Break For The Border
Head across the Andes to the Atacama desert and beyond to the Chilean coast or north to the other-worldly Salares de Uyuni, the largest salt flats in the world, in Bolivia. On your Atacama desert tour, you'll enjoy volcanoes, flamingos, and the best stargazing in the southern hemisphere.
The Bolivian salt flats of Uyuni are simply one of the wonders of the natural world which you must see in your lifetime. For bon viveurs, we can also arrange tours to Bolivia’s little-known wine region of Tarija.
Chile & Bolivia
Chile: Atacama Desert
A dramatic journey across the Andes to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama in northern Chile.
This trip combines with the colourful canyon of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and (if you're doing a round trip from Salta) with the Quebrada del Toro.
There's spectacular scenery around every corner: mountains and volcanoes, flamingoes and vicuña: and the Atacama is ideal for desert night stargazing.
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Salares of Uyuni, Bolivia
The Bolivia salt flats are one of the true wonders of the natural world, the biggest in the world, and visible from space.
Experience an unforgettable tour of the Salar de Uyuni, where the lack of artificial light means there is always a breath-taking night sky.
This trip also includes an excursion through the multi-coloured Quebrada de Humahuaca, and can be combined with the Chilean Atacama desert.
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Bolivia’s high altitude wine
Allow us to introduce you to one of the world’s lesser known wine regions: Tarija in Bolivia. With vineyards at 1,850m, this is one of the highest altitude wine regions in the world.
The quality of wine, particularly its trademark Tannat red variety, has developed hugely over the last 15 years, while its traditional singani spirit distilled from white Muscat of Alexandria grapes is also excellent.
Join us for a unique and personalised experience in one of the emerging wine regions in the world.
This trip can be combined with hiking in Calilegua or a longer tour also incorporating the new wine region of Jujuy province, Fourteen Colours and Cloud Forest.
Crossing the Andes
Crossing the Andes to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama in northern Chile, is a spectacular journey. We also offer a complete circuit from Salta which takes in some spectacular lagoons and mountain plateau scenery, far away from the crowds in San Pedro de Atacama.
Crossing the Andes to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama in northern Chile, is a spectacular journey. We also offer a complete circuit from Salta which takes in some spectacular lagoons and mountain plateau scenery, far away from the crowds in San Pedro de Atacama.
Wonders of the Natural World
On your Bolivian salt flats trip, you will see flamingo-flocked lagoons of myriad colours, spitting geysers, and the oasis-like Isla del Pescado, before arriving at the legendary Bolivian salt flats of Uyuni.
On your Bolivian salt flats trip, you will see flamingo-flocked lagoons of myriad colours, spitting geysers, and the oasis-like Isla del Pescado, before arriving at the legendary Bolivian salt flats of Uyuni.
Wine tasting where?!
Tarija in Bolivia contests the claim of highest altitude wine region in the world with its neighbouring Argentine province of Salta. Apart from the classic varieties of Torrontes, Tannat and Syrah, you must also try singani, Bolivia’s version of brandy distilled from white Muscat grapes.
Tarija in Bolivia contests the claim of highest altitude wine region in the world with its neighbouring Argentine province of Salta. Apart from the classic varieties of Torrontes, Tannat and Syrah, you must also try singani, Bolivia’s version of brandy distilled from white Muscat grapes.
Los Flamencos reserve
The Monjes de La Pacana in the Flamencos natural reserve were formed by volcanic action millions of years ago:they're on the road from Susques to San Pedro de Atacama, close to the Bolivian border.
The Monjes de La Pacana in the Flamencos natural reserve were formed by volcanic action millions of years ago:they're on the road from Susques to San Pedro de Atacama, close to the Bolivian border.
A word on crossing the border.
The borders with Chile and Bolivia are only a day’s journey from Salta city. There are regular buses to San Pedro de Atacama, and to the border town of La Quiaca, where you can simply walk across the bridge into Bolivia and continue your journey from there.
But if you need us, we’re here to hold your hand, and design your trip, working with the best Bolivia and Atacama tour companies.
We are also exploring new tours into the little known wine region of Bolivia, just a couple of hours north of the border in the delightful valley of Tarija valley.
As well as circuits starting and finishing in Salta, we can also arrange private tours linking San Pedro de Atacama and Uyuni if you are heading further north towards lake Titicaca, La Paz and on to Peru.
Read more here about the floating islands of lake Titicaca.