The journey
Plunge into a journey through Bolivia that explores some of the most important cultural and historical landmarks of this fascinating country. Discover its rich cultural heritage and remarkable natural landscapes, including the soaring snow-capped Andes, as you meet with indigenous people and venture from mirrored salt flats to mystical islands on Lake Titicaca.
Day 1
Arrive Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Legend has it that the infamous American outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid robbed their last bank in Bolivia, a colorful country in the heart of South America graced with spectacular natural landscapes. The people living here are warm, welcoming and eager to share their flavorful local dishes and indigenous culture. From its charming cities to its arid highlands, humid jungles and tempera
Day 2
Samaipata – Archaeological Treasures of the Fort
Enjoy a morning drive to Samaipata along a scenic highway to “El Fuerte,” the Fort, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site in Eastern Bolivia. Discover how this archeological monument, built on a hill, features sculptured figures by ancient cultures, emphasizing snakes and pumas, as well as waterways and wells, triangular and rectangular seats and vaulted niches. Afterward, visit the Archaeological a
Day 3
Sucre – Charms of the White City
Fly to Sucre, the official capital of Bolivia. Dubbed the White City for the motif of its many well-preserved colonial-era structures, Sucre is considered by many the most beautiful city in the country. Settle into your hotel and tour colonial buildings, visiting the Recoleta point view, the House of Liberty where Simón Bolívar signed the Bolivian Declaration of Independence. Also explore ASUR, th
Day 4
Puka Puka – Meet with Indigenous Locals
Head out into the countryside to Puka Puka, an indigenous Quechuan community where you meet local residents and admire their culture, including music performed on handmade instruments, ceremonial clothing and traditional activities. Learn how inhabitants make their living by raising barley, wheat and potatoes as well as from small traditional crafts, particularly weaving. This afternoon, return to
Day 5
Potosí – Bolivia’s Historic Silver City
Journey overland into Bolivia’s highlands to explore Potosí, a city renowned for its colonial architecture and history of silver mining. See the mountain that towers over the city, from which miners have extracted, so it’s claimed, enough silver to build a solid silver bridge from Potosí to Madrid. Absorb the rich heritage on display in this city honored by UNESCO as a Historical and Cultural Lega
Day 6
Potosí and Uyuni – From the Mines to the Salt Flats
Continue exploring Potosi with a visit to the miner’s market and a mine entrance. Visit the Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint), with its wooden machinery once used to make silver coins for Spain and stroll through the town’s Colonial Centre. Then drive first to Uyuni, and then onward to Jirira, site of vast and starkly beautiful salt flats set at the base of a volcano. Eat lunch before heading out to
Day 7
Uyuni – Explore the Salt Flats
Drive to nearby Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest salt flat on earth, covering almost 4,000 square miles, to witness how it mirrors the sky, providing amazing photo opportunities. Continue to Incawasi Island, an oasis with formations of algae and fossils to see its distinctive flora: thousands of giant columnar cacti, some of them over a hundred years old, growing to a height of over 35 feet. Take in o
Day 8
La Paz – Mysteries of a Magical City
Today, discover the mining city of El Alto, founded in 1988. See the palaces built there, in a style called Cholets. Visit a neighborhood painted by the famed artist Mamani-Mamani, a symphony of colors and movement. Board a cable car to view La Paz from above. Eat lunch at a local restaurant before touring the city and its surroundings and perhaps gain an insight into its mysterious past. Here, an
Day 9
La Paz – Moon Island Hydrofoil Cruise
Journey to Huatajata, on the shores of Lake Titicaca (elevation 12,500 feet/3810 meters). Once here, visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum; Handicrafts village, the Mud Igloos and the mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Then drive to nearby Cocotoni Bay for a thrilling hyd
Day 10
Depart La Paz
After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
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