on the way back, arriving around midday.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with views of the geothermic field)
Included Activities
- Geysers del Tatio excursion
Landmarks/POIs Geysers del Tatio Machuca Village - Day 12
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
Heading to the bus station, you'll board a bus to Salta for a long scenic journey through interesting landscapes. You'll arrive in the afternoon and make your own way to your hostel. After checking in, the evening is free to rest and get oriented.
- Day 13
Salta
A full-day guided trip from Salta heads south through small towns and tobacco-growing areas before entering the Cafayate Gorge. You'll see dramatic rock formations like Devil's Throat, the Amphitheater, and the Castles. Once in Cafayate town, you'll visit a winery to taste torrontés wine, walk around town, then return through the gorge which looks completely different in the afternoon light.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cafayate Gorge
- Village exploration (Alemanía, Cafayate)
Optional Activities
- Winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Cafayate Gorge Cafayate - Day 14
Salta
After breakfast, the day is yours. Salta's colonial architecture makes it nice for walking around town. If you're interested in local culture, consider checking out a peña in the evening where you can hear traditional folk music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around colonial city
- Visit a peña (traditional folk music venue)
- Day trips available
- Day 15
Salta to Puerto Iguazu
You'll check out and transfer to Salta Airport for your flight to Puerto Iguazu. After arriving, you'll transfer to your hostel and check in. The rest of the day is for relaxing or exploring the town at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Walk around Puerto Iguazu town
- Day 16
Puerto Iguazu
Breakfast at 7:45 am before heading out for a full-day guided tour of Iguazú National Park on the Argentine side. You'll start at the Local Museum, then walk the Lower Trail to see multiple falls including Two Sisters and Hidden Fall. The Upper Trail has walkways above the major falls, then you'll take the Jungle Train to Devil's Throat station and walk along catwalks to see the spectacular Devil's Throat waterfall with its rainbows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Iguazú National Park guided tour (Argentine side)
- Local Museum visit
- Lower Trail walk
- Upper Trail walk
- Jungle Train to Devil's Throat
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú National Park Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) San Martin Fall - Day 17
Puerto Iguazu
Another 7:45 am breakfast before a half-day trip to see Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side. Your guide takes you to a panoramic viewpoint of the Argentine side, perfect for photos you couldn't get from the other side. You'll get close views of Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin, and Santa Maria waterfalls. There's an optional stop at a Brazilian all-you-can-eat restaurant on the way back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Iguazú Falls guided tour (Brazilian side)
Optional Activities
- Brazilian all-you-can-eat restaurant (budget dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú Falls (Brazilian side) - Day 18
Puerto Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
After checking out, you'll transfer to the Foz do Iguacu bus station to board an overnight bus heading to Rio de Janeiro.
- Day 19
Rio de Janeiro
You'll arrive in Rio de Janeiro and make your own way to your accommodation. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to rest and start exploring the city.
- Day 20
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, your hotel picks you up between 8:00 and 8:30 am by mini-bus for a packed day of Rio's highlights. You'll stop at São Conrado to watch hang gliders land on the beach, then head to Tijuca Forest for a rainforest walk. Next is Christ the Redeemer for summit views, break for lunch in Santa Teresa (your cost), explore that neighborhood, then visit Lapa's colorful Escadaria Selaron steps before heading back with optional drop-off at Sugarloaf.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hang gliders viewing at São Conrado
- Tijuca Forest rainforest walk
- Christ the Redeemer visit (ticket included)
- Escadaria Selaron (colorful steps) visit
- Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour
Optional Activities
- Drop-off at Sugarloaf instead of hotel
Landmarks/POIs São Conrado Tijuca Forest Christ the Redeemer Santa Teresa Escadaria Selaron Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 21
Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast is included, then the day is yours. Relax on one of Rio's beaches or consider booking an optional day tour to Buzios or Angra dos Reis if you want something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at Rio beaches
- Day tour to Buzios
- Day tour to Angra dos Reis
- Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast and checking out, your tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
