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 Bolivia is a landlocked nation which has traditionally been the destination for backpackers more than group tours and affluent travelers. With the recent improvements to roads and some infrastructure, Bolivia has opened up more. The population is around 62 indigenous, the highest percentage in the continent, and the strong, authentic link with the pre-Columbian past makes a trip to Bolivia unique, exciting and colorful. The native languages of Quechua & Aymara are widely spoken, and the colorful native dress is still worn by many.
Highlights of our trip include Potosi, where the Silver Boom of the 16th century supplied the Spanish Crown with vast wealth, at the expense of the native population and eventually African slaves. The world’s largest salt flats are in Uyuni, located at 12,139 ft above sea level. Lake Titicaca boasts being the highest navigable lake in the world. It is also at 12,507 ft above sea level. The urban centers of La Paz, Santa Cruz and Sucre offer colonial architecture, Indian markets and some stunning views of the Andes. Adventurous travelers will want to see these wonders in one of the most elusive South American countries.
Day 1 - Thursday, July 06, 2023
 Depart on any regularly scheduled flight to Santa Cruz, Bolivia (VVI).
You will need to book flights from Home to Santa Cruz Bolivia (VVI) and return from La Paz Bolivia (LPB) to Home. Avianca, Boliviano Airlines, LATAM, Copa and American Airlines are among airlines that can be used to book flights for this tour.
We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to use Frequent Flyer Miles or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program.
Day 2 - Friday, July 07, 2023
 Arrive at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra for a private transfer to the Los Tajibos Hotel for immediate check-in. The hotel has been pre-reserved from Thursday, July 07, 2022.
The morning is at leisure to enjoy breakfast before our afternoon cultural city tour. Visit the most important sites in Santa Cruz – the Main Square of Plaza 24 de Septiembre, the Basílica Menor de San Lorenzo, and Arte Campo (a craft shop in a very traditional house). Then, we continue to the El Abasto Indian Market followed by a tour of the main monuments and residential neighborhoods of the city. Tonight, we get acquainted with a welcome dinner.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Hotel: Los Tajibos Hotel , Santa Cruz, 5*
Room: Standard Room
Day 3 - Saturday, July 08, 2023
 This morning we fly to Sucre and transfer to the Parador Santa María La Real Hotel. In the afternoon, we have a city tour where we will visit the Museo de Arte Indígena ASUR. Afterwards, we transfer to La Recoleta to view the colonial and republican paintings, sculptures, works of jewelry, and archaeological remains. We visit the Neoclassical church of San Felipe Neri before enjoying dinner and a folklore show.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Parador Santa Maria La Real Hotel , Sucre, 5*
Room: Standard Room
Day 4 - Sunday, July 09, 2023
 After breakfast, we journey to the UNESCO site of Potosi, the famous Colonial City rich in silver. It is said that Potosi Mountain produced enough silver to build a solid bridge to Madrid. Visit the mine and the Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint) with its wooden machinery used to make the silver coins for Spain during colonial times. Continue to Uyuni for check-in at the Hotel De Sal Luna Salada.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: De Sal Luna Salada Hotel, Uyuni, 4*
Room: Standard Room
Day 5 - Monday, July 10, 2023
 Today we take a full day tour at the Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest on Earth! With the stunning landscape of the Bolivian Andean Altiplano surrounding us, the sound of silence and the surreal pentagons of crystalline salt against a pure sky will excite the heart and create a feeling that there is no other place like this in the whole world. Break for lunch at the cacti and algae oasis of Isla Incawasi, covered in thousands of giant columnar cacti, some over a hundred years old and up to 40 feet high.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: De Sal Luna Salada Hotel, Uyuni, 4*
Room: Standard Room
Day 6 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023
 We take an excursion today to the small village of Tahua, at the foot of Thunupa Volcano. Stroll through the village and hike to the cave of the Coquesa Mummies. Later, enjoy sunset cocktails at the salt flat before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: De Sal Luna Salada Hotel, Uyuni, 4*
Room: Standard Room
Day 7 - Wednesday, July 12, 2023
 Today we transfer to the airport for our flights to La Paz. Be transported to a mysterious past as you find a hidden treasure in every street corner. The living history of this place encompasses pre-Hispanic traditions and magic rites. The indigenous, colonial, and modern times are ever present. See the Indian Market and the Witch Doctor’s Market. Then, take in the breathtaking panoramas of the city framed by the majestic Illimani Mountain. We end the day with a visit the moon-like clay formations of Valle de la Luna followed by a Teleférico cable car ride over the city of La Paz to enjoy an aerial view.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mitru Sur Hotel, La Paz, 5*
Room: Standard Room
Day 8 - Thursday, July 13, 2023
 Journey to Cocotoni at the shores of Lake Titicaca. A Hydrofoil cruise will take us to Sun Island. Climb the Grand Inca Staircase and taste the water of the Sacred Fountain, believed to give eternal youth and happiness. We lunch at the Uma Kollu Archaeological Restaurant before a stop at the nearby Indian market. We continue to Moon Island and the Sun Virgins Temple Iñak Uyu. Board the Hydrofoil again to arrive at Copacabana and visit the shrine of the Dark Indian Virgin.
