Day 1. Arrival to Santa Cruz - City Tour (Half day)
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.In the afternoon, half day tour through the most representative places of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a city with geographical, historical and cultural features that distinguish it from the Andean region of the country. The city is built in circles called "Anillos” (rings) that extend out from "Apple One", the central point of the concentric hart of the city. On the way, pass through the modern residential area in constant growth. After an overview of the main monuments in the city which are in the second ring, visit a museum in the historic center, La Recoba and Artecampo craft shops, too. The most important stop will be in "24 de Septiembre" square to visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its imposing facade and a beautiful interior with more than 400 years old.
Included: Snack (1 seasonal fruit or an “Horneado” -typical small cake and 1 bottle of water)
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Day 2. Santa Cruz – Sucre – City tour (half day)
Flight to Sucre with both transfers included.
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia; this charming colonial city lies at the head of the valley at 2700 meters high. A city tour is a very interesting visit which includes the visit of Casa de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence of Bolivia was signed in 1825; Bolivar Park, to see examples of the aristocratic tradition in Sucre with small replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc of Triumph of Paris; the church and museum of La Recoleta, and the museum of Indian Textiles SUR.
Included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sucre
Day 3. Free Day
Free day in Sucre
Optional: Tarabuco market (only Sundays) or Hacienda Candelaria
Included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sucre
Day 4. Sucre - Potosi (private) - City Tour (Half day)
Early departure from Sucre by private transport, in a 3 hours trip by an amazing road starting in the valleys at 2,759 m.a.s.l. / 9.020 ft. reach Pilcomayo river and see Puente Arce (a pending bridge used in past), go up to the to the highlands at 4,060 m.a.s.l. /13.320 ft, and reach the famous colonial mining city of Potosi.
Visiting Potosí is a journey back in time through traditional colonial streets and the artisan market; the famous Mint House, San Francisco church and the front of San Lorenzo (its façade) church that has one of the greatest examples of stone carvings of the baroque-mestizo style.
Included: Breakfast
Overnight in Potosi
Day 5. Potosi – Uyuni (private)
An amazing trip starting in Potosí passing through great branches of the Andes range, with lots of colours, erosion and cactus, near the villages of Chaquilla and Tika Tika, and the famous Pulacayo tin mine. It ends in the village of Uyuni (3 to 4 hours), before a big train maintenance and workshop centre, now growing a lot due to tourism of Uyuni salt flats and the region.
Included: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight in Uyuni
Day 6. Salt Flats Uyuni (Full day)
Departure from Uyuni to the great salt flats; visit on the way, the train cemetery where the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives are. stop in Colchani as this is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction; next to Incahuasi Island (known as Fish Island), this is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cactus up to 10 meters high. Then, visit also Pucara de Ayque. Finally, at appropriate time go back to Uyuni village. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWxTGOcRcZo
Included: Breakfast, Picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats, dinner
Overnight in Colchani
Day 7: Colchani – Uyuni – La Paz – Lake Titicaca: Copacabana – Sun Island
Transfer from Colchani to Uyuni’s airport to take a flight back. On arrival to La Paz meeting at the airport to start an enjoyable nice trip by private transportation going north through the highlands, then along Titicaca Lake and parallel to the Andes Royal Range crossing Tiquina strait (the narrowest part in the Lake -30 minutes by motorized wooden boat) until Copacabana (3 hour and a half), a pleasant town in the shores of Lake. Visit to its church and the famous "Virgen Morena"
Trip by boat crossing the Lake to the Island of the Sun (1 hour) until Huacani to have an Aptapi (typical lunch in the highlands), this trip continues by boat up till to the ruins of Pilkokaina Inca temple. Finally hike to La Estancia with a wonderful view of Lake Titicaca (1 hour and a half approximately).
Included: Breakfast, lunch (typical aptapi) and dinner
Overnight in Sun Island at la Estancia Ecolodge
Day 8. La Chincana – Moon island – Copacabana – La Paz
DON’T MISS A GREAT SUNRISE! Boat to La Chincana (1 hour), to see this great Inca ruins, continue by boat (1 hour) to the Moon Island, visit the Iñak Uyu ruins, boat to Copacabana (1 hour and a half). Transportation back to La Paz through by the same road (3 hour and a half). Cable car ride (Teleférico) from El Alto city to La Paz one, the ride is a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. This trip is a must for everyone!
Included: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight in La Paz
Day 9. City Tour and Valley of the Moon (Half Day)
A four hours city tour through La Paz, elected as one of the 7 wonder cities in the world. It is in a valley at the foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 3,632m / 11942 ft. above sea level. The tour goes through the street markets rich in handicrafts, weavings and witchcraft items, followed by a visit to the colonial section of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, Murillo Square also visit to the viewpoint "Mirador de Killi Killi"; and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku temple. Then descending to the more modern, southern part of La Paz to reach and visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. Cable car (Teleférico), this ride is a good choice to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. This trip is a must for everyone!
Included: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight in La Paz
Day 10. Transfer to the airport
Pick-up from hotel and transfer to the airport. Ascending to El Alto, there will be a beautiful view of La Paz.
Included: Breakfast