3-Week Bolivia and Peru Tour Packages
Ever thought about heading to Lima, and exploring Cusco's markets and cuisine? Tour Machu Picchu with expert guides, and discover Lake Titicaca's floating islands as must-dos. From Pacific coast over Andes to Bolivian highlands, this route crosses elevations and cultures that shaped pre-Columbian civilizations. Three weeks gives you altitude acclimatization time while exploring Peru and Bolivia's interconnected indigenous heritage. Unforgettable.
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21 Day South America Itinerary, incl. Peru, Bolivia and Chile
This 21-day tour presents Peru and Bolivia's finest sites. Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca's floating islands, and Salar de Uyuni await. Local culture comes alive at G Adventures-supported initiatives like Parwa Restaurant and Ccaccaccollo Weaving Co-op.
- Days 1-2
Lima & Cusco, Peru
Start in Lima then take a quick 1-hour flight to Cusco. The altitude in Cusco is no joke. One traveler shared: "Cusco's altitude is serious stuff - I got migraines even with altitude sickness tablets." Your first day should be low-key. Drink coca tea and stay hydrated since the Sacred Valley sits at 11,500 feet.
- Days 3-7
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Walk Cusco's historic streets before moving on to the Sacred Valley. Stop at the women's weaving cooperative in Ccaccaccollo to buy textiles straight from local artisans. Take the train to Aguas Calientes and get an early bus up to Machu Picchu. One experienced traveler suggests: "I recommend the optional 1-day Inca Trail hike even though it's pricey - it makes the Machu Picchu arrival so much more special."
- Days 8-9
Lake Titicaca & Puno
The bus ride to Puno takes about 7.5 hours through the Altiplano. Visit the floating islands of Uros and Taquile Island. A visitor notes: "The views from both Amantaní and Taquile Islands are stunning, but pack warm layers - it gets very cold on the lake."
- Days 10-11
La Paz, Bolivia
Head into Bolivia and La Paz, one of the world's highest capitals. You can try the Death Road bike tour or check out the unique Witches' Market. At 13,000 feet you'll need to watch your altitude symptoms.
- Days 12-14
Sucre & Potosí
Fly to Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital with beautiful colonial buildings. A 2.5-hour bus ride takes you to Potosí, once the richest city in the world because of its silver mines.
- Days 15-18
Uyuni Salt Flats & Atacama Desert
Take a three-day 4x4 trip across the Salar de Uyuni. One traveler warns: "The Salt Flats are incredible but extremely cold - pack serious winter gear even in summer." Enter Chile and drop 6,500 feet into the Atacama Desert.
- Days 19-21
San Pedro de Atacama & Santiago
See the Valley of the Moon and try sandboarding or mountain biking in San Pedro. A visitor notes: "San Pedro feels like returning to civilization after the basic facilities in the Salt Flats." Finish your trip in Santiago, Chile's modern capital.
20 Days in South America, incl. Buenos Aires and Machu Picchu
Iconic sites of Bolivia and Peru unfold before you. La Paz's Witches Market, Lake Titicaca's Uros Islands, Cusco's Q'oricancha Temple, and Machu Picchu await. Internal flights, 19 breakfasts, and carefully selected accommodations included.
- Days 1-2
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Begin your journey in Argentina's lively capital. Take a guided tour through historic La Boca and San Telmo neighborhoods. "The Recoleta Cemetery tour was fascinating - definitely join a guided walk to understand the history behind the ornate mausoleums." Use your second day to explore more or take a day trip to Colonia, Uruguay. Just remember your passport.
- Days 3-4
Salta & Cafayate, Argentina
Fly to Salta in the Andean foothills. Ride the cable car up Cerro San Bernardo for panoramic city views and spend your evening at a peña listening to folk music. Head to Cafayate the next day through scenic canyons. Stop at high-altitude vineyards for wine tasting. The road gets quite winding so consider motion sickness pills.
