Argentina & Bolivia: Salt Flats and Desert

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Hi Vera and Yuna, We are back in the US and have reflected on our fabulous trip. Thank you for a wonderful tour. We loved the program, the guide (Ava) and the hotels! We appreciate all your work, help and guidance in making this a special 60th birthday journey.

Michelle y Rich Perro | Traveled in March

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9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

99 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Salta, Argentina

Uyuni, Bolivia

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Highlights

Discover Northern Argentina

Explore the Atacama Desert in Chile

Visit Uyuni Salt Flats in Boliva

Be amazed by the colors of Nature

Itinerary

Craving wide-open adventure in South America’s northwest? Discover Salta, affectionately called 'La Linda', as your gateway to an exhilarating trip across Argentina and Bolivia’s most dramatic landscapes. This tour is crafted for young adults eager to balance culture and excitement, blending the colonial charm of Salta and Jujuy with surreal natural wonders.

Your journey starts in Salta, where cobbled streets and traditional plazas set a laid-back tone. From here, venture into the high-altitude beauty of Andean towns and villages, traversing rugged desert gorges and exclusive vineyards. Experience the famed 'cloud safari', a route that offers jaw-dropping vistas and authentic glimpses into the traditions of the region’s indigenous communities.

Cross into Bolivia to reach the legendary Uyuni Salt Flats—an endless white expanse that feels otherworldly, especially at sunrise or sunset. Between adventures, relax in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, perched on the edge of the world’s driest desert, where stargazing is absolutely mesmerizing.

This moderate-activity tour is ideal for energetic travelers who love remote settings, shifting from comfort to off-the-beaten-path exploration. Expect days filled with scenic drives, short hikes, and plenty of time to immerse yourself in Andean culture. The unique selling point? You’ll experience some of South America’s most spectacular and rarely visited landscapes, with just the right mix of local color and natural marvels—memories guaranteed to last long after you return.

day 1Start your Adventure in Argentina: Salta

Welcome to Salta!
Upon arrival in Salta you will be transferred to your hotel.
Salta has it all: the geographical diversity (green, red and brown mountains) and the historical richness. Do not forget that, in these lands, one day they fought for the independence of Argentina! It also has exquisite and well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque and very crowded cafes in the main square (a great place to sit and watch the locals in their daily hustle and bustle!), and the characteristic and fun peñas, places where Salteños sit and listen to their local folklore idols, and then end up dancing (after one or two encouraging glasses of wine) together.
The perfect base to explore the Argentinian Northern area is Salta city
Keep in mind that religion is very important here: religiously speaking, people take a siesta in Salta... so between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. it will be more difficult for you to find the places open, so take advantage of it to take your first northern siesta!
Type of service: Private
Included: Transportation mentioned above

day 2Humahuaca Gorge, Salta & Jujuy trips

day 3Salta

day 4From Salta, travel to Chile - San Pedro de Atacama

day 5Atacama Tours: the Moon Valley

day 6Atacama Tours: Tatio Geysers & Machuca

day 7Uyuni Tours: 4WD Adventure

day 84WD Adventure to Salt Hotel

day 94WD Adventure to Uyuni

What's Included

Transfers mentioned in the itinerary

6 nights of accomodattion

2-nights accommodation in mountain huts during your 4×4 adventure

Daily breakfast included

Day 7 & 8 Full Board included

Excursions mentioned on the itinerary

Bilingual guide (English / Spanish).

One way bus Salta / San Pedro de Atacama

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Itinerary

day 1Start your Adventure in Argentina: Salta