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. . BOLIVIA PACKAGES .   La Paz - Tiwanaku - Titicaca - Copacabana (5D/4N) La Paz - Salt Desert of Uyuni - Potosi –Sucre (5D/4N) La Paz - Salt Desert - Volcanoes &Lagoons of South Lipez - Potosi – Uyuni (7D/6N) La Paz - Salt Desert - Volcanoes &Lagoons of South Lipez - Potosi – Sucre (9D/8N) La Paz - Titicaca - Condoriri Andean Mountains - Uyuni Desert - Potosi – Sucre (11D/10N) From Titicaca lake to the Desert of the Pacific Ocean Coast in Chile (10D/9N) The Ecological and Multicultural Bolivian Trail (13D/12N)       La Paz–Tiwanaku–Titicaca-Copacabana 5D/4N Day 1: LA PAZ We will arrive at La Paz. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. After check in we will have a tour around the city visiting The Murillo Square, Government Palace, The Parliament, The Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Artisan Market, Mercado de Brujas, Tiwanaku Museum and The Moon Valley. Return to the hotel. Day 2: LA PAZ – TIWANAKU - PTO. PEREZ Drive approximately 70 km. from La Paz towards Tiwanaku, perhaps the most important archaeological site in Bolivia. Here we can observe the Akapana and Kalasasaya temples, Keri Kala and Puma Punku, gates of the Sun and the Moon and the agricultural hydraulic systems and other important relics still there as evidences of the ancestral ceremonial center of the Tiwanaku Empire. Late afternoon we will go to PTO. Perez and hotel accommodation. (B, L) Day 3: PTO. PEREZ – COPACABANA By boat transport to Kalahuta and Suriqui Island where we can observe the indigenous people dedicated to the construction of “Balsas de Totora”, the same used by the scientific Thord Heyderdal for his crossing on the Pacific Ocean. We continue afterwards to Copacabana town where we will visit the Inca’s sky observatory and the Basilica and we will stay at a hotel in Copacabana. (B, L) Day 4: COPACABANA SUN ISLAND – LA PAZ In the morning we will do an excursion to the Sun Island. This legendary and ancestral island belongs to the origins of the Inca Empire and here will enjoy visiting their temples, archaeology heritages such as the Inca’s step and fountain, the ruins of Pilcocaina, Inca trails, agricultural works, etc. After lunch transport back to La Paz and go to the hotel accommodations. (B) DAY 5: LA PAZ TRANSFER OUT. After breakfast transfer to the airport, bus/train station or program extension. (B). Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals             La Paz-Salt Desert of Uyuni-Potosi-Sucre 5D/4N Important note: Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgettable experience however existing infrastructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very basic huts. Food provided does also a cook or the guide prepare expedition melas. Passengers taking part on this tour have to be ready for discomforts and to participate with a positive attitude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on. Definitely this tour is not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation. Day 1: LA PAZ-ORURO-UYUNI Transfer from your hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip to Oruro. We will do a short city tour in Oruro and then night transport by train to the small city of Uyuni. Day 2: FULL DAY TOUR TO THE SALAR DE UYUNI Early morning overland through the Salt Desert of Uyuni to visit the Isla de Pescado located at 70 km inside the desert. This is one of the most interesting tours in Bolivia visiting the highest salt desert in the world and stay at a hotel in Uyuni. (B, L) Day 3: UYUNI - POTOSI In the morning a bus will take us to the city of Potosi. The bus ride goes along an impressive landscape of desert areas. In the afternoon we will visit a tin and silver mine. Visit to the colonial city and hotel. (B) Day 4: SUCRE Early morning bus ride to Sucre City. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and afterwards visit to the well-preserved white colonial city of Sucre, historical capital of Bolivia, a treasure of colonial art, monuments, churches, also declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the Unesco. A real hit for culture lovers. (B) Day 5: SUCRE - LA PAZ We will have breakfast. Transfer to the airport, station or program extension. (B). Included: Public Bus transport, train, bilingual guide, accommodation, notes meals.             La Paz-Salt Desert-Volcanoes and Lagoons of the South Lipez-Potosi-Sucre 7D/6N Important note: Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgettable experience however existing infrastructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided does also a cook or the guide prepare an expedition food. Passengers participating on this tour have to be ready for discomforts and ready to participate with a positive attitude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on. Definitely this tour is not for passengers with high expectation in accommodations.   