La Paz to Buenos Aires - Overland Trip

Itineraries

Arrival day.

A full free day in La Paz. In the evening we take an overnight bus to Potosi.

A full free day in Potosi. There is the chance to visit one of the silver mines that were the source of the city’s wealth and which are still used to this day.

We travel to the remote town of Uyuni, our base for exploring the salt flats of southern Bolivia.

Our trip in 4WD jeeps from Uyuni in Bolivia into Argentina following the footsteps of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid begins. Today we visit Salar de Uyuni, the largest and highest salt flat in the world - an awe-inspiring sight. In the evening we arrive at the town of Tupiza where we spent the night. (LD)

Early in the morning we head for the Bolivian- Argentinean border, then begin our tour in Argentinean territory. Our final destination is Purmamarca, a small pleasant village from the beginning of the 17th century, settled at the foot of the ‘Seven Colours Hill’. (BL)

We continue our journey through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Humahuaca Canyon. The canyon follows a major cultural route, the Inca Trail, along the spectacular valley of the Rio Grande. It features visible traces of prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities, of the Inca Empire and of the fight for independence in the 19th and 20th centuries. Making our way through several villages, native markets, and remains of pre-Columbian settlements, we continue to Salta. (B)

The Hispanic architecture of Salta stands out from the other cities in the country. The colonial spirit from the times of its foundation remains in its houses, streets, hundred-year-old monuments and narrow sidewalks surrounded by the mountains nearby. Depending on the time of year, you might have the chance to experience one of the three highest railway services in the world, ‘the train to the clouds’. Starting at Salta, at an altitude of 1187m, this breath-taking train journey takes you directly to the clouds during its 217 km itinerary, going via numerous tunnels, bridges and viaducts until it finally reaches 4230m.

Bus to Cafayate. This charming town is the perfect stop to immerse ourselves into the great Argentinean wine culture. Cafayate is well known for its famous Torrontes white wine, of sweet and deep fruit flavour, and considered the best of its kind in the entire world. Besides the delightful architecture of the city, you can visit the wine museums and cellars, where you can enjoy some wine tasting.

Situated in a deep valley, and surrounded by mountains, Tafi del Valle is a pleasant colonial village. A perfect combination of great scenery and perfect climate, there are excellent options for hiking, horse-riding and different excursions in the mountains and valleys.

After a free morning in Tafi we take a short bus ride to Tucuman.

An energetic city life, full with colonial and historical sites and beautiful landscapes best describe San Miguel de Tucumán, heart of the Tucumán Province and cradle of the Argentinean independence movement. A full free day to enjoy the city before boarding the overnight bus to Rosario, Che Guevara’s hometown.

Argentina’s third largest city is well known for its beautiful buildings, its important art and music scene and its vibrant nightlife. We have a full day to explore it all.

We take a bus to Buenos Aires, the city famous for its tango, football, European-style architecture, sophisticated shopping and some of the best and most varied cuisine in the whole continent.

Tour ends.