Buenos Aires to Lima (via Pantanal) Travel Pass

43 Days Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazú, Foz do Iguaçu, Campo Grande, Bonito, Pantanal, Corumbá, Puerto Quijarro, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, La Paz, Copacabana, Puno, Cusco, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nazca, Ica, Huacachina, Paracas, Lima

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

36317

Group Type:

Independent

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Cycling, Walking

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Tour Overview

Experience the best of South America in this incredible adventure, travelling from Brazil to Peru passing through Chile and Argentina. Discover impressive waterfalls, sand dunes, active mines and much more!

Highlights

  • Embark on a unforgettable journey of a lifetime into the Uyuni Salt Flats

  • Be amazed by the Iguazu Falls, one of the most incredible sights in the world

  • Discover the oasis of Huacachina with its tranquil lagoon and backdrop of amazing sand dunes

  • Get the opportunity to take a tango lesson in Buenos Aires

Itinerary

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Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires

Meals Included: None

Tango, Wine & Empanadas Experience Departure Time: 14:00 Duration: 2 hrs We will enjoy this activity in a studio in the Abasto area where we will start the experience knowing the history of the neighborhood and tango. Then, we will have a tango class of one hour, where you will learn the first steps, or you can add more knowledge to your dance. We will finish with a wine tasting accompanied by empanadas. A typical combination of Buenos Aires gastronomy. We can enjoy a moment of conversation, to get to know each other and give you advice to continue getting to know this wonderful city: Buenos Aires. You will learn about tango and wines, and you will be able to try some delicious empanadas. You will take a souvenir bag with a surprise! NOTE: This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages. Other things to note: We prepare the empanadas to taste. If you are vegetarian, let us know!

Day 2: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Location: Puerto Iguazú

Meals Included: None

Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu Type: Bus (Overnight) Time: 13:30, 14:30, 19:00, 21:00 Duration: 18 Hours Transfer from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Puerto Iguazu.

Day 3: Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Location: Puerto Iguazú

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 4: Puerto Iguazu - Foz Do Iguacu, Argentina

Location: Foz do Iguaçu

Meals Included: None

Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Trip (Arg to Arg) Departure Time: 07:20 Duration: 10 hrs A visit to the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls is a completely different experience than the Brazilian and deserves a whole day's worth of your time. Walk along the man-made platforms and bridges that follow the contours of the river taking you right up next to hundreds of waterfalls covering a 4 kilometer stretch. Iguazu falls were created approximately 200 thousand years ago by a geological fault where the Iguazu and Parana Rivers come together creating an 80-meter high cascade named "Garganta del Diablo" or Devil's Throat. The falls stretch over 3 kilometers wide making them taller than Niagara Falls in North America and wider than Victoria Falls in Africa. The average flow of water passing over the falls is 1,500 cubic meters per second and depending on the water levels you can observe anywhere from 160 - 260 falls. The intensity of the falls produces a permanent fog, where sunbeams form multiple rainbows of incredible beauty. Start off by walking down around the Circuito Inferior where several bridges take you right up next to the falls where you can stand and be soaked by the spray in seconds. Take the train to the "Devil's Throat" main falls where a man-made walkway leads you out over the river to experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of looking down into the Devil's Throat itself, a 90-meter-high cascade over which 13,000 cubic meters plunge per second. Taking an optional boat trip (you may purchase this additional activity upon arrival), rafting or hiking in the park is another way to enjoy the day in nature and appreciate the falls from a different perspective.Don't forget to take your camera, rain gear and sunblock. Bring your own snacks and water to avoid paying high prices in the park. If time allows on your way back to Puerto Iguazu, you may have a chance to stop at the 3 frontiers overlook point where you can see Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil at the convergence of the Iguazu and Parana Rivers. A blue, green and yellow obelisk represents the national colors of all 3 countries. This is also a great place to grab some last minute souvenirs from Iguazu Falls. Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguacu Type: Private Transfer Times: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 Duration: 1 hours Transfer from Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguacu You will be picked up at your accommodation for a private transfer to your Foz do Iguacu accommodation.

