Bolivia Travel - Best of Bolivia

Bolivia Travel – Best of Tour. This is one of the most complete highlight tours of Bolivia that you can find. In 15 Days you will visit all the main sites of Bolivia.  This program starts in La Paz and ends in Santa Cruz, both cities have international airports where it is possible to get international connections.

Day 1

LA PAZ

TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT
Private transfer from the airport. (by car, van or bus)
Service Includes: Bilingual guide assistance, tips and luggage handling

Day 2

TIWANAKU RUINS

La Paz – Tiwanaku – La Paz
Passengers are picked up from their hotels to visit the epic city ofTiwanaku< , the capital of an ancient civilization. Located 72 km away form the city of La Paz and near the south eastern shores of Lake Titikaka. During its greatest times, the capital of Tiwanaku was the largest in the world and considered to be the Cradle of all American Civilizations. This pre Inca ruins started endless archeological debates, the most recent radiocarbon 14 tests show that this edifications date back to 1580 B.C. In this ancient breath taking city we will visit the Kalasasaya (Sun) temple, Semisubterranean (Earth) Temple, Akapana Pyramid and the legendary Sun Gate, the tour also takes us to an impressive museum filled with ancient objects and tools that stand as proof of just how advanced this civilization really was. Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide and ruins admission fee

CITY TOUR AND MOON VALLEY

In the afternoon you will visit the famous Witch Doctor’s Market, San Francisco Colonial Church and the typical handicrafts of the Sagarnaga Street. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Then, visit the famous colonial street Jaen where interesting museums are clustered together, followed by a visit to the replica of the semi subterranean temple of the Tiwanaku Culture. To change scenery the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the unique Moon Valley, where passengers will have the opportunity to walk around, and visit a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the art of pottery.

Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide and museums admission fees.

Day 3

LAGO TITICACA

TITIKAKA CATAMARAN DAY NIGHT CRUISE LA PAZ LA PAZ (1N/2 D)*

La Paz – Titicaca Lake – Sun Island (North side) Overnight

Early land transfer to Titicaca lake. Breakfast included. Board the Catamaran Cruise Ship to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Buffet Lunch on board. Visit Challapampa Village and enjoy of the participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titicaca villages through an innovative program organized with the local community visiting their own museum, chapel, school, a typical house, sailing in their vessels to an Inca holy temple and walking through Inca trails. Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities.

Day 4

Sun Island (North side) Sun Island (South side) Inti Wata Complex Chua La Paz

Catamaran Cruise Ship sails across the lake enjoying breakfast and the overwhelming panorama visiting the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Continue to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids. Snack in the Complex. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and the Inca fountain Also, the Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka Traditional vessel. Buffet lunch on board while sailing to Chua harbor. Land transfer to La Paz city. Arrival around evening.

Day 5

LA PAZ

TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
Private transfer to the airport. (by car, van or bus).
Service Includes: Bilingual guide assistance, tips and luggage handling

UYUNI

UYUNI SALT FLAT LAGOONS POTOSI 4D/3N
UYUNI – OJO DE PERDIZ

Pick up from the airport and visit the train cemetery the villages of Alota and Kulpina K, the mining town of San Cristobal and the valley of rocks, famous for its gigantic rock formations. Lunch on route. Arrive to Ojo de Perdiz, Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Tayka del Desierto.

Day 6

OJO DE PERDIZ – RED LAGOON – GREEN LAGOON – OJO DE PERDIZ

Breakfast. Visit the Siloli Desert where it is possible to see an interesting rocky formation known as Stone Tree. In this interesting journey passengers will be able to observe the famous llamas, vicuñas and a particular rodent known as viscacha. Enter to the National Reserve of Andean Fauna Eduardo Avaroa and visit the Red Lagoon that is very impressive for its red color, due to a fine reddish sediment accumulation in the surface, as well as the pigmentation of certain type of seaweed. This lagoon is populated by 3 species of flamencos (among them the famous James). The trip continues towards Sol de Mañana (Morning Sun), this is a place where it is possible to appreciate fumes, geysers and volcanic holes. This landscape remains us the origins of the earth. The final part of the descent leads us to the Green Lagoon, an impressive aquatic mirror that resembles a giant emerald with a particular brightness in the mornings and afternoons; its color is due to the high magnesium content in the water. In the proximities of this lagoon, the Licancahur Volcano is located at (5,868 meters above see level) Box lunch and return to Ojo de Perdiz. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Tayka del Desierto

Day 7

OJO DE PERDIZ SALT FLAT  - COLCHANI

Breakfast. Depart from Ojo de Perdiz towards Uyuni, on the way visit the Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Chiarkhota and Ramaditas lagoons, Ollagüe´s viewpoint, the Galaxy caves (famous for its rock formations) and the Incahuasi Island. It is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the greatest of a group of islandsthat represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated with a cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26.25 feet), providing an impressive view. Lunch and continue to Colchani. Dinner and overnight stay at salt hotel

Day 8

COLCHANI POTOSI

Breakfast. Pick up from the Salt Hotel and departure towards Potosi, on the way we visit the Pulacayo village. Box lunch. Arrival to Potosi and transfer to hotel. The service includes: Transfer in from the airport, private transport, hotel; meals indicated in the program, Transfer to Potosi. Admission tickets and English/Spanish guide. Guide services in other languages have an additional cost. Not Includes: Beverages, meals in Uyuni, air tickets.

