Head on the adventure of a lifetime with this small-group tour of Peru and Chile! Prepare for a fascinating journey like no other as you discover the most fascinating attractions and ancient sites in Latin America. Begin your tour in Lima, the capital of Peru and the second largest desert capital city in the world. Fly over the snow-capped Andes Mountains to Cusco, travel through the Sacred Valley, take a train to Aguas Calientes, and explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Make your way back to Cusco where you will visit Santo Domingo Convent and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Head on a boat excursion to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Catch a flight to Lima and transfer to Santiago, the capital city of Chile surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Discover the Plaza de Armas and Barrio Lastarria before you travel to Puerto Natales and explore Patagonia with its breathtaking mountains, fjords, glaciers, and forests. Your next stop will be in the Atacama Desert — discover the driest desert in the world and explore the Moon Valley, an otherworldly landscape in the Atacama Desert with some of the most stone and sand formations in the world. From there you will travel back to the Atacama to end your tour of Peru and Chile!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Villa
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Atacama Desert, Sacred Valley, U
Atacama Desert, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Santiago, Puerto Natales, San Pedro De Atacama, Cusco, Puno, Lima
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Santiago to La Paz, exploring the heart of South America with Bamba Travel. Discover Chile’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, marvel at Bolivia's otherworldly salt flats, and journey through the Andes. This curated travel experience includes guided tours, vibrant city explorations, and thrilling excursions like Atacama Desert and Uyuni Salt Flats. Perfect for intrepid travelers seeking immersive cultural adventures and natural wonders. Book your South American escapade today for an unforgettable journey!
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, La Paz, Uyuni, Potosi
Santiago, La Paz, Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, Valparaiso, La Serena, San Pedro De Atacama, Uyuni Salt Flat
Discover an unforgettable adventure from La Paz to Santiago, exploring the heart of South America with unparalleled experiences. Traverse Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, diving into the vibrant cultures of each destination. This travel pass immerses you in unique activities like gazing at the Uyuni Salt Flats, exploring the Atacama Desert, and vibrant city vibes. Perfect for backpackers and culture enthusiasts seeking an authentic journey, this tour promises unforgettable memories and breathtaking landscapes. Book now for an epic South American odyssey!
Active and outdoorVolcanoes
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Lodge, Villa
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, La Paz, San Pedro De A
Santiago, La Paz, San Pedro De Atacama, La Serena, Valparaiso, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Agencha, Polques
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 55): Our biggest tour yet - join us on an epic 52-day adventure spanning Central and South America. From the ancient ruins of Mexico to the tango rhythms of Argentina, this journey ticks off bucket-list icons and hidden gems alike. Hike Andean trails to Machu Picchu, trek volcanoes, and explore stunning national parks. Chase waterfalls in Brazil, take salsa lessons in Colombia, and savour street food in Mexico. From salt flats to coffee farms, boat trips to cooking classes, this is the ultimate way to experience the best of Latin America in one unforgettable trip.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hostel, Resort, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-55 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Gua
Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Guatemala City, San Pedro La Laguna, Acatenango, Antigua, San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Medellin, Salento, Cali, Bogota, Cusco, Inca Trail, Puerto Escondido, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo, Oaxaca, Hierve El Agua, Tulum, Chichen Itza
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GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 55): Journey from Medellin in Colombia to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on this 33-day group tour that stays in hostels and dorm accommodation and also visits Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Discover cities including Bogota, Cusco, La Paz, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, hike the Inca Trail and explore legendary Machu Picchu. Take a 3-day tour of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, ride a cable car over La Paz and cycle through Chile's Valley of the Moon. Cruise on Lake Titicaca, hike in the Patagonian mountains, see both sides of Iguazu Falls and end in Rio with visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and beach time on Copacabana.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hostel, Resort, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-55 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Medellin, Cusco
