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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 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 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
16 Jan 2025	30 Jan 2025	2	$2,871
18 Jan 2025	01 Feb 2025	2	$2,871
25 Jan 2025	08 Feb 2025	3	$2,871
01 Feb 2025	15 Feb 2025	4	$2,871
08 Feb 2025	22 Feb 2025	5	$2,871
13 Feb 2025	27 Feb 2025	2	$2,871
20 Feb 2025	06 Mar 2025	16	$2,871
15 Mar 2025	29 Mar 2025	13	$2,871
22 Mar 2025	05 Apr 2025	13	$2,871
29 Mar 2025	12 Apr 2025	12	$2,871
03 Apr 2025	17 Apr 2025	9	$2,871
05 Apr 2025	19 Apr 2025	2	$2,871
10 Apr 2025	24 Apr 2025	13	$2,871
12 Apr 2025	26 Apr 2025	17	$2,871
19 Apr 2025	03 May 2025	3	$2,871
24 Apr 2025	08 May 2025	6	$2,871
03 May 2025	17 May 2025	5	$3,054
08 May 2025	22 May 2025	18	$3,054
10 May 2025	24 May 2025	18	$3,054
15 May 2025	29 May 2025	14	$3,054
17 May 2025	31 May 2025	14	$3,054
22 May 2025	05 Jun 2025	14	$3,054
24 May 2025	07 Jun 2025	14	$3,054
31 May 2025	14 Jun 2025	5	$3,054
05 Jun 2025	19 Jun 2025	16	$3,054
07 Jun 2025	21 Jun 2025	16	$3,054
14 Jun 2025	28 Jun 2025	16	$3,054
19 Jun 2025	03 Jul 2025	11	$3,054
21 Jun 2025	05 Jul 2025	17	$3,054
28 Jun 2025	12 Jul 2025	12	$3,054
03 Jul 2025	17 Jul 2025	14	$2,759
05 Jul 2025	19 Jul 2025	17	$2,759
12 Jul 2025	26 Jul 2025	11	$2,759
17 Jul 2025	31 Jul 2025	14	$2,759
19 Jul 2025	02 Aug 2025	17	$2,759
26 Jul 2025	09 Aug 2025	13	$2,759
31 Jul 2025	14 Aug 2025	16	$2,759
02 Aug 2025	16 Aug 2025	15	$2,759
09 Aug 2025	23 Aug 2025	13	$2,759
16 Aug 2025	30 Aug 2025	16	$2,759
23 Aug 2025	06 Sep 2025	16	$2,759
28 Aug 2025	11 Sep 2025	12	$2,759
30 Aug 2025	13 Sep 2025	16	$2,759
06 Sep 2025	20 Sep 2025	18	$2,759
11 Sep 2025	25 Sep 2025	17	$2,759
13 Sep 2025	27 Sep 2025	17	$2,759
20 Sep 2025	04 Oct 2025	18	$2,759
25 Sep 2025	09 Oct 2025	18	$2,759
27 Sep 2025	11 Oct 2025	16	$2,759
02 Oct 2025	16 Oct 2025	18	$2,759
04 Oct 2025	18 Oct 2025	18	$2,759
11 Oct 2025	25 Oct 2025	15	$2,759
18 Oct 2025	01 Nov 2025	18	$2,759
25 Oct 2025	08 Nov 2025	18	$2,759
30 Oct 2025	13 Nov 2025	17	$2,759
01 Nov 2025	15 Nov 2025	17	$2,879
06 Nov 2025	20 Nov 2025	17	$2,879
08 Nov 2025	22 Nov 2025	17	$2,879
13 Nov 2025	27 Nov 2025	17	$2,879
15 Nov 2025	29 Nov 2025	17	$2,879
22 Nov 2025	06 Dec 2025	18	$2,879
29 Nov 2025	13 Dec 2025	18	$2,879
06 Dec 2025	20 Dec 2025	18	$2,879
11 Dec 2025	25 Dec 2025	15	$2,879
13 Dec 2025	27 Dec 2025	16	$2,879
20 Dec 2025	03 Jan 2026	18	$3,839
05 Jan 2026	19 Jan 2026	15	$3,459
09 Jan 2026	23 Jan 2026	17	$3,459
16 Jan 2026	30 Jan 2026	18	$3,459
26 Jan 2026	09 Feb 2026	18	$3,459
30 Jan 2026	13 Feb 2026	17	$3,459
02 Feb 2026	16 Feb 2026	18	$3,459
06 Feb 2026	20 Feb 2026	17	$3,459
13 Feb 2026	27 Feb 2026	18	$3,459
16 Feb 2026	02 Mar 2026	18	$3,459
20 Feb 2026	06 Mar 2026	18	$3,459
27 Feb 2026	13 Mar 2026	18	$3,459
09 Mar 2026	23 Mar 2026	18	$3,459
13 Mar 2026	27 Mar 2026	17	$3,459
16 Mar 2026	30 Mar 2026	18	$3,459
20 Mar 2026	03 Apr 2026	17	$3,459
23 Mar 2026	06 Apr 2026	18	$3,459
27 Mar 2026	10 Apr 2026	18	$3,459
30 Mar 2026	13 Apr 2026	18	$3,459
03 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	18	$3,459