Day 5: Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil

Location: Campo Grande

Meals Included: None

Foz do Iguacu to Campo Grande Type: Bus (Overnight) Time: 16:45 Duration: 15 Hours Transfer from Foz do Iguacu to Campo Grande

Day 6: Bonito, Brazil

Location: Bonito

Meals Included: None

Campo Grande to Bonito Type: Shuttle Time: 24hrs Duration: 4 Hours Transfer from Campo Grande to Bonito You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Bonito, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Day 7: Bonito, Brazil

Location: Bonito

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 8: Bonito, Brazil

Location: Pantanal

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N (Bonito to Corumba) Bonito Departure to the Pantanal Please make your way to Bonito bus station for your transfer to Pantanal. You will be taken to your wetland lodge accommodation. After a warm welcome by the friendly staff, get settled and check out the list of activities you can do over the next few days.

Day 9: Pantanal, Brazil

Location: Pantanal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N (Bonito to Corumba) Pantanal Activities Throughout your stay in Pantanal, you will enjoy meals as you join in a variety of activities. There will be boat trips along the river, night safari by boat, horseback riding, fishing for Piranha, walking tours, jeep safaris, alligator spotting and canoeing. No matter what you do you are sure to have fun! Make sure you are camera-ready as during your excursions within this large freshwater floodplain, you will get plentiful opportunities to observe native wildlife such as alligators, capybaras, armadillos, jaguars and a wide variety of birds. *Note: Your guide will help you organise the activities you participate in and they are subject to availability and weather conditions.

Day 10: Pantanal, Brazil

Location: Pantanal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N (Bonito to Corumba) Pantanal Activities Continue with the variety of activities that this place has to offer to you. Don´t forget to take a lot of pictures to show your friends and family what you have been up to! *Note: Your guide will help you organise the activities you participate in and they are subject to availability and weather conditions.

Day 11: Corumba, Brazil

Location: Corumbá

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N (Bonito to Corumba) Transfer Pantanal to Corumba Say goodbye to the Pantanal, your head full of wonderful memories, and return by shuttle at 13:30 hrs to Corumba arriving between 17:30-18:00 hrs. On the way back, admire your beautiful pictures and get ready to brag to your friends about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! If you are planning a flight today, please make sure you book it after 19:00 hrs so you have plenty of time to connect. Otherwise, stay overnight and depart the following day at your leisure. NOTE: Alternatively you can finish this trip in Bonito or Corumbá, just confirm with us at the time of booking.

Day 12: Puerto Quijarro, Bolivia

Location: Puerto Quijarro

Meals Included: None

Corumba to Puerto Quijarro Type: Travel this bus section on your own Time: Anytime Transfer from Corumba to Puerto Quijarro on your own

Day 13: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Meals Included: None

Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz Type: Train Time: Check availability Duration: None Hours Transfer from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz Please make your own way to the train station to catch your train to Santa Cruz.

Day 14: Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Location: Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 15: Sucre, Bolivia

Location: Sucre

Meals Included: None

Santa Cruz to Sucre Type: Flight Time: Check availability Transfer from Santa Cruz to Sucre You will be transferred to Santa Cruz airport in time for your flight to Sucre.

