Itinerary

6 nights | 5 days

Join us to visit colonial cities, pre-Columbian ruins, white salt flats deserts, colourful lagoons
and National Parks (protected areas). An unforgettable journey through this fascinating and
diverse land! 6 Days, 5 Nights

Highlights:
● UNESCO World Heritage: Ruins of Tiwanaku
● La Paz – will take your breath away!
● Uyuni Salt Falts: over 12.000 km2 PURE Salt! Largest Salt Flats in the World!
● Titicaca Lake – Highest navigable Lake in the World!

Day 1. Transfer Airport – Hotel (Night)
El Alto airport is currently the highest International airport in the world at 4,080m/13.115 ft above sea
level. Transfer from airport to hotel, via a short highway, from which there is a nice evening view of the
city lights.
Night: Europa Hotel

Day 2. Tiwanaku ruins (Half Day) – City Tour and Valley of the Moon (Half Day)
Tiwanaku is a 1.5 hour 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: the Kalasasaya temple and the Gate of the Sun constructed out of stone, Ponce and Fraile monoliths; the Akapana pyramid and the semi-underground temple. Two local museums to view pottery, stonework and learn about the culture are also included on this trip.
In the afternoon, take a four hours city tour through La Paz, elected as one of the 7 wonder cities in the world. It is located 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.

Included: Breakfast and lunch Night: Europa Hotel

Day 3. La Paz – Uyuni Salt flats
Transfer to the airport to take flight to Uyuni. Meeting at Uyuni’s airport on arrival At 10:00 a.m. 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, visit also Coquesa mummy’s museum. Finally, at appropriate time go back to Uyuni village.
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats and dinner
Night: Palacio de sal hotel – salt hotel

Day 4. Colchani – Uyuni – La Paz – Copacabana – Sun Island
Transfer from Colchani to Uyuni’s airport to take a flight back. On arrival to La Paz meeting at the airport to starts an enjoyable nice trip by private transportation going north through the highlands, then along Titicaca Lake and parallel to the Andes Royal Range until Copacabana (3 1⁄2 hours), a pleasant town in the shores of Lake. Visit to its church and the famous “Virgen Morena”. Trip by boat crossing the Lake to the 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 approximately). Included: Breakfast, lunch (typical aptapi) and Dinner
Night: Ecolodge La Estancia

Day 5. La Chincana – Moon island – Copacabana – Cable car ride – La Paz
DON’T MISS AN EARLY SUNRISE! 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 1⁄2 hours). Private transportation back (3 1⁄2 hours). Cable car (Teleférico) from El Alto city to La Paz one, the ride is a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of
La Paz. This trip is a must for everyone! Included: Breakfast and lunch
Night: Europa Hotel

Day 6. Transfer to the airport

Pick-up from hotel and transfer to the airport. Ascending to El Alto, there will be a nice view of La Paz.
Included: Breakfast

REMARKS
● Other hotel categories at request.
● Local guides will be provided. TC throughout the route at request.
● Museums in La Paz close on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon and all day on Mondays.
● Rainy season: (November to April) Roads might be in bad shape. Uyuni Salt flats are flooded.
Access to Tahua or Incahuasi might be difficult or impossible. Program might have to be changed due to these reasons.
● As roads Uyuni Region are not paved, we will use 4×4 cars, each one with a maximum of 4 passengers. To avoid high costs, guide and / or TC will go in the back part of the cars if it will be necessary.
● To reach the Ecolodge La Estancia will have a smooth walk of an hour and a half.

INCLUDED:
● Services and meals included as mentioned in the program
● English speaking guides
● Include all the entrances fee and contributions
● Accommodation as mentioned in the program

NOT INCLUDED:
● Flights from Uyuni-La Paz
● Anything not listed in the program
● Tips