Name: Tour Best Of Bolivia: La Paz To Uyuni | Visit Bolivia
Price: 2199.00 USD
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Transport

All transportation in the destination location

Meals

Breakfast in the hotel included Boxed lunches for activity days

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Day 1 La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

La Paz

At 3,600 masl, you’ll feel like you’re among the stars in La Paz. Although Sucre is the official capital of Bolivia, La Paz is the centre of industry. Despite the abundance of colonial architecture, La Paz’s indigenous roots run deep, and the atmosphere in the market-filled streets is both modern and traditional. After arrival to your hotel you can maybe head out into the city, situated in the middle of a vast volcanic crater. Breathe the ‘thin’ air, marvel at the sight of buildings clinging to the canyon sides, and explore the lively streets like Calle Jaen.
Day 2 La Paz - Uyuni
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

La Paz - Uyuni

This morning, leaving La Paz behind you’ll travel by private vehicle to Uyuni – the town & gateway to Bolivia’s acclaimed salt flats. You’ll head off around 8.30 am this morning and will arrive late in the afternoon, so be sure to have a book or some podcasts ready, with some snacks on hand. Along your way, stop for some lunch with your group.

Arriving in Uyuni feels a bit like you’ve reached the end of the road, which in many ways is true. This remote small town sits on the edge of the high altiplano – a wilderness that extends for hundreds of kilometres towards the border with Argentina and Chile. Once arrived, check in and relax into your hotel in Uyuni town. Although basic, your accommodation for tonight is clean and comfortable, and maybe the last time you’ll have a hot shower for a few days!
Day 3 Salar De Uyuni
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Salar De Uyuni

Uyuni is the start point of your 4WD excursion into Salar de Uyuni and the Andean Desert. This morning you’ll stop by the Train Cemetery, three kilometres outside of Uyuni Town, connected to it by the old train tracks, and see where families of abandoned locomotives rust slowly in the sun.

Continuing on to the town of Colchani, which produces salt the old-fashioned way, before heading into the salt flats. Endless skies meet endless white plains, and it’s a pretty hypnotic sight – don’t forget to snap loads of photos! Stop by an intriguing salt hotel and drive to an island of cacti that rises like a jagged reef in the desert. Known as Isla Inca Wasi, or Fish Island, this fossil-strewn outcrop was once the top of an ancient volcano, and you’ll have the chance to go on an optional hike here.

Following a long day, you’ll head south to a small village and your homestay-style accommodation. Settle in and enjoy dinner this evening.
Day 4 Desierto Siloli - Laguna Colorada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Desierto Siloli - Laguna Colorada

After breakfast, continue driving through the incredible landscapes of the Andean Desert, with another day deep in the wilderness. Pass by Chiguana Salt Lake, the still-active Ollague Volcano, and other small lakes of different colours – perhaps with a flamboyance of flamingos standing nearby!

Continuing on to Siloli Desert, which is known for its mountain of seven colours, Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation, and some pretty epic vistas. You’ll also get the chance to venture into an Andean wildlife reserve (Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa) and hike around the Laguna Colorada (Red Lake), keeping an eye out for llamas, flamingos, vicunas, and foxes along the way.

Once all the sightseeing is over for another day, retire to your dormitory accommodation in a local Huayllajara community for a well-earned rest and included dinner.
Day 5 Salar De Uyuni - Uyuni
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Salar De Uyuni - Uyuni

Leaving your lodge nice and early to try and catch the sunrise over the surrounding geysers. These bubbling fumaroles are especially active in the morning, thanks to the cold air. There may be an opportunity to stop at a local hot spring for a quick dip (optional), then to Laguna Verde to take some pictures of the water’s striking green hues.

Afterward, pass through more barren desert landscapes, some of which are frequently compared to Salvador Dali’s paintings. Onwards to Capina Lake, Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley), and the San Cristobal mining town.

You’ll arrive back in Uyuni around 5 pm to spend the night at your leisure – after the last few days in the Bolivian wild, this could be the right time to find a comfy local restaurant for an optional dinner and drinks with your travel crew.
Day 6 Potosi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Potosi

Saying ’goodbye’ to Uyuni, you’ll catch a local bus for about 4 hrs along the scenic route to Potosi, where you’ll arrive in the early afternoon. Potosi has had a turbulent past, centred mostly around its mining successes and failures. Once; it was the predominant supplier of silver to colonial-era Spain, Potosi briefly celebrated life as one of the richest cities in the world.

Explore the architectural remnants of this period of industry on a leader-led orientation walk, then the afternoon and evening are yours. Perhaps visit the Santa Teresa Convent Museum to observe the art and treasures on display inside the convent’s original walls or the National Mint Museum.

Information

Visiting the Potosi Mines can be a thrilling yet dangerous experience. This tour involves visiting the miner’s market, a minerals distillery as well as entering the first 150-200 meters into the Grito de Piedra mine. We believe this experience offers a great understanding of the socio, cultural, and economic importance of the mine to Potosi and the region while avoiding the risks associated with entering deeper sections of the mine. This activity is not for the faint-hearted or those that suffer claustrophobia.
Day 7 Sucre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sucre

After a lazy morning to explore Potosi, take a local bus early in the afternoon and arrive in Sucre after approximately 4 hours, disembarking in the temperate valley city. Bolivia’s official capital, Sucre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and has retained the flavour of its colonial heritage in its churches, museums, and ancient mansions. Most of the town’s colonial buildings have been whitewashed, earning it the nickname the ’White City’. On arrival, you’ll have some free time to get your bearings of the city.
Day 8 Sucre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sucre

Take a few days to explore Bolivia’s capital. After an orientation walk, compare shoe sizes with a dinosaur at Cal Orcko, where 68 million-year-old footprints have been discovered. This is the world’s largest collection of dinosaur footprints, over 12,000 of them! Then, you might like to visit the Museo de la Recoleta, a 400-year-old convent on top of the hill that provides great views over the city and is home to a fascinating collection of sculptures and paintings. Or maybe head to Plaza 25 de Mayo to rub shoulders with Sucre’s affluent residents and investigate the extravagant interior of the Senora de la Merced.
Day 9 Sucre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sucre

Today, set out for an included hike along the ancient Pre-Incan path known as the Chataquila trek. The trek is relatively easy being that it is mostly downhill. On the way down enjoy the stunning views of the Andes and the valleys. In the afternoon,you will have time to further explore. Adrenaline junkies might like to take to the surrounding peaks for some excellent mountain biking options or perhaps give hang gliding a shot. Most of today and tomorrow are free to take up some additional optional activities in and around town, so it’s up to you what you’d like to do and see! Bolivian dance show, or textile museum, anyone?
Day 10 Sucre - La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sucre - La Paz

This morning is free to explore Sucre before catching a flight back to La Paz (approx 40 min).
Day 11 La Paz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

La Paz

Today is the final day of your tour and there are no activities planned, so you are free to leave at any time. With so much to see and do, you might want to spend an extra day or two checking out the city. We’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

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Best Of Bolivia: La Paz To Uyuni

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Bolivia: La Paz To Uyuni

La Paz

La Paz - Uyuni

Salar De Uyuni

Desierto Siloli - Laguna Colorada

Salar De Uyuni - Uyuni

Potosi

Sucre

Sucre

Sucre

Sucre - La Paz

La Paz

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