Day 16: Sucre, Bolivia

Location: Sucre

Meals Included: None

Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local Departure Time: 11:00, 17:00 Duration: 3 hrs Bolivia is fast becoming a gastronomic hot-spot with its abundance of local Bolivian dishes and their distinct flavours which sets it apart from the rest of the world. In this interactive half day cookery class, our local chef will teach you the art of preparing a delicious 3-course meal and a Bolivian hot sauce whilst learning about local ingredients and traditional cooking methods such as the Batan. Shake up your very own cocktail using Bolivian spirits and seasonal fruits as demonstrated by the chef. Under 18s and non-drinkers make a mocktail. Finish off the experience by dining together in the company of the chef and receive a recipe of the main dish to recreate it for friends and family! We are passionate about the Bolivian food scene and want to share our passion for Bolivian food with like-minded travellers. Sample Menu: Starter: "Ensalada de Yuyu" - Succulent purslane shoots served on a selection of baby Bolivian potatoes with Creole cheese and lemon dressing. Main: "Cazuela de Maní" - A peanut based dish that packs in chicken, vegetables, pasta and a generous garnish of straw fries. Dessert: "Singani Chocolate Capas" - Layers of chocolate bizcocho infused with Singani coffee liqueur layered with Chantilly cream. NOTE: With prior notice we can adapt certain recipes to accommodate dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan. Example main dishes include Picante de Pollo, Cazuela de Maní, Papas Rellenas or Mondongo Chuquisaqueño.

Day 17: Potosi, Bolivia

Location: Potosi

Meals Included: None

Sucre to Potosi Type: Bus Time: 06:00, 07:00, 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00, 19:00 Duration: 3 Hours Transfer from Sucre to Potosi Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Potosi.

Day 18: Uyuni, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: None

Potosi to Uyuni Type: Bus Time: 12:30, 19:00, 21:00 Duration: 4 Hours Transfer from Potosi to Uyuni Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Uyuni.

Day 19: Villa Candelaria, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni) Uyuni - Colchani - Incahuasi Island - Pia Pia Island - Candelaria Your tour will begin at 10:30 am, at the meeting point. The first stop will be Uyuni's 'train graveyard', to see the first locomotives in Bolivia. You’ll visit the small settlement of Colchani (salt miners’ workshops next to the salt flats). Here, you’ll see handicrafts made of salt, and textile art made of llama and alpaca fiber. The tour will continue onto the Great Salt Flats of Uyuni. Take photos as you cruise along the vast white expanse of salt, see Los Ojos de Agua Salada (‘salt water eyes’) and then visit a hotel made completely of salt! This amazing place currently serves as a museum. Following this jam-packed morning, after lunch, you’ll carry on to “Isla Incahuasi” (Fish Island), where you will have time to take a hike to the top of the island to see giant cacti, and rock formations made of petrified coral. Make sure you and your group pose for some fun perspective- and proportion-distorted photos, taken against the backdrop of the striking white surface of the salt flats. Then, you’ll head to Pia Pia island, to see the beautiful sunset over the salt flats. Finish off at the village of Candelaria, and enjoy the unique experience of spending the night in a hotel made almost entirely of salt. Accommodation:Salt hostel "La Escondida" in VILLA CANDELARIA - double rooms. For Rainy season ( from January to April): Hotel in Culpina or other location (No access to the Salt Hostel during these months). If you want a private room for the 2 nights you have to pay an extra cost of 45 USD per person or 60 USD for a single room, and it's subject to availability, we recommend you to pre-order.

Day 20: Polques, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni) Chiguana Desert - Lagoons - Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Red Lagoon Sol de Mañana Geyser Start the morning off at 7:00 am with breakfast, before going to visit the Chiguana Desert, located on the south side of the Uyuni salt flats. It is surrounded by volcanoes, such as the Ollague Volcano (5840m), one that is still active, and that can be seen from the lookout. Continue along a rocky road - Pasito Tuntun - to the beautiful Andean lagoons, inhabited by 3 species of Andean flamingos. Marvel at three lagoons on the way: ‘Cañapa’ where you’ll spot the first pink flamingos, ‘Hedionda’ where lunch will be served, and ‘Chiarcota’ where you’ll see a wider variety of birds and altiplanic fauna. Enter to the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, and visit the Desert of Siloli, at 4550m (the highest and driest desert in the world). Make sure you take a photo next to the 'Rock tree', a lava rock formation. Before arriving to your final destination of the day, make a stop at the viewpoint by the Red Lagoon, where you can spot more pink flamingos in their natural habitat, and admire this intense, red-colored lake. Stay the night at a shared family lodging, "HAYLLAJARA". Accommodation:"HUAYLLAJARA" basic lodge (dorm of 6 beds shared bathroom. If you want a private room for the 2 nights you have to pay an extra cost of 45 USD per person or 60 USD for a single room, and it's subject to availability, we recommend you to pre-order). There is no electricity (only for 3 hours, 18:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs)