13 Apr 2026	27 Apr 2026	18	$3,459
17 Apr 2026	01 May 2026	18	$3,459
24 Apr 2026	08 May 2026	17	$3,459
27 Apr 2026	11 May 2026	18	$3,459
01 May 2026	15 May 2026	18	$3,679
04 May 2026	18 May 2026	18	$3,679
08 May 2026	22 May 2026	18	$3,679
11 May 2026	25 May 2026	18	$3,679
15 May 2026	29 May 2026	18	$3,679
18 May 2026	01 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
22 May 2026	05 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
29 May 2026	12 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
01 Jun 2026	15 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
05 Jun 2026	19 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
12 Jun 2026	26 Jun 2026	18	$3,679
19 Jun 2026	03 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
22 Jun 2026	06 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
26 Jun 2026	10 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
29 Jun 2026	13 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
03 Jul 2026	17 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
10 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
13 Jul 2026	27 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
17 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	18	$3,679
24 Jul 2026	07 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
27 Jul 2026	10 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
31 Jul 2026	14 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
07 Aug 2026	21 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
14 Aug 2026	28 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
17 Aug 2026	31 Aug 2026	18	$3,679
21 Aug 2026	04 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
24 Aug 2026	07 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
28 Aug 2026	11 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
31 Aug 2026	14 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
04 Sep 2026	18 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
07 Sep 2026	21 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
11 Sep 2026	25 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
14 Sep 2026	28 Sep 2026	18	$3,679
18 Sep 2026	02 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
21 Sep 2026	05 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
25 Sep 2026	09 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
28 Sep 2026	12 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
02 Oct 2026	16 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
05 Oct 2026	19 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
09 Oct 2026	23 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
16 Oct 2026	30 Oct 2026	18	$3,679
23 Oct 2026	06 Nov 2026	18	$3,679
30 Oct 2026	13 Nov 2026	18	$3,679
02 Nov 2026	16 Nov 2026	18	$3,839
06 Nov 2026	20 Nov 2026	18	$3,839
09 Nov 2026	23 Nov 2026	18	$3,839
13 Nov 2026	27 Nov 2026	18	$3,839
16 Nov 2026	30 Nov 2026	18	$3,839
23 Nov 2026	07 Dec 2026	18	$3,839
27 Nov 2026	11 Dec 2026	18	$3,839
04 Dec 2026	18 Dec 2026	18	$3,839
11 Dec 2026	25 Dec 2026	18	$3,839
14 Dec 2026	28 Dec 2026	18	$3,839
04 Jan 2027	18 Jan 2027	18	$3,459