Day 1: LA PAZ-ORURO-UYUNI Transfer from your hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip to Oruro. We will do a short city tour in Oruro and then night transport by train to the small city of Uyuni. Day 2: UYUNI – SAN JUAN 70 km ride over the Salt Desert to visit the little volcanic island ISLA DE PESCADO. Walk around the Island and box lunch. Another 40 km over the Salt Desert and then we will go to San Juan village. Overnight in tents or refuges without private facilities. (B, L, D) Day 3: SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA 8 hours in a 4x4 car drive through the desert of Chiguana, the high altitude lagoons of Cañapa and Hedionda. We can observe the largest Saint James Flamingos colony, Honda Lagoon and the desert of Siloli and the rocky area known as Arbol de Piedra. We will arrive at Laguna Colorada and overnight in tents or refuge without private facilities. (B, L, D). Day 4: LAGUNA COLORADA - UYUNI 10 hours 4x4 car drive through the South Lipez highlands visiting on the way the Valle de las Rocas, Alota, and arrival in Uyuni at dawn and we will stay at a basic Hostal accommodation with private facilities. (B, L). Day 5: UYUNI - POTOSI A 6 hours 4x4 car drive across the mining region of Bolivia, a nice region of desert, mountains and fertile little valleys. We will arrive in Potosi. Afternoon visit of the city declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the UNESCO with its colonial monuments and museums and we will stay at a hotel with private facilities. (B) Day 6: POTOSI - SUCRE 3 hours overland by bus to the city of SUCRE. Afternoon visit of this beautiful Colonial City, declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the UNESCO. Visit to the principal historical and religious colonial monuments and the Asur textile museum and we will stay at a hotel with comfort and all facilities. (B). Day 7: SUCRE TRANSFER OUT Transfer to the airport, bus station or program extension. Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals Remarks: lodging on days 1, 2, 3, are very basic (in tents or refuges) and sleeping bag is very important for the cold nights. No hotel categories during these days. In Uyuni, maximum 2 star hotel. In Potosi, maximum 3 star superior.             La Paz-Salt Desert-Volcanoes and Lagoons of the South Lipez-Potosi-Sucre 9D/8N Important note: Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgettable experience however existing infrastructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided does also a cook or the guide prepare an expedition food. Passengers participating on this tour have to be ready for discomforts and ready to participate with a positive attitude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on. Definitely this tour is not for passengers with high expectation in accommodations. Day 1: LA PAZ – ORURO - JIRIRA Starting from La Paz we drive towards Oruro, the mining city of Bolivia. Our journey continues towards Lake Popoo and finally arrives at the Salt Desert and the little village of Jirira at the foot lands of Tunupa Volcano we will stay at tents or refuge accommodations (no private facilities). (L, D) Day 2: JIRIRA – SAN JUAN In the morning visit of the Chullpas (burial site) and short hike up to the volcano for a unique view over the Salar. We will go a 70 km overland on the Salt Desert and then visit the little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Hike around and box lunch and then another 40 km overland trip along the Salt Desert towards San Juan village and overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 3: SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA Drive through the desert of Chiguana, High altitude lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda where we can observe the largest Saint James Flamingos colony. Observe the impressive desert of Siloli and the rocky landscape known as Arbol de Piedra. We will arrive at Laguna Colorada for overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 4: LAGUNA COLORADA – LAGUNA VERDE – ALOTA VILLAGE. Early in the morning (around 5 Am.) overland trip to the Geysers of the Rising Sun, Laguna Salada, Desert of Salvador Dali, Laguna Verde and Volcano Llicancabur. Return in direction to the Laguna Colorada and overland on the other side through the Bolivian highland up to the Valle de Las Rocas and Alota village and stay overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 5: ALOTA – UYUNI – POTOSI. We will go