Beautiful landscapes throughout the country, colonial cities such as Sucre and Potosi, incredible places like the famous Uyuni Salt Flats and the sacred Titicaca Lake with its mystic Sun Island are only a few of the highlights you will find during this amazing Bike and Hike trip. Discover the true soul of Bolivia!
**BEST TIME TO TRAVEL IS BETWEEN APRIL AND NOVEMBER**
Inclusions
Biking: 200 km (approx.)
Hiking: 50 km / 9 hrs (approx.)
Accommodation for 10 nights in double occupancy
21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Domestic flight from Uyuni to La Paz
Roundtrip transfers
Meet and greet by our representatives
Private visits and excursions as per itinerary
English-speaking local guides
Tour conductor in English language throughout the trip
Taxes and fees
E-bike and mountain bike rental
Support vehicle for biking part of the trip
Exclusions
International airfare – gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel personnel – optional excursions
Additional Information
WHAT TO BRING?
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm clothes for the nights
Sunscreen
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Flashlight
The transport of luggage from the port to the Ecolodge and vice versa is done with the help of donkeys, mules or llamas. To facilitate transportation, passengers should bring only what is necessary so that the animals do not make an extra effort. You can leave your additional luggage with our representatives in Copacabana.
BIKING
Helmet and general bike protection (available for rent $)
Bike gloves
DAY 1 SUCRE
Accommodation : Sucre for 3 nights
DAY 2 SUCRE
Biking: 10 –15 km
Support vehicle available.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 3 SUCRE - MARAGUA - SUCRE
Biking: 27 km
Car time: 3.5 hrs
Hiking Chataquilla: 1.5 hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 SUCRE - POTOSI
Biking: Sucre – Potosí: 55 km / Potosí – Cayara: 20 km
Car time: 4 hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Potosi
DAY 5 POTOSI - UYUNI
Car Time: Potosí –Uyuni: 205 km (6 hrs. approx)
Biking: Pulacayo – Uyuni: 44 km
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Uyuni for 2 nights
DAY 6 UYUNI
Biking: 40 km
Car time: Uyuni Salt flats: 2.5 hrs
Hiking Incahuasi: 1 hr
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 UYUNI - LA PAZ - SUN ISLAND
Car time: Airport – Copacabana 3 hrs
Boat time: Copacabana – Sun Island 1 hr
Hiking Pilkokaina – La Estancia Ecolodge: 1.5 hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Sun Island for 2 nights
DAY 8 SUN ISLAND - MOON ISLAND - SUN ISLAND
Boat time: Sun Island – Moon Island – Sun Island 1.3 hrs
La Estancia Ecolodge – Yumani 30 min.
Hiking Moon Island: 30 min.
Hiking Huacani – La Estancia Ecolodge : 30 min.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 SUN ISLAND - LA PAZ
Hiking La Estancia Ecolodge – Port: 30 min.
Car time Copacabana – La Paz: 3.5 hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : La Paz for 2 nights
DAY 10 LA PAZ
A unique visit to the popular neighborhoods and markets of La Paz, guided by a “lustra bota” or shoe-shiner will provide different impressions of this unique city. Meeting with the “lustra guide” outside the former train terminal of La Paz. Hop on, on one of the many telefericos (cable cars) lines this vibrant city has, the Red Line, and get off where the walking tour starts, the main cemetery. After a short visit, continue walking to “Fish Street Market”, the “Flower Market” and the “Uruguay Market” where various species of animals and food can be seen. The tour continues to Eloy Salmón Street, lined with shops and stalls selling the latest technology and to the “Cholitas Market” where Cholitas (local ladies) can be seen shopping for traditional skirts and blankets. The tour concludes at the famous witches’ market on Linares and Sagarnaga Streets where we will learn a little bit of Andean cosmovision.
Hiking La Paz city: 3 hrs
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 11 LA PAZ
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Sucre
Samari Pueblo 5*
Potosí
Hacienda Cayara
Uyuni
Palacio de Sal 4*
Sun Island
Ecolodge La Estancia
La Paz
Atix Hotel 5*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package |
Daily departures 2023 | Private |
May 1st – December 23 | 7699 |
Single room supplement, or single passenger | On request |
Note: Seasonal surcharges may apply. |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.