Santiago to Lima (via Uyuni) Travel Pass

Santiago to Lima (via Uyuni) Travel Pass

35 Days Starting in Santiago, Chile and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Santiago, Valparaíso, La Serena, Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Uyuni Salt Flat, Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, La Paz, Copacabana, Puno, Luquina homestay, Cusco, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nazca, Ica, Huacachina, Paracas, Lima

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

33921

Group Type:

Independent

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Beer Tasting, Cycling, Walking

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Tour Overview

Explore the highlights of three South American countries on this incredible journey as you travel from Santiago, Chile to Lima, Perú. Make visits to San Pedro de Atama, Uyuni, Copacaba, Cuzco, Nazca and Huacachina.

Highlights

  • See the beauty of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats

  • Discover the highlights of Peru

  • Explore the cities of Santiago, La Paz and Lima

Itinerary

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Day 1: Santiago, Chile

Location: Santiago

Meals Included: None

Santiago Bike City Experience Departure Time: 9:30 Duration: 3 hrs Pedal through the neighborhoods and popular markets in the Chilean capital with this fun Santiago Bicycle Tour and experience the city in a new way during your vacation. Bike tours in Santiago are very popular since the city is located in a flat valley with a lovely Mediterranean climate with low rainfall, making it great for a cycle. The first stop on this bicycle tour is La Chimba, a popular area known for its parties and bustle. The cycle tour continues in the Patronato neighborhood, a fairly traditional Chilean community where many people from around the world live today: Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Peruvian and others. There are plenty of clothing shops, restaurants and more in this neighborhood. Next, cycle to La Vega Central market where you can taste some typical fruits and vegetables. Finally, visit Plaza de Armas, the heart of historic Santiago.

Day 2: Valparaiso, Chile

Location: Valparaíso

Meals Included: None

Santiago to Valparaiso Type: Bus Time: From 06:45 to 21:30 ( Every 40 minutes) Duration: 2 Hours Transfer from Santiago to Valparaiso

Day 3: Valparaiso, Chile

Location: Valparaíso

Meals Included: None

Valparaiso Beer Trekking Experience Departure Time: 17:00 Duration: 4 hrs For this exciting tour, we will arrive to Quilpué's downtown, and we will prepare our beer gears in order to get lost into the woods. The 1st beer tasting will happen once we arrive to one of Quilpue's strangest landmarks. We will be walking higher and deeply into the woods of Fundo el Carmen, passing by the facilities of the Zoo. Time for the 2nd beer! Our final tasting will be up high on the hill with an amazing view of the city and the countryside! Keep in mind that Quilpué is also known as ''La Ciudad del sol''. We will be coming back to the train station in Quilpué's downtown after 3 hours approximately.

Day 4: La Serena, Chile

Location: La Serena

Meals Included: None

Valparaiso to La Serena Type: Bus Time: 19:30, 21:30 Duration: 6.5 Hours Transfer from Valparaiso to La Serena

Day 5: Calama, Chile

Location: Calama

Meals Included: None

La Serena to Calama Type: Bus Time: 03:30, 05:30. 07:45, 22:00, 23:45 Duration: 15.45 Hours Transfer from La Serena to Calama Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Calama.

Day 6: San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Location: San Pedro de Atacama

Meals Included: None

Calama to San Pedro de Atacama Type: Bus Time: 8:00, 13:30, 18:00 Duration: 1.5 Hours Transfer from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

Day 7: San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Location: San Pedro de Atacama

Meals Included: None

Moon Valley Day Tour Departure Time: 15:00 Duration: 4 hrs Embark on your tour with a hotel pickup in San Pedro de Atacama. Begin by exploring the intriguing Amphitheater, a natural rock formation that seems to be intricately sculpted by nature. Marvel at its beauty and experience the unique acoustics of this remarkable place. Continue your journey by uncovering the mysteries of the Tres Marías, three rock formations steeped in legends. Our knowledgeable guide will share the captivating stories surrounding these intriguing rocks. Next, visit the Viewpoint and be mesmerized by a surreal panoramic vista of the Valley of the Moon. Take in the vastness and splendor of this distinctive landscape from this vantage point. The highlight of the tour awaits: the sunset! Prepare to witness one of the world's most stunning sunsets as the sun descends behind the majestic Salt Mountain Range. The sky will be painted in warm hues, creating an unforgettable visual spectacle. Note: Transfers only apply to certain hotels in the area. Please let us know in advance, so we can arrange everything accordingly.

Day 8: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni Salt Flat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni) San Pedro de Atacama-Green Lagoon-Dali Desert-Sol de Mañana geysers - Red Lagoon Depart San Pedro de Atacama at 6:30 am by minibus for an exciting 3-day excursion. Cross into Bolivia, passing by the Chile and Bolivia immigration offices. Once on the Bolivian side, at 4400m above sea level, we change vehicles to a 4WD Jeep with a maximum capacity of 6 people. We start off in the Bolivian high plains, visiting places like the Green Lagoon (toxic copper water) and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the big Licancabur volcano at 6000m. Continue on to Dali Desert, where Salvador Dali found his inspiration from boulders sprinkled in the middle of the desert. There you can admire surrealistic landscapes, thermal water pools, the Sol de Mañana geysers –intermittent springs coming up at a 100º C. Walk carefully next to fumaroles and steaming craters filled with boiling pots of mud at 150-200 Cº. The journey ends up at Laguna Colorada, an intense red-colored lake which acts as the main nesting center for thousands of flamingos of 3 different species. NOTE: You need to arrive to Atacama one day before the trek departs

Day 9: Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni Salt Flat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni) Siloli Desert-Chiguana Salt Flats Have an early breakfast and depart around 8:00 am this morning. Pass by the Siloli Desert at 4,550 meters (the highest and driest in the world) where there are a set of rock formations as a result of wind erosion. Take a photo next to a huge lava rock formation in the shape of a tree. Continue on to high plain lagoons also known as coloured lagoons; Laguna Honda, Chiarcota and Cañapa. Then we make our way to Chiguana salt flat, on the south side of Uyuni salt flat and surrounded by volcanoes. The night is spent at the Salt Hotel (a hotel made of salt), in double or triple rooms.

