South America · 22 days
Peru, Bolivia & Chile: Across the Andes
A carefully sequenced route through Inca civilization, the Amazon, Uyuni’s salt flats, Santiago, and Rapa Nui, with thoughtful altitude pacing and room for weather flexibility.
A carefully sequenced route through Inca civilization, the Amazon, Uyuni’s salt flats, Santiago, and Rapa Nui, with thoughtful altitude pacing and room for weather flexibility.
- Duration
- 22 days
- Travel style
- Private custom journey
- Pace
- Unhurried, logistically complex
Why we designed it this way
This journey is designed as a progression through ecosystems and civilizations, not a race across three countries.
Lower-altitude pauses, lighter arrival days and two Uyuni outings give the body and the weather room to shape the experience safely.
It is for experienced travelers in their 50s, 60s and beyond who value archaeology, ecology and cultural interpretation—and accept that remote journeys require flexibility.
Who this trip is for
Experienced long-haul travelers who want archaeology, rainforest, high-altitude landscapes and remote island culture in one journey—and value smart routing over checking off countries quickly.
Signature highlights
- Lima, the Amazon and two contrasting sides of Peru
- Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco as one cultural story
- Two opportunities to experience Uyuni’s seasonal reflections
- Santiago as a real destination, not only a connection
- Three nights on Rapa Nui for Moai and Polynesian culture
Journey at a glance
- Day 1
Arrive in Lima
Rest, hydrate and adjust after the international flight.
- Day 2
Lima to the Amazon
Fly to Iquitos and transfer by land and river to the rainforest lodge.
- Day 3
Amazon Rainforest
Experience rivers, forest ecology, wildlife and local life at a measured lodge-led pace.
- Day 4
Amazon to Lima
Return to Iquitos, fly to Lima and keep the evening open for recovery.
- Day 5
Lima
Explore selected colonial, Pacific-coast and culinary stories of Peru’s capital.
- Day 6
Lima to the Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and descend directly to the lower Sacred Valley for gradual altitude adaptation.
- Day 7
Sacred Valley
Understand Inca agriculture, settlements and the imperial road system without overloading the day.
- Day 8
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Travel by train and settle near Machu Picchu for a calmer approach to the site.
- Day 9
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Visit Machu Picchu with cultural interpretation, then continue to Cusco.
- Day 10
Cusco
Explore the Inca capital and its later colonial layers.
- Day 11
Cusco to La Paz
Keep a useful buffer before flying into Bolivia’s high-altitude capital.
- Day 12
La Paz to Uyuni
Fly to Uyuni and use the remainder of the day for rest, hydration and acclimatization.
- Day 13
Uyuni: First Outing
Take a shorter private four-wheel-drive experience selected around current light and water conditions.
- Day 14
Uyuni: Second Outing
Return to the salt flat with flexibility for a different area, weather window or cultural stop.
- Day 15
Uyuni to La Paz
Fly back to La Paz for light city exploration and recovery.
- Day 16
La Paz to Santiago
Enjoy a slower morning before the flight to Chile.
- Day 17
Santiago
Discover the city’s history, contemporary life, food and Andean setting.
- Day 18
Santiago to Rapa Nui
Fly to Easter Island and settle in with an optional Hanga Roa walk or Ahu Tahai sunset.
- Day 19
Rapa Nui: Moai Story
Explore Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki and the history of Moai creation and community.
- Day 20
Rapa Nui: Living Culture
Visit Rano Kau, Orongo and selected cultural sites without compressing the island into one day.
- Day 21
Rapa Nui to Santiago
Return to Santiago and protect the international connection with an overnight buffer.
- Day 22
Depart Santiago
Conclude the journey and transfer for onward travel.
Trip FAQ
How challenging is the altitude?+
This journey reaches significant altitude in the Andes and around Uyuni. The route uses staged pacing and lighter arrival days, but travelers should review health concerns with their physician and understand that fitness alone does not prevent altitude illness.
Is Uyuni’s mirror effect guaranteed?+
No. Reflections depend on water depth, wind, light, access and daily weather. The working route allows two shorter private outings to improve flexibility, but nature cannot be promised.
What is the Amazon portion like?+
The Amazon chapter is based around a rainforest lodge with river, forest, wildlife and community experiences. Activities and guiding depend on the selected lodge, water conditions and weather.
Why spend 22 days on this route?+
The journey connects remote regions with limited air links. Twenty-two days allows the cultural sequence, altitude adjustment, weather flexibility and flight buffers to work without turning every day into a transfer.
How much time is planned for Rapa Nui?+
The working design uses three nights and two full cultural days so the Moai, ceremonial sites, volcanic landscapes and Polynesian story are not compressed into a single rushed excursion.
What visas, vaccines and insurance may be needed?+
Requirements depend on passport, routing and current health guidance, especially for Bolivia and the Amazon. We review the latest entry considerations before booking, while travelers arrange appropriate medical advice, emergency coverage and travel insurance.
Good to know High altitude, rain-season conditions and remote flights require flexibility. Salt-flat reflections can never be guaranteed, and the final route should include appropriate medical and travel-insurance planning.
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