10 May 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£10,290pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £12,270
Escorted tour
Andes to Atacama with Flights: Machu Picchu, Uyuni & Chile – 18 Days
Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama in one journey, with UK and internal flights included.
18 days
From £10,290 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 18-day escorted tour follows the spine of the Andes through Peru, Bolivia and Chile, from the Inca heartland to the Atacama Desert, with international and internal flights from the UK included. A national escort leads the group throughout, with local guides at each stop, and you travel by plane, scenic train, hydrofoil and coach. Groups are typically between 12 and 28 travellers, and you stay in comfortable three-star-plus and four-star hotels, including two nights in a hotel built of salt beside the Salar de Uyuni. Sixteen breakfasts, ten lunches and seven dinners are included.
After a welcome dinner and a tour of Lima's colonial centre, you fly to Cusco and drive into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The circular terraces of Moray lead on to the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and a guided visit to Machu Picchu, the lost citadel of the Incas, high on its mountain ridge. In Cusco, the former Inca capital, you explore the cathedral, the Qorikancha temple and the colonial streets.
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A scenic train journey across the Peruvian highlands, with a gourmet lunch on board, brings you to Puno on Lake Titicaca. The next day a hydrofoil crosses the lake into Bolivia, with visits along the way, followed by the drive to La Paz, one of the most spectacularly set cities in the world. A flight takes you to the Salar de Uyuni for two nights, with a picnic on the salt, perspective photographs and a visit to the Coquesa mummies preserved in a cave near the Tunupa volcano.
Crossing into Chile, you spend three nights in San Pedro de Atacama, visiting the village of Toconao, the Moon Valley at sunset and the El Tatio geysers at dawn. A flight to Santiago leads to a city tour and a day trip to the colourful port of Valparaíso before the flight home.
The physical rating is medium, with high altitude in Peru and Bolivia, up to about 4,300 metres. This tour suits travellers who want to see the Andes' greatest sights in one journey, with flights and logistics taken care of. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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Moray and the Sacred Valley (Days 3–4)
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Machu Picchu (Day 5)
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The train to Lake Titicaca (Day 7)
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Two nights in a salt hotel on the Salar de Uyuni (Days 10–11)
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The Moon Valley and El Tatio geysers (Days 13–14)
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Valparaíso (Day 16)
Your route
15 stops from Lima to Valparaíso
- Lima Days 1–2
- Sacred Valley Day 3
- Ollantaytambo Day 4
- Aguas Calientes Day 4
- Machu Picchu Day 5
- Cusco Days 5–6
- Puno Day 7
- Isla del Sol Day 8
- Huatajata Day 8
- La Paz Day 9
- Uyuni Days 10–11
- San Pedro de Atacama Days 12–14
- Calama Day 15
- Santiago Days 15–16
- Valparaíso Day 16
Why choose this tour
Peru, Bolivia and Chile's greatest sights in one trip, with all flights included. Scenic trains, a hydrofoil and a salt hotel, with a national escort throughout.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want the highlights of three countries
- First-time visitors to South America
- Travellers who prefer flights included
- Photographers
Day-by-day itinerary
18 days from Lima, Peru to Santiago, Chile
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Day 1 · Lima Fly to Lima
Fly to Lima and transfer to your hotel to relax.
- Hotel
- Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Lima Lima
Explore the colonial centre of Lima, the City of Kings.
- Hotel
- Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Cusco, Sacred Valley Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and drive into the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Moray, Aguas Calientes Train to Machu Picchu
Walk among the terraces of Moray, then take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Machu Picchu, Cusco Machu Picchu
A guided visit to Machu Picchu, then return by train to Cusco.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Cusco Cusco
Explore the former Inca capital and its colonial streets.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Puno, Lake Titicaca Train to Titicaca
A scenic train across the highlands to Puno, with lunch on board.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8 · Lake Titicaca, Huatajata Across Lake Titicaca
Cross the lake into Bolivia by hydrofoil.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · La Paz To La Paz
Travel through the Andes to La Paz.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Salar de Uyuni Salar de Uyuni
Fly to Uyuni for a picnic on the salt flats.
- Hotel
- Salt hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Salar de Uyuni, Tunupa volcano Coquesa mummies
Explore the salt flats and visit the Coquesa mummies, weather permitting.
- Hotel
- Salt hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · San Pedro de Atacama Into the Atacama
Cross into Chile and travel to San Pedro de Atacama.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 13 · Toconao, Moon Valley Moon Valley
Visit the village of Toconao and the Moon Valley at sunset.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 14 · El Tatio El Tatio
Rise before dawn to visit the El Tatio geysers.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Calama, Santiago Fly to Santiago
Fly to Santiago for a city tour, including the Plaza de Armas.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 16 · Valparaíso Valparaíso
A day trip to the colourful port city of Valparaíso.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 17 · Santiago Fly home
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · London Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK.
Where you stay
- Lima (2 nights) Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or similar
- Sacred Valley (1 night) Hotel
- Aguas Calientes (1 night) Hotel
- Cusco (2 nights) Hotel
- Puno (1 night) Hotel
- Huatajata (1 night) Hotel
- La Paz (1 night) Hotel
- Uyuni (2 nights) Salt hotel
- San Pedro de Atacama (3 nights) Hotel
- Santiago (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK and internal flights to Cusco, Uyuni and Santiago
- Accommodation 16 nights in three-star-plus and four-star hotels, including 2 nights in a salt hotel
- Meals 16 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners
- Vistadome train to and from Machu Picchu and the train to Lake Titicaca with lunch
- Hydrofoil crossing of Lake Titicaca
- Guided visits Lima, Moray, Machu Picchu, Cusco, La Paz, the Salar de Uyuni, the Atacama, Santiago and Valparaíso
- Airport transfers and a national escort throughout
Not included
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are very sensitive to altitude — much of the trip is above 3,500 metres
- You want a small group — groups can reach 28
- You want to hike the Inca Trail — Machu Picchu is reached by train
- You want a relaxed pace — the itinerary is full
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £10,290 per person, including flights. 5 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
14 Jun 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£10,290pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £12,270
12 Jul 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£10,290pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £12,270
13 Sep 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£10,290pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £12,270
20 Sep 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£10,290pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £12,270
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK and internal flights to Cusco, Uyuni and Santiago.
How do we reach Machu Picchu?
By the Vistadome train from the Sacred Valley, then a bus up to the citadel. There is no trekking.
Will the altitude affect me?
Much of the trip is at high altitude. The itinerary builds up gradually, but seek medical advice before travel.
What is the salt hotel like?
A comfortable hotel built largely from blocks of salt on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need visas for Peru, Bolivia or Chile for tourist stays. Check the latest FCDO advice.
How many people travel together?
Typically between 12 and 28, with a national escort.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary