Guidepost Rail Tours, 131 Belinda St., Gerringong NSW. 2534. Australia Phone 1300 733323
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FROM BUENOS AIRES TO LIMA BY RAIL
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We will take travelers from the iconic city of Buenos Aires to Salta, where
you travel on the famous “Tren a las Nubes”. You will continue the
journey through the incredible landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz
in Bolivia. We then continue to Lake Titicaca where you visit the Sun
Island. We cross the border to Peru and travel to Puno where you board
the new “Andean Explorer” overnight train to Cusco. You explore the
wonder of the world known as Machu Picchu and end your trip in
the bustling city of Lima.
This journey brings you to many of the region’s must-see sites, but you’ll
also explore some destinations that are frequently omitted from most
other mainstream tours, including the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Uyuni
and the Lake Titicaca, among others.
June 27 – July 17 & November 07 – 27, 2017 Contact our office for further dates in 2018
21 days / 20 nights
1st Day, Tuesday: Arrival in Buenos Aires
You arrive with your international flight in Buenos Aires. We welcome you at the Ezeiza International
Airport and drive you to the Hotel Rochester Classic. For the rest of the day, you have free time.
2nd Day, Wednesday: Buenos Aires City Tour
Discover the most prestigious neighborhoods and landmarks in Buenos Aires during a city tour. Admire
the Obelisk, the symbol of Buenos Aires, and the many open squares of Spanish colonial descent. Enjoy
our drive on the widest street in the world containing 22 lanes. We invite you to our welcome dinner
watching the “El Querandi” Tango show. You’ll then spend the night at the Hotel Rochester Classic. (B/D)
3rd Day, Thursday: El Tigre River Cruise
You board the boat at Puerto Madero and head to Tigre. The cruise goes along the Costanera Navigation
Canal, parallel to the Buenos Aires shoreline, passing the River Plate Stadium and the University of
Buenos Aires. Then, we cruise through the canals of the delta, one of the largest in the world. Puerto de
Frutos is a lively and popular spot where you’ll have some time to take photos and walk around. We have
lunch here. Finally, we head to the Tigre train station, where we will take a train back to the city of
Buenos Aires. (B/L)
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4th Day, Friday: Buenos Aires – Salta
Transfer to the airport and flight to Salta. Transfer to the Hotel Salta. Salta is a colonial city with lots of
history and interesting buildings. Delve into Argentina’s history in Salta. Salta has a fascinating historical
center with a famous cathedral and many colonial streets and buildings. You stay overnight at the Hotel
Salta. (B/L)
5th Day, Saturday: Tren a las Nubes
Departure with our vehicle from Salta to the
small village of Alfarcito. Then the journey
continues through the Quebrada de las Cuevas
to San Antonio de Cobres. In San Antonio de
Cobres, we embark on the Train to the Clouds
and travel to the Polvorilla Viaduct. The
journey takes an hour to the viaduct, at 4,200
meters (13’780 ft) above sea level. The train
stops for 30 minutes at the viaduct that you
have time to take pictures and do some
souvenir shopping. We have lunch in San
Antonio de Cobres. The last stop will be held in
Santa Rosa de Tastil before we reach Salta in
the evening. (B/L)
6th Day, Sunday: Calchaqui Valley
Discover the natural wonders of the Salta province during this full-day sightseeing and wine tasting day
trip from Salta. Trek south of Salta into the Calchaquí Valley. We stop at the Devil’s Throat rock formation
before we reach the winemaking town of
Cafayate. You’ll tour a winery and taste some
local wines before we return to Salta. (B/L)
7th Day, Monday: Salta
You enjoy a free day in Salta. (B)
8th Day, Tuesday: Salta – Quebrada
Humahuaca
From Salta, we drive to the Humahuaca Gorge,
which will impress you with its steep rock faces.
Traders already used the important trade route
through the gorge 10,000 years ago. At the
village of Purmamarca, you will experience the
Jujeño Village Culture. Our trip continues on
“Route 9” to Huacalera. Overnight we stay at
the Hotel Huacalera (B/L/D)
9th Day, Wednesday: Huacalera – Expreso del Sur to Uyuni
In the morning, we cross the border from Argentina to Bolivia. At the Bolivian border town of Villazon, we
go to a private home where we leave the luggage until the train departs. We have lunch with our friends.
When time permits, we visit on foot the central market in Villazon. After lunch, we transfer to the railway
station and board the “Expreso del Sur” to Uyuni. We have dinner aboard the train. The train reaches
Uyuni at 12:30 AM. A local guide welcomes us at the railway station and brings us to the Hotel Palacio de
Sal, where we spend the rest of the night. (B/L/D)
10th Day, Thursday: Uyuni
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We visit the train cemetery in Uyuni. Explore various oxidized steam engines and wagons on this
spectacular site surrounded by a unique scenery. In Colchani, we visit an artisanal salt processing plant
and witness traditional salt extraction methods. At the Incahuasi Island (known as Fisher Island) in the
middle of the world’s largest salt flat, you see amazing giant cactus. Lunch will be served midst of the salt
flat. Overnight we’ll stay at the Hotel Palacio de Sal. (B/L/D)
11th Day, Friday: Uyuni – La Paz
Departure to Coquesa village, where we
watch the mommies. Afterward, we go to a
viewpoint on the foothills of Tunupa Volcano
where you have breathtaking views over
the region. We drive over the salt flat to the
Uyuni where we have an early dinner. Then
we take the evening flight to La Paz. In La
Paz, we stay at the Hotel Europa. (B, L, D)
12th Day, Saturday: La Paz
We do a tour of this fascinating city.