Day 21: Uyuni, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Uyuni) Dali Desert - Green Lagoon – Uyuni At 5 a.m. (depend on the season), you will have an early breakfast and start your tour day with a visit to Sol de Mañana Geyser. You’ll walk alongside fumaroles, and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. Continue to the open air hot springs, and take a bath in 35ºC water. The first place to visit is the Dali Desert, where Salvador Dali found inspiration for his work from the scattered boulders in the middle of the desert. See the Green Lagoon - toxic copper water at the foot of the big Licancabur volcano, which sits at 6000m, a few kilometers from the Bolivia-Chile border. Finally, you’ll head back to Uyuni, passing beautiful scenery along the way, and eating a picnic lunch next to the roadside. You’ll go by the Valley of the Rocks, the Alota settlement, and the San Cristobal Village. We’ll get back to Uyuni by 6:30 pm.

Day 22: Uyuni, Bolivia

Location: La Paz

Meals Included: None

Uyuni to La Paz Type: Cama* Bus (Overnight) [*subject to availability] Time: 20:00 Duration: 11 Hours Transfer from Uyuni to La Paz Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to La Paz.

Day 23: La Paz, Bolivia

Location: La Paz

Meals Included: None

La Paz Local Explorer Departure Time: 14:00 Duration: 3 hrs One of the best ways to see this offbeat and colorful city is in the sky! This adventure will show you the real La Paz exploring the amazing cable cars, the fascinating cemetery, local shamans and the pulsating city of El Alto with an amazing guide. This is one of the most stunning city tours in the world! Not only do you get to take in the magnificent views of La Paz and the surrounding mountains, but you also explore some of the most off the beaten path spots in the city! Take local transport up to the cemetery where we explore the open air street art museum and learn about the fascinating culture and traditions that can only be found here, then up to El Alto in the world’s most scenic form of transport, the teleferico (cable car). In El Alto we visit a local shaman and have the opportunity to get our fortunes read before exploring the city further and then taking 2 more telefericos back to the city center. Get a chance to see the real La Paz!

Day 24: Copacabana, Bolivia

Location: Copacabana

Meals Included: None

La Paz to Copacabana Type: Hostel Pick-up Shuttle Time: 07:00 Duration: 4 Hours Transfer from La Paz to Copacabana You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Copacabana, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Day 25: Puno, Peru

Location: Puno

Meals Included: None

Copacabana to Puno Type: Public Bus Time: 09:00, 13:30, 17:30, 18:30 Duration: 3 Hours Transfer from Copacabana to Puno

Day 26: Luquina, Peru

Location: Puno

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay 2D/1N Depart Puno for the Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island & Luquina Homestay You will be picked up from your hostel between around 7:10 am and transferred to the port of Puno, where you will meet your guide and board the motorboat. The first stop will be the Uros Floating Islands, where you will spend about one hour. There are more than 90 floating islands and you will get the chance to visit two of them. On the first floating island, your guide will explain to you about the people who live on the floating islands. Then you will have some free time to walk around, visit the small huts made from reeds, take some pictures and buy a souvenir to support the people of these islands if you wish. After this visit, you will continue on with a boat ride to Taquile Island. The people who live on this island are very famous because they are considered “the best weavers of Peru”. There, you will go on a beautiful hike for about one and a half hours to admire the panoramic of the lake. On your way, you will get the chance to visit a local family home where you will learn more about the famous textile from the island. You will then head towards the town square of Taquile and visit the handicraft shops to see the typical weaving. The square is also the highest point of the hike (3950 m or 12960 feet). You will finish the hike going to the second part of the island and take off in a boat (35 minutes of navigation) that will lead you to the Luquina community where you will overnight. Your host families will wait for you at the port of Luquina and will take you to their house. You will enjoy a delicious dinner with the local family before going to bed.

