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La Paz to Buenos Aires: Andes & the Atacama Desert

Breathe in the high mountain air of La Paz and dance in the tango palaces of Buenos Aires on this two-week adventure. Connecting the Andes to the Atlantic, you'll journey across the surreal landscapes of the Atacama Desert and the Salar de Uyuni. Feel like a sophisticate as you sip wine in Buenos Aires and pull back the curtain on the centre of the continent. Best of all, you'll do it in the company of other fun, young travellers. Don't choose between inspiring wilderness and urban sophistication — do it all.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$2,804
Number of Days	15
Start Location	La Paz, Bolivia
End Location	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age Range	18 to 39
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Basic
Tour Themes	Small group
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - La Paz

Arrive at any time. Catch your breath before heading out for a few cold ones near the hotel with your fellow travellers. Get to know each other as you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

Day 2 - La Paz/Sucre

Get to know La Paz with a free day to wander through the city's winding streets and vibrant markets before boarding a night bus to Sucre.

Day 3 - Sucre

Discover the beauty of Sucre, known as Bolivia's "White City" at your own pace with a free day to explore. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains, you can choose to go hiking or mountain biking to admire this city from a different point of view.

Day 4 - Sucre

One day in Sucre isn't enough, so take another free day to explore! Try optional activities such as hiking, mountain biking, a visit to the Textile Cooperative, or get up close and personal with real dinosaur tracks.

Day 5 - Sucre/Potosí

Venture south to Potosí, the highest city of its size in the world.

Day 6 - Potosí

Get out and explore Potosí on a free day. Choose to take an excursion to the silver mine, visit the Casa de la Moneda or wander the streets and visit the local market.

Day 7 - Potosí/Uyuni

It's off to Uyuni today. Breathe in the beautiful scenery while relaxing in a private vehicle. Take it easy today because your next adventure is right around the corner!

Day 8 - Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Embark on a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni. Get your camera ready because the endless white of the salt flats creates the perfect backdrop for mindbending photo ops. Settle in to your G Adventures-supported community salt-brick bungalow — complete with salt floors and salt furniture, and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with local ingredients.

Day 9 - Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Continue crossing the desert today, admiring the scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and intriguing rock formations along the route. Keep an eye out and you might spot wild llamas, alpacas, and even flamingos deep within the desert.

Day 10 - Salt Flats and Desert Crossing /San Pedro de Atacama

Get a head start on your day by rising early to cover more ground on your journey through the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Soak in the views of unimaginable scenery including volcans and salt lakes. Travel to the border then kick back and relax on your descent by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Day 11 - San Pedro de Atacama

Today is full of possibilities. Explore San Pedro de Atacama on a mountain bike, cruise down the dunes on a sandboard, or chill out in the hot springs. Or visit the Valley of the Moon, an area on Earth that resembles the moon's surface. (How cool is that?)

Day 12 - San Pedro de Atacama/Salta

Say "Adios!" to Chile because you're heading to Argentina today. Relax on the bus en route to Salta, home to empanadas salteñas—and no visit to the town is complete without trying them! Unwind at the hotel or liven it up with a visit to a Peña Folklore show to dance the night away and sip delicious Argentine red wine.

Day 13 - Salta

Tantalize your tastebuds with the local cuisine today as you explore freely. Choose to saddle up and admire the scenery on horseback. Or, if you'd prefer, take a visit to the town of Cafayate to roam vineyards and sample some of the white wine produced at insanely high altitudes.

Day 14 - Salta/Buenos Aires

Skip the long bus journey with a quick flight to Buenos Aires. Spend the afternoon exploring the city. Cruise around on a bike with a local or dine on a traditional Argentine meal while experiencing the art of the tango.

Day 15 - Buenos Aires

Depart at any time.

