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Lo Mejor de Bolivia

Program Name: The best of Bolivia

Duration:

13 Days / 12 Nights

Frequency:

Every Day of the Year

Accommodations:

Hotels / Hostels / Family Homes (Basic Refuges)

Types:

Shared / Private

Places to Visit:

La Paz City / Tiwanaku Ruins / Copacabana / Island of the Sun – Lake Titicaca / Uyuni Salt Flats / Colorful Lagoons / Potosí City / Silver Mines / Sucre City / La Paz

DAY 01.- ARRIVAL TO LA PAZ CITY

….AM/PM – Arrival to La Paz (approximate arrival) and reception from the airport or bus terminal to transfer you to your selected hotel. Upon arrival, reception, and accommodation in the hotel, you will have the day free in order to become accustomed to the climate and the altitude.
Hotel in La Paz: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Transfer in + hotel.

 

DAY 02.- TOUR TO TIWANAKU (PRE-INKA CULTURE)

08:00 – 08:45 am – Personal pickup from your hotel in the center of La Paz to start the trip to Tiwanaku via an asphalted highway; Tiwanaku is found 71 kilometers outside of the city of La Paz.
AM – Arrival to Tiwanaku, with a visit to the Lithic and Ceramic museums which house around 3,500 recovered archaeological artifacts, ceramic tools, and diverse stone, metal, bone, and leather pieces (monoliths, contrails, etc.) – as well as textiles; afterwards, we will visit the main archaeological site of Tiwanaku along with its principal ceremonial centers – like: the Pyramid of Akapana – which is devoted to the various religious cults and also to astronomy; the Semi-Subterranean Temple – a quadrangular construction site which contains sculptures in its walls that resemble the faces of various people from diverse ethnicities; the Templo de Kalasasaya (Temple of the Standing Stones in English) – which is the biggest temple of all of the religious centers; the Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) – the most relevant cultural work in which can be seen the image of “Dios Sol” (Lord of the Staffs) and in which in its perimeter can be seen 48 figures which resemble winged creatures and kneeling men; and, Pumapunku. Pumapunku is outstandingly known for its perfect usage of lithic material to create immense sculptured blocks of stone. The visit to the rest of the archeological sites is approximately 2.5 hours; afterwards, we will get to enjoy a lunch that is typical to Tiwanaku, and then we will return to La Paz.
16:30 pm – Arrival to La Paz (approximate arrival).
Hotel in La Paz: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Tour to Tiwanaku (shared touristic transport, tour guide, entrance fee, lunch) + hotel.

 

DAY 03.- LA PAZ – COPACABANA + ISLAND OF THE SUN (LAKE TITICACA)

07:00 – 07:45 am – Personal pickup from your hotel in the center of La Paz to start the trip to the peninsula of Copacabana via an asphalted highway; Copacabana is located 151 kilometers outside of the city of La Paz and the trip is approximately 3.5 hours long. The trip is taken along the border of Lake Titicaca with an impressionable view of the Andes mountain range.
Around MID-DAY – Arrival to Copacabana with accommodation in the selected hotel.
Afternoon Tour to the Island of the Sun: After lunch, we will start our tour to the Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol in Spanish), crossing the lake and arriving to the island approximately 1 hour later. Upon arrival, we will visit the archaeological sites of the religious center, Pilkokaina – the Temple of the Incas; afterwards, we will take a walk through the stairs of Yumani (created literally by the steps of our ancestors) until we reach the sacred Fountain of Youth (called Fuente de la Juventud in Spanish) where it is believed that a drink of sacred water from the fountain can purify one’s body and cause one to regain their youth; within the garden of this fountain, one can enjoy the Inka beauty which is found within. After visiting the island, we will return to Copacabana and find accommodation in the selected hotel.
Hotel in Copacabana: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Touristic bus from La Paz – Copacabana, lunch, tour to the Island of the Sun (shared boat, tour guide, entrance fees) + hotel in Copacabana or hostel on the Island of the Sun.

 

DAY 04.- VISIT TO COPACABANA + PM BUS COPACABANA – LA PAZ

AM – After breakfast, we will have approximately 2 hours to visit Copacabana; we will visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Copacabana, the local market – and, afterwards, we will ascend the stairs of the Calvario where we can appreciate the Yatiris, Amautas, Aymara people, and Quechua people who bless and invoke protection to every family.
13:30 pm – After lunch around mid-day, we will take the touristic bus back to La Paz.
17:00 pm – Arrival to La Paz (approximate arrival).
Hotel in La Paz: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Visit to Copacabana, lunch, shared touristic bus from Copacabana – La Paz + hotel.

