Southern Divide

22 days Lima to Santiago

Trip Code: SMS
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Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Salt Flats, San Pedro de Atacama, Santiago.

Three weeks across Peru, Bolivia and Chile. An unforgettable experience of surreal Salt Flats and Atamaca desert landscapes mixed with Latin cultures.

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Day 1 Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-3 Cuzco
Take a short morning flight to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Walk through nearby Inca ruins and cobblestone streets, or visit the many museums, markets and churches. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are also possible.
Day 4 Ollantaytambo
Explore the Sacred Valley en route to Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca ruin with steep terraces guarding an Inca Fortress.
Day 5 Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
Ride the early morning train to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. We take a guided tour and have plenty of time to explore the ruins before returning to Aguas Calientes for the night.
Day 6-7 Cuzco
Return to Cuzco by train. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the city or visit nearby spiritual sites such as Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay.
Day 8-9 Puno
Enjoy spectacular views on a full day of travel from Cuzco to Puno through the high Altiplano region.

Take a boat ride on Lake Titicaca to visit the floating islands of the Uros people and Taquile Island, and return to Puno for a second night.
Day 10-11 La Paz
Journey along the shores of Lake Titicaca through the mountains to La Paz. Be sure to visit one of the many unique street markets.
Day 12-13 Sucre
Fly to Sucre, the official Bolivian capital. Museums and colonial buildings highlight this historic city. Watch for the 60 million year old dinosaur tracks!
Day 14 Potosí
World Heritage Potosí was one of the great colonial silver mining centres. Descend into the working silver mines for an eye-opener.
Day 15 Uyuni
Rise early to venture to the small town of Uyuni, clinging to the edge of immense salt flats.
Day 16-17 Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats) Excursion (2B, 2L, 2D)
Travel by four-wheel drive vehicle through unique lakes, geysers, mud pools and thermal baths. The piercing blue skies contrast with the white salt flats to create an intense landscape.
Day 18-19 San Pedro de Atacama
Descend 2000 metres to the Chilean border and the tiny town of San Pedro de Atacama. Visit the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, and enjoy a tour of the remote Valley of the Moon.
Day 20-21 Santiago de Chile
Fly from Calama to Santiago, the capital of Chile. Choose from options that include a winery tour, museums or dining in trendy Bellavista.
Day 22 Depart Santiago de Chile
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