Peru & Bolivia Encounter

Explore South America's salt flats, ancient deserts, geysers and valleys on this 21-day adventure from Lima to San Pedro De Atacama. Ride the teleferico (cable car) over the world’s tallest capital city (La Paz), explore the Andrean Desert and travel across the Uyuni Salt Flats with a local leader by your side. Learn about ancient rock carvings at Yerbas Buenas, discover the diverse ecology in the depths of the Amazon and journey around the islands of Lake Titicaca. See flamingo-filled lagoons and lunar valleys as you cross into the Atacama Desert, watch the sun rise over Rainbow Canyon and indulge in Bolivian and Chilean cuisine every step of the way. This trip visits places at high altitude above 2800 m, and some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and Health Information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details., The Amazon Jungle can be very hot and humid, so it's important to drink plenty of water and wear light cotton clothing. Make sure you also bring tropical-strength insect repellent., You'll spend a lot of time in a 4WD which is likely to have all seats occupied while crossing some bumpy surfaces. This is the best way to see the sights in and around Uyuni and is all part of the adventure., In Bolivia (especially in Uyuni), things don't always go to plan. An attraction may be closed for the day without notice or reason. Although this doesn't happen very often, please be prepared for the possibility., Making your way across the Andean Desert and salt flats isn’t exactly luxurious. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes. This is all part of the adventure. Without a doubt, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip., Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (not our trip leaders) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes one guided visit of Machu Picchu (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visit to this incredible site., If you choose to trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, you can expect strenuous hiking and will be camping with basic facilities during the hiking portion of the itinerary. This option is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details on specific clothing and equipment requirements.