Itinerary
Day 1
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT + GUIDE
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel.
INCLUDES: Private transportation, bilingual guide assistance (English - Spanish), and luggage handling.
EXPERIENCE CITY TOUR - HALF DAY
Pick up from the hotel to visit the Colonial Jaén Street, one of the best-preserved colonial streets in the city. The tour continues to Murillo Square, where the Cathedral, Government Palace, and National Congress are located. A visit to the Witches' Market offers a fascinating window into the secret world of Andean mysticism. Later, a visit to the typical Rodríguez market, the largest food market in La Paz, showcases a variety of colorful products sold by local women. A must-see in La Paz is the cable car ride for fantastic views. To finish the tour, visit the spectacular Moon Valley, featuring strange geological formations.
INCLUDES: Private transportation, bilingual guide (English - Spanish), and entrance fees.
NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, personal expenses, and tips.
HOTEL
Room + buffet breakfast.
Day 2
CULTURAL CRUISE – FULL DAY
La Paz - Copacabana - Sun Island - Inti Wata - Lake Titicaca - La Paz
Early transfer from La Paz city to the Copacabana Sanctuary. Guided visit to the main sanctuary and pilgrimage center of Bolivia, including the Basilica where the Virgin of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivians, is located. Afterwards, board the Catamaran Cruise to navigate to Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. On this legendary island, visit the Garden, Stairs, and Inca Fountain. The guided itinerary continues with a visit to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, Bolivia's main private tourist attraction, accessible only to tourists visiting Sun Island aboard the catamarans. This includes the Ekako Underground Museum, Traditional Medicine and Totora Raft Construction Centers, an artisan center, the Intica shelter, an Inca agriculture botanical garden, and a variety of Andean camelids. Later, return to the catamaran to enjoy lunch on board on route to Copacabana. Finally, transfer back to La Paz city.
INCLUDES: Shared land transportation with hotel-to-hotel service, shared navigation aboard the catamaran cruise, mentioned meals, mentioned visits, bilingual guide assistance (English - Spanish), and embarkation fees.
NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
HOTEL
Double Room + buffet breakfast.
Day 3
TRANSFER TO AIRPORT + GUIDE
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport.
INCLUDES: Private transportation, bilingual guide assistance (English - Spanish), and luggage handling.
UYUNI SALT FLAT - FULL DAY
Pick up from the airport. Departure to Uyuni Salt Flats to visit the Train Cemetery and Colchani town, where you can observe the process of hand-extracted salt and local salt crafts. Visit Playa Blanca, a salt museum; salt eyes, which are interesting due to the underground water points of the salt flat; salt hexagons, geometric shapes on the salt flat surface, salt mounds, and crossing the salt flat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Picnic lunch. Continue the visit to Incahuasi Island. This island is located in the heart of the salt flat and is the largest of a group of islands representing an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated by cacti that reach up to 12 meters high, offering an impressive panorama of the area. Enjoy the sunset and later transfer to the hotel.
From April to November, the dry season, the salt flat surface offers the opportunity to play with photographs and perspectives.
From December to March, the salt flat is completely covered with water and turns into a large mirror where the sky perfectly reflects on the surface. Due to flooding during this time, vehicles may not be able to access all mentioned attractions and for safety will only reach the safest flooded areas.
It is advisable to bring sandals to enjoy the warm water of the salt flat.
INCLUDES: Private 4x4 transportation, lunch, bilingual guide assistance (English/Spanish), water boots, and entrance fees.
NOT INCLUDED Air tickets, tips, and personal expenses.
NOTE: During the rainy season, access to Incahuasi Island is not possible.
SALT HOTEL
Room + buffet breakfast.
Day 4
TRANSFER TO AIRPORT + GUIDE
Pick up from the hotel in Colchani and transfer to Joya Andina Airport via a dirt and paved road.
INCLUDES: Private transportation and assistance from a bilingual guide (English - Spanish).
NOT INCLUDED: Air tickets.
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT + GUIDE
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel.
INCLUDES: Private transportation, bilingual guide assistance, and luggage handling.
FREE DAY
HOTEL
Room + buffet breakfast.
Day 5
TRANSFER TO AIRPORT + GUIDE
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport.
INCLUDES: Private transportation, bilingual guide assistance (English - Spanish), and luggage handling.
