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.
Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Bolivia And Peru tour itineraries
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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.
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
4 miMount Pao de Acucar Brazil
Urca Brazil
5 miTijuca National Park Brazil
4 miRio de Janeiro Brazil
739 miFoz Do Iguacu Brazil
Iguazu Falls Argentina
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Foz Do Iguacu Brazil
665 miBuenos Aires Argentina
1,156 miSucre Bolivia
52 miPotosi Bolivia
52 miSucre Bolivia
257 miLa Paz Bolivia
35 miTiwanaku Bolivia
35 miLa Paz Bolivia
95 miLake Titicaca Bolivia
32 miCopacabana Bolivia
12 miIsland of the Sun Bolivia
57 miPuno Peru
207 miCusco Peru
10 miPisac Peru
29 miOllantaytambo Peru
13 miSacred Valley Peru
13 miOllantaytambo Peru
18 miAguas Calientes Peru
5 miMachu Picchu Peru
5 miAguas Calientes Peru
44 miCusco Peru
357 miLima Peru
4 miMiraflores Peru
4 miLima Peru
Bolivia and Peru 21 Day Tour Packages You'll Love
What people love about 3-week Bolivia and Peru tours
- Southern Divide
Excellent trip, beautiful landscapes and cultures. Edith (our CEO) was brilliant. She obviously loves her country and its culture and customs, and it showed. Even when our journey to/from Machu Picchu was affected by various strike and protests, she was efficient, helpful and kept spirits up! One of the best CEOs I've come across.
- Ultimate South America
Really enjoyed getting a taste of Brazil, Argentina and particularly Peru, seeing many famous sites for myself. Our group generally got on very well, our tour director was well organised, the local guides mostly excellent, enthusiastic and interesting, the accommodation was clean and comfortable, food really good. Unfortunately most of we 24 on the tour caught a cold around the time we arrived at high altitude which meant coping with altitude sickness was extra hard for some of us. But overall the trip was a great success.
- Lima to La Paz: Sandboarding & Sunsets
The trip was incredible all the way our guide was full of character and had so much information the scenery was unreal and I would recommend this to everyone