7 Day itinerary in Bolivia, South America
Take in and experience the Bolivian Highlands of Bolivia, as you travel from the sprawling cities of La Paz and El Alto to sacred Lake Titicaca and the steamy Yungas Cloud Forest. You'll get to see the great Uyuni Salt Flats and witness the many natural wonders of the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve... Read More
By Milenka and Camila
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Indigenous culture
Cycling
Visit markets
Meet local people
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Experience the city of La Paz from the inside out
Cycle on the the world-famous Death Road from the Andes to the Yungas Cloud Forests
Be dazzled by the immensity of sacred Lake Titicaca
Enjoy the amazing Uyuni Salt Flats and the surreal Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
Experience the city of La Paz from the inside out
Cycle on the the world-famous Death Road from the Andes to the Yungas Cloud Forests
Be dazzled by the immensity of sacred Lake Titicaca
Enjoy the amazing Uyuni Salt Flats and the surreal Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
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Welcome to Bolivia!
On your arrival in La Paz, we'll meet you at El Alto International Airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Today, we recommend you to take it easy since we are located at 3600 meters above sea level and acclimatization is essential to enjoy all the activities. After a good rest in your hotel, you will begin to experience the local culture of La Paz by riding the famous "Mi Teleférico '' cable car up to El Alto city, one of the highest cities in the world at nearly 4200 meters above sea level. From El Alto, you'll walk downhill, with plenty of stops, for about three hours to the center of La Paz, enjoying the most amazing views as you learn how the city works. To top it off, you will take a micro or local bus to the heart of the urban markets area. Here, you’ll be able to shop around the famous Witch’s Market and handicraft stores. After the tour, you'll have the rest of the day to rest or explore more of the city at night.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Snacks
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Death Road Mountain Bike
Are you ready to cycle on the World's Most Dangerous Road? Actually, it is much less dangerous than before as very few cars use it nowadays. Today we head out of La Paz en route to the Yungas Cloud Forest region. We will begin our descent at the highest point of our adventure, at La Cumbre (4300 masl), where we set off on mountain bikes with all the protection necessary to the humid cloud forest region known as Los Yungas. You will (very safely!) descend from the cordillera along the so-called "Death Road" toward Coroico, the provincial capital of North Yungas. After having a typical lunch and some time to enjoy the pool, we'll go back to La Paz in a 2-hour scenic journey by paved road, arriving by the end of the day at your hotel
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Sacred Lake Titicaca and Island of the Sun
This morning, travel northwest in the direction of sacred Lake Titicaca (3810 masl). To get there you'll head up and out of La Paz and into the vast altiplano, passing through El Alto, Bolivia's second-largest city. We travel through the altiplano, eventually reaching Lake Titicaca, a bi-national water body shared by Bolivia and Peru and one of the largest lakes in the continent. After about three hours we will arrive in Copacabana, a small town on the edge of the lake where we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and take a stroll around town before continuing by public ferry to the Island of the Sun. Once we get there, you will have a beautiful short trek to the southern tip of the island, visiting the Inca Stairs and the Fountain of Youth and, of course, spectacular views all around you. After our trek, you'll head to the island's small port to return to Copacabana, and from there back to your hotel in La Paz.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Free day and departure to Uyuni
It's free time today in La Paz. You can choose between having a relaxing day or be part -upon request- of one of our local programs such as Chacaltaya Half-day tour or visit the local museums. In the evening our driver will take you to the bus terminal for your night bus (9 hours) to Uyuni.
Meals: Breakfast
The Great Uyuni Salt Flats
It's an early start today as you will arrive at 06:00 am to the town of Uyuni— gateway to the Uyuni Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. You'll have time for breakfast and do some last-minute shopping before the journey begins. We will meet you at our office to go on a 4WD jeep, the first stop being the famed train cemetery, full of rusting train cars that were once used to transport minerals and people to and from Uyuni. You'll then continue to the salt-harvesting village of Colchani to see how locals produce salt. After this, you will reach the Salt Flats and visit the bizarre Incahuasi Island, covered in enormous cacti, and take in the amazing 360º views of the flats. According to the season, we will stop to take pictures with a huge perspective or enjoy the amazing mirror effect that makes you feel like you are walking in the sky. we then continue to the village of Villa Candelaria to spend the first night. Duration of the tour: Approximately 8-10 hours with stops Overnight: Villa Candelaria
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve
After breakfast, you'll continue the adventure through the landscapes of the southern altiplano. We will enter Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, the country's most visited protected area that offers different volcanoes, deserts, colorful lagoons, and unique Andean wildlife, such as flamingos. We start by visiting the small desert of Chiguana south of the Uyuni salt flat. Afterward, we reach the Andean Lagoons where we will be able to observe three species of resident flamingos. Then, we continue to the desert of Siloli where you will see the tree stone and the Red Lagoon. Afterward, we climb to the top of the Sol de Mañana (5000 m high) volcano to see geysers! After all this, we will finally arrive at our basic lodge to spend the second night. Before dinner you can go to the hot springs to relax, there are one 150 meters next to the shelter. Duration of the tour: Approximately 10-12 hours with stops Overnight: Huayllajara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dali Desert, Green Lagoon and San Pedro de Atacama
After an early breakfast, we pass through the Dali Desert, and the Green Lagoon. Then we will go by 40 minutes to Hito Cajones, the border between Bolivia and Chile where after your migration procedures, you can take the bus to the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Do not hesitate to ask about our programs in San Pedro de Atacama and if you need transportation services we can help with that as well! Duration of the tour: Approximately 10-12 hours with stops
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Hola! My name is Milenka born in Potosí and grew up in the beautiful city of La Paz. Thanks to my studies in tourism, I've been able to discover the rich cultural and natural history of Bolivia which makes me feel more in love with my country.
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