A country that is dominated by the altiplano (high mountain plateau), yet possessing plains and valleys, and whose ethnic roots are Aymara. It boasts a mixed legendary heritage that both grants the country its identity and engages it in a deeply rooted syncretism. Bolivia is Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni salt flats, the Andes, and the Amazon. You can find lovely churches, mansions, and monuments that are part of the country’s cultural heritage. Go and visit the cities of Sucre, La Paz, Santa Cruz, for you will surely stumble across a festival or two in some of these destinations because Bolivia is world famous for its folklore and its dances.
Highlights:
– Visit the three main regions of Bolivia: the lowlands, the valleys and the highlands.
– UNESCO World Heritage: Inca ruins of Samaipata, cities of Sucre & Potosi.
– Uyuni Salt Flats: over 12.000 km² pure salt! Largest salt flat in the world!
– Discover the coloured volcanoes and lagoons of Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve!
– La Paz: will take your breath away!
– Titicaca Lake: Highest navigable lake in the world!
Inclusions
Accommodation for 12 nights in double occupancy
23 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Domestic flights
Roundtrip transfers
Meet and greet by our representatives
Shared service from Sucre-Pontosi-Uyuni
Visits as per itinerary
English-speaking local guides
Taxes and fees
Exclusions
International airfare – Gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel personnel – Optional excursions
Additional Information
Note
• To reach the Ecolodge La Estancia will have a smooth walk up of an hour and a half. And to leave it there is walk down of half of an hour.
• Museums in close on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon, also all day on Mondays and holidays.
• Rainy season (November to April): Roads might be in bad shape. Uyuni Salt flats are flooded. Access to Pucara de Ayque or Incahuasi might be difficult or impossible. Program might have to be changed due to these reasons.
• As roads in Uyuni Region and south are not paved, we will use 4×4 cars, each one with a maximum of 4 passengers. To avoid high costs, guide will go in the back part of the cars if it will be necessary.
Additional activities
Santa Cruz: Güembe (half day) – Supplement of $CA 189 per person
Departure to Biocentro Güembe located at 25 min from Santa Cruz. Relaxing walk around the giant butterflies’ observatory at the trees altitud, continue through exotic orchids collection until arriving to the pools surrounded by ornamental gardens and natural lagoons that border 23 hectares of a wonderful Park.
Sucre: Dinosaur footprints (half day) – Supplement of $CA 109 per person
Another interesting place to visit in the outskirts of the city of Sucre is the Dinosaur Park; It is in Cal Orck’o (Hill of Cal) at 6 km from the city, where there is a great variety and quantity of prehistoric animal tracks in different species. It is considered the largest sample of Dinosaur Footprints in the world; according to studies these prints belong to prehistoric animals that lived in this area for 65 to 70 million years.
Sucre: Incatrail & Maragua town (full day) – Supplement of $CA 269 per person
Full day outside Sucre! Drive to Chataquila (1hr) where we will start with our hiking tour through an old Inca Trail. The trail goes downhill for 6km which we will walk in approx. 2 ½ hrs. Upon arrival to Chaunaca we will hop on the cars and drive till Maragua Town. Without a doubt a beautiful place. At the end of the afternoon we will drive back to Sucre (2 hrs). This is an easy excursion.
Included: Box-Lunch
Sucre: Puma Machay & Inca Machay rural paintings (full day) – Supplement of $CA 269 per person
Full day outside Sucre! Drive to Chataquila (1hr) where we will start with our hiking tour to the rural paintings of Inca and Puma Machay. After visiting this amazing place, return to the car (total hiking time 5-6hrs – 12km). Drive back to Sucre (1 hr). This is a medium-hard excursion.
Included: Box-Lunch
La Paz: Traditional City Tour (half day) – Supplement of $CA 129 per person
A 4 hours city tour through La Paz, elected as one of the 7 wonder cities in the world. It is in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 3,632m / 11942 ft. above sea level. The tour goes through the street markets rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft items, followed by a visit to the colonial section of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square also visit to the viewpoint “Mirador de Killi Killi”; and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku temple. Then descending to the more modern, southern part of La Paz to reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. Ride by cable car “Teleférico”, it’s a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. This is a must for everyone!
