Peru Cultural 6d/5n
CULTURAL
TERM: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
OUTLINE: LAKE TITICACA / LA PAZ CITY / UYUNI SALT FLAT / TIWANAKU / LA PAZ CITY
CULTURAL
TERM: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
OUTLINE: LAKE TITICACA / LA PAZ CITY / UYUNI SALT FLAT / TIWANAKU / LA PAZ CITY
Puno - Copacabana - Sun Island - Inti Wata - Copacabana - La Paz
Early in the morning, transfer from Puno to the Copacabana Sanctuary crossing the border between Peru and Bolivia. A guided visit to the main sanctuary and pilgrimage center of Bolivia, including the Basilica where the Copacabana's Virgin, patron saint of Bolivians. Next board the Catamaran Cruise Ship for sailing to the Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. In this legendary island visit the Inca Garden, Stairs and Fountain. The itinerary continues with the visit to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, the main private tourist attraction in Bolivia, which only tourists who visit the Sun Island aboard catamarans have access. This attraction includes the Ekako Underground Museum showcase archeological treasures, the Titicaca Reed Shipbuilders display, a handicraft center, the Intica Lounge, a botanical garden of Inca agriculture and a variety of Andean camelids. Later, return to the Catamaran to enjoy a lunch on board towards Copacabana. Finally, land transfer La Paz city.
INCLUDED: Shared land transport exclusive for catamaran clients from and to hotel, shared sailing onboard the catamaran cruise ship, meals mentioned in the program, visits mentioned in the program, bilingual guide assistance (English - Spanish) and embarkation fee.
NOT INCLUDED: Breakfast, drinks, tips neither personal expenses.
room + buffet breakfast
Pick up from the hotel to visit Jaen Colonial Street, which is one of the most well preserved colonial streets of the city. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. After, walk through Witches Market provides a fascinating window on the secretive world of Andean mysticism. Later, visit Rodriguez typical market, the largest food market in La Paz, the variety of the products are as colorful as the outfit of the local women who sell them. A must in La Paz is certainly taking a ride in a Cable Car to enjoy fantastic views and to finish the tour visit the spectacular Moon Valley features bizarre geological formations.
INCLUDED: Private transport, bilingual guide and entrance fees.
NOT INCLUDED: Beverages, tips nor personal expenses.
room + buffet breakfast
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport.
INCLUDED: Private transport, bilingual guide assistance and luggage handling fee.
UYUNI SALT FLAT 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
UYUNI - COLCHANI
Pick up from the Airport. Departure to the Salt Flat visiting the Train Cemetery, the Colchani village where is possible to observe the extracting salt process by hand and the salt local handicrafts. Visit to "Playa Blanca" a museum of salt; "Ojos de Sal", the salt eyes, interesting to be the exit points of the salt water; salt hexagons, geometric shapes on the salt flats surface, piles of salt and we will cross the salt flats to enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
Visit to Incahuasi Island, it is located in the heart of the salt flat and it is the biggest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated with giant cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26.25 feet), providing an impressive overview. Picnic lunch in the salt flats. We will appreciate the sunset and then return to the hotel.
room + buffet breakfast
A new start for visiting the north side of Uyuni Salt Flat, where we take a look the Coquesa Mummies, human archeological remains in a little cave near to Tunupa Volcano, from where you can observe the immensity of the salt flats in addition to that we carry on to the circular and wet Chiquini Cave which is full of stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch in restaurant or picnic. From April to November, dry season, the salt flats surface gives the opportunity to play with photography and perspective. Return to the hotel.
INCLUDED: 4WD Private Transportation, lunch, bilingual assistance guide (English/Spanish) and entrance fee.
NOT INCLUDED: Flight tickets, tips and personal expenses.
NOTE: During the rainy season (December – March) you cannot access the northern area of the Salt Flat, therefore, you cannot visit Incahuasi Island, Tunupa, Coquesa or Chiquini.
room + buffet breakfast
Pick up from the hotel in Colchani village and transfer to Joya Andina airport through a paved and dirt road.
INCLUDED: Private transport and bilingual guide assistance (Spanish/English)
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel.
INCLUDED: Private transport, bilingual guide assistance (Spanish/English) and luggage handling fee.
Visit the epic city of Tiwanaku, the capital of an ancient civilization. Located 72 km away from the city of La Paz and near the south-eastern shores of Lake Titikaka. During its greatest times, the capital of Tiwanku was the largest in the world and considered to be the Cradle of all American Civilizations. This pre-Inca ruins started endless archeological debates; the most recent radiocarbon 14 tests show that this edifications date back to 1580 B.C.
In this ancient breath-taking city, we will visit the Kalasasaya (Sun) temple, Semisubterranean (Earth) Temple, Akapana Pyramid, Puma Punku Temple and the legendary Sun Gate, the tour also takes us to the museum filled with ancient ceramic objects and tools from previous civilizations prior to the Incas.
INCLUDED: Private transport, lunch, bilingual guide and ruins admission fee.
NOT INCLUDED: Beverages, tips nor personal expenses.
Room + buffet breakfast
Private transfer from the hotel to the airport.
INCLUDED: Private transport, bilingual guide assistance and luggage handling fee.
HOTELES 3*
LODGING
City / Region | Hotels | To | Nights |
LA PAZ | PATIO DE PIEDRA HOTEL BOUTIQUE O SIMILAR | 1 | |
LA PAZ | PATIO DE PIEDRA HOTEL BOUTIQUE O SIMILAR | 1 | |
UYUNI | PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL O LUNA SALADA O CRISTAL SAMAÑA | 1 | |
UYUNI | PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL O LUNA SALADA O CRISTAL SAMAÑA | 1 | |
LA PAZ | PATIO DE PIEDRA HOTEL BOUTIQUE O SIMILAR | 1 | |
Total | 5 |
RATE PER PASSENGER IN $US.
ROOM | Single | Double |
PASSENGER | 2,436.00 | 1,428.00 |
CHILD PASSENGER | 1,706.00 | 1,000.00 |
Children from 5 to 8 years old pay child rate. Share room with parents.
Children under 5 years old go free of charge. Do not have seat in the vehicle neither any meals.
HOTELES 4*
LODGING
City / Region | Hotels | To | Nights |
LA PAZ | MET HOTEL O SIMILAR | 1 | |
LA PAZ | MET HOTEL O SIMILAR | 1 | |
UYUNI | PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL O LUNA SALADA O CRISTAL SAMAÑA | 1 | |
UYUNI | PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL O LUNA SALADA O CRISTAL SAMAÑA | 1 | |
LA PAZ | MET HOTEL O SIMILAR | 1 | |
Total | 5 |
RATE PER PASSENGER IN $US.
ROOM | Single | Double |
PASSENGER | 2,571.00 | 1,501.00 |
CHILD PASSENGER | 1,800.00 | 1,051.00 |
Children from 5 to 8 years old pay child rate. Share room with parents.
Children under 5 years old go free of charge. Do not have seat in the vehicle neither any meals.
Service level: Peru Complete
Activity level: Active
Group size: group
Service level: Peru Cultural
Activity level: Active
Group size: group
Service level: Peru Basic
Activity level: Active
Group size: group