Rio de Janeiro, Medellin, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno, La Paz, Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Laguna Escondida, Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo, Salento, Cali, Bogota
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GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 55): Set out on the ultimate South American journey with this 21 day tour, packed with bucket-list experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling adventures! Take in Medellin and Bogota, trek through the Andes to the legendary Machu Picchu, take a boat ride on Lake Titicaca, and explore the vibrant streets of La Paz. Cross the otherworldly Uyuni Salt Flats in a 4x4, marvel at flamingo-filled lagoons, and soak in high-altitude hot springs. Finally, chase adrenaline in the Atacama Desert, from cycling in the Lunar Valley to stargazing under one of the clearest night skies on Earth.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hostel, Hotel, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-55 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Medellin, Santiago, Machu Picchu
Medellin, Santiago, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, La Paz, Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Santiago, Salento, Cali, Bogota, Inca Trail
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ABOUT THIS TRIP
This small-group tour of Chile will show you the most exhilarating sites and breathtaking attractions this country has to offer! From cosmopolitan cities to magnificent deserts, you will fall in love with the beauty and magic of Chile. Begin your tour in Santiago, the capital which is famous for its magnificent mountain views. Learn about the history and culture of the city as you visit the Plaza de Armas and Santa Lucia Hill. Catch a flight to Punta Arenas, from where you will travel to Puerto Natales. Discover the extraordinary beauty of the region as you explore Patagonia with its magnificent mountains, fjords, glaciers, forests, and steppes. From there you will fly to the Atacama and discover the driest desert in the world as you explore the Moon Valley. This is a breathtaking geological wonder which will make you feel like you are walking on the moon! Bask in the beauty of the Andes Mountains and the teeming volcanoes in this otherworldly area, where you will end your tour of Chile.
This is a Solo Tour
You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, Atacama Desert, San Pe
Santiago, Atacama Desert, San Pedro De Atacama, Puerto Natales
If you love big landscapes, deserts, rock formations, volcanoes, geysers, remoteness and views that go on forever, then this is the trip for you. This was combined with very friendly people, local culture and good wine, making for one of the best trips I've ever had.
This was my first trip with Explore. (All the other members of the group had travelled multiple times with them). I would say the trip exceeded my expectations in every respect. Judging by the comments of the rest of the group, it was one of the best many of them had been on too. I have taken away memories that will last forever and met some wonderful people along the way.
There were six travellers in the group (all solo travellers) as well as Andres our guide, local guides and drivers. This was the first trip run on a new itinerary or at least one which Explore has not sold for a number of years. So in that respect our group were the guinea-pigs for the trip. I felt the group got on very well. I would say six was a good group size for the minibuses. It gave us room to spread out with our bags and snooze if needed on the longer journeys.
Itinerary:
The itinerary covers a lot of ground in a short space of time so is definitely full-on. However, overall, I thought it was well-paced with well-timed rest periods. Given that this was a new itinerary, there are a couple of "tweaks" I would make (mentioned below). However, they are minor changes only to what I found to be a well-rounded and balanced trip.
HIghlights for me included the Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia. I loved the desert, lagoons, volcanoes, flamingoes, the salt hotel and of course, our meal with our wonderful Bolivian guides - which I'll never forget. Another highlight was the sunset and moonrise over the Atacama Desert near San Pedro. I felt the trip was a gift that kept on giving. Just when you had one experience which you thought could not be topped, along came another one. The trip was cleverly planned in that sense.
In terms of amendments, I would suggest the following:
HIgh altitude is a feature of this trip and perhaps needs to be emphasised and explained a little more fully in the trip notes so that travellers can take a view. However, for me, any discomfort was more than compensated for by the remoteness and beauty of the landscapes we saw.
I particularly loved Bolivia and perhaps Explore could consider adding that another day to this leg of the trip. This would allow more time to get to know this fantastic country and its people but would also allow more time to acclimatise.
We had a wonderful day in the wine region of Cafayate. Both wine and food were delicious and plentiful. However, I think we all felt the number of tours and tastings should be reduced a little to allow us to relax into one wine tour and the meal without worrying about time.