Day 10: Uyuni, Bolivia

Location: Uyuni

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Atacama to Uyuni) Uyuni Salt Flats - Uyuni Depart at 8:00 am and cruise along the vast white expanse of salt today. Visit Inca Wasy (Fish Island), located in the middle of the salt flat, with beautiful cactus and rock formations made of petrified coral. Take time to organize your group for fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the blinding white surface of the salt flats. Pass by piles of salt at the small village of Colchani, a salt miners workshops next to the salt flats. End your unforgettable trip in the town of Uyuni around 3:00 pm and say goodbye to your new friends. We hope to see you soon for your next adventure!

Day 11: Potosi, Bolivia

Location: Potosi

Meals Included: None

Uyuni to Potosi Type: Bus Time: 10:00,16:00 Transfer from Uyuni to Potosi Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Potosi.

Day 12: Potosi, Bolivia

Location: Potosi

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 13: Sucre, Bolivia

Location: Sucre

Meals Included: None

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

Day 14: 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 15: Sucre, Bolivia

Location: La Paz

Meals Included: None

Sucre to La Paz Type: Bus (Overnight) Time: 20:00 Duration: 12 Hours Transfer from Sucre to La Paz Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to La Paz.

Day 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Luquina, Peru

Location: Luquina homestay

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 20: 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 21: 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 22: Cuzco, Peru

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 23: 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 24: 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 25: Arequipa, Peru

Location: Arequipa

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 26: Colca Canyon, Peru

Location: Colca Canyon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Colca Canyon Trekking 2D/1N Arequipa - Colca Canyon Trekking (B/L/D) 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Paracas, Peru

Location: Paracas

Meals Included: None

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

Day 32: Paracas, Peru

Location: Paracas

Meals Included: None

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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

    4N in mixed accommodations

  • Transport

    Ica to Paracas
    Santiago to Valparaiso
    Valparaiso to La Serena
    La Serena to Calama
    Calama to San Pedro de Atacama
    Uyuni to Potosi
    Potosi to Sucre
    Sucre to La Paz
    La Paz to Copacabana
    Copacabana to Puno
    Puno to Cuzco
    Cuzco to Arequipa
    Arequipa to Nazca
    Nazca to Ica
    Paracas to Lima

  • Meals

    6B/7L/4D

  • Activities

    Santiago Bike City Experience
    Moon Valley Day Tour
    Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure
    Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local
    La Paz Local Explorer
    Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay
    Valparaiso Beer Trekking Experience
    Market & Cooking Class with a Local
    Colca Canyon Trekking
    Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding
    Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas)
    Lima with a Local on a Bike

  • Guides

    English speaking guides included for some of the activities

What's Not Included

  • Other Meals / Drinks

  • Accommodations when not mentioned

  • Guide throughout the trip

  • Tips & Gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

  • Travel Insurance

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with a variety of transportation options including buses, shuttles, and a 4WD Jeep for the Uyuni Salt Flats adventure.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights in mixed accommodations, including a unique stay at a Salt Hotel in Uyuni and a homestay experience in Luquina.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is included in the Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local?

    In the Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local, you will prepare a 3-course meal and a Bolivian hot sauce, learn about local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, and shake up your own cocktail using Bolivian spirits and seasonal fruits. You will also receive a recipe of the main dish to recreate it at home.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes activities such as Santiago Bike City Experience, Moon Valley Day Tour, Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure, Sucre Cooking Class & Cocktail Making with a Local, La Paz Local Explorer, Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay, Valparaiso Beer Trekking Experience, Market & Cooking Class with a Local, Colca Canyon Trekking, Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding, Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas), and Lima with a Local on a Bike.

  • What is the itinerary for the Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay?

    On the first day, you will visit the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island before heading to the Luquina community for an overnight homestay. On the second day, you will participate in daily activities with the local family, enjoy a delicious lunch, and then take a motorboat back to Puno.

  • What can I expect during the Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure?

    During the Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure, you will visit the Green Lagoon, Dali Desert, Sol de Mañana geysers, Red Lagoon, Siloli Desert, Chiguana Salt Flats, and Inca Wasy (Fish Island). You will also have the opportunity to take fun perspective and proportion-distorted photos on the salt flats.

  • Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?

    Yes, the exclusions include other meals/drinks not mentioned, accommodations when not mentioned, a guide throughout the trip, tips & gratuities, personal expenses, and travel insurance.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 4 nights in mixed accommodations, including a unique stay at a Salt Hotel in Uyuni and a homestay experience in Luquina.

  • What types of transportation will be used during the tour?

    Travel comfortably with a variety of transportation options including buses, shuttles, and a 4WD Jeep for the Uyuni Salt Flats adventure.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 4 dinners.

  • What can I expect during the Colca Canyon Trekking?

    During the Colca Canyon Trekking, you will hike down to San Juan De Chucchu Village, visit Cosnirgua and Malata villages, and relax in the swimming pool at Sangalle. On the second day, you will trek up to Cabanaconde town, visit the hot springs in Chivay Village, and see native animals such as alpacas and vicuñas.

  • Will there be any guided activities during the tour?

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

  • 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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