Day 2: Buenos Aires - Plaza De Mayo - San Telmo - La Boca

We will tour the city that gave rise to tango with its main attractions and traditions. We will know in depth the Argentine culture, its gastronomy and its history. We will start touring the neighborhoods of the northern area such as Recoleta and Palermo where we will find the typical characteristics such as its wide avenues, its palaces and residences and its green spaces that are the most important ones in Buenos Aires. The tour will continue through the Center where we will travel the widest avenue in the world and we will pass by the Teatro Colón and the Obelisco, a distinctive icon of Buenos Aires and Argentina par excellence.

We will have our first stop in the Plaza de Mayo, the historic center of the city and where our independence was established by 1810. Here we will find The Government House (Casa Rosada), The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo. We will have time to tour, take photos and continue to the south.

We will visit the neighborhood of San Telmo, the smallest neighborhood of the city but the one with more tradition and customs of our own, to go then to the neighborhood of La Boca (according to its neighbors "La Boca Republic"). There we will have a new stop where we can walk the Caminito passage (open-air museum) and time for taking some photos in the area and in front of the Boca Juniors Stadium, La Bombonera. The last neighborhood we will visit will be the newest in the city, Puerto Madero.

Day 3: Buenos Aires - Traditional Tango Show

Free day to enjoy the city with all the attractions it offers. In the evening, dinner with traditional tango show.

Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Day 4: Buenos Aires - Mendoza

At agreed time, transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight to the city of Mendoza. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to enjoy at leisure.

Located on the edge of the Cordillera de los Andes, the international capital of wine, it is the ideal starting point to undertake an adventure to the different ski centers that the province of Mendoza has to offer, as well as a distribution center to know its surroundings, impregnated with history, culture and viticulture.

Overnight in Mendoza

Day 5: Mendoza - Natural Bridge Of The Inca - Las Cuevas

Depart in the morning to climb the mountain towards the Uspallata Valley, continuing towards the Natural Bridge of the Inca, the Aconcagua view point (where mummies of Inca origin were found) and the town of Las Cuevas, on the border with Chile. Return by Potrerillos, observing the different landmarks of the Inca Trail.

Overnight in Mendoza

Day 6: Mendoza - Wine Tasting Experience

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and will go to the most famous wineries in the Lujan de Cuyo Region, cradle of the best Malbecs in the world. We will learn about the origins of winemaking, Argentine wine culture and the characteristics of the terroir.

During the morning we will visit two traditional wineries, and after each visit we will enjoy a wine tasting experience. The third winery to visit has a gourmet restaurant overlooking the Andes and the surrounding vineyards. There you will enjoy a five-course lunch, each course combined with different wines from the winery.

After lunch we will return to the hotel in Mendoza.
Overnight in Mendoza

Day 7: Mendoza - Salta

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and domestic flight to the city of Salta. Transfer to the hotel.

Founded in 1582 by Spain, the city of Salta is an example of Baroque-American architecture, the only artistic movement born in America and not imitation of Europeans. In its streets, samples of the city's history coexist, from its first inhabitants, through the time of colonization to the modern city that it is today.

Overnight in Salta.

Day 8: Salta

Full Day Tour Tren de las Nubes (train not included)
After breakfast, early in the morning, you will go on a full-day excursion on a regular basis that runs the same path of the famous “Train to the Clouds” through the “Quebrada del Toro” towards San Antonio de los Cobres. Then, through the Puna, continue on Route 40 towards “Salinas Grandes” in Jujuy. Finally, you will go down the Cipa de Lipan towards the picturesque Purmamarca, at the foot of the Seven Colors hill. Accommodation in Purmamarca.
We will begin crossing national route 51, with photographic stops at panoramic points of sites “stopped in time” and then embark on the magical experience of the TRAIN TO THE CLOUDS. The train of the Clouds crosses the high mountains of the Andes, passing through the most spectacular landscapes. It is made up of the city of Salta, at 1,187 meters above sea level and reaches the viaduct of La Polvorrilla, where it rises to 4,200 meters high! In addition to being one of the highest trains in the world, it is undoubtedly one of the most incredible. As the name implies, the cloud train reaches such a height that clouds can often be seen below, including bridges or mountain slopes.
Overnight in Purmamarca.

Day 9: Salta - Tilcara

Full Day Tour Quebrada de Humahuaca
After breakfast, we will take the regular tour of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, will begin. Before the Quebrada de Humahuaca, places such as Maimará, "Paleta del Pintor", Tilcara, Archaeological Ruin "El Pucará de Tilcara", Huacalera, Tropic of Capricorn, Uquía (Pinturas Cuzqueñas), Humahuaca and its Independence Monument will be toured. Return to Salta through San Salvador de Jujuy.

