Buenos Aires Sightseeing Trips

Excellent trip and itinerary. The bus in Bolivia had no microphone and so we had no commentary crossing the altiplano. The description of the optional stargazing tour was misleading and expensive - we mostly paid for photo shots with the night sky. The narrative however was excellent. The farewell dinner should not be at individual expense.

The trip was awesome with stunning landscapes of desert canyons, inca archaeological sites, salt flats and the unique geological formations of red sand and wind covered canyons in the valley of the moon, Atacama Desert. Every day had a unique and unforgettable experience with unbelievable nature views at their best. The tour leader Andreas attended to everyone's needs and questions with patience and humor. His knowledge about the local setup and different cultural norms across the 3 countries was very helpful. The drivers and local guides at every destination were very efficient, especially driving on Bolivia's salt flats is no easy task. The guides interchanged the days itinerary while visiting argentina's salt flats to get folks acclimatized to the high altitude which was a bonus. The accomodation in all the locations was clean and comfortable. There were just 6 of us on this trip and 2 SUVS was more than enough for all us to view the salt flats and its stunning scenery at leisure. The food was decent at all the restaurants recommended by Andreas and one could get a taste of the local cuisine and different culinary flavors in each country. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is looking for something different and loves nature.

My first trip with Explore and, even though they’d been recommended by close friends, they exceeded my expectations. Customer care from the very start was exemplary and pre-departure information was clear, timely and comprehensive. The itinerary is very well chosen, with stunning landscapes, cultural variety and a good range of activities. It’s hard to pick highlights as there were so many but walking in the Humuaca Gorge, the incredible Uyuni salt flats and early morning Tatio volcanic geysers, and opportunities to view the stunning southern hemisphere night sky in clear and very dark conditions really stood out for me. The trip lives up to its “full on” billing - expect early starts, cold high altitude weather (down to -15C), and long days in the vehicles but you’ll be paid back amply in rich experiences. Tour leader Andres was second to none in knowledge, attention to detail and enthusiasm and the local guides were all first rate too.

This was my first visit to all three countries (but my 10th with Explore). The itinerary was definitely 'full on', but we saw and experienced so much. The altitude and cool winter temperatures were challenging at times as we were traveling mid southern hemisphere winter, but we had the advantage of few other tourists around. Our tour leader, Andres was excellent in all ways, and ably supported by the local guides and drivers. Everything was perfectly orchestrated which in itself was a remarkable achievement. Altogether this was a wonderful trip. Extra info for travelers - all hotels had hair dryers in the room, and almost all had a tea/coffee maker in room or in the lobby

We planned a trip to Paraguay, Bolivia, and Chile with the tireless help of Sofia, who designed the itinerary according to our requests. During the trip, a few setbacks arose (the Chilean border was closed, flights were canceled…) that had to be resolved, and Milagros showed exceptional attention, care, and competence in finding solutions and saving the trip thanks to her availability and ability to find alternatives. For all of this, I am truly grateful and would like to express my appreciation for everything they did. I highly recommend the agency, and in particular, the two team members I mentioned. Thank you

This was a spectacular trip. There were so many wow moments, it's hard to pick out the highlights. There were stunning landscapes throughout: the colourful hills and villages of Argentina, the vineyards with cacti dotted throughout, the otherworldly Bolivian Altiplano, the amazing reflections in the water covered salt flats, and the Moon and Mars valleys in Chile. Although the trip is mainly focused on the landscapes, there were some nice cultural and wildlife experiences. I enjoyed the Pena show and the visit to a Bolivian local market. We saw lots of flamingos, vicuna and llama, and saw some charming vizcacha close up. This trip cost more than I would normally spend but I think it was totally worth it. Almost all activities are included and many of the included meals had three courses (not to mention the five course meal at the vineyard with wine pairing!). We didn't really pay for water and soft drinks and there was a surprising amount of alcohol included beyond the wine tasting day. Every sunset and some lunches were accompanied by a tipple. Hotels were all good, with the salt hotel a highlight. Transport was comfortable, although I suggest moving seats should be enforced so it's not always the same people in the best seats at the front. Logistics were seemless and our guide Diego was fantastic. He really made sure we were all looked after. Local guides and drivers were also great, in particular Yasmin and Danny in Argentina. Please make sure you pay into the tip kitty. Some people didn't and it meant that those working hard and providing essential services got less than normal. Remember that you are extremely privileged to go on such an amazing trip and that tips go a long way for people who do not have those same opportunities as us. Bolivia in particular was noticeably poorer. Lastly, we were all okay with the altitude, whether we had medication for it or not. Drinking water, coca leaves or candy and limiting alcohol helps. All in all, I highly recommend this trip.