Day 9

POTOSI - COLONIAL MINES

Sightseeing: You will visit a private mine on the Cerro Rico, currently managed by the miners who bought it from the State. Passengers will be able to see the miners performing their job in rudimentary form and in similar conditions as those of the Spanish Colony. Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide, admission fees and protective clothing.

CITY TOUR  POTOSI

Sightseeing: Visit the most important and interesting places of the city, which was declared UNIVERSAL HERITAGE OF MANKIND by UNESCO. We will visit San Lorenzo Church where we will appreciate its beautiful façade, Casa de la Moneda Museum, the exterior of the Tower of Company, the exterior of the Arch of Cobija and the artisans market in the colonial area of the city. Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide and admission fees.

PRIVATE TRANSFER POTOSI – SUCRE

Day 10

SUCRE CITY TOUR AND JATUN YAMPARA

Visit to the House of Freedom Historical Museum or the Textile Asur Museum, the Convent of La Recoleta Museum and its viewpoint, the Convent of San Felipe Nery, Bolivar Park and the main historical monuments. Lunch in a restaurant. The excursion continues visiting Jatun Yampara Community one of the most ancient cultures of the continent. We will observe the process of making ceramics and textiles. Then we will visit the community’s Museum of Native Clothing, and appreciate their archeology, agriculture and their Medicinal Herbs exposition. We will observe the native constructions and their customs. We will participate in a typical offering to Mother Earth. Return to Sucre. Service Includes: Private transport, lunch, bilingual guide and admission fees.

Day 11

DINOSAURS FOOTPRINTS

Sightseeing: We will visit the dinosaur s footprints of Cal Orko located 5 km from Sucre. This archaeological site is one of the most important of the world due to the great variety and quantity of dinosaur footprints, which lived approximately 65 million years ago.
Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide and entrance fees.

Day 12

TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
Service Includes: Private transport to the Airport, bilingual guide and tips at airport.

SANTA CRUZ

TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel
Service includes: Private transport, luggage handling and guide.

Day 13

SANTA CRUZ CITY TOUR AND GUEMBE BIO-CENTER

Sightseeing throughout the city visiting the main streets, avenues and residential areas, followed by a visit to San Lorenzo Cathedral and museums. We then visit Guembe Bio Center; this beautiful slice of paradise is located in the eastern part of Bolivia surrounded by an incredible diversity of exotic plants, a exuberant forest and animals, typical of this region. Offering the visitors the possibility of direct contact with nature and be transported to a remote and isolated place away from the stressing noise of the city and daily routine, by taking pleasant walks through ecological paths and spectacular forest. A huge live butterfly display and a spectacular diversity of orchids unique in the World are Bio Center’s main attractions. After lunch at Las Palmeras Restaurant (Bio Center’s restaurant) we’ll make our way back to the departure point. SERVICE INCLUDES: Entrance fees, private transport, snack, lunch, carriage ride, horse ride and bilingual guide

Day 14

SAMAIPATA RUINS

Sightseeing: The most important example of stone architecture in the American Continent. The Samaipata Fort is located 120 Km. west of Santa Cruz. We will visit the Cuevas waterfalls on the way and then ascent to the archaeological region of the millennial haven of the Bolivian East and one of the most important in America: the Archaeological Complex and Ceremonial Temple “The Fort” that was inhabited by diverse pre Columbus cultures, such as the Amazon and the Inca civilizations. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will visit the town, the church and the archeological museum. Service Includes: Private transport, bilingual guide, lunch, refreshment, admission fees.

Day 15

TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport
Service includes: Private transport, luggage handling, guide and insurance.

LODGING

City / Region – Hotels From To Nights

1. LA PAZ – HOTEL OSIRA – 3 Nights
2.  LAGO TITICACA – CATAMARAN – 1 Night
3.  UYUNI – TAYKA DEL DESIERTO – 2 Nights
4.  UYUNI – LUNA SALADA – 1 Night
5.  POTOSI – COLONIAL (POTOSI) HOSTAL – 1 Night
6.  SUCRE – INDEPENDENCIA HOTEL – 3 Night
7.  SANTA CRUZ – LP SANTA CRUZ – 3 Nights

Total : 14 Nights

£ 1,795 per person in Double Room (2 pax)*

Rate includes:

• Services are private Includes bilingual guide English/Spanish.
• The catamaran is a shared service.
• Includes the mentioned meals, drinks are NOT included.
• Double basis in hotels as indicated

Not included are

• International flights
• Local flights LA PAZ – UYUNI   and SUCRE – SANTA CRUZ  value approx. £ 160 pp**
• Drinks
• Tips other than mentioned
• Personal expenses

* Rate is subject to exchange rate fluctuations

**Air fares and itinerary subject to change without notice**