Overnight in Salta.

Day 10: Tilcara - Calama (Chile)

After breakfast, departure from Tilcara to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile by the iconic Andean border crossing Paso de Jama, located at 4400 m.a.s.l. Once on Chilean soil, transfer to the hotel in Calama, the main distribution center in the Antofagasta region. Rest of the day off.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 11: ATACAMA DESERT

Day to discover this natural beauty by making 2 excursions in regular service:
TATIO GEISER
In the morning after breakfast we will leave at 05:00 AM on the way to El Tatio (from Kunza “tata-iu”) which means “The Grandfather Who Cries”, is one of the highest Geysers camps in the world. Located in the cordon of the Andes to the NE of San Pedro de Atacama, it is the largest Geiser group in the southern hemisphere and the third largest in the world, after Yellowstone (USA) and Dolina Giezerow (Russia).
The maximum expression of these fumaroles begins between 06:00 and 07: 00Hrs. Approx. With temperatures reaching 85 ° C. On our return it is possible to observe wildlife such as vicunas, llamas, rheas, vizcachas, etc. While in the Flora the giant Cacti, llaretas, coirón, etc. stand out. In addition, we will visit the small ancestral town of Machuca its few inhabitants are mainly engaged in grazing and cheese production, very close to the place is the Laguna Salada where families of flamingos, ducks and seagulls live with an imposing landscape of beauty. Approximate arrival 12:30 Hs.

VALLEY OF THE MOON

At approximately 3:00 pm we will leave for the Moon Valley. It is a desert landscape, a geomorphological wonder. Our ancestors called it Las Salinas today known worldwide as Valle de la Luna, surrounded by a set of landscapes of incomparable beauty and resembling a fragment of the lunar landscape to which it owes its name. In 1982 it was declared a Sanctuary of Nature and is part of the Flamencos National Reserve in this place you can observe a geological show of great interest especially at sunrise and sunset.
During your visit you can contemplate: Quebrada de Ckari, the famous natural formation known by our ancestors as The Three Watchers today called The Three Marys, Dune Major; majestic body of sand and viewpoints like; Quebrada Honda where the famous Coyote Stone is located. Arrival 20:30 Hs.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 12: Atacama Desert

Full Day Tour through the Altiplanic and Saline lagoons of Atacama
Around 06:00 AM we will leave for this expedition where we will visit: Toconao (Kunza: Lost Corner) where the enchants for its simplicity, calm of its people, special climate, beautiful architecture and crafts will charm you; We will visit the area of ​​the Salar de Atacama known as Laguna Chaxa located in Soncor Sector, Los Flamencos National Reserve. Subsequently we take the direction to the South East (Cordillera de los Andes) to settle in an Altiplanic Town called Socaire, we visit its church and learn about its agriculture. Once in the Andes, we will go approximatly at 4200 masl to meet Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons belonging to the Los Flamencos National Reserve, it is characterized by volcanoes and mountainous reliefs such as the Miscanti hill and Meñiques volcano. In addition to the flamingos, species such as the Tagua Cornuda, Parinas Chicas, the Caití, Baird Beach, Chorlo de la Puna, Pato Juarjual and the Guallata abound. The flora is mainly composed of Llareta and Paja Brava.
Both lagoons are born thanks to the underground water coming from the thaws.
Arrival 14:00 approximately.
Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama

Day 13: Calama (Chile) - Villa Mar (Bolivia)

Transfer from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama to the border post of Hito Cajón. Visit the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (REA), with an area of 7,147 km2, located in the SW of Potosí in the Sud Lípez province. The fauna is characterized by the presence of unique species that adapted to the extreme conditions of life in the region, some of them in danger of extinction. Its lakes, salt flats, volcanoes, snowy peaks, plains, hot springs, some rivers rich in algae and plankton, geothermal fountains, flora and its topography in general give the region a unique charm and beauty. Transfer to Laguna Verde. Its water mirror resembles, by its color, a gigantic emerald, from where you can observe the imposing beauty of the Licancabur volcano, at an altitude of 5,865 mtrs. The unique glow of the green lagoon in the afternoon is dazzling. The intense greenish coloration of its waters is due to the high magnesium content. Visit the geysers "Morning Sun". Geysers, fumaroles and volcanic wells form a spectacular set. It is an hour's journey south of the Laguna Colorada. It has an extension of 1 km2 and is located on the road to the Salar de Chalviri. It is characterized by intense volcanic and smoking activity. In the craters you can see boiling lava intensely. The fumaroles emit mixed vapors of water and hot steam that reach heights of 80 to 100 meters. This phenomenon provides a landscape that goes back to the times of Earth formation. Lava and mud are constantly boiling. This geothermal field is located at an altitude of 4,900 mtrs. Continue to the Laguna Colorada. With an area of 60 km2 and at an altitude of 4,278 mtrs, the Laguna Colorada is characterized by the reddish coloration of its waters. It is populated by flocks of Tokyo flamingos, with reddish plumage; chururu, plumage aimed at the target; and jututu, pink plumage. The panorama is exceptionally beautiful at those altitudes, highlighting the impressive red color of the lagoon. It is also the most important site in the region for the observation of flamingos and of singular interest for the coloring of its waters. It is the main site where the three species of flamingos are found. You can also see vicunas, llamas and vizcachas. Box lunch en route.
Overnight in Villa Mar

