1081 - Colorful Argentina, Chile and Peru

17 nights visiting Buenos Aires, Salta, Atacama, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
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17 nights visiting the colofrul Argentina, Chile and Peru!

Enjoy this 17-night tour to visit Buenos Aires, the Argentina`s capital city with all the magic of tango, the local gastronomy and incredible places like Caminito in la Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, Palermo, Puerto Madero and more. Then, we will fly to the argentinian northwest, to arrive to Salta. This city called “La Linda” is the gate to visit the Humahuaca Canyon with Purmamarca and the 7-color hill. Humahuaca Canyon is a  UNESCO World Heritage and a place full of culture and coloful landscapes. From Salta, you also can enjoy the incredible Train to the Clouds. Check departures and seasons. Then, we cross to Chile to visit the unique Atacama Desert. From San Pedro de Atacama, we will discover the moon and mars valley, Puritama hot Springs and the Tatyo Geysers. Then, we will fly to Santiago de Chile, capital city of the country, from where we will visit Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, and enjoy local vineyards and wineries. Once in Peru, we will visit Lima to discover the colonial capital of Peru, with the Larco Museum (about history of Incas). We continue to Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, may be the most important destination in South America, declared one of the new 7-wonders of the world and UNESCO World Heritage.

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Itinerary

Day 1

BUENOS AIRES: Arrival to the capital city

Welcome to Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital city of Argentina and one of South America’s most significant cities! Upon arriving at Ministro Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza, you’ll be ready to dive into the European charm of its architecture, rich history, lively tango scene, fantastic cuisine, and the warmth of the local people, affectionately called “Porteños.” You’ll spend 3 nights in this captivating city, with the first day set aside for relaxation. However, if you’re eager to start exploring right away, check out our optional tours listed below. We offer a range of activities suited to all types of travelers.

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La Boca, Buenos Aires

Day 2

BUENOS AIRES: City Tour & Dinner Tango Show

After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour city tour to experience the best of Buenos Aires. Known for its European influence, the city’s architecture reflects its rich past when Argentina was one of the world’s leading nations.

The tour includes stops at several iconic areas:

  • La Boca: Famous for Caminito and the Boca Juniors Stadium, known as “La Bombonera.”
  • San Telmo: A traditional area where you can visit the famous San Telmo Fair on Sundays, showcasing intriguing antiques.
  • Plaza de Mayo: Home to the Government House “Casa Rosada,” the Cabildo, the Cathedral, and rich historical sites.
  • Obelisk and 9 de Julio Avenue: Major landmarks in the city.
  • Colon Theatre: One of the world’s most prestigious opera houses. You can opt for a guided tour, but be sure to purchase tickets in advance. Contact us for more details.

The tour will also take you through the neighborhoods of Recoleta, Palermo, and Puerto Madero—a revitalized dockside area known for its excellent gastronomy. Here, you can end your tour with a delightful lunch and savor local cuisine.

After the tour, enjoy the city at your leisure. Consider visiting the Colon Theatre with a Walking Tour or taking an excursion to the Tigre Delta. In the evening, optional activities include an exciting Tango Show or a Buenos Aires by Night tour before returning to your hotel to rest for the next day’s adventures. Check out our options below.

Day 3

BUENOS AIRES: Enjoying the countryside. Visit to an estancia in the Pampas

Following breakfast, we’ll head to the Pampas for a visit to a traditional estancia (farm). This classic excursion, often referred to as “Fiesta Gaucha,” offers a taste of local traditions. Enjoy a memorable “Asado Criollo” (barbecue), horse riding, and a traditional folklore show. After an included lunch, watch a gaucho demonstration with horse activities known as Carreras de Sortijas.

We’ll return to the hotel around 5 PM, giving you some free time to relax or explore optional activities listed below.

In the evening, you have more free time to choose from our available activities. Check out the options below.

Day 4

BUENOS AIRES: Good bye to the big city

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the local airport for your flight or to the pier for your next destination. For more details on optional excursions, see the list below.