Discover the indigenous Cosmo-vision and
their mystical rituals at the Witches Market.
The San Francisco Church, the historic
district around the main square and the
“Plaza Murillo” with the Legislative and the
Government Palace are other sights of interest that we visit. Enjoy breathtaking views of La Paz from the
Killi Killi viewpoint. We’ll return to the hotel in the afternoon. (B/L)
13th Day, Sunday: La Paz
You have a free day and stay overnight at the Hotel Europa in La Paz. (B)
14th Day, Monday: Copacabana – Sun Island
From La Paz, we travel to Copacabana, a small town on the Bolivian side of the Lake Titicaca. From
Copacabana, we cruise to the Sun Island where we have an Aptapi, a typical lunch. In the afternoon, we
visit the ruins of the Pilkokaina Inca temple before we return to Copacabana. We stay at the Hotel Rosario
del Lago. (B/D)
15th Day, Tuesday: Copacabana – Puno
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From Copacabana, we reach the Peruvian Border after a short drive. From the border to Puno is it another
3 hour drive. At our arrival in Puno we have lunch. The rest of the day you have free time. We stay
overnight at the Hotel Jose Antonio in the outskirts of Puno. (B/L)
16th Day, Wednesday: “New Andean Explorer” Train to Cusco
At midday, we head to the Puno Railway station and board the “Andean Explorer Train” that brings us to
Cusco. This fascinating journey goes through a scenic high Andean countryside. We have lunch aboard the
train. We visit La Raya where the train reaches its highest point at 4.321 meters (15177 ft.) above sea
level. We have dinner aboard the train. In Cusipata the train stays overnight. (B/L/D) (Single room
accommodation on the train is not available)
17th Day, Thursday: Cusco
We have breakfast on the train before it reaches Cusco at 7:35 AM . The driver awaits us at the railway
station and brings us to the Hotel Jose Antonio. We do a city tour of Cusco in the morning. One of the
highlights is the Santo Domingo Convent, which is built over an ancient Inca Palace. Outside of Cusco, we
visit the Inca military fortress Sacsayhuaman. Later, we have a look at the Inca ruins of Qenko, Puca-
Pucara and Tambomachay. In the afternoon you have free time. Overnight you stay at the hotel Jose
Antonio in Cusco. (B)
18th Day, Friday: Sacred Valley of the Incas
“Awana Kancha” is your first stop on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Observe the typical
Andean animals “Guanacos“, “Llamas”
“Alpacas” and “Vicuñas”. At the colorful
market in Pisac, you can buy souvenirs for
friends and family at home. You have lunch
in a local restaurant. Characterized by
narrow streets and street canals,
Ollantaytambo is the oldest continuously
occupied settlement in the Americas. In the
late afternoon, you board the Explorer Train
and travel to Machu Picchu where we check-
in to the Hotel Casa Andina. (B, L)
19th Day, Saturday: Machu Picchu
With an expert guide, we explore Machu
Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Take your
time to explore Machu Picchu at your leisure
after the guided tour. We eat lunch at the
Sanctuary Lodge. We then return to
Ollantaytambo with the Explorer train and continue from there by bus to Cusco. Overnight we stay at the
Hotel Jose Antonio in Cusco. (B, L)
20th Day, Sunday: Cusco – Lima
We transfer to the airport in Cusco to board the flight to Lima, then transfer to the Hotel Jose Antonio in
Lima’s Miraflores district. Enjoy an interesting city tour of Lima’s colonial past. Discover the Plaza San
Martin and the Plaza Mayor with the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral. We
drive through the modern district of San Isidro and Miraflores on our way back to the hotel. During the
city tour, we invite you to our farewell lunch at the Larco Museum. You’ll spend the night at the Hotel Jose
Antonio Exclusive. (B/L)
21st Day, Monday: Departure
Guidepost Rail Tours, 131 Belinda St., Gerringong NSW. 2534. Australia Phone 1300 733323
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Morning at leisure. At the agreed time, our driver transfers you to the international airport in time to
board the flight back to your home country. (B)
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) TOUR PRICE 2017 Traveller sharing a Double Room USD 6’740.– per person Single room supplement USD 912.– per person NOTE: Payments will be made in AUD based on exchange rates at the time finalising booking TOUR PRICE INCLUDES • All services mentioned in the program, accommodation, meals, entrance fees, train tickets and taxes • All Services are private for our tour group except the train rides and the cruise on the Lake Titicaca • Flights in Economy Class Buenos Aires – Sallta, Uyuni – La Paz and Cusco – Lima • English speaking local guides and Tour Manager TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE • International flight tickets to Buenos Aires and out of Lima • Early check-in / late check-out in Hotels • Airport Taxes • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary • Drinks to the Meals • Personal Expenses IMPORTANT TO KNOW • Minimum age to participate in the tour is 14 years. • We need a minimum of 6 Guests to run the trip. There will be a maximum of 16 Guests on the Tour. • Travelers with US-Passports need a Visa to enter Bolivia. The Visa can be obtained at the border. • We travel an extended period at very high altitude, consult your Doctor about effects this might have on your health and well-being. • All participants have to be physically in good shape.