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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	$2,759
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, Virtuoso
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 Potosí Mines led by former miners, 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 Moment - 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

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
23 Aug 2025	06 Sep 2025	4	$3,679
28 Aug 2025	11 Sep 2025	7	$3,679
30 Aug 2025	13 Sep 2025	8	$3,679
06 Sep 2025	20 Sep 2025	6	$3,679
11 Sep 2025	25 Sep 2025	1	$3,679
13 Sep 2025	27 Sep 2025	7	$3,679
20 Sep 2025	04 Oct 2025	2	$3,679
25 Sep 2025	09 Oct 2025	10	$2,759
27 Sep 2025	11 Oct 2025	6	$3,679
02 Oct 2025	16 Oct 2025	12	$2,759
04 Oct 2025	18 Oct 2025	6	$2,759
18 Oct 2025	01 Nov 2025	7	$3,679
25 Oct 2025	08 Nov 2025	10	$3,127
30 Oct 2025	13 Nov 2025	1	$3,679
06 Nov 2025	20 Nov 2025	1	$3,839
13 Nov 2025	27 Nov 2025	2	$3,839
15 Nov 2025	29 Nov 2025	1	$3,839
22 Nov 2025	06 Dec 2025	12	$3,263
29 Nov 2025	13 Dec 2025	12	$3,263
06 Dec 2025	20 Dec 2025	14	$3,839
11 Dec 2025	25 Dec 2025	3	$3,839
20 Dec 2025	03 Jan 2026	10	$3,839
09 Jan 2026	23 Jan 2026	2	$3,659
16 Jan 2026	30 Jan 2026	13	$3,659
26 Jan 2026	09 Feb 2026	18	$3,659
30 Jan 2026	13 Feb 2026	12	$3,659
02 Feb 2026	16 Feb 2026	17	$3,659
06 Feb 2026	20 Feb 2026	15	$3,659
13 Feb 2026	27 Feb 2026	18	$3,659
16 Feb 2026	02 Mar 2026	16	$3,659
20 Feb 2026	06 Mar 2026	16	$3,659
27 Feb 2026	13 Mar 2026	18	$3,659
13 Mar 2026	27 Mar 2026	15	$3,879
16 Mar 2026	30 Mar 2026	16	$3,879
20 Mar 2026	03 Apr 2026	17	$3,879
23 Mar 2026	06 Apr 2026	18	$3,879
27 Mar 2026	10 Apr 2026	18	$3,879
30 Mar 2026	13 Apr 2026	18	$3,879
03 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	18	$3,879
13 Apr 2026	27 Apr 2026	16	$3,879
17 Apr 2026	01 May 2026	15	$4,039
24 Apr 2026	08 May 2026	16	$4,039
27 Apr 2026	11 May 2026	18	$4,039
01 May 2026	15 May 2026	17	$4,039
04 May 2026	18 May 2026	18	$4,039
08 May 2026	22 May 2026	18	$4,039
11 May 2026	25 May 2026	18	$4,039
15 May 2026	29 May 2026	18	$4,039
21 May 2026	04 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
23 May 2026	06 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
28 May 2026	11 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
30 May 2026	13 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
04 Jun 2026	18 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
06 Jun 2026	20 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
11 Jun 2026	25 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
13 Jun 2026	27 Jun 2026	18	$4,039
18 Jun 2026	02 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
20 Jun 2026	04 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
25 Jun 2026	09 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
27 Jun 2026	11 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
02 Jul 2026	16 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
04 Jul 2026	18 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
11 Jul 2026	25 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
16 Jul 2026	30 Jul 2026	18	$4,039
18 Jul 2026	01 Aug 2026	17	$4,039
25 Jul 2026	08 Aug 2026	17	$4,039
30 Jul 2026	13 Aug 2026	18	$4,039
01 Aug 2026	15 Aug 2026	18	$4,039
08 Aug 2026	22 Aug 2026	18	$4,039
15 Aug 2026	29 Aug 2026	18	$4,039
20 Aug 2026	03 Sep 2026	18	$4,039
22 Aug 2026	05 Sep 2026	18	$4,039
27 Aug 2026	10 Sep 2026	18	$4,039
29 Aug 2026	12 Sep 2026	18	$4,039
03 Sep 2026	17 Sep 2026	18	$3,879
05 Sep 2026	19 Sep 2026	18	$3,879
10 Sep 2026	24 Sep 2026	18	$3,879
12 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026	18	$3,879
19 Sep 2026	03 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
24 Sep 2026	08 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
26 Sep 2026	10 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
01 Oct 2026	15 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
03 Oct 2026	17 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
08 Oct 2026	22 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
10 Oct 2026	24 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
17 Oct 2026	31 Oct 2026	18	$3,879
24 Oct 2026	07 Nov 2026	18	$3,879
31 Oct 2026	14 Nov 2026	18	$3,879
05 Nov 2026	19 Nov 2026	18	$3,659
07 Nov 2026	21 Nov 2026	18	$3,659
12 Nov 2026	26 Nov 2026	18	$3,659
14 Nov 2026	28 Nov 2026	18	$3,659
19 Nov 2026	03 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
21 Nov 2026	05 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
28 Nov 2026	12 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
03 Dec 2026	17 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
05 Dec 2026	19 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
10 Dec 2026	24 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
12 Dec 2026	26 Dec 2026	18	$3,659
17 Dec 2026	31 Dec 2026	18	$3,659