Argentina to Chile Lake Crossing
9 Days / 8 Nights From 2283
- Fully Customizable & Combinable
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Bariloche
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Panoramic view of the Lanin Volcano and Lacar Lake
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Puerto Montt, capital of the Chilean Lake District
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The Osorno Volcano
Lake Titicaca, Uyuni Salt Flats, The Atacama Desert & Salta
Summary
10 Days / 9 NightsThe Magic Triangle of the Andes Tour takes you through majestic deserts of South America, past diverse landscapes in Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Start in Bolivia’s largest city, La Paz, and travel to the Uyuni Salt Flats and capture spectacular photos of the endless white landscape. Continue to the Atacama desert; most famous for its stargazing, the Moon Valley, altiplano lagoons and tatio geysers. Finish this tour in Salta and take in the beauty and vibrant colors of Jujuy and Quebrada de Humahuaca.
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Continue to descend to the quaint village of Tahua where you will have lunch at the comfortable Tayka Salt Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Chillima village, north of the hotel. Take a 60 to 90-minute walk to see the impressive stone edifications, that have more than 1000 years of antiquity.
Note: Optional hike/trek back to the hotel is recommended for those who would like more activity. If not, your guide will transfer you back by car.
In the afternoon, travel towards the lagoon chain of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramaditas. Here you can see three species of flamingos, Andean seagulls, wild ducks and other types of birds that inhabit the area. The snow-capped mountains and volcanoes rest at the side of green bofedales, which intertwine with a vast array of colors produced from the different minerals in the area. After the last lagoon, you will enter into a large desert, where shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown will positively overwhelm you.
For lunch, you will stop at the Green Lagoon, set in the foothills of the Licancabur Volcano. Eat and relax as the waters change colors from emerald to dark green. After lunch, you will cross the border into Chile where a Chilean driver will transfer you to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.
In the afternoon get ready to visit the Salar de Atacama and the Chaxa Lagoon where you can see more birds and flamingoes. Cross the small Socaire Village and head to Miñique and Miscanti, Altiplanic Lagoons of spectacular colors surrounded by dramatic hills and volcanoes. After some time exploring the lagoons, stop in Socaire Village and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to San Pedro de Atacama in the evening.
Continue to Paso Jama for your transfer to Salta.Your guide will escort you from San Pedro de Atacama to Paso Jama and then from Paso Jama to Salta.
In the evening return to your hotel in Salta.
Little by little, the arid landscape is replaced by extensive vineyards, hinting that the destination of Cafayate is close. Once in Cafayate, you will visit a wine cellar and sip some delicious torrontes wine, cultivated in the region.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon following the same route.
Spend your final night in Salta or catch a flight to your next destination in South America.
Note: Entrance fees and visits to the mentioned places are not included in this tour.
La Paz City Tour
The Moon Valley
Lake Titicaca Cruise
Uyuni Salt Flats
San Pedro de Atacama
Atacama Saltbed
Lagoons Miscanti & Minique, Toconao
Tatio Geysers
Safari to the Clouds
Cafayate Excursion
Salta City Tour
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