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8 Day itinerary in Bolivia, South America

Bolivia Explorer 8D/7N

Discover Bolivia's breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage on this immersive adventure. Trek through awe-inspiring Andean mountains, marvel at the otherworldly Uyuni Salt Flats, explore the vibrant streets of La Paz, and uncover ancient ruins in Tiwanaku. This journey offers a perfect ble... Read More

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Sendas Altas SRL

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

La Paz

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Walking tour

Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Discover Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol

2

Traverse the stunning Uyuni Salt Flats

3

See La Paz from the eyes of a local

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: La Paz, Bolivia

Airport Transfer

Welcome to La Paz! Today, you will be picked-up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation.

Day 2

place Day 2: La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz Half-Day Walking City Tour (B)


Today, we will take the famous "Mi Teleférico" cable car up to El Alto, one of La Paz' suburbs. El Alto is located at a dizzying 13,615ft (4,000m) above sea level and is one of the highest cities in the world! Then, we will “trek” our way down to the center of La Paz. We will visit the streets like locals during the 4-hour descent through markets, neighborhoods, plazas, and alleyways. To top it off, we will take a micro or local bus to the heart of the market area. Here, we will be able to shop around and go to different markets, including the famous Witch’s Market. Time at leisure to have lunch and explore the city on our own.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Day 3: La Paz - Sun Island, Bolivia

Transfer to Copacabana and the Sun Island (B/L)


Today, you will be picked-up from your accommodation around 06:30 - 07:00 hrs and you will departure by tourist bus to Copacabana. Around 09:45 hrs we will arrive at the Tiquina strait, from where we will take a small ferry to cross it (about 20min.) After this, we will go back to the bus and continue to Copacabana arriving around noon. After enjoying your lunch, at 13:00 hrs we will take a ferry to the Sun Island (1 ½ hrs.) We will receive a map from the guide to be able to explore the Island. Today you can walk around the sun temple Pilkokaina and the coast of Yumani.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

place Day 4: Sun Island - La Paz - Uyuni, Bolivia

Transfer back to La Paz and Transfer to Uyuni (B/L)


At 9:00 hrs, we will hike down back to the port to take the ferry back to Copacabana. Upon arrival, we will have some time to visit the church with its dark virgin. After lunch, we will take a tourist bus back to La Paz. Upon arrival, you will be transferred directly to the office of Todo Turismo to get some rest and wait for your bus to Uyuni.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

place Day 5: Uyuni - San Juan or Atulcha, Bolivia

Uyuni Salt Flats (L/D)


Around 07:00 hrs you will be picked-up from the bus station and have time at leisure to enjoy your breakfast. The trip will begin at 10:30 hrs. We will first visit the Train cemetery (very old locomotives from the Carbon era), and the town of Colchani, where we will see the manual processing of salt, handicrafts and salt museum. Then, we will enter the Uyuni salt flats (12,000 km2) and will see the “Montones de sal” and how locals extract the salt. We will visit Playa Blanca hotel and the Incahuasi Island with its giant cacti that is located in the middle of the salt flats. We will have lunch there, enjoying an amazing view. Then, we will continue our trip to the town of San Juan or Atulcha (3,700 masl). You will overnight at a small salt hostel.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Day 6: San Juan or Atulcha - Huayllajara, Bolivia

Salar de Chiguana, Eduardo Avaroa Andean Flora and Fauna Reserve, and Laguna Colorada (B/L/D)


Today we will depart at 08:30 hrs. We will visit Salar de Chiguana, viewpoint of the Ollague Volcano (active), to later continue the tour and visit the Andean lagoons of Cañapa, Chiarcota, and Hedionda, located at an average altitude of 4,300masl. Here, we can see flamingos, vicuñas or other Andean fauna. We will then pass through the Siloli desert and visit the Stone Tree, formed due to the erosion. In the afternoon, we will visit Laguna Colorada (4,300masl) where we can see more wild animals. We will continue to Huayllajara, where our small hostel is located at an average altitude of 4,300masl. Please consider that the temperature is very low at night (even -20 °C), therefore it is recommended to bring a sleeping bag.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

place Day 7: Huayllajara - Uyuni - La Paz, Bolivia

Sol de Mañana geysers, Polques, Green Lagoon and transfer to La Paz (B/L)


Today, we will depart at 05:00 hrs to visit the active geysers of Sol de Mañana, which are located at an altitude of 4,900masl. We will see the fumaroles or boiling lava at a temperature of 90° C. Then, we will continue to the thermal waters of Polques, where we can take a hot bath. We will pass through the Dalí desert until we reach the Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca, located at the foot of the Licancabur volcano. After this, we will return to the Uyuni town (approx. 7 hours) without many stops except at noon for lunch and a visit to the rock valley in Villamar. We will be arriving in Uyuni around 17:00hrs, where you will have time at leisure to eat and visit the town. In the evening, you will be transferred to the bus station to take the overnight bus back to La Paz at 20:00 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

place Day 8: La Paz, Bolivia

Airport Transfer


Arrival from Uyuni around 05:30 hrs. At scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to continue with your journey. Hope to see you soon!

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (5)
  • Lunch (5)
  • Dinner (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Roundtrip overnight bus (semi-bed) from La Paz to Uyuni
  • Roundtrip public ferry from Copacabana to Sun Island
  • Roundtrip tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana
  • Shared Shuttle and Public Bus
  • Airport transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Visit to thermal waters of Polques
  • Visit to Laguna Verde and Laguna Blanca
  • City and Nature expeditions
  • La Paz City Tour with cable car tickets
  • Sun Island Guided Walking Tour
  • Uyuni Salt Flats Guided Tour
  • Eduardo Avaroa Andean Flora and Fauna Reserve Guided Tour

Not Included expand_less

  • Entrance fee to Incahuasi Island (approx. 30 Bs)
  • Entrance fee to Sun Island (approx. 30 Bs)
  • Entrance fee to Eduardo Avaroa Reserve (approx. 150 Bs)
  • Mules and porters in Sun Island (approx. 50 Bs every 2 bags)
  • Sleeping bags (recommended during Uyuni Expedition, approx. 50 Bs)
  • Private room during Uyuni Expedition (approx. 48 USD per person, subject to availability)
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Other activities
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Hot shower at the lodges (approx. 30 Bs)
  • Entrance fee to Tiquina Strait (approx. 4 Bs)

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