The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires
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The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires
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30 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Imagine an entire month (30 days, to be exact) to explore the very best highlights and cultures of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Includes
Activities
- 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: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Cusco Your Discover Moment: Sucre Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago Your Discover Moment: Pucón
- 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)
- City tour of Santiago
- Driving tour through the Seven Lakes district
- Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
- Local flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (26 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), G Adventures-supported lodge/basic hotels on Salar de Uyuni excursion (2 nts, multi-share).
- 27 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer ) throughout, local guides
Highlights
- Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu
- Explore local markets in Bolivia
- Cross the Salar de Uyuni and mountain wilderness by 4x4
- Hit the Chilean coast and explore Valparaiso
- Live like a gaucho at a ranch in Argentina
- Enjoy the food and energy of Buenos Aires
Trip Details
30 days
Plane, train, boat, public bus, 4x4 vehicles
English
Lima, Peru
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Santa Cruz
Day 2: Lima/Cusco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring this fascinating city, and getting used to the altitude.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Spend the day shopping and exploring the city.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 3: Cusco
Opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute— head out an explore.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 4: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing used in the Ccaccaccollo community. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them.
Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers' donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management. Activity - Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.Activity - In the rural village of Cuyo Chico in the Sacred Valley, a group of families joined together to create a small business based on their traditional adobe ceramic crafts. Using clay from their surroundings, they mold bowls, plates, and all manner of decorations. Learn about the ceramics process as well as the traditional adobe brick-making that forms the basis of houses throughout the valley, all while taking in a spectacular view of the Pisac Ruins. After the demonstration, peruse the items for sale directly from the artisans in their shop.Accommodation - Peru Quechua's Lodge Ollantaytambo
Day 5: Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Sacred Valley to the end of the line: the village of Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu.
Take advantage of the opportunity to visit the butterfly house, botanical gardens or hot springs. Opt for a day hike to Mandor Gardens to see orchids and a waterfall, enjoying the lush, green scenery en route.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Wiracocha Inn
Day 6: Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the ruins then take a train back to Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 7: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute—get out and explore the landscape on horseback, mountain bike, or explore some of the city's landmarks.Accommodation - El Puma Hotel
Day 8: Cusco/Puno
Travel through the high Altiplano region from Cusco to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca is also the largest lake in the world above 3800m, and the views from both Amantaní and Taquile Islands are stunning. The trip takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Pukara House
Day 9: Puno
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views. Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out for a day on beautiful Lake Titicaca. Travel to Taquile Island to visit the community and check out the spectacular views. Do some shopping at the local weaving cooperatives and learn about the Taquileños, known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing. Continue on to the floating islands of Uros. Learn about the totora reeds that grow in the shallows of Lake Titicaca used to make everything from the islands themselves to the boats the islanders use for transportation (if constructed well, they last up to six months). Find out from locals how the islands are constructed; as the layers closest to the water start to rot, they are replaced with fresh reeds on top.Activity - Enjoy a visit to the community of Luquina Chico on Lake Titicaca, where 40 families have been working to preserve their traditions, and with the support of G Adventures and Planeterra, are creating opportunities for future generations to thrive. Connect on a deeper level with the local community members whom call this place home, and learn more fascinating details about their unique ways of adapting to life away from the mainland.Accommodation - Pukara House
Day 10: Puno/La Paz
Enjoy the full-day drive around the lake and through the altiplano to La Paz. Bolivia is filled with spectacular views of the countryside. La Paz is at nearly 4000m (13,120ft) above sea level, so be prepared for cool evenings and mornings.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Las Brisas
Day 11: La Paz
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - The day is yours— make the most of it.Accommodation - Hotel Las Brisas
Day 12: La Paz/Sucre
Optional activities include mountain biking, hiking, and searching for dinosaur footprints.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Don't waste a minute, head out and explore.Accommodation - Hotel Independencia
Day 13: Sucre
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Explore the landscape on foot or two wheels.Accommodation - Hotel Independencia
Day 14: Sucre/Potosí
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Spend free time learning about local mining production or wandering the city and soaking in the cultural atmosphere. Accommodation - Hotel Gran Libertador
Day 15: Potosí/Uyuni
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Samay Wasi
Day 16: Uyuni/Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.Activity - Visit the Santiago de Agencha community, located two hours across the salt flats from Uyuni, a rural village surrounded by towering cacti and part of a small desert oasis. The community-owned salt lodge was renovated and expanded through a major project in 2016 funded by G Adventures’ foundation, Planeterra. With many of the village’s younger residences fleeing for economic opportunities, this lodge is seen by the community as a way to rescue their indigenous culture and provide opportunities for the future. Learn about their traditional agricultural practices, including their specialization in quinoa production, and take a guided walk with a community member to the sacred Jukil mountaintop for a beautiful view of the village below and the salt flats beyond. Meals of local ingredients grown in the village are prepared by ladies who were provided culinary training through the project. Leave Jukil Community Lodge knowing your visit is creating opportunities for a whole new generation of people in this community to improve their lives, and the lives of their children and grandchildren.Accommodation - Jukil Lodge
