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People usually travel with one checked luggage and one carry on luggage. For clothing, pack based on varied destinations and weather conditions: Altiplano requires thermal layers, warm jacket, long pants, gloves, beanie; Atacama Desert needs long-sleeved shirts, lightweight pants, windbreaker; Northwest Argentina needs light layers; Mendoza and mountain areas need layered clothing; Santiago requires comfortable urban wear. Additional recommendations: reusable water bottle, daypack, swimwear, universal power adapter.

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La Paz to Santiago via Uyuni (21 Days)

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From La Paz to Santiago

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Gold Operator: HI Travel South America
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
La Paz
La Paz
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto (LPB), C. Héroes del Acre #1000, El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia (Arrivals)
Optional Activities
- Explore La Paz city
Day 2
Tiwanaku
Tiwanaku
Included Activities
- Tiwanaku Ruins guided tour
Landmarks
Tiwanaku Ruins
Day 3
La Paz
La Paz
Optional Activities
- Visit La Paz old town
Day 4
La Paz to Copacabana
La Paz to Copacabana
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Light hike to Kasanani Hill
- Visit Intikala Temple (Stone of the Sun)
- Visit Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana
- Summit hike with Lake Titicaca views
Landmarks
Kasanani Hill
Intikala Temple
Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana
Lake Titicaca
Day 5
Isla del Sol
Isla del Sol
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Hike to Inca Chincana Ruins
- Visit Table of Stone
- Visit Sacred Rock (Rock of the Origins)
- Boat tour around Isla del Sol
- View traditional totora reed boats
- Hike to village of Yumani
- Pass sacred springs and Inca ruins
Landmarks
Isla del Sol
Challapampa
Inca Chincana Ruins
Table of Stone
Sacred Rock (Rock of the Origins)
Yumani
Day 6
Isla del Sol to Uyuni
Isla del Sol to Uyuni
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Polkokaina Palace ruins
- Visit Temple of the Sun
Landmarks
Polkokaina Palace
Temple of the Sun
Day 7
Salt Flats
Salt Flats
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant built on salt)
Included Activities
- Salar de Uyuni salt flat crossing
- Lunch at salt flat restaurant
Landmarks
Salar de Uyuni
Colchani
Day 8
Altiplano Desert
Altiplano Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View Anaconda River canyon
- Drive through Siloli desert with volcanic formations
Landmarks
Anaconda River Canyon
Siloli Desert
Laguna Escondida
Laguna Negra
Day 9
Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama
Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At a place with hot springs)
Included Activities
- View Red and White Lagoons
- Lunch at hot springs
Optional Activities
- Visit Sol de Mañana Geysers
- Visit Laguna Colorada
Landmarks
Red Lagoon
White Lagoon
Sol de Mañana Geysers
Laguna Colorada
Hito Cajon
Day 10
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Optional Activities
- Visit Valle de la Luna
Landmarks
Valle de la Luna
Day 11
Geysers del Tatio
Geysers del Tatio
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast viewing the geothermic field)
Included Activities
- Geysers del Tatio excursion
- Breakfast viewing geothermic field
- Visit Machuca Village
Landmarks
Geysers del Tatio
Machuca Village
Day 12
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
Day 13
Cafayate and Villages Day Tour
Cafayate and Villages Day Tour
Included Activities
- Visit Cafayate Gorge
- View geological rock formations
- Visit winery and taste torrontés wine
Landmarks
Cafayate Gorge
Cafayate
Devil's Throat
Amphitheater
The Monk
The Castles
Parrot's House
The Windows
The Toad
Day 14
Salta
Salta
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salta's colonial city
- Visit a peña (local music venue)
- Optional day trips (contact operator for details)
Day 15
Salta to Mendoza
Salta to Mendoza
Day 16
Mendoza
Mendoza
Day 17
Mendoza Wineries
Mendoza Wineries
Included Activities
- Visit 2 wineries with wine tasting
- Winery presentation on wine tasting
- Visit olive oil factory or chocolate factory with artisan liquors
Landmarks
Maipú Wine Region
Day 18
Aconcagua Valley
Aconcagua Valley
Included Activities
- View Potrerillos dam
- Drive through Uspallata Valley
- Visit Penitentes Hill
- Visit Puente del Inca (Inca's Bridge)
- Visit Aconcagua Provincial Park
- Walk to Horcones Lagoon
- Visit Las Cuevas
- Visit Cristo Redentor
Landmarks
Potrerillos Dam
Uspallata Valley
Penitentes Hill
Puente del Inca
Aconcagua Provincial Park
Horcones Lagoon
Las Cuevas
Cristo Redentor
Day 19
Mendoza to Santiago
Mendoza to Santiago
Meals
Breakfast
Day 20
Santiago
Santiago
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Santiago Bike Tour half-day
Landmarks
Bellavista Neighborhood
La Chascona
Metropolitan Park
Patronato Neighborhood
La Vega Market
Mapocho Station
Central Market
Plaza de Armas
Bellas Artes Museum
Forestal Park
Day 21
End
End
End point
Terminal Alameda, Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3750, Estación Central, Santiago Metropolitan Region 9160000, Chile (Departures)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tiwanaku Ruins

Landmarks
Kasanani Hill
Intikala Temple
Cathedral of the Virgen de Copacabana
Lake Titicaca

Landmarks
Isla del Sol
Challapampa
Inca Chincana Ruins
Table of Stone
Sacred Rock (Rock of the Origins)
Yumani

Landmarks
Polkokaina Palace
Temple of the Sun

Landmarks
Salar de Uyuni
Colchani

Landmarks
Anaconda River Canyon
Siloli Desert
Laguna Escondida
Laguna Negra

Landmarks
Red Lagoon
White Lagoon
Sol de Mañana Geysers
Laguna Colorada
Hito Cajon

Landmarks
Valle de la Luna

Landmarks
Geysers del Tatio
Machuca Village

Landmarks
Cafayate Gorge
Cafayate
Devil's Throat
Amphitheater
The Monk
The Castles
Parrot's House
The Windows
The Toad

Landmarks
Maipú Wine Region

Landmarks
Potrerillos Dam
Uspallata Valley
Penitentes Hill
Puente del Inca
Aconcagua Provincial Park
Horcones Lagoon
Las Cuevas
Cristo Redentor

Landmarks
Bellavista Neighborhood
La Chascona
Metropolitan Park
Patronato Neighborhood
La Vega Market
Mapocho Station
Central Market
Plaza de Armas
Bellas Artes Museum
Forestal Park

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Gertrude5.0•August 2026
We booked the tour several months in advance and due to the protests in Bolivia the tour was adapted, which siluited...
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Markus5.0•June 2026
Great experience! Also, there were some unforseen changes outside the responsibility of the agency, still the agency...
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Julien4.0•May 2026
Very good experience. Everything was very well organized. Just be careful to warn that the return trip for the Brazil...
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what luggage should I pack and what clothing is recommended for this tour?
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- HI Travel South AmericaOperator•Written June 2025
  People usually travel with one checked luggage and one carry on luggage. For clothing, pack based on varied destinations and weather conditions: Altiplano requires thermal layers, warm jacket, long pants, gloves, beanie; Atacama Desert needs long-sleeved shirts, lightweight pants, windbreaker; Northwest Argentina needs light layers; Mendoza and mountain areas need layered clothing; Santiago requires comfortable urban wear. Additional recommendations: reusable water bottle, daypack, swimwear, universal power adapter.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Argentina.Chile.Bolivia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Argentina.Chile.Bolivia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Argentina.Chile.Bolivia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Argentina.Bolivia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bolivia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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