Day 27: Puno, Peru

Location: Puno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay 2D/1N Luquina community & Return to Puno Start the day quite early with a tasty breakfast with the family before getting the opportunity to participate in their daily activities such as sheep grazing, working in the crops, or even learning how to milk a cow. You will then enjoy a delicious lunch before saying goodbye to the family and leave the community. You will take the motorboat back to Puno, finishing the tour around 3:45 pm.

Day 28: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Puno to Cuzco Type: Shuttle Bus Time: 22:00 Duration: 7.5 Hours Transfer from Puno to Cuzco Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Cuzco.

Day 29: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 30: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Market & Cooking Class with a Local Departure Time: 9:00, 15:00 Duration: 4 hrs Our Cusco Culinary cooking experience starts at San Pedro Market (at door number 1), with a visit to this historical and traditional local market. We will try some of the most exotic fruits of Peru, the best chocolate, local cheeses, and traditional bread. After that, we will walk to our cooking studio, a traditional house from 1922, that is part of the world heritage Cusco center. We will start our cooking classes preparing the national drink of Peru, passion fruit Pisco sour. Then, we will prepare three traditional Peruvian exquisite dishes and a delicious dessert. Our class is full hands on, and you will take part in all the preparation. After we finish we will enjoy all the food, and you will have a great Peruvian meal. After the class we will also send you the recipes, so then you can share your new talent, as a Peruvian chef, with your family and friends. NOTE: To know your food requirements is very important. Our dishes are easy to be converted into vegetarian, so if you are vegetarian or Vegan this is the perfect class for you. This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.

Day 31: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 32: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 33: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: None

Cuzco to Arequipa Type: Bus (Overnight) Time: 20:00, 20:30 Duration: 10 Hours Transfer from Cuzco to Arequipa

Day 34: Arequipa, Peru

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 35: Colca Canyon, Peru

Location: Colca Canyon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Colca Canyon Trekking 2D/1N Arequipa - Colca Canyon Trekking We will pick you up from your downtown accommodation between 3:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and transfer you to Chivay town in the heart of the Colca Canyon. We'll have breakfast and then go directly to “Cruz Del Condor viewpoint” where we will see the flight of the condors. From here, we will make our way to the Mirador De San Miguel, the starting point of our trekking route. We will begin our hike towards the Colca Canyon at around 10:00 am by walking down to San Juan De Chucchu Village (3 ½ hours walking), where we will have lunch. Afterward, we will hike back uphill through Cosnirgua and Malata villages arriving in Sangalle by the end of the day where you will have the opportunity to relax in the swimming pool (3 hours walking). Overnight in rustic bungalows.

Day 36: Arequipa, Peru

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Colca Canyon Trekking 2D/1N Colca Canyon trekking - Arequipa Today, we will get an early start and begin trekking up to Cabanaconde town at around 05:00 am where we will have breakfast (3 hours steep uphill hike). From Cabanaconde, we will take our bus to Chivay Village making a few short stops along the way in Maca town and tourist viewpoints. Upon arrival to Chivay, we will visit the relaxing hot springs in town (30-40 minutes), the perfect remedy for our tired muscles and have lunch. On our way back to Arequipa we will stop to see the National Park and get beautiful views of the volcanoes (weather permitting) and to see native animals such as alpacas and vicuñas. Relax and enjoy the scenic ride back to Arequipa arriving around 6.00 pm.

Day 37: Arequipa, Peru

Location: Nazca

Meals Included: None

Arequipa to Nazca Type: Bus (Overnight) Time: 21:00 Duration: 9.5 Hours Transfer from Arequipa to Nazca

Day 38: Ica, Peru

Location: Ica

Meals Included: None

Nazca to Ica Type: Bus Time: 10:00, 12:30, 14:00 Duration: 2.5 Hours Transfer from Nazca to Ica Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Ica.