SALTA: Arrival to the argentinian northwest

Arrive in Salta, a key gateway to exploring the attractions of Argentina’s northwest. As one of the country’s major cities and the 7th most populous with around 600,000 residents, Salta is nestled in the Lerma Valley and serves as a hub for regional sightseeing. Known as “Salta la Linda” (“Salta the Beautiful”), the city is celebrated for its colonial architecture, friendly atmosphere, excellent weather, and stunning natural scenery.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace. Feel free to add some of our optional activities listed below.

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Day 5

HUMAHUACA CANYON: Unesco World Heritage

After breakfast, embark on one of the region’s most significant excursions: the Humahuaca Canyon. This rugged yet vibrant landscape features strikingly colorful mountains and a network of dry, river-carved canyons surrounded by sedimentary strata eroded into unique formations that create a mesmerizing array of colors. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this area offers a glimpse into its historical significance as a caravan route used by the Incas and a commercial path during the colonial era.
Arrive in Purmamarca and marvel at the breathtaking Cerro de Los Siete Colores (Seven-Color Hill), a prominent natural formation overlooking the town—a perfect spot for memorable photographs. Wander through the charming village, visit the small church, and explore the local handicraft market.
Next, travel to Tilcara to visit the archaeological museum and the town square. Make a stop at a scenic viewpoint to view pre-Incan ruins, then continue through Huacalera to see the colorful La Pollera de la Coya formation and 17th-century paintings in Uquía.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Humahuaca (lunch not included) and explore the Monument of Independence, the local cathedral, and paintings from the Cuzco School.
On the return journey to Salta, take in incredible landscapes such as La Paleta del Pintor (the Painter’s Palette) and stop in San Salvador de Jujuy to visit the town’s cathedral, the French Baroque–style Flag’s Hall, and the Government House. Arrive in Salta late in the evening.

Day 6

SALTA: Choose from many optionals available

After breakfast, you have free time to choose from a variety of activities, ranging from adventurous experiences to traditional options like the Train to the Clouds (check the calendar for availability), Cachi, Cafayate Wine Country, and more. Explore our optional activities below.

Day 7

SALTA: Good bye to "La Linda"

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the airport or bus station if you are continuing to Chile. If time permits, consider adding an optional activity before your transfer. Check the available options below.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA: Arrival to the incredible chilean north

Arrival to Calama Airport or San Pedro bus station and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. During the way you will see amazing colorful landscapes, passing through the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Chain). Arrival to San Pedro and transfer to your hotel for check in. Free time. But, if you arrived early, you can choose from any of the following options which are great to start visiting the incredible north of Chile.

 

 

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Day 8

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA: Visting Toconao, the Highland Lagoons and Atacama Salt Flat

After breakfast and early in the morning, we will start one of the most amazing excursions in the area, to enjoy unique landscapes. We leave for the Highland Miñique and Miscanti Lagoons. We will go along the road to Toconao making a brief stop to visit the main plaza and church of this small village. Thenk, we will do a a short visit to the farming village of Socaire to see some agricultural practices. After that, we will continue our tour to ascend the Andes Chain to reach the Miscanti and Meñiques Lagoons with an incredible and unique deep blue color and white shores. Be ready with your camera to take hundred of photos. This place is unique. These lagoons are located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Some free time for lunch in Socaire.

After lunch, we will continiue our tour, to arrive to the Atacama Salt Flat located in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. This is the largest salt deposit in Chile, and one of the most importants in South America. It was formed into a depression with no water outlet. In Chaxa Lagoon, we have an abundance of bird species, especially the well known flamingos which are a real attraction. After many additional photos and some free time to enjoy the landscape, we return to  San Pedro de Atacama to rest and go to bed early. Next day is one of the largest, starting very early in the morning.

Free time and overnight in San Pedro.

Day 9

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA: Tatyo Geysers & Puritama Hot Springs

Wake up eary in the morning, for a quick breakfast and be ready around 4 am to start an incredible unique experience in the chilean north. It`s the visit to Tatyo Geysers. We have aproximetely 3 hours to arrive to the area, so arrival to the geysers would be around 7 am in the morning. We arrange a picnic breakfast there. Our guide will lead our trip to discover this geothermal field and see the incredible tatyo geysers and pools of boiling water and mud. We will have free time there to enjoy this unique place on earth.