We take a private bus transfer to Huatajata to visit the Andean Roots Eco-Village featuring the Altiplano Museum, Handicrafts and Fisherman Villages, and the Mud Igloos and mortuary towers of the Uru Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris boats which were made for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Take a moment to enjoy the local animals – the elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, and the mythical Suri.
Then, experience the audiovisual presentation of "The Mystic World of the Kallawayas", the natural healers of Bolivia. Tata Benjo, a Kallawaya, will bless the group and answer our questions by casting sacred coca leaves.
Learn about their method of healing the soul in order to heal the body. Tonight, we visit the Native Observatory Alajpacha to learn from the Aymaras Cosmovision and observe the constellations of the Southern sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Inca Utama Hotel & Cultural Resort , Huatajata, 4*
Room: Standard Room
Day 9 - Friday, July 14, 2023
 Swinging among totora-reed canals of Lake Titicaca, we reach the Urus Iruitos Floating Islands and Quewaya Sustainable Tourism Project, created to ensure the survival of a culture over 5,000 years old. Enjoy an Aphtapi (traditional way of having lunch) by sharing with the inhabitants of the island. Return to Huatajata for a private journey back to the hotel in La Paz, appreciating the view of the snowy peaks of the Andes. Tonight we share a farewell dinner at Gustu Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner
Hotel: Mitru Sur Hotel, La Paz, 5*
Room: Standard Room
Day 10 - Saturday, July 15, 2023
 This morning we transfer to the La Paz Airport (PVT) for our departure flights Home.
You will need to book flights from La Paz Bolivia (LPB). Avianca, Boliviano Airlines, LATAM, Copa, and American Airlines are among airlines that can be used to book flights.
Meals: Breakfast
Bolivia is South America’s best kept secret. Intrepid travelers who make the journey here are rewarded with an awesome array of landscapes from the splendid Salar de Uyuni salt flats to the azure waters of Lake Titicaca where an indigenous population lives on the many beautiful islands scattered on the lake. The towns of Bolivia are rich in colonial history. Sucre and the mining town of Potosi are examples of the decadence of the Spanish crown. Traditional dress is seen throughout Bolivia adding to the authenticity and enjoyment of this unexplored destination. Note that the altitude must be considered and be aware that not all hotels in Bolivia meet a luxury level. We have chosen the best hotels available throughout. It’s a magical trip!
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Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, gym and spa facilities, 
Boasting 4-poster beds, rooms at Parador Santa Maria La Real feature wooden classy furniture. All of them have large windows and minibars, and some of them are located on the ancient subterranean corridors. Free Wi-Fi is provided. 
A buffet breakfast is served daily. The restaurant offers Andean Cuisine. Lunch and dinner can be requested at a fee. Additionally, spa services are offered for an extra fee.
All rooms features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a toaster, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while some rooms at the hotel also have a seating area. All guest rooms feature a closet.
The hotel has several top-grade facilities to offer, including a fitness centre, a restaurant and a great on-site museum, observatory and cultural complex. Additionally guests will find llamas, alpacas and suri birds in the gardens. There are meeting facilities, a shared lounge and luggage storage.
