16 days - 4 countries - 10 cities

Desert & Pacific Explorer

Combine Peru’s desert coast, Bolivia’s salt flats, and Chile’s volcanic Lake District—capped by craft-beer nights in buzzing Santiago—for the ultimate desert-to-forest road trip.

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Lima, Peru

Day 1

Lima is culinary nirvana and cultural mash-up—where pre-Inca pyramids meet Michelin-ranked cebicherías and surfer culture hugs colonial grandeur.

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City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
City of Lima
Historic Centre & Plaza Mayor

Historic Centre & Plaza Mayor

Larco Museum

Larco Museum

Huaca Pucllana Pyramid

Huaca Pucllana Pyramid

Miraflores Malecón & Parque del Amor

Miraflores Malecón & Parque del Amor

Barranco Street-Art Walk

Barranco Street-Art Walk

Surquillo Market Ceviche Class

Surquillo Market Ceviche Class

Costa Verde Paragliding

Costa Verde Paragliding

Chinatown Chifa Feast

Chinatown Chifa Feast

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Set in the heart of Lima’s bohemian Barranco district, this stylish hostel blends laid-back vibes with vibrant culture. Explore colorful streets, art galleries, and oceanfront parks just steps away, then relax with a cocktail by the pool or join one of the hostel’s lively social events. With cozy dorms, private rooms, and a buzzing on-site bar and restaurant, it’s the perfect base for soaking up the creative energy of Lima’s coolest neighborhood.

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Paracas, Peru

Day 2

Paracas fuses Martian desert cliffs with penguin-fringed islands—perfect coastal break between Lima and Nazca.

City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
City of Paracas
Ballestas Islands Boat Tour

Ballestas Islands Boat Tour

Paracas National Reserve Loop

Paracas National Reserve Loop

Chandelier Geoglyph View

Chandelier Geoglyph View

Laguna Morón Oasis

Laguna Morón Oasis

Kitesurf Lesson Bay Lagunillas

Kitesurf Lesson Bay Lagunillas

ATV Ride to Yumaque Dunes

ATV Ride to Yumaque Dunes

Ceviche Class on the Pier

Ceviche Class on the Pier

Pisco Sunset Catamaran

Pisco Sunset Catamaran

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Located just steps from the beach, this vibrant Paracas hostel is the perfect spot to unwind after exploring Peru’s coastal wonders. Relax by the pool, sip cocktails at the lively bar, or join daily tours to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve. With colorful rooms, a social atmosphere, and stunning sunset views over the bay, it’s an ideal base for travelers looking to experience both adventure and relaxation by the sea.

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Huacachina, Peru

Day 3

Huacachina is Peru’s backpacker playground—sunset buggy thrills, pisco nights, and lazy lagoon afternoons all in one dune-ringed bubble.

City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
City of Huacachina
Sunset Dune-Buggy & Sand-Board

Sunset Dune-Buggy & Sand-Board

Nazca Lines Fly-Over (day-trip)

Nazca Lines Fly-Over (day-trip)

Tacama Vineyard Lunch

Tacama Vineyard Lunch

Sand-Board PRO Lesson

Sand-Board PRO Lesson

Pisco & Wine Tasting in Ica

Pisco & Wine Tasting in Ica

Oasis Lagoon Pedal-Boat

Oasis Lagoon Pedal-Boat

Desert Night-Sky BBQ

Desert Night-Sky BBQ

Mirador Dune Sunrise Trek

Mirador Dune Sunrise Trek

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Surrounded by towering sand dunes and steps from Huacachina’s legendary lagoon, this vibrant desert hostel is the ultimate oasis for adventure seekers. Spend your days sandboarding and dune buggy riding, then cool off in the outdoor pool or kick back with a drink at the lively bar. With stylish rooms, daily activities, and a fun, social atmosphere, it’s the perfect base to experience Peru’s only natural desert oasis to the fullest.

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Arequipa, Peru

Days 4 - 5

Arequipa mixes volcanic stone elegance, fiery cuisine, and condor-filled canyons—Peru’s coolest colonial hangout.

