SHORTLIST

Southern Divide

For those looking to experience the history, culture, and wilderness of South America, this three-week adventure through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile is packed full of some of the continent’s most iconic and popular highlights. Explore the Sacred Valley and uncover Incan history high in the Andes at legendary Machu Picchu. Explore incredible landscapes at Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert, and encounter vibrant culture at Lake Titicaca. Because we have years of experience and established operational offices in the region, we’ll take care of the hassles so that you can focus on the highlights. Get off the beaten track and embrace the best of this incredible region.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$5,847
Number of Days	21
Start Location	Lima, Peru
End Location	Santiago, Chile
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Standard
Tour Themes	Small group
Physical Rating	Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - Lima

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 - Lima/Cusco

Hop a flight to Cusco. Enjoy a free day for shopping and exploring the city. Choose to pre-book an optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour.

Day 3 - Cusco

Spend a full day enjoying optional activities in the area.

Day 4 - Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Day 5 - Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes

Catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Opt to visit the local hot springs or shop in the local market.

Day 6 - Aguas Calientes/Cusco

Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco in the evening.

Day 7 - Cusco

Use a free day to explore more of Cusco or relax.

Day 8 - Cusco/Puno

Travel day by bus from Cusco to Puno. Spend some time on arrival wandering the small city.

Day 9 - Puno

Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca including a visit to Uros and Taquile islands.

Day 10 - Puno/La Paz

Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving in La Paz.

Day 11 - La Paz

Enjoy a free day in La Paz. Opt to visit the Witches' Market, the city's museums or the Valley of the Moon.

Day 12 - La Paz/Sucre

Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.

Day 13 - Sucre

Free time to explore the city, the former capital of Bolivia. For more active options opt to go hiking in the surrounding area or mountain biking.

Day 14 - Sucre/Potosí

Travel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.

Day 15 - Potosí/Uyuni

Travel through the Bolivian landscape to the town of Uyuni, the jumping off point for the three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni.

Day 16 - Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Enjoy a three-day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery. Today you will be heading into the Salar de Uyuni. Our groups like to get creative with photography, as the endless white of the salt flats creates some great depth illusions that are fun to play with in photos. Last stop for the evening is a G Adventures-supported community lodge in a traditional agricultural village in the heart of a desert oasis.

Day 17 - Salt Flats and Desert Crossing

Explore the desert altiplano on a 4x4 excursion. Admire the spectacular scenery while passing red and blue lagoons and interesting rock formations along the route. Spot wild llamas, alpacas and even flamingos deep within the desert.

Day 18 - Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de Atacama

Rise early to cover more ground of the unique landscape of the Salar de Uyuni. Continue to see incredible scenery, including volcans, salt lakes and geysers. Travel to the border and descend by bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. It's a long but scenic drive.

Day 19 - San Pedro de Atacama

Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.

Day 20 - San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago

Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.

Day 21 - Santiago

Depart at any time.

