La Paz to Santiago Itinerary

Visit South America and travel to La Paz in Bolivia. Browse the city's many bustling markets or visit the stimulating Coca Museum to discover the history and usage of this plant.

Soak up the barren yet impressive Andean landscapes en route to Bolivia's colonial mining town of Potosi. An optional tour of a working mine provides a fascinating and somewhat hair-raising insight into life in the region.

Gaze in awe at the seemingly endless expanse of Bolivia's largest salt flats before admiring the remarkable red waters of Laguna Colorada.

Journey towards the Argentine border, camping among spectacular scenery.

Visit the extraordinary Moon Valley, home of stunning sunsets and awesome stargazing opportunities. Stay in the oasis of San Pedro, where low-lying buildings hug narrow streets, surrounded by the huge dunes and other-worldly rock formations of the Atacama desert.

Delight in the laidback atmosphere of Argentina's elegant colonial city of Salta. Relax in the main plaza, discover the pumping nightlife or head out of town to Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow valley flanked by spectacularly colourful mountains and giant cacti.

Learn about Argentina's wine production on a guided vineyard tour, perhaps taking the opportunity to indulge in some renowned blends.

Stop by the Quilmes ruins, ancient home to a tribe that resisted the Incas and even the Spanish over the centuries. In its prime, the city would have housed nearly 5000 people.

Experience Argentine hospitality while staying on a working cattle ranch. Perhaps explore the Pampas on horseback before savouring the mouth-watering aromas and succulent flavours of a traditional barbecue.

Traverse the high passes of the Andes travelling to Mendoza. Relax in the shade of the trees that line the city's wide avenues, visit local art galleries or chill out with a glass of wine.

Celebrate the end of an unforgettable adventure in Chile's cosmopolitan capital, Santiago.