On the way back we make a stop to visit the small shelters village of Machuca, the attractive of this place are some interesting local meals, like the home made empanadas, sopaipillas, skewers, coffee, tea or coca tea. Then, we will go to the Puritama Hot Springs. Once there, we can enjoy these warms waters that emanate from beneath the rocks and surrounding vegetation. Free time to enjoy the hot springs until return to our hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

Day 10

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA: Good bye incredible north!

After breakfast, free time to enjoy San Pedro until your transfer to Calama Airport or San Pedro bus station. If you have some free time in the day, because you leave in the afternoon or evening, you can add any of our optional activities you can find below.

Good bye Atacama!

SANTIAGO DE CHILE: Arrival to the capital city

Arrival to Santiago Merino Airport, in Santiago de Chile. The Chilean capital has become a good choice for international business travelers, developing a reputation as a calm and clean city with a good quality of life. Its one of the most important and populated cities in South America. Most government activities take place in Santiago’s downtown area, which is home to La Moneda (the presidential palace), Plaza de Armas, and the Judicial and Executive Branches. There are also many museums and shopping malls.Districts such as Providencia, Bellavista, Las Condes, and Vitacura offer a dazzling array of businesses, shops, and restaurants as well as a bustling nightlife.

Chile's Flag

Santiago is also located near many attractions such as the beach house of poet Pablo Neruda, Isla Negra, ski resorts located around 60 km from the city, spots in the Andean foothills like Cajón del Maipo, the port of Valparaíso, which is about an hour from Santiago, and Viña del Mar and other summer resorts on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Options for enjoying the mountains and sea are always right at your fingertips in Santiago. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. Free time for to rest, or may be if youre interested, you can book any of the optional activities below

 

 

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Day 11

SANTIAGO DE CHILE: Enjoying the best of the capital city

After breakfast, in the morning, our guide will be waiting for us for our first visit. We will enjoy a city tour to discover one of the most modern capitals of South America.
Santiago is a cosmopolitan and vibrant capital that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. The tour will allow you to know the origins of the city and emblematic places like the Cathedral, the Post Office, the Plaza de Armas, and the famous Palacio de la Moneda, the house of the Chilean government. You will discover the traditional neighborhoods of the historic center. We visit Santa Lucía hill, called Huelén by the natives, a real urban oasis in the heart of the center. Learn more about the history of Chile and enjoy privileged views of the capital and the mountains surrounding the city. The second part of the tour will take you to the east, to see the financial area of Santiago, and watch modern buildings. Duration is around 4 hours. Return to the hotel and free time.
Please note, there are many optional activities available for the afternoon. Check options below

Day 12

SANTIAGO DE CHILE: Visiting Viña del Mar and Valparaiso

After breakfast, our guide will be waiting for you to start our visit to Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, in the direction to Chiles coast. We drive through the country's main wine-producing areas, so we can admire the vineyard-covered landscapes along the way which is fascinating. We will stop to take some great photos of this important area. Again in the route we will continue to the coastal road known as the Camino de la Pólvora, arriving at Valparaíso, considered the cultural capital of Chile and full of colors and unique views of the pier and the city over the hill. We will visit the Muelle Prat, a historic dock filled with dozens of colorful boats.

From Plaza Sotomayor, the main gateway to Valparaíso from the sea, you'll immerse yourself in the old quarter, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Place.
We will visit the House-Museum of Pablo Neruda, called as La Sebastiana. You’ll then reach Paseo 21 de Mayo, a natural viewpoint at the bottom of the Artillería Hill, where you’ll be able to take in a panoramic view of Valparaíso’s view from the blue sea to the city and the surrounding mountains. Our next step is the visit to the city of Viña del Mar, whose name in Spanish means “Vineyard of the Sea”. The coastal town is also often called the Garden City, and you’ll soon see why when you visit sights such as the iconic Flower Clock on the side of Castle Hill. Free time for lunch and then, some free time to enjoy the beach, after return to your hotel in Santiago de Chile.

