La Paz to Buenos Aires (Bus Tours)

La Paz to Buenos Aires (Contiki)
Duration
18 days
Countries
3
Next Departure
21-Jan-2027
Starting at
USD 2,645
USD 2,535
Price per day
USD 141
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Train

Summary

Sucre’s seriously chill streets, Uyuni’s wide-open salt flats, San Pedro’s desert skies — then straight into Argentina energy. Over 18 days, you'll roll from La Paz to Buenos Aires through local hostels and overnight buses, stopping in Sucre, Potosí, Uyuni, San Pedro and Salta along the way.

Map: La Paz to Buenos Aires (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
La Paz
Day 2
La Paz
Day 3
La Paz To Sucre
Day 4
Overnight Bus To Sucre
Day 5
Sucre
Day 6
Sucre To Potosi
Day 7
Potosi
Day 8
Potosi To Uyuni
Day 9
Uyuni To Uyuni Salt Flat
Day 10
Uyuni Salt Flat To Reserva Nacional De Fauna ...
Day 11
Reserva Nacional De Fauna Andina Eduardo Avar...
Day 12
San Pedro De Atacama
Day 13
San Pedro De Atacama To Salta
Day 14
Salta
Day 15
Salta To Buenos Aires
Day 16
Buenos Aires
Day 17
Buenos Aires
Day 18
Buenos Aires

Countries (3): Argentina, Bolivia, Chile

Travel Cities (8): Avaroa National Reserve, Buenos Aires, La Paz, Potosi, Salar de Uyuni, Salta, San Pedro De Atacama, Sucre

What are some of the highlights?

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)

FAQs

Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.

Included Experience

  • La Paz: Tuck into a 3-course set menu at Manq’a (“food” in Aymara), a seriously cool restaurant with a big heart. Your meal supports culinary training and better opportunities for vulnerable youth, while championing sustainable, fairly priced local produce and proud cultural food traditions.
  • La Paz: See the city through the eyes of masked shoe shiners (these are the people who keep La Paz moving). Expect a walking tour that goes beyond the usual sights, with real stories about daily life, stigma, and informal work, all while supporting community projects that back shoe shiners and their families.
  • La Paz: Leave La Paz after dark and roll into Sucre on a 13-hour overnight journey. Oh yeah, and there are comfy reclining seats on this ride!
  • Sucre: Get your bearings in Bolivia’s “White City”. Wandering the colonial centre with its elegant plazas, architecture, and easy-going vibe. Then you can grab a proper local bite at Salteñería El Patio — Sucre’s go-to for juicy salteñas in a classic courtyard setting.
  • Potosi: Walk the UNESCO-listed historic centre where grand churches and cobbled streets meet the shadow of Cerro Rico. Expect a loop through Plaza 10 de Noviembre, plus time to dive into the Casa Nacional de la Moneda — the former mint turned museum that tells the story behind Potosí’s wealth (and its cost).
  • Potosi: Head to a local ex-miner’s home for a home-cooked meal and a no-filter chat about life in the mines. You'll enjoy local dishes like quinoa soup and potatoes, plus get a deeper look at the challenges (and resilience) behind this tough line of work.
  • Uyuni: Roll through Uyuni’s high-altitude outpost vibes — dusty streets, a lively plaza, and market stalls with llama wool and quinoa on repeat. It’s the rugged launchpad for what you came for… and your Trip Manager will help you get orientated before the big landscapes take over.
  • Uyuni Salt Flat: Near the Uyuni Salt Flats, this special stay is made out of salt. Yep, actual salt. It’s an accommodation with a seriously unique twist, serving up a stay in one of South America’s most surreal landscapes. Geological icon meets human ingenuity. Not a bad combo for a night on the trip!
  • Salta: Wander around Plaza 9 de Julio and the city’s leafy, pastel-lined streets, taking in the cathedral and the glow of San Francisco Church. As evening hits, you’ll have the chance to soak in the local peña scene (think folk music energy and regional flavours).
  • Buenos Aires: Head out with your Trip Manager to get the lay of the land — key spots, neighbourhood vibes, and the best ways to spend your free time. 

What does this tour / travel package consist of?

 

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La Paz

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Buenos Aires

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Next Departure: 21-Jan-2027
Starting at: USD 4,410

What associations is this organisation a member of? What Financial Protection is available?

Membership: IATA Membership: The Travel Corporation Membership: ABTA Membership: TreadRight Membership: WYSE Travel


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