BOLIVIA IN 7 DAYS

Tiwanaku + Lake Titicaca + Uyuni

FIRST DAY: (Welcome Reception and transfer to hotel)

Arrive El Alto International Airport. Personal welcome, assistance, and transfer to hotel. The remainder of the day is free for personal activities (acclimation).

Overnight stay in La Paz in a two-star hotel

Optional: La Paz City Tour

SECOND DAY: (Tour of Tiwanaku and trip to Copacabana)

After breakfast, we will set out on our trip to Tiwanaku, 72 kilometers away. Along the way we will be able to see and appreciate the town of Laja, the original site of the city of La Paz, founded on October 20, 1548. Afterwards, we will be taken to the scenic overlook of Lloqo Lloqo (13,215 feet above sea level), from which we can view the majestic Cordillera Real (eastern branch of the Andes mountain chain). Finally, we will arrive at Tiwanaku, a UNESCO World Heritage site. There we will visit the Kalasasaya Temple dedicated to the God of the Sun, along with the temples of Putu Putuni and Akapana, the underground shrine and its Lithic Museum (site of the Benett Monolith), and ceramics.

After lunch, we will continue on our way to Copacabana, while enjoying views of the “Sacred Lake of the Incas” (Titicaca), situated at 12,500 feet above sea level.

Overnight stay in Copacabana in a two-star hotel (“Utama” or similar)

THIRD DAY: (A Trek on the Island of the Sun from north to south, overnight stay on the Island)

After breakfast, we will travel by motorboat to Sabacera Bay on the north side of the Island of the Sun. Upon arrival we will begin our trek on the Inca Trail, visiting along the way the Chincana labyrinth, the sacred rock (rock of the mountain lion), and the table of sacrifices, among other attractions. During the trek we will be able to enjoy the views of the spectacular Eastern range of the Andes (Cordillera Real), alongside Lake Titicaca. Around 3:00 in the afternoon we will arrive at the south side of the island, check into our hotel, the Inti Kala Guest House, and rest for about 30 minutes before leaving to visit the temple of Pilocainia to admire the sunset from the Apacheta (sacred rock pile).

Overnight stay on the Island of the Sun, in the “Inti Kala” guest house

FOURTH DAY: (Return to the city of La Paz)

After breakfast, we will visit the “Fuente del Inca” (Inca Fountain) and the Inca Staircase. Then we will return by motor launch to Copacabana, where will have lunch, and from there to the city of La Paz.

Overnight stay in La Paz in a two-star hotel

FIFTH DAY: (Travel to Uyuni- only Tuesdays and Fridays)

At 9:00 in the morning we will set out from La Paz to Oruro by bus and continue on from there to Uyuni by train (executive class), arriving there by 10:20 at night.

Overnight stay in Uyuni in a hotel with private bath and central heating

SIXTH DAY: (Tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats)

The adventure begins at 10:30 in the morning, first visiting the “Cemeterio de Trenes” (Train Cemetery) and the small village of Colchani. Then we will cross the middle of the Salt Flats (Salar), visiting on the way the Hotel de Sal (Salt Hotel) which presently functions as a museum. Later we will visit the “Isla Incahuasi” (Incahuasi Island) and then return to the town of Uyuni.

Return to the city of La Paz by bus at 20:00.

SEVENTH DAY: (Farewell and transfer to airport)

We will arrive to the city of La Paz at 07:00.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to say farewell and for you to take your return flight or connection.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

· Excursions and transfers in accordance with the program as currently in effect by public and private transportation

· Train ticket from Oruro to Uyuni

· Overnight accommodations in a two-star hotel or inn with private bath

· All meals are included during the tour

· Services of a professional guide during the entire tour.

· Entrance fees to tourist sites

THIS PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

· Airport taxes

· Meals & drinks in addition those specified in the tour description

· Any other service not specified

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