 

DAY 05.- CITY TOUR + VALLEY OF THE MOON + TRANSFER TO UYUNI (NIGHT TRAVEL)

After breakfast in the hotel, you will have free time until the start of the tour.
14:00 pm – We will personally pick you up from your hotel in the center of La Paz to start our tour of the city:
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the natural, cultural, historical, and archeological richness of the beautiful city of La Paz, passing through several sites rich in historical value.
We’ll be visiting: Plaza Murillo, the Holy Cathedral, the Government Palace, the San Francisco Church, Mirador Quilli Quilli – where you can grasp a beautiful view of the entire city, the Museum of Gold or Costumbrista, and the Witches Market, in which the local people buy various necessities for the many ritualistic ceremonies in existence in Bolivia – including the ceremonies of Ch’alla and the offerings to Pachamama – «Mother Earth.»
After visiting the urban center of La Paz, we will pass through the Valley of the Moon, visiting also the residential neighborhoods of the Southern zone of the city. The Valley of the Moon gives every visitor a marvelous sensation of having discovered a world that has never been known and or really understood. Due to the many years of sedimentary erosion which have formed a set of amazing stony formations, it can be said that a passage through the Valley of the Moon is about as real a journey to the moon as one can get.
We will take a ride in the Green Cable Cars (Teleférico Verde in Spanish), where you will see a different perspective of the city as you fly through its skies. Throughout this sky adventure, you will capture a breathtaking view of the mountain Illimani, the surrounding mountains, and you will also experience the sweet mixture of modernization and tradition – all while the City of Wonders captures your heart, leaving behind an unforgettable experience.
After the tour of the city, you will have free time until the hour of our transportation to Uyuni.
19:30 pm – There will be a transfer from our office to the La Paz bus terminal.
21:00 pm – There will be a touristic bus that will take us from La Paz – Uyuni (travel overnight).
Included: City Tour + Valley of the Moon and Green Cable Cars (touristic transport, tour guide, entrance fees), transfer out + touristic bus ticket from La Paz – Uyuni.

 

DAY 06.- UYUNI SALT FLATS EXPEDITION + INCAHUASI ISLAND + SAN JUAN

07:00 am – Arrival to Uyuni (approximate arrival) and transfer to our office where you will have free time until we start our expedition.
11:00 am – We will get started (utilizing a 4×4 Jeep Land Cruiser) on our adventure where we will visit the following touristic attractions:
Train Graveyard – Where we will observe very antique trains and locomotives that date back to the end of the 19th Century; the majority of the trains made their routes with wagons that carried minerals – but, they only lasted for so much time. These trains were part of an industrial past, but now they have been naturally transitioned into a wonderful, but mysterious tourist attraction.
The Village of Colchani – Located on the outskirts of the Uyuni Salt Flats, the village of Colchani is the principal means of entrance to the Salt Flats where we will observe the activity of salt extraction in an artisanal form; the villagers will show us the extraction process which includes the drying, shaping, and bagging of salt for sale, and this process is now dedicated to the making of artisanal pieces which are made of different salt molds and textiles.
Salt Mounds – The salt mounds which you will be able to observe are little pyramids of salt; the villagers of Colchani make these mounds to dry the salt and then later transport them to the village to be processed. In addition to seeing these mounds, we will also pass what is called the “Ojos de Sal” which are different eruptions of water within the Salt Flats that offer a clear view of what is found beneath.
Salt Hotel – Located in the heart of the salt flats, this famous hotel is entirely made of blocks of salt; literally – from the inside and out – the walls, the floor, the beds, the tables, the chairs – everything is adorned in salt. The hotel hasn’t functioned as a hotel for a multitude of years, but it is definitely a wonderful museum to visit.
Incahuasi Island (also known as Isla del Pescado) – Located likewise in the middle of the Salt Flats, Incahuasi Island is a rocky formation in which is found a multitude of gigantic cacti with altitudes topping more than 10 meters; from the top of the island, the entire Salt Flats can be seen – a beautiful sight.
After visiting Incahuasi Island, we will have lunch and then continue to enjoy the dazzling white salt desert.
AFTERNOON – We will make our way to the village of San Juan where we will spend the night in family homes (basic refuges).
Included: Shared transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch and dinner, tour guide + accommodation in family homes (basic refuges).

