DAY 1: SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA

Arrival to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, transfer from Airport to Hotel.

Half day City tour Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Located in the beginning of the Amazon, Santa Cruz is the Bolivian tropical paradise, with a pleasant climate in addition to its cheerful and friendly people.

Tour through the most representative places of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a city with geographical,historical and cultural features that distinguish it from the Andean region of the country. This tour includes museums, main monuments, residential áreas, La Recoba and Artecampo craft shops. Included: Snack (1 seasonal fruit or an “Horneado” – typical small cake and 1 bottle of water)

Overnight at Los Tajibos Hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Meals: Snack.

 

DAY 2: SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA – SUCRE

Breakfast.

Transfer from hotel to Santa Cruz Airport.

Flight Santa Cruz de la Sierra – Sucre (not included).

Arrival to Sucre, the capital of Bolivia; this charming colonial city lies at the head of the valley at 2700 meters high.

 

Half day City tour Sucre.

A very interesting visit which includes the visit of Casa de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; Bolivar Park, to see examples of the aristocratic tradition in Sucre with a small replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc of Triumph of Paris; the church and museum of La Recoleta, and the museum of Indian Textiles ASUR.

Overnight at Mi Pueblo Samary Hotel Boutique, in Sucre.
Meals: breakfast.

 

DAY 3: SUCRE

Breakfast.

Day at leisure.

Overnight at Mi Pueblo Samary Hotel Boutique, in Sucre.
Meals: breakfast.

 

DAY 4: SUCRE – POTOSÍ

Breakfast.

Early departure from Sucre by regular bus, in a 3 to 4 hours trip by an amazing road starting in the valleys at 2,759 m.a.s.l. / 9.020 ft. Reach Pilcomayo river and see Puente Arce (a pending bridge used in past), go up to the to the highlands at 4,060 m.a.s.l. /13.320 ft, and reach the famous colonial mining city of Potosi.

At the afternoon, Half day Potosí City tour.

Visiting Potosí is a journey back in time through traditional colonial streets and the artisan market; the famous Mint House, San Francisco church and the front of San Lorenzo (its façade) church that has one of the greatest examples of stone carvings of the baroque-mestizo style.

Overnight at Coloso Hotel, in Potosí.
Meals: breakfast.

 

DAY 5: POTOSÍ – UYUNI

Breakfast.

Half day excursion Mine in Cerro Rico (Half day)

This unique excursion allows the visitors to experience an unforgettable trip hundreds of meters underground, to see the living and working conditions of the Bolivian miners (protective clothing and helmets are provided). The silver mine is in the famous Cerro Rico, once the richest of the world. An amazing trip starting in Potosí passing through great branches of the Andes range, with lots of colours,erosion and cactus, near the villages of Chaquilla and Tika Tika, and the famous Pulacayo tin mine. It ends in the village of Uyuni (3 to 4 hours), before a big train maintenance and workshop centre, now growing a lot due to tourism of Uyuni salt flats and the region.

Overnight at Jardines de Uyuni Hotel, in Uyuni.
Meals: breakfast.

 

DAY 6: UYUNI

Breakfast.

Full day Salt Flats Uyuni

Departure from Uyuni to the great salt flats; visit on the way, the train cemetery where the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives are. stop in Colchani as this is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction; next to Incahuasi Island (known as Fish Island), this is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high. Then, Continue north to the mummies of Pukara de Ayque fort. Finally, at appropriate time go back to Uyuni village.

Overnight at Palacio de Sal Hotel.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats and dinner.

 

DAY 7: UYUNI – LA PAZ

Breakfast.

Transfer from hotel to Uyuni Airport to take the flight to La Paz.

Flight Uyuni – La Paz (not included).

Arrival to La Paz, transfer from Airport to the hotel.

Half day city tour La Paz.

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. Cable car (Teleférico), this ride is a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. This trip is a must for everyone!

Overnight at Europa Hotel, in La Paz.
Meals: breakfast.

 

DAY 8: LA PAZ – COPACABANA

Breakfast.

Excursion to Copacabana

An agreeable trip by regular transportation from La Paz until Copacabana (3 hour and a half), a pleasant town in the shores of Titicaca Lake. Visit to its church and the famous “Virgen Morena”, have a stroll around. Trip by motorized boat to the legendary Island of the Sun (1 hour), until Huacani to have an Aptapi (typical lunch in the highlands), this trip continues by boat up till to the ruins of Pilkokaina Inca temple.

Finally hike to La Estancia with a wonderful view of Lake Titicaca (1 hour and a half approximately).

Overnight at Ecolodge La Estancia, in Titicaca Lake.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

DAY 9: COPACABANA – LA PAZ

Breakfast.

Hike down through Yumani visiting the Inca stairs and the Water of the Eternal Youth, then have a trip north by boat to visit Chincana ruins and the Sacred Rock (1 hour); continue by boat to the Island of the Moon (1 hour) and the Inca ruins of Iñak Uyu temple to finally reach Copacabana (1 hour and a half). Private transportation to Puno or La Paz (3 hour and a half).

Overnight at Europa Hotel, in La Paz.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.

 

DAY 10: LA PAZ

Breakfast.

Transfer from hotel to La Paz Airport.

Meals: breakfast.

 

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