Day 39: Huacachina, Peru

Location: Huacachina

Meals Included: None

Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding Departure Time: 15:15 Duration: 2 hrs Welcome to the quaint, quiet and cute oasis of Huacachina with its tranquil lagoon and backdrop of amazing sand dunes anywhere you turn to look. Get ready to cruise to the tops of 500 meter high sand dunes and go rocketing down the slopes in the sand buggy. A roller coaster ride of 360's, sharp turns and steep hills will get your adrenaline pumping before you take your first shot at sand boarding. Strap yourself in tightly, throw your hands in the air and scream away as you are carried over sand dunes in the middle of the expansive desert. You will have the opportunity to sandboard on 3-4 different dunes so you can try your luck. You will take thrilling rides on a basic sandboard by laying face first on the board and letting yourself fly down the dune to see how far (and fast) you can go. Cheer on your mates and don't let anyone shy away from this unforgettable experience. Lastly, you will admire the breathtaking sunset over the vast desert landscape and have the chance to take photos in the golden twilight before racing back to Huacachina.

Day 40: Paracas, Peru

Location: Paracas

Meals Included: None

Ica to Paracas Type: Bus Time: 12:30, 15:00, 16:30 Duration: 1 Hours Transfer from Ica to Paracas Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Paracas.

Day 41: Paracas, Peru

Location: Paracas

Meals Included: None

Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas) Departure Time: 08:00, 10:00 Duration: 2 hrs As you cruise west from the tiny beach town of Paracas, you won't be able to miss the Candelabra geoglyph, a 150m high and 50m wide figure of a candlestick etched into the mountain, rumored to have been an ancient guide for sailors or a connection to the Nazca lines. A short description and time for photos is given before cruising on to the famous Ballestas Islands. Ballestas islands is an excellent opportunity to see large families of over 100 sea lions sleeping on the shores, basking in the sun on the rocks or some barking loudly in efforts to protect their territory. Spot cormorants, the Peruvian booby and Peruvian pelican as well as other impressive varieties of sea bird species and Humboldt penguins nesting together in small groups. Feeling lucky? Watch the waters for dolphins. Apart from the abundant marine and bird life found here, the Ballestas Islands are also very well known for the guano (seabird droppings) deposited on the island over thousands of years which creates a natural reserve of nitrogen-rich fertilizer over 50 meters deep in some areas. The guano came to be Peru's #1 export in the mid-19th century however today the extraction of guano has been regulated to every 10 years. The return trip to Paracas is a quick, very windy, direct boat ride to the dock. You should have some time to take photos of the friendly pelicans that hang out on the shore line beside the dock, do some souvenir shopping or grab a snack before heading on to your next destination.

Day 42: Lima, Peru

Location: Lima

Meals Included: None

Paracas to Lima Type: Bus Time: 08:05, 12:05, 13:30, 15:05, 16:10, 19:10, 20:10 Duration: 4 Hours Transfer from Paracas to Lima

Day 43: Lima, Peru

Location: Lima

Meals Included: None

Lima with a Local on a Bike Departure Time: 10:00, 15:00 Duration: 3 hrs We will meet three blocks away from Kennedy Park, where we will cover safety instructions and information about the amazing places we'll visit. Our tour will cover top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods and our culture. Along this tour we will talk about Peruvian food, spots, culture, local history and anything you'll like. When arriving Barranco feel free to ask your guide for a free beer!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7N in mixed accommodations

  • Transport

    Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu
    Puerto Iguazu to Foz do Iguacu
    Foz do Iguacu to Campo Grande
    Campo Grande to Bonito
    Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz to Sucre
    Sucre to Potosi
    Potosi to Uyuni
    Uyuni to La Paz
    La Paz to Copacabana
    Copacabana to Puno
    Puno to Cuzco
    Cuzco to Arequipa
    Arequipa to Nazca
    Nazca to Ica
    Ica to Paracas
    Paracas to Lima

