2-Week South America Journey — Peru, Bolivia & Chile
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This 2-week South America journey connects the three most photographed landscapes of the Andes: Machu Picchu, the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert. In 15 days you fly from Lima to Cusco, hike to Rainbow Mountain, explore the Sacred Valley and visit Machu Picchu, then travel the Route of the Sun to Lake Titicaca and cross into Bolivia to La Paz. From Uyuni, a 4x4 expedition crosses the salt flat and the flamingo lagoons and drops into Chile at San Pedro de Atacama, where a full-day excursion reveals the Altiplanic Lagoons and the Valley of the Moon before your flight to Santiago. It is the fastest way to see Peru, Bolivia and Chile in one multi-country trip.
Your 2-week South America journey at a glance: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Atacama Desert. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
Land in Lima and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, the seaside district on the cliffs above the Pacific. Take an easy walk to Larcomar and enjoy your first Peruvian dinner.
Day 2
A guided tour of Lima’s colonial center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs, then free time in Miraflores and Barranco.
Day 3
Fly to Cusco in the morning and rest until the afternoon, when your guide takes you to the Koricancha and the Cathedral and up to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Take the visits slowly on this first day at altitude.
Day 4
Set out early for Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. The trail climbs past grazing alpacas to a viewpoint above 5,000 m, where mineral stripes of red, yellow and green cover the mountainside. Horses are available for part of the climb.
Day 5
Descend to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to see the terraces and market of Pisac and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, board the scenic train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes.
Day 6
Tour Machu Picchu with your guide in the morning, discovering its temples and terraces, and return to Cusco by train and road in the afternoon.
Day 7
A full day crossing the Andes by guided bus, with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya Pass and Pucará, arriving at Puno on Lake Titicaca in the late afternoon.
Day 8
Board a boat to the Uros floating islands and continue to Taquile Island for a walk, local textiles and lunch with views of the Bolivian mountains across the lake.
Day 9
Travel along Lake Titicaca to the Peru–Bolivia border and on across the Altiplano to La Paz (approx. 3,640 m).
Day 10
Fly to Uyuni and start your 4x4 adventure: the train cemetery, Colchani and the vast Salar de Uyuni with Incahuasi Island. Spend the night in a salt hotel.
Day 11
Cross volcanic landscapes to lagoons alive with flamingos, the Stone Tree and Laguna Colorada, deep inside the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, and stay overnight in a simple lodge.
Day 12
Visit the Sol de Mañana geysers at dawn and the Polques hot springs, then cross the border into Chile and descend to San Pedro de Atacama for the night.
Day 13
A full day in the driest non-polar desert on Earth. In the morning, drive up to the Altiplanic Lagoons of Miscanti and Miñiques, deep blue lakes at the foot of volcanoes, and visit Laguna Chaxa in the Salar de Atacama, where Andean flamingos feed. In the late afternoon, walk through the salt-crusted ridges and dunes of the Valley of the Moon and watch the sunset paint the cordillera pink and orange.
Day 14
Transfer to Calama airport for the flight to Santiago and spend the afternoon discovering Chile’s capital, from the Plaza de Armas and the Central Market to the views from San Cristóbal Hill.
Day 15
Transfer to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.
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Yes. This 15-day itinerary is designed for exactly that: 8 days in Peru (Lima, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu), 3 days in Bolivia (La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats) and 4 days in Chile (San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago), connected overland and with three short flights.
For travelers who want the great landscapes of the Andes, it is one of the most complete: it combines Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama Desert without backtracking. If you prefer more time in each place, see our 17-day and 21-day versions of this route.
At the end of the Uyuni expedition you cross from Bolivia into Chile at the Hito Cajón border post (approx. 4,500 m), near the Laguna Verde. You complete Bolivian exit and Chilean entry formalities, then transfer down to San Pedro de Atacama (approx. 2,400 m) in about an hour. Chile has strict agricultural controls: fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, seeds and honey are not allowed, so finish any snacks before the border and declare anything you are unsure about.
Rainbow Mountain comes on your second day in Cusco and reaches more than 5,000 m, which can be hard if you are not acclimatized. If you are sensitive to altitude, we recommend moving it after Machu Picchu or replacing it with a gentler visit; horses can also be rented on the trail.
Entry requirements for Bolivia depend on your nationality: many passports enter visa-free, while others need a tourist visa, which in some cases can be obtained in advance or on arrival. Rules change, so please check with the Bolivian consulate or your government’s travel advice before booking. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Most nationalities do not need a tourist visa for Peru or Chile, but please confirm the rules for your passport.
April to November, the dry season, is the best time for Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the 4x4 crossing from Uyuni to Atacama. In January–March the Salar can become a mirror, but rain may close the lagoon route or the border.
Each country has its own currency: the Peruvian sol (PEN), the Bolivian boliviano (BOB) and the Chilean peso (CLP). US dollars are widely accepted for tourism services, and credit cards work in cities, but bring local cash for markets, tips and the remote Altiplano, where there are no ATMs.
The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic flights in Peru, Bolivia and Chile and your international flights are quoted separately.