 

 

 

Day 13

SANTIAGO: Good bye Santiago!

After breakfast, free time to enjoy the city until your transfer to the airport. If you leave the city in the afternoon or evening, you can choose any of our optional activities you can see below.
Goodbye Santiago!

 

LIMA: Arrival to the capital city

Welcome to Lima and Peru! Upon your arrival at the international airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own or choose from the optional activities listed below.

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Day 14

LIMA: city tour and Larco Museum

After breakfast, we will explore both the modern and colonial areas of Lima, known as the City of the Kings. Our tour begins in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, where you’ll get a panoramic view of the impressive Huaca Huallamarca.

Next, we’ll head to the Historical Center to visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the remains of our patron saints, San Martín de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima, are interred.

We will then continue to the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipality, and the Cathedral. To cap off the tour, we’ll enjoy a tasting of the classic Pisco Sour! Afterward, we’ll visit the Larco Museum, which boasts a remarkable private collection of Treasures of Ancient Peru. Discover over 5,000 years of history through more than 45,000 pieces—truly amazing! Following the museum visit, you’ll return to the hotel for some free time. You can also choose from the optional activities listed below.

Day 15

LIMA: good bye!

After breakfast, you’ll have free time until your transfer to the airport. If you have extra time, check out our optional activities below to make the most of your visit today.

Goodbye, Lima!

 

For information on traveling to Machu Picchu from Lima, check out the useful information here!

CUSCO: Arrival and visit the city

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel in Cusco. If you arrive in the morning, enjoy some free time to rest. In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a half-day tour of the incredible city of Cusco. We’ll explore notable sites, including the Korikancha Temple, the local Cathedral, and the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Kenko, and Puca-Pucará.

This visit offers a glimpse into the imperial city, a vibrant blend of Andean and Spanish cultures. Our tour begins at the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and main center for Sun God worship. Be prepared for fantastic photo opportunities! Next, we’ll visit the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. We’ll make a stop at the Mirador San Cristóbal for a stunning view of the city before continuing to the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a remarkable example of Inca military architecture that overlooks the city. We’ll then explore the archaeological sites of Kenko and enjoy panoramic views of the Puca-Pucara complex. Finally, we’ll visit the Inka’s Expression art workshop, where you can see artists working with silver, paint, and wood—an ideal way to understand Andean art.

Return to the hotel for some free time to relax. Overnight stay in Cusco.

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Day 16

CUSCO-SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS: Ollantaytambo and Racchi

After breakfast, we’ll continue our exploration of the area. We’ll start with a visit to Chinchero, a charming town known for its significant Inca archaeological site and beautiful traditional church. Enjoy some free time to soak in the unique atmosphere.

Next, we’ll head towards Ollantaytambo, stopping at the Racchi viewpoint for breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch, where you can savor traditional dishes and perhaps try a pisco!

We’ll then continue to Ollantaytambo, renowned for its impressive architectural complex and historical significance. Known for its terraces, Ollantaytambo was a formidable fortress and temple. Finally, we’ll explore the town of Ollantaytambo, often called “the only living Inca city,” which showcases exemplary Inca urban planning with its stone streets that have been inhabited since the 12th century.

Overnight stay in the Sacred Valley.

Day 17

SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU: Visiting a unique place on earth

After breakfast, prepare for one of Peru’s and South America’s most incredible experiences: a visit to Machu Picchu. Early in the morning, we’ll transfer you to the train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes. From there, you’ll ascend to Machu Picchu, where you’ll have the chance to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll discover the citadel’s stunning corners and enjoy free time to explore on your own.

At the designated time, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Cusco, passing through Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Cusco, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 18

CUSCO: Good bye Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu!

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the bus station or airport.

Goodbye, Cusco!

End of our services. We can personalize your program, by adding or deleting nights, add new destinations, or make any necessary change. Just let us know. Optional activities you can see below each day, are just suggested options. You can add any of these activities to your quotation, or ask for any other available in each destination.

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