  • Meals

    8B/11L/7D

  • Activities

    Tango, Wine & Empanadas Experience
    Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Trip (Arg to Arg)
    Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local
    La Paz Local Explorer
    Market & Cooking Class with a Local
    Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding
    Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas)
    Lima with a Local on a Bike
    Night safari by boat
    Horseback riding
    Fishing for Piranha
    Walking tours
    Jeep safaris
    Canoeing
    Active sightseeing adventures
    Hike
    Visit Uros Floating Island
    Homestay with the locals
    Hike on a Taquile island
    Alligator spotting

  • Guides

    English speaking guides included for some of the activities

What's Not Included

  • Accommodations where not mentioned

  • Guide throughout the tour

  • Tips & Gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

  • Travel Insurance

  • Other Meals / Drinks

Mode of Transport

Travel from Buenos Aires to Lima with a mix of buses, shuttles, trains, and flights, including overnight buses and private transfers for a seamless journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in mixed accommodations, including a unique stay in a salt hostel in Villa Candelaria and rustic bungalows in Colca Canyon.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour includes various types of transportation such as buses, overnight buses, shuttles, private transfers, trains, and flights.

  • Can dietary requirements be accommodated during the tour?

    Yes, certain recipes can be adapted to accommodate dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan options with prior notice.

  • What is the accommodation like in the Uyuni Salt Flats?

    In the Uyuni Salt Flats, you will stay in a salt hostel called 'La Escondida' in Villa Candelaria. During the rainy season (January to April), accommodation will be in a hotel in Culpina or another location.

  • Is alcohol included in any of the activities?

    Yes, some activities include alcohol, such as the Tango, Wine & Empanadas Experience and the Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.

  • What meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 8 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 7 dinners.

  • Are there any activities included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a variety of activities such as Tango, Wine & Empanadas Experience, Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Trip, Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local, La Paz Local Explorer, Market & Cooking Class with a Local, Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding, Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride, Lima with a Local on a Bike, night safari by boat, horseback riding, fishing for piranha, walking tours, jeep safaris, canoeing, active sightseeing adventures, hiking, visiting Uros Floating Island, homestay with the locals, hiking on Taquile island, and alligator spotting.

  • Are guides provided during the tour?

    Yes, English-speaking guides are included for some of the activities.

  • What is the starting point of the tour?

    The tour starts in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour?

    No, travel insurance is not included in the tour.

  • Are tips and gratuities included in the tour price?

    No, tips and gratuities are not included in the tour price.

  • Are there any free days during the tour?

    Yes, there are several free days during the tour where you can explore on your own, including days in Puerto Iguazu, Bonito, Santa Cruz, Cusco, and Arequipa.

  • What activities are available during the Luquina homestay?

    During the Luquina homestay, you can participate in daily activities such as sheep grazing, working in the crops, or learning how to milk a cow.

  • What is the ending point of the tour?

    The tour ends in Lima, Peru.

  • What should I bring for the Iguazu Falls day trip?

    You should bring your camera, rain gear, sunblock, snacks, and water to avoid paying high prices in the park.

  • What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in mixed accommodations.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Pantanal?

    In the Pantanal, you can expect to see native wildlife such as alligators, capybaras, armadillos, jaguars, and a wide variety of birds.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

Jonas Nesset(Norway)  

The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

Shane Alce(United Kingdom)  

For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)  

The Bamba Team really made...

Jan 9 2020

The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!

Braiden Rowe(United States)  

The tour was fantastic; I...

Feb 12 2020

The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!

Aaron Davies(Australia)  

I only have good words...

Oct 23 2019

I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.

Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)  

Bamba Experience has been the...

Jun 5 2019

Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!

Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)  

We organized a trip through...

Feb 20 2020

We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!

Marius Halvorson(Norway)  

Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...

Jun 25 2019

Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.

Alexis Helman(Australia)  

I had booked our Uyuni...

Jun 25 2019

I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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