Essential Bolivia will enable you to sample the very best of Bolivian daily life and history combined with breathtaking landscapes in and around La Paz, and featuring privately guided tours.Explore La Paz and its lively markets, and discover the highlights of Bolivia: Tiwanaku archaeological site and Lake Titicaca including Hiking the Island of the Sun. Visit a group of craftspeople and artists located in La Paz.
Day 01 Arrive La Paz
Arrive Airport Meet And Assist Transfer To Hotel.The Airport Of La Paz Is Located Roughly 14 Km From The City Centre With Viewing Points Set Along The Length Of The Main Route Providing Exceptional Views Of The City And The Snow-Capped Mountain Chain Of The Cordillera Real.Overnight In hotel.
Day 02 La Paz
After Breakfast ,We Will Discover The City Of La Paz By Visiting The City’s Main Sites: The San Francisco Church, Museums (Jaen Street) And Continue Our Tour As Far As The Plaza Murillo, Where The Legislative And Government Palaces And Walk Through The ‘Witches’ Market’, Where You Can See Different Ingredients Used In Age-Old Ceremonies And Ritual, Hear About Religious Beliefs And Myths, Visit One Of The “Kallawayas” (Traditional Healers) And Take Part In A Ritual And Have Your Luck Read Using Coca Leaves. Later We Will Go Through Residential Neighbourhoods To The Valley Of The Moon, An Area Of Striking Natural Geological Formations Located In The South Part Of The City.Overnight In hotel.
Day 03 La Paz-Copacabana(5H appx)/Lake Copacabana-Lake Titikaka-By Boat
After Breakfast Leave The City Of La Paz For Bolivia’s Most Famous Archaeological Site, Tiwanaku, Which Is One Of The Oldest Pre-Colombian Cultures. Visit The Pre-Inca City Once The Centre Of The Tiwanaku Culture, Semi-Subterranean Template, The Pyramid Of Akapana, The Kalasasaya Temple, The Gateway To The Sun And The Museums. We Will Also Visit The Community Of Laja, Where The City Of La Paz Was Founded, To Try Homemade Unleavened Bread. In The Afternoon We Drive To Lake Titikaka And Cross The Lake To Copacabana.Overnight In hotel.
Day 04 Titikaka Lake – La Paz (144 Kms/ 3H 30M appx.)
Early In The Morning, Transfer To The Isalnd, Where we Visit The Palace Of Pilcocaina And After A Walk Across The Island Of The Sun, Local People Will Show Us The Art Of Fishing And How Farming Has Developed On The Island Of The Sun Since Pre-Inca Times. Transfer To La Paz.Overnight In hotel.
Day 05 La Paz – Uyuni (By Flight)
Early Flight From La Paz To Uyuni. Upon Arrival To Uyuni’s Aiport You Will Start Your Tour.
Leave Uyuni At 9.00 Am For The Salt Flat Past A Small Settlement Where The Locals Process Salt. We Will Not Stop As We Are Aiming To Get To The Middle Of The Salt Flat To See The Lagoons (“Eyes”), Salt Mountains And Salt Blocks. This Singular Route Takes Us Into One Of The World’s Most Isolated Areas Where We Will Be Alone Surrounded By A Glittering White Landscape. After A Couple Of Hours Arrive At Isla Lomo De Pescado To Look At Giant Cacti And The Birds And Vizcachas That Have Made This Island Their Own. We Will Move On To The Galaxias Grotto (Natural Coral Formations) To Visit A Pre-Colombian Cemetery And Enter Caves To See Weird And Wonderful Rock Formations.
In The Afternoon Take One Of The Hundreds Of Routes Across The Salt Flat To Watch The Sun Go Down In A Blaze Of Intense Colours.Overnight In hotel.
Day 06 Uyuni – La Paz (By Flight)
After Breakfast Leave From The Hotel For The Tunupa Volcano, Chantani Museum And The Coquesa Mummies, Discover The Salt Flats And Appreciate The Scenery. If It Is The Rainy Season We Will Provide You With Boots So That You Can Discover The Wonderful Reflections On The Salt Flats. Return To La Paz In The Afternoon.
Overnight In hotel.
Day 07 Depart La Paz
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| La Paz | 04 | Hotel Casa Grande |
| Lake Titikaka | 01 | Rosario Del Lago |
| Uyuni | 01 | Hotel De Sal Luna Salada |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes
Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.