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Sucre Your Discover Moment: Salta
4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding area (3 days)
Transportation between destinations and included activities
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Departure dates

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
09 Dec 2023	23 Dec 2023	6	$3,178
16 Dec 2023	30 Dec 2023	2	$3,178
21 Dec 2023	04 Jan 2024	2	$3,178
23 Dec 2023	06 Jan 2024	14	$2,916
04 Jan 2024	18 Jan 2024	13	$2,804
20 Jan 2024	03 Feb 2024	13	$2,804
27 Jan 2024	10 Feb 2024	2	$2,804
03 Feb 2024	17 Feb 2024	5	$2,804
08 Feb 2024	22 Feb 2024	6	$2,804
10 Feb 2024	24 Feb 2024	7	$2,804
24 Feb 2024	09 Mar 2024	17	$2,804
29 Feb 2024	14 Mar 2024	18	$2,804
02 Mar 2024	16 Mar 2024	12	$2,804
09 Mar 2024	23 Mar 2024	18	$2,804
14 Mar 2024	28 Mar 2024	17	$2,804
23 Mar 2024	06 Apr 2024	4	$2,804
28 Mar 2024	11 Apr 2024	1	$2,804
30 Mar 2024	13 Apr 2024	2	$2,804
04 Apr 2024	18 Apr 2024	16	$2,804
11 Apr 2024	25 Apr 2024	14	$2,804
13 Apr 2024	27 Apr 2024	14	$2,804
18 Apr 2024	02 May 2024	18	$2,804
20 Apr 2024	04 May 2024	9	$2,804
25 Apr 2024	09 May 2024	10	$2,804
27 Apr 2024	11 May 2024	7	$2,804
04 May 2024	18 May 2024	9	$3,167
09 May 2024	23 May 2024	18	$3,167
11 May 2024	25 May 2024	12	$3,167
16 May 2024	30 May 2024	15	$3,167
18 May 2024	01 Jun 2024	10	$3,167
23 May 2024	06 Jun 2024	16	$3,167
25 May 2024	08 Jun 2024	14	$3,167
01 Jun 2024	15 Jun 2024	17	$3,167
06 Jun 2024	20 Jun 2024	16	$3,167
08 Jun 2024	22 Jun 2024	18	$3,167
15 Jun 2024	29 Jun 2024	17	$3,167
20 Jun 2024	04 Jul 2024	15	$3,167
22 Jun 2024	06 Jul 2024	15	$3,167
29 Jun 2024	13 Jul 2024	16	$3,167
04 Jul 2024	18 Jul 2024	17	$3,519
06 Jul 2024	20 Jul 2024	17	$3,519
11 Jul 2024	25 Jul 2024	16	$3,519
13 Jul 2024	27 Jul 2024	15	$3,519
18 Jul 2024	01 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
20 Jul 2024	03 Aug 2024	14	$3,519
25 Jul 2024	08 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
27 Jul 2024	10 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
01 Aug 2024	15 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
03 Aug 2024	17 Aug 2024	16	$3,519
10 Aug 2024	24 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
15 Aug 2024	29 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
17 Aug 2024	31 Aug 2024	18	$3,519
24 Aug 2024	07 Sep 2024	17	$3,519
29 Aug 2024	12 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
31 Aug 2024	14 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
05 Sep 2024	19 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
07 Sep 2024	21 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
12 Sep 2024	26 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
14 Sep 2024	28 Sep 2024	18	$3,519
21 Sep 2024	05 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
26 Sep 2024	10 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
28 Sep 2024	12 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
03 Oct 2024	17 Oct 2024	16	$3,519
05 Oct 2024	19 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
10 Oct 2024	24 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
12 Oct 2024	26 Oct 2024	17	$3,519
17 Oct 2024	31 Oct 2024	18	$3,519
19 Oct 2024	02 Nov 2024	18	$3,519
24 Oct 2024	07 Nov 2024	18	$3,519
26 Oct 2024	09 Nov 2024	17	$3,519
31 Oct 2024	14 Nov 2024	14	$3,519
02 Nov 2024	16 Nov 2024	15	$3,739
07 Nov 2024	21 Nov 2024	18	$3,739
09 Nov 2024	23 Nov 2024	17	$3,739
14 Nov 2024	28 Nov 2024	18	$3,739
16 Nov 2024	30 Nov 2024	18	$3,739
21 Nov 2024	05 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
23 Nov 2024	07 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
28 Nov 2024	12 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
30 Nov 2024	14 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
05 Dec 2024	19 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
07 Dec 2024	21 Dec 2024	18	$3,739
14 Dec 2024	28 Dec 2024	17	$3,739
19 Dec 2024	02 Jan 2025	18	$3,739
21 Dec 2024	04 Jan 2025	16	$3,739
