TRIP NOTES Andean Discovery 17 days | Santiago to Buenos Aires Discover the highlights of Chile, • Humahuaca - stroll around this • Tour of the Rocks Valley, Incahuasi Bolivia and Argentina on this 17 picturesque little town which gives its Island and Uyuni Salt Flat on a shared day private tour, visiting Atacama name to the beautiful gorge basis (private touring available for a • Pucara - visit the ancient fortress located supplement) and the otherworldly Valley of the on a hill top, which is Argentina's most • Humahuaca Gorge Excursion on a shared Moon, Uyuni, the world's largest important archaeological site basis (private touring available for a salt flat and the spectacular Iguazu • Purmamarca - wander around this supplement) Falls, before ending in the sultry charming Andean village, visit the craft • Tour of the Dalí Valley, Chalviri hot capital of Buenos Aires. market and see the famous Hill of the springs, Sol de Mañana Geysers and Seven Colours Laguna Colorada, Villamar on a shared • Salta - spend a night in this sophisticated basis (private touring available for a HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS city, renowned for its colonial architecture supplement) • Trip Highlights and breathtaking landscapes Brazilian Falls and Argentine Iguazu Falls • Iguazu Falls - take in incredible views of Tour on a shared basis (private touring • Santiago - take in the highlights of Chile's the spectacular Iguazu Falls from both the available for a supplement) capital on a half day cultural city tour Brazilian and Argentine side • English speaking local guides for all • Atacama Desert – explore the world's • Buenos Aires – take a guided tour of scheduled sightseeing driest desert and the lunarlike landscape Argentina's captivating capital, dubbed • All relevant transfers and transportation of the Valley of the Moon the Paris of South America • Take in the spectacular scenery of What's Not Included Laguna Verde on the slopes of the What's Included • International flights and visas volcano Llicancabur, the Valley of Dali, • 16 nights SUPERIOR accommodation. • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal Chalviri hot springs, continue the journey Upgrading to DELUXE accommodation is nature to the Geysers of the Sun Morning to available upon request. Accommodation • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture admire the spectacular colors of hot mud, rating – See Trip Notes for details • Domestic flights – South American then to Laguna Colorada • 16 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner airpasses are available with LATAM and • Salar de Uyuni – explore Bolivia's • Airport arrival and departure transfer other airline carriers when booked in spectacular dazzling white salt flats and • Santiago and Buenos Aires city tours on a conjunction with international flights, see the giant cactus of Fish Island shared basis (private touring available for which can often offer significant savings • Colchani - spend at the unique Hotel a supplement) on domestic flights. Please ask a member Palacio de Sal, the first hotel in the world • Moon and Death Valleys excursion on a of the team for more information. built entirely of salt shared basis (private touring available for a supplement) DETAILED ITINERARY Andean Discovery - 17 days updated on 26-09-2021 06:02:57 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Andean Discovery Day 1 : Santiago Days 5-6 : Moon & Death Day 8 : Uyuni Salt Flats Welcome to Chile. Upon arrival at Santiago Valleys International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of your evening at leisure. Overnight - Santiago Days 2-3 : City Sightseeing Villa Mar - Uyuni Salt Flats. After breakfast, This afternoon you'll depart on a half-day visit the bizarre rock formations of the Stones excursion to the beautiful Moon Valley. Valley and take in the incredible landscapes Sculpted over thousands and thousands of of the vast dazzling Uyuni Salt Flats, visiting years by erosion, this otherworldly landscape the famous giant cactus of Incahuasi Island features incredible rock formations and sand (commonly known as Fish Island). Next, learn After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of dunes. Visit the salt caverns and climb the about the process of salt extraction at a salt Chile's capital. Starting at San Cristobal Hill, mayor sand dune for breathtaking views, processing plant before enjoying lunch in the you'll visit the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral before returning to San Pedro de Atacama in middle of the Salt Flats. and the Government Palace. Then head the evening. east to experience some of Santiago's older In the afternoon travel on to Colchani where neighbourhoods, such as Plaza Concha y Day 6 is free to spend at your leisure. you will be staying at the Hotel Palacio de Sal, Toro, which is known for its cobblestone Overnight - San Pedro de Atacama (B:2) one of the world's most unusual hotels and streets and historic mansions. The tour ends the first hotel in the world built entirely of salt. at a handicraft store where you can admire Day 7 : Laguna Colorada After dinner, enjoy an evening walk near the lapis lazuli jewellery, a stone that is only found hotel. The sky at this latitude is considered in Chile and Afghanistan. one of the clearest in the world. Overnight - Uyuni / Salar De Uyuni Region (B, L, D) Day 3 is free for you to explore this cosmopolitan city for yourself, whether you Day 9 : Tupiza want to discover its fascinating museums, Uyuni Salt Flats - Tupiza. Today travel to the unwind in one of the hillside parks or check tranquil Bolivian town of Tupiza, stopping en out what Santiago's buzzing nightlife has to route to visit the mining centre of Atocha. On offer. Overnight - Santiago (B:2) arrival enjoy a short walk through the city. Overnight - Tupiza (B) Day 4 : San Pedro de Atacama - Villa Mar (Bolivia). Today you will Atacama journey via the Hito Cajón Bolivian border Day 10 : Humahuaca & Pucara Santiago - Atacama. Transfer to the airport for to Villa Mar, passing the Valley of Dali and your flight to Atacama. Upon arrival at Calama Chalviri hot springs enroute. Other stops airport, you will be met and transferred to your include the Geysers of the Sun Morning, hotel in San Pedro de Atacama. where you can admire the spectacular colours Overnight - San Pedro de Atacama (B) of the hot mud, and Laguna Colorada, home to the famous James Flamingos. Overnight - Villa Mar (B) Tupiza - Humahuaca - Purmamarca (Argentina). Today you will cross the border into Argentina, travelling to the colourful northwest region and the picturesque town of Humahuaca. Enjoy some free time to Andean Discovery - 17 days updated on 26-09-2021 06:02:57 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Andean Discovery explore before continuing to Tilcara. Here you follow the trail to the large lookout balconies wine. No trip to the Argentinian capital will visit the most important archaeological at the edge of the falls (approximate duration: would be complete without watching a tango site in Argentina. Known as Pucara, this 2 hours). Overnight - Iguazu Falls (Argentina) performance, or you could even put on your hilltop fortress boasts exceptional views (B:2) dancing shoes and learn to tango yourself. over the valley below. Enjoy a short visit Day 14 : Iguazu Falls (Brazil) to the town of Tilcara and its fascinating On day 17 it's time to bid farewell to Buenos Iguazu - Buenos Aires. Today enjoy a half-day Archaeological Museum, before the short Aires. Unless you have considered extending excursion to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. drive to Purmamarca. your stay you will be transferred from your Separated from the Argentinean National Overnight - Purmamarca (B) hotel to the international airport. Overnight - Park by the Iguazu River, the Brazilian Falls Buenos Aires (B:2) Day 11 : Salta were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site Purmamarca - Salta. Enjoy free time this in 1986 and form part of one of the largest Tipping morning to explore Purmamarca Village, natural protected areas in South America. Tipping is an essential part of the culture. For a where highlights include the famous Hill of Stroll along the 1,200-metre catwalk and enjoy job well done, we would suggest for your tour Seven Colours, the church and the craft stunning views of the 275 falls. guide: USD$5-6 per traveller, for each day of market.