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay Your G for Good Moment: Luquina Chico Community Visit, Lake Titicaca Your G for Good Moment: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Cusco Your Discover Moment: Sucre
Sacred Valley guided tour
Pottery making demonstration
Train to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu guided tour
Floating islands of Uros visit
Lake Titicaca guided tour
4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni (3 days)
Tour of Valley of the Moon (San Pedro de Atacama)
Internal flights
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
17 Apr 2026	07 May 2026	1	$6,238
19 Apr 2026	09 May 2026	7	$6,238
24 Apr 2026	14 May 2026	9	$6,238
29 May 2026	18 Jun 2026	1	$6,238
19 Jun 2026	09 Jul 2026	1	$6,510
31 Jul 2026	20 Aug 2026	5	$6,510
21 Aug 2026	10 Sep 2026	8	$6,510
28 Aug 2026	17 Sep 2026	7	$6,510
06 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026	10	$6,238
11 Sep 2026	01 Oct 2026	4	$6,238
18 Sep 2026	08 Oct 2026	1	$7,339
20 Sep 2026	10 Oct 2026	6	$6,238
25 Sep 2026	15 Oct 2026	1	$6,238
02 Oct 2026	22 Oct 2026	1	$6,238
04 Oct 2026	24 Oct 2026	6	$6,238
09 Oct 2026	29 Oct 2026	1	$6,238
16 Oct 2026	05 Nov 2026	4	$6,238
23 Oct 2026	12 Nov 2026	1	$7,339
25 Oct 2026	14 Nov 2026	5	$6,238
08 Nov 2026	28 Nov 2026	14	$5,847
13 Nov 2026	03 Dec 2026	6	$6,879
20 Nov 2026	10 Dec 2026	15	$5,847
27 Nov 2026	17 Dec 2026	12	$6,879
04 Dec 2026	24 Dec 2026	6	$6,238
18 Dec 2026	07 Jan 2027	7	$7,339
01 Jan 2027	21 Jan 2027	10	$6,879
08 Jan 2027	28 Jan 2027	16	$6,879
15 Jan 2027	04 Feb 2027	12	$6,879
22 Jan 2027	11 Feb 2027	9	$6,879
29 Jan 2027	18 Feb 2027	13	$6,879
05 Feb 2027	25 Feb 2027	15	$6,879
19 Feb 2027	11 Mar 2027	16	$6,879
26 Feb 2027	18 Mar 2027	14	$6,879
05 Mar 2027	25 Mar 2027	15	$7,339
12 Mar 2027	01 Apr 2027	16	$7,339
19 Mar 2027	08 Apr 2027	16	$7,339
26 Mar 2027	15 Apr 2027	16	$7,339
02 Apr 2027	22 Apr 2027	16	$7,339
09 Apr 2027	29 Apr 2027	16	$7,339
16 Apr 2027	06 May 2027	16	$7,339
23 Apr 2027	13 May 2027	16	$7,339
30 Apr 2027	20 May 2027	14	$7,339
07 May 2027	27 May 2027	16	$7,339
14 May 2027	03 Jun 2027	16	$7,339
21 May 2027	10 Jun 2027	16	$7,339
28 May 2027	17 Jun 2027	16	$7,339
04 Jun 2027	24 Jun 2027	16	$7,659
11 Jun 2027	01 Jul 2027	15	$7,659
18 Jun 2027	08 Jul 2027	16	$7,659
25 Jun 2027	15 Jul 2027	16	$7,659
02 Jul 2027	22 Jul 2027	16	$7,659
09 Jul 2027	29 Jul 2027	16	$7,659
16 Jul 2027	05 Aug 2027	16	$7,659
23 Jul 2027	12 Aug 2027	16	$7,659
30 Jul 2027	19 Aug 2027	16	$7,659
06 Aug 2027	26 Aug 2027	16	$7,659
13 Aug 2027	02 Sep 2027	16	$7,659
20 Aug 2027	09 Sep 2027	16	$7,659
27 Aug 2027	16 Sep 2027	16	$7,659
03 Sep 2027	23 Sep 2027	16	$7,339
10 Sep 2027	30 Sep 2027	14	$7,339
17 Sep 2027	07 Oct 2027	16	$7,339
19 Sep 2027	09 Oct 2027	14	$7,339
24 Sep 2027	14 Oct 2027	16	$7,339
01 Oct 2027	21 Oct 2027	16	$7,339
08 Oct 2027	28 Oct 2027	16	$7,339
15 Oct 2027	04 Nov 2027	13	$7,339
17 Oct 2027	06 Nov 2027	16	$7,339
22 Oct 2027	11 Nov 2027	16	$7,339
29 Oct 2027	18 Nov 2027	16	$7,339
05 Nov 2027	25 Nov 2027	15	$6,879
12 Nov 2027	02 Dec 2027	16	$6,879
14 Nov 2027	04 Dec 2027	14	$6,879
19 Nov 2027	09 Dec 2027	14	$6,879
26 Nov 2027	16 Dec 2027	16	$6,879
03 Dec 2027	23 Dec 2027	16	$7,339
10 Dec 2027	30 Dec 2027	16	$7,339
17 Dec 2027	06 Jan 2028	16	$7,339
24 Dec 2027	13 Jan 2028	16	$7,339