 

DAY 07.- LAGOONS + RED LAGOON

07:00 – 07:30 am – After breakfast, we will continue our adventure until we reach the Red Lagoon; during the trip, we will travel to the small Chiguana Salt Flats which are still in formation, and then we will stop to observe from a distance the active volcano of Ollague. We will also visit the lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota, and Honda where you will have the opportunity to see a myriad of beautiful flamingos. During the middle of the day, we will stop to have lunch – and, in the afternoon, we will pass by the Siloli Desert where we will see an interesting rock formation called Arbol de Piedra which is a peculiar-looking rock that resembles the shape of a tree. Passing the interesting rock formation, we will continue our way until we reach the Red Lagoon which is located in Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park. The Red Lagoon’s characteristics are a sight to see; the red color of its waters are due to its sediments and also the pigments of different types of algae and plankton – but, it doesn’t always maintain the same color depending on a variety of ever-changing characteristics (lighting, climate, etc.). Likewise, you can see many Andean flamingos.
AFTERNOON – Continuing for about 15 minutes, we will arrive to Huayllajara where we will stay the night in family homes (basic refuges).
Included: Shared transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), lunch and dinner, tour guide + accommodation in family homes (basic refuges).

 

DAY 08.- GEYSERS + GREEN LAGOON + RETURN TO UYUNI

05:00 am– Early in the morning, we will set out to appreciate the Geysers – geothermal fountains within the volcanic zone of Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun in English); this place is the highest point in the route at about 5,000 meters above sea level and the cold is intense. After visiting the Geysers, we will continue to a place called Polques de Chalviri where you will be able to take a relaxing bath in the thermal baths found within the place; we will also have breakfast there and then head past the desert of Salvador Dali until we reach the White and Green Lagoons (4,350 meters above sea level) which are located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. The White and Green Lagoons’ characteristics are a sight to see as well; the green color of their waters are due to the high content of magnesium that is characteristic of the geographical formations of the area, but the intensity of the color depends upon the wind strength. The Licancabur Volcano is the natural milestone that divides Bolivia and Chile at the border. After stopping at the White and Green Lagoons, we will return to Uyuni, having lunch along the way, also passing through the Valley of the Rocks – as well as the villages of Villa Alota, Kulpinaka, and San Cristóbal; passing through these places, we will be able to see a great quantity of llamas and vicunas.
AFTERNOON – We will return to Uyuni and find accommodation in the selected hotel.
Hotel in Uyuni: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Shared transport (4×4 Jeep – Land Cruiser), breakfast and lunch + hotel.

TAKE WITH YOU:

  • Warm clothing
  • Sleeping bags (available for rent from our Uyuni office for USD$ 10.00 [approximately 70 bolivianos] per person)
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun block
  • Warm gloves and warm hats
  • Lanterns
  • Hygiene bags (towels and toilet paper)
  • Rain coats during the months of December through March
  • Cameras to take pictures

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Entrance fee to the Salt Flat
  • Entrance fee to the Red Lagoon (Eduardo Avaroa Wildlife National Park)
  • Snacks, drinks, and tips for transport drivers

 

DAY 09.- AM LOCAL BUS UYUNI – POTOSÍ + VISIT CASA DE LA MONEDA

AM – After breakfast in the hotel and at the indicated hour, there will be a transfer to the Uyuni bus terminal.
AM – We will take the local bus from Uyuni – Potosí (approximately a 4-hour trip).
PM – Arrival to Potosí and then accommodation in the selected hotel; you will have free time until the visit to the Potosí National Mint.
Afternoon Visit the Museum – Casa de la Moneda: Without a doubt, The museum Casa de la Moneda is the most important building in the history of South America’s colonial architecture – its architect/builder was a man by the name of Don Salvador de Villa who had planned and constructed the National Mints in Mexico and in Lima, Peru. Interestingly enough, the construction of the mint in Potosí surprisingly came into fruition because much silver was found and extracted from Cerro Rico.
Please note: The Casa de la Moneda accepts visits Tuesdays through Saturdays (AM and PM) and Sundays (PM); the mint is not open on Mondays.
Hotel in Potosí: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Transfer out/in, local bus ticket from Uyuni – Potosí, visit to museum of Casa de la Moneda + hotel.

