Bolivia · Chile · Argentina · 12 Days / 11 Nights · From $2,270 AUD
Cross three South American countries on this epic 12-day adventure. Begin in La Paz, the world's highest capital, then head south to the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats, four-wheel drive across the Bolivian Altiplano past coloured lagoons and flamingos, cross into the Atacama Desert of Chile, continue overland into Argentina to colonial Salta, and finish with the tango, steaks and late nights of Buenos Aires. A Basix-style small group tour designed for 18–35 year olds who want raw landscapes and real local life without the 5-star price tag.
Arrive in La Paz, the highest capital in the world (3,650m). Group welcome meeting in the evening. Free time to rest and acclimatise.
Guided walk through La Paz including the famous Witches' Market and historic Plaza Murillo. Evening overnight bus to Uyuni.
Meals: Breakfast
Train Cemetery, 4WD onto the salt flats, Incahuasi (Inca Wasi) Island of giant cacti and iconic horizon photos. Overnight in a basic salt hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Full day 4WD across the high-altitude desert. Coloured lagoons, flamingos, llamas and Andean foxes. Overnight near Laguna Colorada (up to 4,900m).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dawn drive past geysers and fumaroles, optional thermal baths, border crossing at 4,500m, then down to the Atacama Desert oasis town.
Meals: Breakfast
Two free days. Optional sandboarding, Moon Valley sunset tour, astronomy tour, horse riding, or a day-trip to the Tatio Geysers.
Meals: Breakfast (both days)
Long-distance coach across the Andes into Argentina, through the coloured rock formations of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, arriving in colonial Salta for an orientation walk.
Meals: Breakfast
Free day. Options: gondola up Cerro San Bernardo for city views, wine tasting (Torrontés) or a day-trip to Cafayate vineyards.
Meals: Breakfast
Morning flight (included) from Salta to Buenos Aires. Transfer to hotel. Free evening — optional tango show or classic Argentine steak dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Orientation walk through San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery (resting place of Eva Perón). Free afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip ends after breakfast. Free departure any time — extend to Iguazú Falls or fly home.
Meals: Breakfast
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12 days from La Paz to Buenos Aires — salt flats, deserts, flamingos and tango. From just $2,270 AUD per person.