Day 17: Salt Flats and Desert Crossing
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend three days in the stunning landscape between the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert in Chile. Enter a world unlike anything else as we drive across the salt flats; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds. Take memorable photos of the unusual landscape complete with mountains and active volcanoes. Visit the coloured lagoon of Laguna Colorada and enjoy the uniqueness of this region.Accommodation - Laguna Colorada
Day 18: Salt Flats and Desert Crossing/San Pedro de Atacama
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Hostal Puritama
Day 19: San Pedro de Atacama
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The sunset brings out a variety of colours over this majestic valley that experts say is the area on Earth that most closely resembles moon's surface. Explore the incredible formations created by wind and rain over millennia in this unique location between the Andes mountains and one of the world's driest deserts.Accommodation - Hostal Puritama
Day 20: San Pedro de Atacama/Santiago
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Ibis Budget Santiago
Day 21: Santiago
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Explore the city or head further afield.Accommodation - Hotel Nippon Santiago
Day 22: Santiago/Valparaíso
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend the day visiting different neighbourhoods of Santiago, stop at the Museo de la Memoria and learn about the history of Chile. Visit the Central Market and enjoy a traditional Chilean snack before heading to a local bar to try Terremoto (Earthquake) a local drink made with pineapple ice cream, white wine and pisco. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Reina Victoria
Day 23: Valparaiso/Santiago
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Wander the colourful streets of Valparaíso.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit nearby wineries in the area of Santiago. There are plenty of famous wineries or smaller family-run places to stop by. Learn about the process, tour the vineyards and of course, take a sample or two.Transport - Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 24: Pucón
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy all the adrenaline activities that Pucon has to offer.Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 25: Pucón
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore this adventure hub! Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 26: Pucón/San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Transfer to Bariloche, enjoy the scenery and a couple of photo ops in the Seven Lakes District. Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 27: San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Be an Argentinian Gaucho for the day and immerse yourself in the culture of these traditional Patagonia cowboys. Head out on an easy horseback ride through the beautiful scenery of Bariloche and learn about the area's history from a real live Gaucho. Stop along the way to try Mate, the national beverage of Argentina and some alfajores, a delicious dulce de leche cookie sandwich. Finish it all off with a traditional Patagonian barbeque.Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 28: San Carlos de Bariloche
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of all the things Bariloche has to offer. Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 29: San Carlos de Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Carsson Hotel
Day 30: Buenos Aires
Book extra accommodation in Buenos Aires to have more time to explore the city.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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.
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 will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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.
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.
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From
AUD $9749
Duration: 30 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Imagine an entire month (30 days, to be exact) to explore the very best highlights and cultures of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 17 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
07/09/2024
Great trip and experience . I would
06/30/2024
A great was to see a lot of South America.
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.
In Business Since 1990
07/09/2024
Great trip and experience . I would
06/30/2024
A great was to see a lot of South America.
06/30/2024
Fantastic experience
06/29/2024
We saw some great places and had some great experiences. The scenery was often ridiculously good, especially in Peru. The CEOs and some of the guides were great, other guides were good. Parts of this trip would have been better outside of winter. You do ..
06/18/2024
Overall the trip, with its ‘once in a lifetime and jaw dropping’ experiences, is amazing.
06/10/2024
Everyone we meet connected to G Adventures were very professional and made the trip exceptionally briliant.
06/08/2024
Travelling with G Adventures has been a fantastic experience! Group travel gave me that extra bit of security whilst also only travelling in small groups, so it never felt too much. The CEOs were all excellent; very knowledgeable, helpful and brilliant f...
06/05/2024
Great experience, well looked after, the first tour was by far the best on all counts - loved Bolivia and Peru!
05/19/2024
I would like the tank G Adventures for a fun filled action packed Amazing trip. It was very well organised. Hardly any hiccups Amazing CEOs And I hope to do it again in another country
05/05/2024
The activities and places were fantastic and unforgettable, but the accommodations were a bit lacking. Amazing CEOs as always!
04/28/2024
I enjoyed my trip. And will do another one with you if the itenary and price is right for me
04/14/2024
Absolutely brilliant but G Adventures must address the awful and unsanitary accommodation on the salt flats.
04/04/2024
My overall experience was on the tours was very positive. Very enjoyable and I will book again with Gadventures
03/18/2024
Great tour!
03/17/2024
It was - once more - an amazing tour! 30 Days with 15 strangers are not easy to handle, but our guides did great and made sure we all had a fantastic time. Highly recommend!
03/16/2024
It was great
03/14/2024
a wonderful trip and unforgettable memories.
03/10/2024
So glad we did it. Amazing life time experience. Did so much in 30 days. Met some great people and a pleasure to have David and Freddy as our first G adventure CEOs. Already planning the next trip. Thank you.
03/09/2024
We had a fabulous time. The perfect advertising for G Adventures was the number of people on the tour that had been on multiple G adventure experiences.
03/09/2024
The overall experience was amazing considering we toured four different countries in 4 weeks.
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