Altiplano & Gaucho Explorer

Altiplano & Gaucho Explorer Overview

Altiplano & Gaucho Explorer from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in La Paz (Bolivia), Mendoza (Argentina), Santiago (Chile). Available from 14 Feb 2020 to 29 May 2022 this 21 day trip costs from £1,100.00 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.

From the high Altiplano to the heart of Argentina's grasslands, this trip takes you through some of South America's most beautiful landscapes.

Beginning in Bolivia's capital La Paz, you'll enjoy an overnight homestay at the local community of Livichuco in the Bolivian Andes and a visit to the famous mining town of Potosí, before heading across the high plateau to the dramatic expanse of the salt plains of Salar de Uyuni.

From here we cross the wilderness of the high Altiplano before descending into Chile's Atacama Desert. You'll visit San Pedro de Atacama before crossing the Andes into the beautiful arid regions of Argentina and the wonderful town of Salta.

We will make our way south through the wine of northwest Argentina before arriving at our unique estancia stay for two days of horse riding on an idyllic country ranch.

From here we make our way to Mendoza, Argentina's wine capital. We then finally crossing the Andes again to arrive in the Chilean capital of Santiago.