Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina · 24-30 days
South America Grand Loop: Peru, Bolivia, Chile & Argentina
The itinerary
- Lima2 nights
- Cusco & Machu Picchu4 nights
- La Paz2 nights
- Uyuni Salt Flats3 nights
- Atacama Desert3 nights
- Santiago2 nights
- Buenos Aires3 nights
- El Calafate & Patagonia4 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines adventure, natural landscapes, history and culture, and road trips across Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu, La Paz, Uyuni Salt Flats, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and El Calafate & Patagonia. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is October to November. April and September are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights and road transfers or a hire car.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £35 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £325+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3170 to £4420 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for South America Grand Loop: Peru, Bolivia, Chile & Argentina?
This itinerary works best over 24 to 30 days across 8 stops: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu, La Paz, Uyuni Salt Flats, Atacama Desert, Santiago, Buenos Aires, and El Calafate & Patagonia.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is October to November. April and September are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £35 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £325+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3170 to £4420 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.