28 Dec 2024	11 Jan 2025	17	$3,739
02 Jan 2025	16 Jan 2025	18	$3,299
04 Jan 2025	18 Jan 2025	17	$3,739
09 Jan 2025	23 Jan 2025	18	$3,299
16 Jan 2025	30 Jan 2025	18	$3,299
18 Jan 2025	01 Feb 2025	18	$3,739
25 Jan 2025	08 Feb 2025	18	$3,299
01 Feb 2025	15 Feb 2025	18	$3,299
08 Feb 2025	22 Feb 2025	18	$3,299
13 Feb 2025	27 Feb 2025	18	$3,299
15 Feb 2025	01 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
20 Feb 2025	06 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
22 Feb 2025	08 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
27 Feb 2025	13 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
01 Mar 2025	15 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
08 Mar 2025	22 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
15 Mar 2025	29 Mar 2025	18	$3,299
22 Mar 2025	05 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
29 Mar 2025	12 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
03 Apr 2025	17 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
05 Apr 2025	19 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
10 Apr 2025	24 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
12 Apr 2025	26 Apr 2025	18	$3,299
19 Apr 2025	03 May 2025	18	$3,299
24 Apr 2025	08 May 2025	18	$3,299
26 Apr 2025	10 May 2025	18	$3,299
03 May 2025	17 May 2025	18	$3,299
08 May 2025	22 May 2025	18	$3,299
10 May 2025	24 May 2025	18	$3,299
15 May 2025	29 May 2025	18	$3,299
17 May 2025	31 May 2025	18	$3,299
22 May 2025	05 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
24 May 2025	07 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
31 May 2025	14 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
05 Jun 2025	19 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
07 Jun 2025	21 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
14 Jun 2025	28 Jun 2025	18	$3,299
19 Jun 2025	03 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
21 Jun 2025	05 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
28 Jun 2025	12 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
03 Jul 2025	17 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
05 Jul 2025	19 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
12 Jul 2025	26 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
17 Jul 2025	31 Jul 2025	18	$3,299
19 Jul 2025	02 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
26 Jul 2025	09 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
31 Jul 2025	14 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
02 Aug 2025	16 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
09 Aug 2025	23 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
16 Aug 2025	30 Aug 2025	18	$3,299
23 Aug 2025	06 Sep 2025	18	$3,299
28 Aug 2025	11 Sep 2025	18	$3,299
30 Aug 2025	13 Sep 2025	18	$3,299
06 Sep 2025	20 Sep 2025	17	$3,299
11 Sep 2025	25 Sep 2025	18	$3,299
13 Sep 2025	27 Sep 2025	18	$3,299
20 Sep 2025	04 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
25 Sep 2025	09 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
27 Sep 2025	11 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
02 Oct 2025	16 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
04 Oct 2025	18 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
11 Oct 2025	25 Oct 2025	18	$3,299
18 Oct 2025	01 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
25 Oct 2025	08 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
30 Oct 2025	13 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
01 Nov 2025	15 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
06 Nov 2025	20 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
08 Nov 2025	22 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
13 Nov 2025	27 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
15 Nov 2025	29 Nov 2025	18	$3,299
22 Nov 2025	06 Dec 2025	18	$3,299
29 Nov 2025	13 Dec 2025	18	$3,299
06 Dec 2025	20 Dec 2025	18	$3,299
11 Dec 2025	25 Dec 2025	18	$3,299
13 Dec 2025	27 Dec 2025	16	$3,299
20 Dec 2025	03 Jan 2026	18	$3,299