Guiding:
Andres was our Explore guide and I cannot speak highly enough of him. Most of the group had travelled extensively over the years with Explore and said that he was one of the best guides they had ever had. Andres was excellent in every respect - professional, knowledgeable, organised but relaxed and very person-centred, attending well to the different needs of the group. The trip ran very smoothly and to time. Andres paid close attention to detail, making small changes to the itinerary as needed, He found good places to eat, and timed visits to avoid any crowds in particularly popular places. As far as I am aware, there was one small logistical glitch during the whole trip. This was beyond Andres' control but he took it in his stride, dealt with it and it did not affect the group. Definitely 5* for Andres.
The local guides and drivers in each country were very friendly and efficient. I would say the guides in Argentina and Bolivia were particularly knowledgeable. The warmth and kindness shown to us was lovely. I would single out Wilbur in Bolivia for particular praise.
Accommodation:
Before the trip, I did not have particularly high expectations of the hotels, thinking that location would take priority over hotel standard and that budget hotels would be used to keep costs down. To a certain extent this proved to be the case. I would say in most places the standard was 3*. I found all of them were perfectly acceptable although some had variable hot water and wifi which is only to be expected really given the region. All hotels were very friendly and in a very good location. Some hotels stood out as having more character and better service than others. The Salt Hotel (Laguna Salada) on the Uyuni flats was something truly special. The stunning location, the hotel design and the friendliness of the staff there were something I will never forget. The Hotel Los Flamencos at the Laguna Hedionda was graded as "simple" and we warned to take warm sleepwear as it can get cold at night. However, I found the hotel to be warm and characterful and again, the location was stunning. Standing outside the hotel (albeit at about -5 degrees Celsius), watching the flamingos on the lagoon and the sun come up over the volcanoes behind was something truly memorable.
San Pedro de Atacama was the most touristy place we visited and I would say the hotel there reflected that. It felt a bit more generic than the others, although the barman was excellent and served some knockout Pisco sours.
Overall, I would give this trip 5* without hesitation. Unforgettable - in the best possible way. Any quibbles are very minor ones to me. I would highly recommend.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, San Pedro, Santiag
Buenos Aires, San Pedro, Santiago, Salta, Cafayate, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Tupiza, Uyuni, Incahuasi, San Pedro De Atacama
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with this 38-day journey through five incredible South American countries — a dream for history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and nightlife seekers alike. Ride the rails through Peru’s stunning Urubamba Valley to the iconic Machu Picchu, dive into the vibrant culture of Lake Titicaca, and marvel at the surreal landscapes of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni and Chile’s Valley of the Moon in the Atacama Desert. Explore colorful Valparaíso, find thrills in the adventure haven of Pucón, and relax in the lakeside charm of Bariloche. From the tango halls of Buenos Aires to the samba beats of Rio de Janeiro, and the thundering majesty of Iguassu Falls, every moment of this trip will leave you in awe and hungry for more.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, La Paz, Su
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salt Flats, San Pedro De Atacama, Cusco, Santiago, Valparaiso, Pucon, San Carlos de Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguacu, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Puno
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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. Marvel at the surreal salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, wander through the otherworldly desert landscapes of the Atacama Plateau, and venture off the beaten path to experience the best of this diverse region. With just the right mix of guided adventures and free time, this journey is the perfect way to truly connect with two extraordinary destinations.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi
Santiago, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salt Flats, San Pedro De Atacama
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, where South America’s most iconic cities and landscapes come alive. Stroll the surreal salt flats of Salar de Uyuni and lose yourself in the otherworldly Atacama Desert. Wander the colourful streets of coastal Valparaíso, chase adrenaline in Pucón’s adventure-sport playground, and experience authentic gaucho life on a ranch near charming Bariloche. Cap it all off in the vibrant cosmopolis of Buenos Aires, where tango, culture, and culinary delights await. Fall head over heels for the region’s diverse landscapes, warm people, and mouthwatering cuisine — and leave already dreaming of your next adventure.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, La Paz, Santiago
Buenos Aires, La Paz, Santiago, Valparaiso, Pucon, San Carlos de Bariloche, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salt Flats, San Pedro De Atacama
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