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Argentina, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia and
Atacama desert, Chile
The fantastic holiday combines trekking in Argentina’s altiplano, the magnificent Salar de Uyuni of Bolivia and the arid beauty of the Atacama desert, Chile.
You journey on the historical trails that the locals still use to this day, passing colourful cultures, rock formations and a dazzling array of different scenery.
We start in the province of Salta, a dry and beautiful area full of vineyards and surrounded by mountains. It is in these mountains that we visit towns such as Humahuaca, Tilcara, Uquía and Purmamarca, which thrive among the amazing multi-coloured rocks of the surrounding moutains.
Purmamarca boasts a Mountain of Seven Colours. A short distance away is a great salt field, on the high plains of Lipan. This region is oft named as one of most barren in the world but it bursts with colour. We get to see lakes of many colours, flamencos and condors against a clear blue sky.
The trek
We acclimatise in Humahuaca a bustling town packed with artisan shops, a dramatic town square and often live music in the streets. On the trek, we walk an average of 6 to 7 hours a day with a couple of longer days, including high passes and some steady climbs.
Next, it’s the the Wilderness of Southern Bolivia, Uyuni, Salt Lakes, volcanoes. From Uyuni, we head out into the vast southern desert to enjoy the starkly beautiful landscapes of this dramatic desert wilderness.
Lakes that change colour, geysers and bizarre rock formations are just some of the highlights of this enormous salt plain.
From here, it’s to Chile and San Pedro de Atacama desert. We explore the varied Atacama landscape. One day you are floating around in the salty Laguna Cejar, the next, gazing at the awesome scenery from atop a salty peak.
You can head back to Salta or extend your trip with our excellent Puna to Jungle trek. For something a bit more relaxed, try our Highlights trip. |
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| | Itinerary |
| | Day 1 | Airport - Salta |
| | Day 2 | Salinas Grandes - Tilcara (B) |
| | Day 3 | Tilcara - Iruya (B) |
| | Day 4 | Iruya - Chiyayoc (B,L,D) |
| | Day 5 | Chiyayoc - Rodeo Colorado (B,L,D) |
| | Day 6 | Rodeo Colorado - Rio Nazareno (B,L,D) |
| | Day 7 | Rio Nazareno - Nazareno (B,L,D) |
| | Day 8 | Nazareno - Uyuni (B) |
| | Day 9 | Salar de Uyuni (B,L,D) |
| | Day 10 | Altiplanic lagoons (B,L,D) |
| | Day 11 | San Pedro de Atacama (B) |
| | Day 12 | Laguna de Sal (B) |
| | Day 13 | Trekking Cornisas (B) |
| | Day 14 | Atacama – Salta (B) |
| | Day 15 | Salta - Airport (B) |
| | Included
Bilingual guide (Spanish - English), accommodation as listed, 15 breakfasts, 7 box-lunch / lunches, 7 dinners, mules carrying all communal kit and up to 8kg per person, transfers, buses, trains |
| | Not included
Flights (we can look for these for you), airport taxes, insurance, entrances to National Parks (allow USD 70pp approx), tips, alcoholic or soft drinks, personal items, sleeping bag, mat, thermarest |
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