to Vilama and Pampa Colorada continuing afterwards to Uyuni. Stop for lunch and continuing afterwards through the traditional mining region of Bolivia with desert, colourful mountains and little Andean oasis to a final arrival in the city of Potosi and overnight in a hotel with private facilities. Day 6: POTOSI – SUCRE. Morning visit of a tin and silver mine of the historical Cerro Rico Hill. Visit to the colonial city and to the museum of La Casa de la Moneda. In the afternoon a 3 hours overland trip will take us to SUCRE city and hotel accommodations. (B). Day 7: SUCRE. Half-day visit of the Colonial City of Sucre declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the UNESCO visiting the principal historical and religious colonial monuments and the Asur textile museum. The afternoon is free and then we will stay at a hotel with comfort and all facilities. (B). Day 8: SUCRE – LA PAZ. In the morning transfer to the airport and then take the flight back to La Paz. Transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free. In the evening we will have dinner with folk music and dances. Day 9: LA PAZ – TRANSFER OUT. We will breakfast. Transport to the airport, bus or train station (or program extension). (B).  Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals           La Paz - Titicaca Lake – Condoriri Andean Mountains - Uyuni Desert - Potosi – Sucre 11D/10N Important note: Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgettable experience however existing infrastructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided does also a cook or the guide prepare an expedition food. Passengers participating on this tour have to be ready for discomforts and ready to participate with a positive attitude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on. Definitely this tour is not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation. Day 1: LA PAZ: Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Visit of the city of La Paz including San Francisco Church, Handicraft Market, and Government Square, Jaen Street Museum, Residential areas and the impressive Moon Valley and stay at a hotel (L). Day 2: LA PAZ – Titicaca Lake. We will do an overland trip to the ruins of Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological site. Visit to the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, and Akapana pyramid, Gate of the Sun and the Moon and the visit the Museum and the Church of the Village. In the mid afternoon a transfer will take us to PUERTO PEREZ village on the shores of Lake Titicaca and hotel accommodations. (B, L). Day 3: Titicaca Lake – SURIQUI ISLANDS - PTO. PEREZ. Full day trip cruising to a community of Suriqui Islands to visit the local people and learn about their skill to built the famous papyrus “Balsas” and observe their daily activities. Cruising again transfer to the Kalahuta archaeological site lying along one of the most beautiful bays of the Lake. Visit with 2 hours walk along the site. Return in the afternoon to Puerto Perez for overnight. (B, L) Day 4: PTO. PEREZ – CONDORIRI ANDEAN REGION. On a full day trip to the Royal Andean Mountain Range. Overland by 4x4 to reach the Condoriri Peak Region and then 2 hours trek along beautiful Andean trails to reach the altitude lagoon ChiarKhota at 4600 m. The impressive snowy and rocky peaks surround this: Aguja Negra Peak, Condoriri Peak, Mount Pequeño Alpamayo, etc. Light trek around the site and picnic lunch. In the afternoon return to Puerto Perez and a hotel accommodations. (B, L) Day 5: PTO. PEREZ – LA PAZ. Return to the city of La Paz and afternoon at leisure to visit the markets, modern art galleries, etc. Overnight. (B). Day 6: LA PAZ – JIRIRA. Transfer from your Hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip to ORURO. Reception and 4x4 drive 6 hours trip along the rest of Lake Popoo, Challapata, Huari, Sevaruyo, Rio Mulato, Colchane to reach the Salt Desert and the little village of Jirira at the foot of the Tunupa Volcano and stay overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 7: JIRIRA – ISLA DE PESCADO – UYUNI. Visit of the Chullpas and short hike up to the Tunupa volcano for a unique view over the Salar. A 70 km trip overland on the Salt Desert will take us to visit the little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Walk around and box lunch and another 70 km over the Salt Desert to reach the village of Colchani with its little salt industries and then transfer to Uyuni and stay overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 8: UYUNI – POTOSI. A 6 hours 4x4 car drive through the mining region of Bolivia, a nice region of desert, mountains and fertile little valleys and finally