 

DAY 10.- TOUR TO THE SILVER MINES + PM TRANSFER TO SUCRE

08:45 am – After breakfast in the hotel, there will be a personal pickup from your hotel in Potosi to start our great and interesting adventure to the mines of Cerro Rico in Potosi. The adventure will begin with a visit to the Miners Market where hundreds of miners gather to provide material or equipment necessary for work in the mines; all visitors are allowed to take pictures of the shops and the market, and visitors can even acquire presents or souvenirs. After visiting the market, we will visit the mineral refinery (mineral mills) which has been active for many years – and, then we will continue on our way to the silver mines where we will observe the strong work of the miners extracting the minerals by hand like in past centuries.
15:00 pm – We will head to the bus terminal to take transportation from Potosí – Sucre (approximately a 3-hour trip).
PM – Arrival to Sucre and then accommodation in the selected hotel.
Hotel in Sucre: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Tour to the Silver Mines (shared transport, tour guide, equipment to visit the mines – jacket, pants, helmet, and headlamps), transfer from Potosí – Sucre + hotel.

 

DAY 11.- CITY TOUR IN SUCRE + VISIT TO SEE THE DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS

9:00 am – After breakfast, you will be personally picked up from your hotel to take a ride through the city.
The city of Sucre (known as the White City due to the preservation of the majority of its buildings which are covered in white) is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in all of South America with a historical center that still maintains the colonial architecture of past centuries; the entire city is a small taste of heaven. During the city tour, we will visit the charming streets and important places where transcendental works within the pivotal history of Bolivia and all of the Americas have been accomplished; within the streets and important places, one can feel welcomed by the aura and beauty expressed by the neoclassical facades and the magnificent colonial churches – as well as the principal historical monuments.
Dinosaur Park – Visit to see the Dinosaur Footprints:
Another interesting place to visit outside of the city is the Dinosaur Park – located in Cal Orck’o (Hill of Cal in English), 6 kilometers from the city. At the park, you will have the opportunity to appreciate a large variety and quantity of different pre-historical animal species, considered to be the greatest showing of dinosaur footprints in the entire world; studies propose that these footprints were from pre-historic animals which lived in the zone more than 65-70 million years ago.
Hotel in Sucre: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: City Tour in Sucre + Visit to the Dinosaur Park (shared transport, tour guide, entrance fees) + hotel.

 

DAY 12.- FLIGHT FROM SUCRE – LA PAZ

AM – After breakfast in the hotel, we will personally pick you up from your hotel and then transport you to the Sucre airport.
AM – 45-minute flight from Sucre – La Paz.
AM – Arrival to the La Paz airport (approximate arrival) and then transport to the selected hotel. Upon arrival, you will have the afternoon free on your own account.
Hotel in La Paz: Provides a hotel room with private bathroom + breakfast.
Included: Transfer out/in, flight ticket from Sucre – La Paz + hotel.

 

DAY 13.- TRANSFER OUT

AM/PM – At the indicated hour, we will personally pick you up from your hotel and then transport you to the La Paz airport.
Included: Transfer out.

End of Services

PRICE PER PERSON: $us

INFO:

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HOTELS IN THE CITY OF LA PAZ

2** Hotels

3*** Hotels

4**** Hotels

5***** Hotels

Hotel Panamerican / Hotel Eva Palace

Hotel Qantu / Hotel Altus / Hotel Casa de Piedra

Hotel Ritz / Hotel Rey Palace / Hotel La Casona Boutique

Hotel Europa / Hotel Camino Real Suites / Hotel Casa Grande

HOTELS IN COPACABANA

2** Hotels

3*** Hotels

Hotel Perla del Lago / Hotel La Cúpula / Hotel Estelar

Hotel Rosario del Lago / Hotel Las Olas

HOTELS IN UYUNI

2** Hotels

3*** Hotels

4**** Hotels

Hotel Magia de Uyuni

Hotel Girasoles / Hotel Jardines de Uyuni

Hotel Almudena Suites Uyuni / Hotel Cristales Joyas de Sal

HOTELS IN THE CITY OF POTOSÍ

2** Hotels

3*** Hotels

4**** Hotels

5***** Hotels

Hostal Cerro Rico / Hotel Santa Teresa

Hostal Colonial / Hostal Patrimonio

Hotel Cima Argentum

Hotel Coloso

HOTELS IN THE CITY OF SUCRE

2** Hotels

3*** Hotels

4**** Hotels

Hostal Sucre

Hostal De Su Merced / Hotel San Marino Royal

Hotel Mi Pueblo Samary / Hotel Independencia/ Hotel Parador Santa María

**Please note: All programs/services can be flexibly modified in accordance with your specific needs; if in fact you would be interested in a specific program/service, please let us know the details of your necessities.**

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