- Days 5-6
Atacama Desert, Chile
Travel to Chile's Atacama Desert on a 10-hour drive through the Andes. Stay in San Pedro de Atacama while exploring Moon Valley's unique landscapes. You can visit El Tatio geysers early morning but pack warm clothes. Temperatures often drop below freezing before sunrise.
- Days 7-9
Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Take a 3-day 4WD tour across the world's largest salt flat. You'll stay in basic lodges where electricity is limited. Bring sunglasses and lip balm to protect against the intense salt glare. One reviewer noted: "The landscapes in NW Argentina, Chile and Bolivia are unsurpassed globally."
- Days 10-11
La Paz, Bolivia
Fly into La Paz. Visit the Witches' Market and Plaza Murillo. Take it slow these first days at 11,942ft altitude. Drink coca tea and skip alcohol. Consider a day trip to Tiwanaku ruins if you're interested in archaeology.
- Days 12-13
Lake Titicaca Region
See Copacabana's basilica before entering Peru. Visit the Uros floating islands but remember these are local communities not tourist exhibits. The lake sits at 12,500ft so continue with altitude precautions.
- Days 14-15
Cusco, Peru
Take a bus across the Altiplano to Cusco. Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress and nearby Inca sites. At 11,152ft most travelers are used to the altitude but still take care. Book your restaurants early as popular spots fill up quickly.
- Days 16-17
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Discover the Sacred Valley's ruins and markets. Take the train to Machu Picchu and sit on the right for the best views. Get to the site early for classic photos without crowds. Book Huayna Picchu permits months in advance if you want to climb it.
- Days 18-20
Cusco & Lima
You can visit Machu Picchu again before returning to Cusco. End your trip in Lima with walks through the historic center. Book dinner reservations well ahead to try Peru's famous restaurants.
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Saqsaywaman Peru
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17 miUros Reed Islands Peru
4 miLlachon Peru
7 miTaquile Island Peru
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132 miLa Paz Bolivia
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What people love about 3-week Bolivia and Peru tours
- Southern Divide
This trip was amazing and our tourguide was excellent!
- Argentina, Atacama & Andes - 20 days
Fast-paced and hitting many of the highlights of South America in a manageable timeframe. Highly recommended. Hotels were decent and individual (no bland chains here!) and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and personalised the tour throughout to things that those in the group were interested in specifically. It was a small group (6) and a perfect match between group activity and then free time to explore places in the way you wanted to. A memorable experience and the landscapes in NW Argentina, Chile and Bolivia are unsurpassed globally in my opinion!
- Lima to La Paz: Sandboarding & Sunsets
The tour in general was well organized, we got to see a lot in three weeks Peru. A very diverse and beautiful country. We saw a lot of animals and were very lucky with the weather at the end of April till half of May. For the whole tour there is one guide (CEO) and sometimes another (local) guide joined us to give more explanations on a specific tour or specific trip/location (Colca Canyon, Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain, ...). They explained very well. Sometimes I did miss some more tips on what to explore in a certain place/city from the CEO or also had difficulties at the pace of the group/following the CEO because we were with 18 people and if you don't follow in the head of the group you missed out on informations or could even lose sight of the group. A tip for the organization is to make more use of the groupchat before the start of the trip for when some practical questions come up for example about how to handle mobile data or info on exchanging money. A bit more and structured communication before each day with some standard oversight of what the next day would entail like start time, food, name of accommodation, what to bring, ... would help more. Sometime this was given, but a at an more chaotic moment or between other stuff. On the extra activities, you can choose on the trip instead of beforehand when you book the trip. I didn't know this and booked all my activities beforehand what resulted in sometimes a different, higher price. They sometimes also offer a free (city)tour, so be aware if you book the paid tour. The Inca trail was really beautiful, the rent material was very good. I didn't feel cold at night. The porters carry your 6 kg duffelbag. When you rent all the material, you have around 2 kg left to fill with your personal belongings. The rest you carry in your daybag. All in all a good experience and beautiful trip!