South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats

G Adventures · 11 days
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats
11 Days
From AUD $2559 Was AUD $3199
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating

South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats

South America: La Paz, Santiago & the Uyuni Salt Flats

G Adventures · 11 days
Duration

11 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Ready to dive into the history, culture, and breathtaking wilderness of South America? Spend 11 unforgettable days exploring Bolivia and Chile, uncovering iconic highlights and hidden gems.

Highlights

  • Encounter colonial cities and historic cultures in Bolivia
  • Cross the world's largest salt flat by 4x4 at the Salar de Uyuni
  • Explore the former capital of Sucre on your own
  • Enjoy an included excursion to the Valley of the Moon to cherish the uniqueness of the environment

Trip Details

Duration

11 days

Transportation

Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles, hiking.

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

La Paz, Bolivia

Finishes

Santiago, Chile

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

1

Day 1: La Paz

Arrive at any time. Enjoy a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your CEO and fellow travellers.
Arrive early and choose to explore the city's many fine museums or its historic structures, like the Iglesia de San Francisco. The city is also renowned for its many markets, including the Mercado de Hechicería (Witches' Market). With streets lined with market stalls and vendors, the pace on the street and the vibrant atmosphere is an incredible experience. To the south of the city is the Valley of the Moon, with crater-like formations made of sand. Thrill seekers can pre book a Death Road mountain biking adventure.

*Please note for any of the optionals listed on Day 1, travellers will need to book a pre-night in La Paz in order to participate.
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Day 2: La Paz/Sucre

Fly to Sucre and explore this beautiful colonial city.
Optional activities include mountain biking, hiking, and searching for dinosaur footprints.
3

Day 3: 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.
4

Day 4: Sucre/Potosí

Travel by bus to Potosí and get a view of the mountain Cerro Rico looming over the city.
5

Day 5: 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.
6

Day 6: 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.
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Day 7: 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.
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Day 8: 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 volcanoes, 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.
From the high Bolivian altiplano descend almost 2000m to the edge of the Atacama Desert, arriving at the small desert oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, just across the Chilean border. Said to be one of the driest places on the planet, this little town is an oasis in an otherwise barren, dry landscape.
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Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama

Enjoy an Included excursion to the Valley of the Moon. In San Pedro, opt to go sandboarding or mountain biking.
Enjoy an included excursion to the Valley of the Moon to learn about and appreciate the beautiful uniqueness of the landscape.

There are plenty of optional excursions in San Pedro de Atacama, including biking, exploring nearby ruins, and horseback riding. Despite its size, San Pedro offers some great restaurants as well as numerous handicrafts and artisan stores for those looking for souvenirs.
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Day 10: San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago

Drive to Calama and fly to Santiago, a vibrant capital city.
From the nearby city of Calama, fly to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The city is surrounded by mountains, and there are both internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts within a couple of hours from the city centre.

Explore the city's many museums and parks and visit the vibrant neighbourhood of Bellavista with its handicrafts, trendy cafés, and San Cristobal Hill with its views of the city and the surrounding area.
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Day 11: Santiago

Depart at any time.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $3199

AUD $2,559
(Tour only)
Offer ends 01 Oct, 2025 Per Person Twin Share
20% Off

Duration: 11 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Ready to dive into the history, culture, and breathtaking wilderness of South America? Spend 11 unforgettable days exploring Bolivia and Chile, uncovering iconic highlights and hidden gems.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Jan 2026

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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