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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	$5,807
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	Virtuoso
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: Jukil Community Experience & Lodge, Santiago de Agencha Your Welcome Moment: 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

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
14 Jun 2024	04 Jul 2024	8	$5,807
21 Jun 2024	11 Jul 2024	12	$5,807
28 Jun 2024	18 Jul 2024	6	$5,807
05 Jul 2024	25 Jul 2024	4	$5,807
12 Jul 2024	01 Aug 2024	1	$5,807
19 Jul 2024	08 Aug 2024	5	$5,807
02 Aug 2024	22 Aug 2024	10	$5,807
09 Aug 2024	29 Aug 2024	9	$6,170
23 Aug 2024	12 Sep 2024	10	$6,170
06 Sep 2024	26 Sep 2024	6	$6,137
13 Sep 2024	03 Oct 2024	5	$6,137
20 Sep 2024	10 Oct 2024	6	$6,137
27 Sep 2024	17 Oct 2024	2	$6,137
04 Oct 2024	24 Oct 2024	7	$6,137
11 Oct 2024	31 Oct 2024	10	$6,137
18 Oct 2024	07 Nov 2024	1	$6,137
25 Oct 2024	14 Nov 2024	9	$6,137
08 Nov 2024	28 Nov 2024	7	$6,479
15 Nov 2024	05 Dec 2024	12	$6,479
22 Nov 2024	12 Dec 2024	15	$6,479
06 Dec 2024	26 Dec 2024	9	$6,699
20 Dec 2024	09 Jan 2025	10	$6,699
03 Jan 2025	23 Jan 2025	11	$6,479
10 Jan 2025	30 Jan 2025	13	$6,479
17 Jan 2025	06 Feb 2025	11	$6,479
31 Jan 2025	20 Feb 2025	13	$6,479
14 Feb 2025	06 Mar 2025	13	$6,479
28 Feb 2025	20 Mar 2025	15	$6,479
14 Mar 2025	03 Apr 2025	14	$6,699
28 Mar 2025	17 Apr 2025	8	$6,699
11 Apr 2025	01 May 2025	16	$6,699
18 Apr 2025	08 May 2025	16	$6,699
25 Apr 2025	15 May 2025	16	$6,699
09 May 2025	29 May 2025	14	$6,699
23 May 2025	12 Jun 2025	16	$6,699
13 Jun 2025	03 Jul 2025	15	$7,079
20 Jun 2025	10 Jul 2025	16	$7,079
27 Jun 2025	17 Jul 2025	16	$7,079
11 Jul 2025	31 Jul 2025	16	$7,079
25 Jul 2025	14 Aug 2025	16	$7,079
08 Aug 2025	28 Aug 2025	16	$7,079
22 Aug 2025	11 Sep 2025	16	$7,079
29 Aug 2025	18 Sep 2025	15	$7,079
05 Sep 2025	25 Sep 2025	16	$6,699
12 Sep 2025	02 Oct 2025	16	$6,699
19 Sep 2025	09 Oct 2025	16	$6,699
26 Sep 2025	16 Oct 2025	16	$6,699
03 Oct 2025	23 Oct 2025	12	$6,699
17 Oct 2025	06 Nov 2025	16	$6,699
24 Oct 2025	13 Nov 2025	16	$6,699
31 Oct 2025	20 Nov 2025	16	$6,699
07 Nov 2025	27 Nov 2025	16	$6,479
14 Nov 2025	04 Dec 2025	16	$6,479
21 Nov 2025	11 Dec 2025	16	$6,479
28 Nov 2025	18 Dec 2025	16	$6,479
12 Dec 2025	01 Jan 2026	16	$6,699
26 Dec 2025	15 Jan 2026	16	$6,699

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