Bolivia Highlights
| CODE | NAME | TERM | OUTLINE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBLLTBOH | BOLIVIA HIGHLIGHTS | 5 Days / 4 Nights | DAY 1: Transfer from airport / Experience City Tour La Paz |
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Day 1: Private transfer from the airport and visit La Paz city.
Visit the Colonial Jaén Street, one of the best-preserved colonial streets in the city. The tour continues to Murillo Square, where the Cathedral, Government Palace, and National Congress are located. A visit to the Witches’ Market offers a fascinating window into the secret world of Andean mysticism. Later, a visit to the typical Rodríguez market, the largest food market in La Paz, showcases a variety of colorful products sold by local women. A must-see in La Paz is the cable car ride for fantastic views. To finish the tour, visit the spectacular Moon Valley, featuring strange geological formations.
Day 2: Early transfer from La Paz city to the Copacabana Sanctuary. Guided visit to the main sanctuary and pilgrimage center of Bolivia, including the Basilica where the Virgin of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivians, is located. Afterwards, board the Catamaran Cruise to navigate to Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. On this legendary island, visit the Garden, Stairs, and Inca Fountain. The guided itinerary continues with a visit to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, Bolivia’s main private tourist attraction, accessible only to tourists visiting Sun Island aboard the catamarans. This includes the Ekako Underground Museum, Traditional Medicine and Totora Raft Construction Centers, an artisan center, the Intica shelter, an Inca agriculture botanical garden, and a variety of Andean camelids. Later, return to the catamaran to enjoy lunch on board on route to Copacabana. Finally, transfer back to La Paz city.
Day 3: Pick up from hotel and transfer to La Paz airport. Flight La Paz – Uyuni (air ticket not included) then, pick up from the airport. Departure to Uyuni Salt Flats to visit the Train Cemetery and Colchani town, where you can observe the process of hand-extracted salt and local salt crafts. Visit Playa Blanca, a salt museum; salt eyes, which are interesting due to the underground water points of the salt flat; salt hexagons, geometric shapes on the salt flat surface, salt mounds, and crossing the salt flat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Picnic lunch. Continue the visit to Incahuasi Island. This island is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the largest of a group of islands representing an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated by cacti that reach up to 12 meters high, offering an impressive panorama of the area. Enjoy the sunset and later transfer to the hotel.
Day 4: Private transfer to Uyuni airport.
Private transfer from La Paz airport to hotel and day at leisure.
Day 5: Private transfer to La Paz airport.
La Paz city Services: Private transportation, bilingual guide (English – Spanish) and entrance fees.
Catamaran Service: SIC land transfer hotel to hotel, SIC navigation, lunch, guided visits mentioned in the program, bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
Uyuni Salt Flat Services: 4WD Private transportation, lunch, bilingual assistance guide (English – Spanish) and entrance fee. In rainy season includes waterproof boots.
Hotel options:
Hotels – First Class:
D1 Hotel Met or Similar
D2 Hotel Met or Similar
D3 Salt Hotel Luna Salada or Palacio de Sal
D4 Hotel Met or Similar
Hotels – Superior First Class:
D1 Hotel Atix or Similar
D2 Hotel Atix or Similar
D3 Salt Hotel Luna Salada or Palacio de Sal (Superior Room)
D4 Hotel Atix or Similar
- Moon Valley is closed only on January, 1st.
- Flight tickets are not included.
- In rainy season (January to April), the Salt Flat is covered by water; it is possible that the Incahuasi Island will not be available to visit because of the flooding. The vehicles will only go to the safest flooded locations.
- Extra cost for holidays: Christmas, New Year and Carnival.
- Salt Hotels are considered Superior Tourist Category / Boutique style.
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