Essential Bolivia

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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La Paz, Bolivia

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Highlights

Discover the unique landscapes of Bolivia, their secrets unveiled by your tour leader

Journey deep into the Uyuni salt flats, visiting otherworldly natural wonders

Stay in the iconic Palacio de Sal, a hotel built from salt

Learn the tragic history of Potosí from an ex-miner

Marvel at the rusty vintage locomotives in the Train Cemetery

Itinerary

The mind-bending Uyuni salt flats. The spouting geysers. The giant cacti of Incahuasi Island. Bolivia is South America at its most spectacular. It’d take a whole lifetime to explore fully, so we’ve distilled the very best bits into this highlights-packed adventure. Guided by an expert tour leader, you’ll witness those extra-extraordinary landscapes, while also digging deep into the culture and history, including two unforgettable nights at a hotel built with salt.

day 1Adventure starts in La Paz

Begin your adventure in the high-altitude city of La Paz, the well-connected start point of many Bolivian adventures.
At 5pm-6pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Bolivian welcome by arranging a group dinner.
Want more time in La Paz? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative. Alternatively, you can join our Discover Peru adventure before this trip begins.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Fly to Uyuni • Explore the eerie Train Cemetery • Visit the old silver-mining town of San Cristóbal

day 3Discover the rusty-red Laguna Colorada, steaming geysers and Polques Thermal Baths

day 4Spot birds at Laguna Turquiri • Explore the otherworldly Valley of Rocks and Stone Tree

day 5Journey deep into the salt flats • Discover the giant cacti of Incahuasi Island

day 6Potosí mine tour from a former silver miner • City tour to see silver rush-era buildings

day 7To Sucre • Fly to La Paz

day 8Adventure ends in La Paz

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 2 Superior nights (salt hotel), 5 Classic nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus, 4×4 and two internal flights) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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