Highlights of Bolivia - 9 days
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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.
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- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
- 7 nights STANDARD accommodation. SUPERIOR accommodation also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- Services of a English-speaking guides at local sites
- Overnight bus from La Paz to Potosi
- All relevant transfers and tours on a private basis apart from the overnight bus
- Full day guided tour of La Paz
- Half day guided tour of Tiahuanaco ruins & Puma Punku and half day guided tour to El Calvario miners’ market and the mine
- Half day guided tour of Potosi
- Full day excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flats
- Visits to the church of San Cristobal and the villages of Culpina and Alota
- Visit to the Laguna Colorada and the Sol de Manana geysers enroute to San Pedro de Atacama
- La Paz airport arrival transfer and Calama airport departure transfer
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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 ma...
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 priv...
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 th...
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
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 vi...
Today marks the end of services with a departure transfer to Calama Airport.
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