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	$5,881
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: Luquina Chico Community Visit, Lake Titicaca 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

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

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
05 Oct 2025	25 Oct 2025	5	$6,153
10 Oct 2025	30 Oct 2025	16	$6,153
21 Nov 2025	11 Dec 2025	10	$5,881
28 Nov 2025	18 Dec 2025	9	$5,881
26 Dec 2025	15 Jan 2026	9	$7,239
02 Jan 2026	22 Jan 2026	10	$6,919
09 Jan 2026	29 Jan 2026	15	$6,919
16 Jan 2026	05 Feb 2026	9	$6,919
18 Jan 2026	07 Feb 2026	14	$6,919
23 Jan 2026	12 Feb 2026	4	$6,919
25 Jan 2026	14 Feb 2026	11	$6,919
30 Jan 2026	19 Feb 2026	14	$6,919
06 Feb 2026	26 Feb 2026	14	$6,919
13 Feb 2026	05 Mar 2026	15	$6,919
20 Feb 2026	12 Mar 2026	7	$6,919
27 Feb 2026	19 Mar 2026	14	$6,919
06 Mar 2026	26 Mar 2026	7	$7,239
13 Mar 2026	02 Apr 2026	15	$7,239
20 Mar 2026	09 Apr 2026	14	$7,239
27 Mar 2026	16 Apr 2026	14	$7,239
03 Apr 2026	23 Apr 2026	14	$7,239
10 Apr 2026	30 Apr 2026	16	$7,239
12 Apr 2026	02 May 2026	16	$7,239
17 Apr 2026	07 May 2026	16	$7,239
24 Apr 2026	14 May 2026	16	$7,239
26 Apr 2026	16 May 2026	16	$7,239
01 May 2026	21 May 2026	16	$7,239
08 May 2026	28 May 2026	16	$7,239
10 May 2026	30 May 2026	16	$7,239
15 May 2026	04 Jun 2026	16	$7,239
22 May 2026	11 Jun 2026	16	$7,239
29 May 2026	18 Jun 2026	16	$7,239
05 Jun 2026	25 Jun 2026	16	$7,539
12 Jun 2026	02 Jul 2026	16	$7,539
19 Jun 2026	09 Jul 2026	16	$7,539
03 Jul 2026	23 Jul 2026	15	$7,539
10 Jul 2026	30 Jul 2026	15	$7,539
12 Jul 2026	01 Aug 2026	16	$7,539
17 Jul 2026	06 Aug 2026	16	$7,539
24 Jul 2026	13 Aug 2026	16	$7,539
31 Jul 2026	20 Aug 2026	15	$7,539
07 Aug 2026	27 Aug 2026	16	$7,539
14 Aug 2026	03 Sep 2026	16	$7,539
21 Aug 2026	10 Sep 2026	16	$7,539
28 Aug 2026	17 Sep 2026	15	$7,539
04 Sep 2026	24 Sep 2026	16	$7,239
06 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026	16	$7,239
11 Sep 2026	01 Oct 2026	14	$7,239
18 Sep 2026	08 Oct 2026	16	$7,239
20 Sep 2026	10 Oct 2026	14	$7,239
25 Sep 2026	15 Oct 2026	16	$7,239
02 Oct 2026	22 Oct 2026	16	$7,239
04 Oct 2026	24 Oct 2026	16	$7,239
09 Oct 2026	29 Oct 2026	16	$7,239
16 Oct 2026	05 Nov 2026	15	$7,239
23 Oct 2026	12 Nov 2026	15	$7,239
25 Oct 2026	14 Nov 2026	16	$7,239
30 Oct 2026	19 Nov 2026	16	$7,239
06 Nov 2026	26 Nov 2026	15	$6,919
08 Nov 2026	28 Nov 2026	16	$6,919
13 Nov 2026	03 Dec 2026	16	$6,919
20 Nov 2026	10 Dec 2026	16	$6,919
27 Nov 2026	17 Dec 2026	16	$6,919
04 Dec 2026	24 Dec 2026	16	$7,239
18 Dec 2026	07 Jan 2027	16	$7,239