Day 14: Villa Mar - Uyuni - Colchani

Today we will enjoy a visit to Tomas Lakhas Fort and Valley of the Rocks. Transfer to Uyuni, visiting the villages of Culpina K, San Cristobal and the train cemetery. Arrival to the city of Uyuni, where we will enjoy a brief walk through the city and then we will go to the town of Colchani, one of the most important communities in the area.

Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day off.

Overnight in Uyuni

DAY 15 – UYUNI – SALAR – UYUNI

Pick up from the hotel for your excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and Isla Incawasi. This is the largest salt flat on Earth, located in the Bolivian highlands, with an area of ​​12,000 km2. The noise of silence makes the heart beat faster, and the surreal pentagons of crystalline salt, the pure sky and the cactus make us feel that there is no place like this in the whole world. Lunch on the "Incawasi" Island, an oasis in the middle of islands with algae and fossil formations. It is covered by thousands of giant cacti, some with more than one hundred years, growing at a height of more than 12 meters. The landscape of the Salar de Uyuni extends to the horizon, making it an ideal place for photography fans.
Overnight in Uyuni.

Day 16: Uyuni - La Paz

After breakfast, national flight to the city of La Paz. Transfer to the hotel. At an average height of 3650 m. s. n. m., La Paz is the highest metropolis in the world, where the main means of public transport is the amazing cable car network that links the different districts of the city.

Overnight in La Paz.

Day 17: La Paz - Tiwanaku

Half day Visit to the Archaeological site of Tiwanaku - AM
The culture of Tiwanaku (1,580 BC - 1,000 AD). The magnificent ruins of Bolivia and one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. The Puerta del Sol, the Kalasasaya temple and the Akapana pyramid are the example of a glorious past. Tiwanaku culture was supported by an agrarian economy, with an estimated population of 115,000 inhabitants. Agriculture, under the control of the Tiwanacota State, produced a surplus of wealth to solve the urban center and the administrative system. Tiwanaku was characterized by extensive knowledge of agriculture, hydraulics, architecture and medicine, as well as its outstanding social organization. Due to an economic crisis caused by a long drought, Tiwanaku collapsed around 1,000 AD. (5 hrs).
Overnight in La Paz.

DAY 18: LA PAZ – ISLA DEL SOL

Land trip from La Paz to Huatajata or Cocotoni, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Cruise in Aliscafo to the Isla del Sol. Visit to the Pilcocaina Temple. Walk with flames to the hotel. Arrival and lunch. Afternoon free to enjoy the bucolic landscape.
Overnight in Isla del Sol

DAY 19: ISLA DEL SOL – LA PAZ

Full day excursion Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning. At noon go down the "Great Inca Staircase" and visit the Sacred Fountain, whose underground waters would grant youth and eternal happiness; Lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological restaurant, next to the small craft market. Cruise in Aliscafo to the Moon Island, visit the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun Iñak Uyu. Continue to Copacabana, visiting the Sanctuary and the Virgin Morena. Continue by land to Huatajata. Upon arrival, Audiovisual and night experience of the "Mystic World of the Kallawayas", ancestral healers of Bolivia, who believe that the soul must first be healed, rather than the body.Our Kallawaya Tata Benjo, will bless visitors, predicting the future with its sacred coca leaves.
Night visit to the Alajpacha Native Observatory, to learn about the Andean worldview and observe the constellations of the South.
Overnight in La Paz.

DAY 20: LA PAZ

After breakfast, we will take a transfer to the city of La Paz Airport, where you will take your flight to the city of Origin (you may choose between a night flight or spending an additional night in La Paz).