we will arrive in Potosi city. Afternoon visit of the city declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the UNESCO with its colonial monuments and museums and we will stay at hotel with better comfort and private facilities. (B) Day 9: POTOSI - SUCRE . A 3-hour trip overland by car (or public bus) to the city of Sucre. Afternoon visit to the Colonial City declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the UNESCO visiting the principal historical and religious colonial monuments and the Asur textile museum and we will stay at a hotel with comfort and all facilities. (B) Day 10: SUCRE – LA PAZ. Transfer to the airport and take the flight to LA PAZ. Transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is leisure. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner with folk music and dances. Overnight. (B, D) Day 11: LA PAZ transfer out. Transfer to the airport, bus terminal or program extension. Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals               From the Titicaca Lake to the Desert of the Pacific Ocean coast in Chile 10D/9N Important note: Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgettable experience however existing infrastructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided does also a cook or the guide prepare an expedition food. Passengers participating on this tour have to be ready for discomforts and ready to participate with a positive attitude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on. Definitely this tour is not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation. Day 1: LA PAZ. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Visit to the city of La Paz including San Francisco Church, Handicraft Market, Government Square, Jaen Street Museum, Residential Ares and Moon Valley. Overnight. Day 2: LA PAZ – PTO. PEREZ (LAKE TITICACA). An overland trip will take us to the Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological site and visit of the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, Akapana pyramid, Gate of the Sun and the Moon. Visit to the local Museum and the Church of the Village. In the mid afternoon overland transfer to Puerto Perez on the shores of Lake Titicaca for overnight. (B, L). Day 3: SURIQUI ISLANDS (TITICACA LAKE). A full day trip cruising to a community of Suriqui Islands and visit the local people and learn about their skill to build the famous papyrus “Balsas” and their daily activities. Cruising again transfer to the Kalahuta archaeological site lying along one of the most beautiful bay of the Lake. Visit and 2 hours walk along the site. Return in the afternoon to Puerto Perez continuing afterwards to La Paz. (B, L) Day 4: LA PAZ – COLCHANE (UYUNI SALT DESERT). Morning overland trip to Oruro, continuing afterwards along the Lake Popoo, Challapata, Huari, Sevaruyo, Rio Mulato and Colchane to reach the Salt Desert of Uyuni and stay Overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 5: COLCHANE – SAN JUAN. 70 km ride over the Salt Desert to visit the little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Hike around and box lunch and another 40 km over the Salt Desert and then by overland to KolchaK and San Juan village and stay overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 6: SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA. 8 hours 4x4 car drive through the desert of Chiguana, High altitude lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda. Observe the largest Saint James Flamingos colony, Honda Lagoon, the desert of Siloli and the rocky formation known as the Arbol de Piedra. We will arrive at Laguna Colorada and overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B, L, D) Day 7: LAGUNA COLORADA – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (CHILE). 5h30 AM, starts our overland trip to the Geyser of the Rising Sun, Laguna Salada, Desert of Salvador Dali, Laguna Verde and Volcano Llicancabur. Continuing towards the border with Chile we meet with the Chilean vehicle for a transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. We will arrive at your hotel around 14h00 PM. In the Afternoon we will visit the anthropologist museum and the Moon Valley. (B, L) Day 8: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CALAMA – IQUIQUE. Transfer to Calama and take the flight to Iquique. Reception and overland trip through the desert of the Pacific Coast with its lost and empties villages of the past century, its geo signs, the rock paintings, National Pampa de Tamarugal park etc. Late afternoon we will arrive in Arica, small harbor city on the Sea Coast and stay at a hotel. (B, L) Day 9: IQUIQUE – SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK – LA PAZ. An trip leaving sea level to cross the desert and climb along the Andean Range up to the Lauca National Park and Chungara Lake and Volcano. An amazing trip to watch the Andean animals like the Guanaco, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Andean Ostrich, Rabbits, Andean Eagle, etc. Arrival at the Bolivian Border at 4200 m and traverse to the Sajama National Park around the Sajama Volcano and village. We will arrive to La Paz late in the afternoon and hotel accommodations. In the evening we will have dinner with folk music and dances. (B, L, D) Day 10: LA PAZ transfer out. Transfer to airport, train or bus station or program extension.  Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals           The Ecological and Multicultural Bolivian Trail. 13D/12N Day 1: LA PAZ. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Visit to the city of La Paz including San Francisco Church, Handicraft Market, Government Square, Jaen Street Museum, Residential Ares and Moon Valley. Overnight. Day 2: LA PAZ – TIWANAKU – LAKE TITICACA. A trip towards Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological site and we will visit the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, Akapana pyramid, Gate of the Sun and the Moon. Visit to the interesting Museum and the Church of the Village. In the mid afternoon overland transfer to PUERTO PEREZ village on the shores of Lake Titicaca and stay at a hotel (B, L) Day 3: Titicaca Lake – MOON & SUN ISLANDS. Cruise to the Island of Paco with visit to an indigenous community who is using the Andean Papyrus for the construction of boats, handicraft, etc. Afterwards we continue by boat to the Moon Island visiting the archaeological sites. Cruise again to reach Sun Island for a visit to the historical and archaeological site of Pilcocaina. Lunch followed by a light hike around the Island. And stay overnight in an EcoLodge. (B, L) Day 4: COPACABANA – LA PAZ Cruise to the village of Copacabana and visit to the archaeological observatory La Horca del Inca, the Inca’s bath and colonial Calvary. In the afternoon an overland transport will take us across a panoramic highland back to the city of La Paz and stay at hotel. (B). Day 5: LA PAZ - COCHABAMBA In the morning transfer to the bus terminal and then we will departure by regular Pullman bus to the city of Cochabamba. We will enjoy an 8 hours trip through the Bolivian high plateau and then descending towards the template valley of Cochabamba. Transfer to your hotel (B). Day 6: COCHABAMBA Day to visit the city of Cochabamba: the archaeological museum, the villages of Quillacollo, Pairumani farm, Tiquipaya valley and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. (B) Day 7: COCHABAMBA – SANTA CRUZ. Transfer to the bus terminal and departure by regular Pullman bus to Santa Cruz. Full day journey beginning with a ride on the middle high plateau and then descend to the tropical valley of Chapare and the region of Yapacani and Buena Vista. We will arrive in Santa Cruz and transfer to your hotel. (B) Day 8: SANTA CRUZ This day is to enjoy visiting the city of Santa Cruz including the museum of the Cathedral, Museum of Art and Folklore and Museum of History ending at the Art-Campo, a traditional local handicraft market. (B) Day 9: SANTA CRUZ - CHIQUITANIA Overland trip to the Jesuit Missions of the Gran Chiquitania passing through the villages of San Javier, La Piedras, Concepcion, visit of the Jesuit Church and the Mission Museum and at the end of the afternoon after a trip of 540 km throughout a lovely soft subtropical surroundings final arrival into San Ignacio de Velasco. Overnight. (B, L, D) Day 10: JESUIT MISSIONS A full day tour will take us to visit the Jesuit Missions of Santa Ana, San Miguel, and San Rafael and to exchange culture with the inhabitants of these little villages full of friendly life and traditions. Return on mid afternoon to San Ignacio. In the evening enjoy a wonderful concert of baroque music in the church of San Ignacio. (B, L, D) Day 11: JESUIT MISSIONS - CONCEPCION In the morning we will visit a local indigenous community with horse riding through the sub tropical surrounding and barbecue with demonstrations of their folklore and dances. An overland transfer will take us to Concepcion and overnight. (B, L, D) Day 12: CONCEPCION – SANTA CRUZ Overland backs to San Javier, visit of the Mission and Museum, and then transfer to Santa Cruz and hotel accommodations. (B, L) Day 13: SANTA CRUZ TRANSFER OUT Transfer to the airport, bus station or program extension. Included: private transport, bilingual guide, accommodation, and noted meals

 

 

 

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