City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
City of Arequipa
Santa Catalina Monastery

Santa Catalina Monastery

Plaza de Armas & Cathedral

Plaza de Armas & Cathedral

Juanita Mummy (Museo Santuarios)

Juanita Mummy (Museo Santuarios)

Colca Canyon Day / 2-day Trip

Colca Canyon Day / 2-day Trip

Yanahuara Mirador & Queso Helado

Yanahuara Mirador & Queso Helado

Rooftop Sillar Stone Carving Demo

Rooftop Sillar Stone Carving Demo

Chaqchao Chocolate Workshop

Chaqchao Chocolate Workshop

Volcano-View Craft-Beer Crawl

Volcano-View Craft-Beer Crawl

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Set in a beautifully restored colonial house, this lively hostel offers a perfect blend of history, comfort, and social energy in the heart of Arequipa. Relax in sunny courtyards, take a dip in the pool, or join daily events like salsa classes and city tours. With stylish rooms, a buzzing bar, and easy access to the city's white-stone architecture and vibrant plazas, it’s the perfect base for exploring Peru’s "White City."

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Puno, Peru

Day 6

Puno pairs shimmering Lake Titicaca vistas with vibrant Aymara culture—think totora-reed islands by day and brass-band parades by night.

City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
City of Puno
Uros Floating Islands

Uros Floating Islands

Taquile Island Weaving Coop

Taquile Island Weaving Coop

Amantani Homestay (1 night)

Amantani Homestay (1 night)

Sillustani Chullpas

Sillustani Chullpas

Mirador del Cóndor Sunset

Mirador del Cóndor Sunset

Kayak through Totora Reeds

Kayak through Totora Reeds

Folk-Dance Peña Night

Folk-Dance Peña Night

Campo de Cancharani Stargazing

Campo de Cancharani Stargazing

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La Paz, Bolivia

Days 7 - 8

Nowhere blends ancient Aymara rituals and cutting-edge cable cars like La Paz—a vertical, vivacious tangle of culture perched almost 4 km closer to the stars.

City of La Paz
City of La Paz
City of La Paz
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City of La Paz
City of La Paz
City of La Paz
Valle de la Luna Hike

Valle de la Luna Hike

Plaza Murillo & Cathedral

Plaza Murillo & Cathedral

Cholita Wrestling Night

Cholita Wrestling Night

Tiwanaku Day Trip

Tiwanaku Day Trip

Mi Teleférico Circuit

Mi Teleférico Circuit

Witches’ Market Browsing

Witches’ Market Browsing

Sopocachi Nightlife Crawl

Sopocachi Nightlife Crawl

Street-Food Salteña Quest

Street-Food Salteña Quest

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Get ready for high-energy nights and breathtaking views at this legendary La Paz hostel, known for its lively atmosphere and social scene. Set in a restored colonial house, it features a buzzing bar with nightly parties, a sunny courtyard, and cozy dorms and private rooms to recharge in after a night out. Just a short walk from the city’s main sights, it’s the perfect base for adventurers looking to dive into La Paz’s vibrant culture and nightlife.

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Uyuni Salt‑Flat Tour, Chile / Bolivia

Days 9 - 11

Link two of South America’s most mind‑bending landscapes on one seamless 4×4 journey. Starting from the adobe hub of San Pedro de Atacama, you’ll climb onto the Bolivian Altiplano where crimson and emerald lagoons shimmer with flamingos, steaming geysers pierce icy dawn air, and lunarlike deserts roll to the horizon. The finale? An other‑planet walk across the world’s largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni—so vast and flat it warps perception. Nights are spent in remote refugios or quirky salt hotels, trading stories under a canopy of stars brighter than anywhere on Earth.

City of Uyuni Salt‑Flat Tour
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City of Uyuni Salt‑Flat Tour
City of Uyuni Salt‑Flat Tour
Sunrise on the Salar de Uyuni

Sunrise on the Salar de Uyuni

Incahuasi Cactus Island

Incahuasi Cactus Island

Laguna Colorada Flamingo Spotting

Laguna Colorada Flamingo Spotting

Uyuni Train Cemetery

Uyuni Train Cemetery

Ojos del Salar & Salt‑Harvest Pyramids

Ojos del Salar & Salt‑Harvest Pyramids

Stargaze at Remote High‑Altitude Camps

Stargaze at Remote High‑Altitude Camps

Polques Hot Springs Dip

Polques Hot Springs Dip

Perspective Photography on the Salar

Perspective Photography on the Salar

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Set in the peaceful town of San Pedro de Atacama, this cozy guesthouse offers a warm and welcoming base before or after your Uyuni Salt Flat adventure. Relax in the sunny courtyard, enjoy hearty breakfasts, and swap travel stories with fellow explorers. With comfortable rooms, helpful staff, and easy access to tour departures, it’s the perfect spot to recharge while surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Atacama Desert.

