Highlights of Bolivia - 9 days

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9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

La Paz, Bolivia

Ends

San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Highlights

La Paz - Explore one of the highest capitals in the world.

Discover the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Tiahuanacu.

Wander around the Miner's market of Calvario and the private silver mines.

Potosi - See a gorgeous example of native artwork with many pretty churches and temples.

Marvel at the incredible salt flats of Uyuni.

See the famous rock formations of the Valley of the Giants.

Find the multi-coloured Laguna Colorada where the James Flamingos flock.

San Pedro de Atacama - Visit this oasis town in the expansive Atacama Desert.

See the famous rock formations of the Valley of the Giants.

Find the multi-coloured Laguna Colorada where the James Flamingos flock.

San Pedro de Atacama - Visit this oasis town in the expansive Atacama Desert.

Itinerary

Bolivia’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant culture are yours to discover on this 9-day explorer tour. Begin in La Paz, venture to Potosí’s colonial streets, and marvel at Uyuni’s surreal salt flats—complete with a night in a hotel made entirely of salt! Explore the Valley of the Giants’ rock formations before concluding in Chile’s San Pedro de Atacama. This private trip is crafted for those who crave unique experiences and striking scenery, all with comfortable logistics and an easygoing pace. The USP? The rare opportunity to sleep in a salt hotel and traverse some of South America’s most otherworldly terrain.

day 1 - La Paz

Welcome to Bolivia, upon arrival you'll be met at La Paz airport and transferred to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to independently explore the highest capital city in the world.

OverNight:La Paz

day 2 - La Paz

Today you'll enjoy a full day tour of the scenic city of La Paz - visit world-class museums like the Gold, Murillo and Costumbrista, explore traditional street markets and head up to the Mirador de Killi Killi for fantastic views over the city. Later you'll marvel at the geological formations of the Valley of the Moon, located 10km outside the city.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:La Paz

day 3 - Potosi

Travelling through the Bolivian Highlands, you get the opportunity to see the Aymara Indian's way of life - one of the oldest American cultures. It is considered the cradle of the American man and one of the most advanced cultures in development at that time. Their main constructions which you will visit are the Kalasasaya Temple to see its Gate of the Sun, the monoliths Ponce and Fraile, the Akapana pyramid and the Semi underground temple. Visit the old colonial village of Tiahuanaco, where you can see the use of stones from the ruins in their constructions. You also visit the Puma Punku Temple, an example of extremely high quality in stone carving. Tonight we travel by overnight bus to Potosi.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Overnight Bus

day 4 - Potosi

Arriving early on day 4, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you depart to the miner’s market “Calvario”, where you will be able to buy coca leaves and cigarettes, which can be given to the miners. You’ll continue to the silver mines where you can visit the private, cooperative mines and watch the miners at work. Exploration of the silver began in the colonial period and is maintained today using the same working tools. You shall see the traditional rites where the miners pray to Tata Ckajcha or make the “Ch’alla” to the “Tio“(God of the mines, owner of the silver).

OverNight:Potosi

days 5-6 - Uyuni

Enjoy a guided tour of colonial Potosi, dating from the days when this city, the highest in the world, was larger than either London or Paris. A gorgeous example of native artwork with many pretty churches and temples including the church of San Lorenzo. Also visit the National Mint of Bolivia before transferring to Uyuni. On day 6 depart for the incredible salt flats of Uyuni. Arrive into Colchani which is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction from the salar. Included today is a trip to Fish Island, a unique oasis with giant cacti reaching 10m high. There’s also time to see the cemetery of trains where the remains of 19th century steam locomotives rest. Enjoy lunch out on the salt flats. Lunch is taken in the middle of the Salt Flats and later on continue to the archaeology museum of Coqusa and on to the exclusive Hotel Palacio de Sal built entirely of salt. This evening opt for a night stroll through the eerie surroundings.

Meals:2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

OverNight:Uyuni / Salar De Uyuni Region

day 7 - Villa Mar

Transfer to Villa Mar enroute visiting the colonial church of San Cristobal, the villages of Culpina and Alota and the famous rock formations of the Valley of the Giants. You’ll also visit local cave paintings and the fort of Tomas Lakjas

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Villa Mar

day 8 - San Pedro de Atacama

On the morning of day 8 visit the multi-coloured Laguna Colorada where James Flamingos flock. The rich red colouration is derived from algae and plankton, which thrive in its minerals. Continue to Laguna Verde where the Licancahur Volcano looms large. Along the way visit the Sol de Manana geysers, the Chalviri thermal waters and the Valle de Dali. This is a site of intense volcanic activity. After lunch cross the border into Chile and enjoy the impressive views of the Atacama Salar with a beautiful view of the Licancábur Volcano of 5916 meters of altitude as you transfer to the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:San Pedro de Atacama

day 9 - San Pedro de Atacama

Today marks the end of services with a departure transfer to Calama Airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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Accommodation

7 nights STANDARD accommodation. SUPERIOR accommodation also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details

Meals

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

La Paz airport arrival transfer and Calama airport departure transfer

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Services of a English-speaking guides at local sitesOvernight bus from La Paz to PotosiAll relevant transfers and tours on a private basis apart from the overnight busFull day guided tour of La PazHalf day guided tour of Tiahuanaco ruins & Puma Punku and half day guided tour to El Calvario miners’ market and the mineHalf day guided tour of PotosiFull day excursion to the Uyuni Salt FlatsVisits to the church of San Cristobal and the villages of Culpina and AlotaVisit to the Laguna Colorada and the Sol de Manana geysers enroute to San Pedro de Atacama

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