After writing about how to get from Iguazu Falls to the Uyuni Salt Flats, some travelers told Summer they were planning to visit both Argentina and Bolivia. So, how should you plan your trip? Here’s a suggested itinerary!
📍 Days 1–8: Argentina
- Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires
- Day 2: Explore Buenos Aires city highlights
- Day 3 (Optional): Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Day 4: Fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
- Day 5: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
- Day 6: Fly from El Calafate → Buenos Aires → Puerto Iguazú
- Day 7: Explore Iguazu Falls (Argentine side)
- Day 8: Fly from Puerto Iguazú → Buenos Aires → Santa Cruz, Bolivia
📍 Days 9–13: Bolivia
Day 13: Return to La Paz, fly back home
Day 9: Fly from Santa Cruz to La Paz, explore La Paz city
Day 10: Day trip to Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca from La Paz
Day 11: Travel to Uyuni, experience sunset at the Uyuni Salt Flats
Day 12: Full-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour
Day 13: Return to La Paz, fly back home
Included Destinations:
🇦🇷 Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Colonia (Uruguay), Los Glaciares National Park
🇧🇴 La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Uyuni Salt Flats
Can You Fly from Buenos Aires to Bolivia?
There are no direct flights from Buenos Aires to La Paz, but there are direct flights to Santa Cruz (VVI)!
✈️ Buenos Aires → Santa Cruz takes just 3 hours.
From Santa Cruz, if you’re heading to Uyuni, you’ll need to connect through La Paz before continuing your journey.
For those with a bit more time, you can first fly to La Paz and explore the city. Wander through the Witches’ Market, visit Lake Titicaca, and then make your way to Uyuni.
If you’re short on time, you can fly directly from La Paz to Uyuni—a quick 1-hour flight. Alternatively, there’s a night bus from La Paz to Uyuni, which is a comfortable option with reclining seats. The bus departs at 9:00 PM, and by the time you wake up the next morning, you’ll be in Uyuni ready to start your adventure!
How to Get to Uyuni from Salta, Argentina?
In a previous post, Summer mentioned that Salta and Jujuy in Argentina, alongside Chile’s Atacama, are great starting points to reach Uyuni. However, there are no direct flights from Salta or Jujuy to Uyuni.
To get from Salta to Uyuni, you’ll need to connect via Lima, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia—so it’s quite a lengthy journey.
Therefore, taking a bus or private car is the most efficient way to travel from Salta or Jujuy to Uyuni, avoiding all those layovers and extra flights!
Argentina + Bolivia + Peru Itinerary
Wondering if you can visit Peru after seeing Lake Titicaca in Bolivia? Absolutely! Here’s how you can organize your trip through Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru:
Days 1-7: Argentina
- Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires
- Day 2: Explore Buenos Aires city for the day
- Day 3: Fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
- Day 4: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
- Day 5: Travel from El Calafate → Buenos Aires → Puerto Iguazú
- Day 6: Explore Iguazu Falls (Argentine side)
- Day 7: Fly from Puerto Iguazú → Buenos Aires → Lima, Peru
Days 8-12: Peru
- Day 8: Fly from Lima to Cusco, explore Cusco city
- Day 9: Day trip to Sacred Valley, then head to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Day 10: Visit Machu Picchu, return to Cusco
- Day 11: Depart Cusco, travel along the Inca Trail (Sun Route) to Puno
- Day 12: Day trip to Lake Titicaca from Puno
Days 13-16: Bolivia
- Day 13: Travel from Puno to La Paz, Bolivia
- Day 14: Explore La Paz city, take the night bus to Uyuni
- Day 15: Full-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Day 16: Return to La Paz and fly back home
Included Destinations:
🇦🇷 Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Los Glaciares National Park
🇵🇪 Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca
🇧🇴 La Paz, Uyuni Salt Flats
Since flying from Buenos Aires to Bolivia is a bit inconvenient, how about flying to Lima instead?
Starting from Lima, head south to Cusco, where you’ll finally meet the legendary Machu Picchu. Then continue to Puno, where you can experience the unique Reed Islands of Lake Titicaca.
After Puno, it’s much easier to travel directly to La Paz compared to flying all the way around from Buenos Aires.
Finally, after your adventure in Uyuni, you can fly out of La Paz and head back home—way more convenient!
For more information on multi-country itineraries or personalized travel suggestions across South America, connect with Summer! 🌍✈️
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