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Days 12 - 13

Perched high on the Andean plateau, San Pedro de Atacama is a basecamp for otherworldly landscapes: shimmering salt flats, foaming geyser fields, and flamingo‑flecked lagoons. Days are for biking dusty canyons and touring moonlike valleys; nights are for unrivaled stargazing beneath the crystal‑clear desert sky. Its adobe lanes buzz with backpacker cafés, artisan markets, and a timeless desert energy that lures adventurers from every corner of the globe.

City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
City of San Pedro de Atacama
Sunset at Valle de la Luna

Sunset at Valle de la Luna

Sunrise at El Tatio Geysers

Sunrise at El Tatio Geysers

Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas

Altiplanic Lagoons & Piedras Rojas

Stargazing Tour

Stargazing Tour

Salt Flat Tour to Uyuni

Salt Flat Tour to Uyuni

Cycle to Devil's Throat

Cycle to Devil's Throat

Night‑Sky Photography Workshop

Night‑Sky Photography Workshop

Float in Laguna Cejar

Float in Laguna Cejar

Bike to Pukará de Quitor

Bike to Pukará de Quitor

Soak in Termas de Puritama

Soak in Termas de Puritama

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Tucked away in a quiet corner of San Pedro de Atacama, this cozy hostel offers a peaceful escape after days spent exploring the desert’s surreal landscapes. Relax in the sunny courtyard, enjoy hearty breakfasts, and get tips from friendly staff on the best local tours. With comfortable rooms, a warm community vibe, and easy access to town and nearby adventures, it’s the perfect base for discovering one of Chile’s most otherworldly regions.

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Pucón, Chile

Days 14 - 15

Equal parts adrenaline and après-soak, Pucón lets you climb an active volcano at dawn, kayak sapphire rapids by noon, and toast marshmallows in a forest hot spring come nightfall.

City of Pucón
City of Pucón
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City of Pucón
City of Pucón
City of Pucón
Villarrica Volcano Summit

Villarrica Volcano Summit

Huerquehue National Park Trek

Huerquehue National Park Trek

Trancura River Rafting

Trancura River Rafting

Canopy Zip-line Circuit

Canopy Zip-line Circuit

Termas Geométricas Soak

Termas Geométricas Soak

Lake Villarrica SUP at Sunrise

Lake Villarrica SUP at Sunrise

Craft Beer at Mülal Mapu

Craft Beer at Mülal Mapu

Mapuche Ruka Visit

Mapuche Ruka Visit

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Wake up to stunning lake views at this laid-back backpackers' haven in Pucón. Steps from the water and surrounded by volcanoes and forests, it's the perfect base for outdoor adventures like hiking, rafting, and thermal springs. Choose from cozy rooms, unique treehouses, or lakeside camping, and enjoy the vibrant community vibe with nightly bonfires, gear rentals, and friendly local tips. An ideal spot for nature lovers looking to experience Pucón's wild beauty up close.

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Santiago, Chile

Day 16

Santiago fuses big‑city energy with outdoor playground charm. By day, ride a cable car above urban parks, delve into cutting‑edge museums, and taste world‑class wines mere metro stops apart. By night, hop between Bellavista’s street murals and Barrio Lastarria’s creative cocktail dens. All with the Andes whispering adventure—ski slopes, hot springs, and colourful Valparaíso are under two hours away.

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City of Santiago
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City of Santiago
City of Santiago
City of Santiago
City of Santiago
City of Santiago
City of Santiago
City of Santiago
Cerro San Cristóbal Funicular & Viewpoint

Cerro San Cristóbal Funicular & Viewpoint

Plaza de Armas & Metropolitan Cathedral

Plaza de Armas & Metropolitan Cathedral

La Chascona (Pablo Neruda’s House‑Museum)

La Chascona (Pablo Neruda’s House‑Museum)

Sky Costanera Observation Deck

Sky Costanera Observation Deck

Stroll Barrio Italia

Stroll Barrio Italia

Mercado Central Seafood Feast

Mercado Central Seafood Feast

Rooftop Drinks in Lastarria

Rooftop Drinks in Lastarria

Maipo Valley Wine‑Tasting Day

Maipo Valley Wine‑Tasting Day

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Nestled in the lively Providencia neighborhood, this colorful and social hostel puts you within easy reach of Santiago’s top sights, parks, and nightlife. With vibrant common areas, cozy rooms, and daily activities like BBQs and pub crawls, it’s the perfect spot to meet fellow travelers. Enjoy free breakfast, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in and start exploring. Ideal for those looking to experience Santiago’s energy firsthand.

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