Note: cable car ride can change day according to the itinerary
La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling (half day) – Supplement of $CA 69 per person
Inspired by Mexico’s famous “lucha libre” and America’s WWF, Cholitas Wrestling is a one-of-a-kind event, featuring the typical Bolivian women, the “cholitas”, battling it out in spectacular fashion. Bizarre, crazy and hilarious are just some adjectives used to describe one of La Paz’s most unusual attractions.
La Paz: Las Ánimas Valley (half day) – Supplement of $CA 209 per person
Transfer to Valle de Las Ánimas or “Valley of Spirits” where the hiking tour starts (3 hours). This Valley is located further away from the southern area (Zona Sur) of La Paz city. This place is used to describe the eerily eroded canyons and fantastic organ-pipe spires to the Cañón de Palca. The scenery resembles that of Valley of the Moon, but on a bigger scale Included: Box-Lunch
La Paz: Tiwanaku Ruins (half day) – Supplement of $CA 199 per person
Tiwanaku is a 1½ hours’ drive from La Paz (72 km/45 miles), throughout which the highlands are passed, and the Aymaran way of life can be seen. Tiwanaku dating back to 1580BC – 1200AC, was one of the most important pre-Inca civilizations and considered to be among the most developed at the time. The main constructions visited during this tour are: Kalasasaya temple and the Gate of the Sun constructed out of stone, Ponce and Fraile monoliths; Akapana pyramid and semi-underground temple. Two local museums to view pottery, stone work and learn about the culture are also included on this trip.
DAY 1 SANTA CRUZ
Accommodation : Santa Cruz for 2 nights
DAY 2 SANTA CRUZ - SAMAIPATA - SANTA CRUZ
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 SANTA CRUZ - SUCRE
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Sucre for 2 nights*Recommended departure flight Santa Cruz – Sucre time around 9.00 am
DAY 4 SUCRE
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 5 SUCRE - POTOSI
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Potosi for 1 night
DAY 6 POTOSI - UYUNI - VILLAMAR
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Villamar for 1 night
DAY 7 VILLAMAR - COLORFUL LAGOONS - SAN JUAN
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : San Juan for 1 night
DAY 8 SAN JUAN - UYUNI SALY FLATS - COLCHANI
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Colchani for 1 night
DAY 9 COLCHANI - LA PAZ - COPACABANA - SUN ISLAND
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Sun Island for 2 nights*Recommended departure flight Uyuni – La Paz time around 8.00 am
DAY 10 SUN ISLAND
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 SUN ISLAND - MOON ISLAND - COPACABANA - LA PAZ
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : La Paz for 2 nights
DAY 12 LA PAZ
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 13 LA PAZ
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Santa Cruz
LP Santa Cruz 3*
Cortéz 4*
Camino Real 5*
Sucre
Casa Kolping 3*
Mi Pueblo Samary 4*
Parador Santa María 5*
Potosí
Hostal Colonial 3*
Coloso 4*
Villamar
Mallku Cueva 2*
San Juan
Magia de San Juan 3*
Colchani
Luna Salada 4*
Isla del Sol
Ecolodge La Estancia
La Paz
Hostal Naira 3*
La Casona 4*
Casa Grande Hotel 5*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package |
Daily departures 2023 | Regular tour |
2* and 3* Hotels | |
May 1st – December 23 | 4359 |
4* Hotels | |
May 1st – December 23 | 4729 |
Single room supplement, or single passenger | On request |
Note: Seasonal surcharges may apply. Regular: Transfers and excursions in a group min. 2 max 12 |
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package |
Daily departures 2024 | Regular tour |
2* and 3* Hotels | |
January 1st – December 31 | 4849 |
4* Hotels | |
January 1st – December 31 | 5279 |
5* Hotels | |
January 1st – December 31 | 5549 |
Single room supplement, or single passenger | On request |
Note: Seasonal surcharges may apply. Regular: Transfers and excursions in a group min. 1 max 12 |
**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.