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Help with my itinerary in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile
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Hey there, adventurer! It sounds like you’re gearing up for an epic journey through Peru, Bolivia, and Chile after your study abroad in Buenos Aires! With six weeks to explore and a rough itinerary already in place, you’re set for a vibrant adventure filled with breathtaking sights like the Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titicaca. Your Inca Trail hike is a fantastic start, and I’m here to help you refine your plans, discover hidden gems, and ensure you make the most of every moment.
Hello, I am a 20 year old male who is planning on traveling to Peru, Bolivia, and Chile after my summer study abroad in Buenos Aires
I have formulated a rough draft of my itinerary, the only thing I have booked is my 4 day Inca trail tour. Aside from that, everything else is up in the air. I really am looking forward to seeing Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, Amazon Rainforest, stargazing in the Atacama, and much more
I have about 6 weeks with a bit of wiggle room with some extra days, especially after the Inca trail hike. Here is my itinerary, I am open to any criticism and ideas for other locations
Fly from Buenos Aires to Lima
1-3: Lima
4: Paracas
5:Huacachina
6: Nazca and overnight bus to Arequipa
7-9: Arequipa, overnight bus to Cusco
10-14: Cusco
15-18: Hiking Inca Trail, spend night 18 in Cusco
19-22: Puerto Maldonado Amazon tour, spend night 22 in Cusco
23: Sun route to Puno
24-25: Taquile Island overnight tour
26: Finish tour, overnight bus to La Paz
27-29: La Paz, overnight bus to Sucre
30-31: Sucre
32: Potosi
33: Uyuni
34-35: Salt flats tour
36-38: San Pedro de Atacama, flight to Santiago from Calama
39-42: Santiago
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