It is hard to beat the contrast between the bustling streets of La Paz and the desolate salt desert of the Salar de Uyuni. Continuing on to the fascinating colonial towns of Potosi and Sucre, Bolivia’s history unfolds before your eyes. An altogether unforgettable Bolivia holiday.
| Day 1 | Arrive La Paz |
| Day 2 | La Paz |
| Day 3 | Fly to Sucre |
| Day 4 | Overland to Potosi |
| Day 5 | Potosi |
| Day 6 | Travel to Salt Flats |
| Day 7 | Salt Flats |
| Day 8 | Thunupa Volcano |
| Day 9 | Fly to La Paz |
| Day 10 | Fly home |
Arrive into La Paz, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to rest and acclimatise.
A free morning to allow you to acclimatise to Bolivia’s highest city. This afternoon your local guide will take you on a walking tour to include Plaza Murillo and the witch’s market. You will experience the different faces of Bolivia; indigenous, colonial and modern. You also have time for a ride on the recently opened cable car which offers breathtaking views of the city and surrounding white peaked mountain range.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sucre. Your local guide will introduce this pretty, colonial city with a walking tour to La Recoleta and typical city streets. Make time to sit in the leafy plaza and watch the world go by.
A scenic drive today to the colonial mining town of Potosi, a UNESCO site. According to legend Cerro Rico mountain that overlooks the city has produced enough silver to build a bridge from Potosi to Madrid.
The Santa Teresa museum and la Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint) are a must this morning. Your guide will also take you to visit the famous Cerro Rico mine that is still in use today. Learn about the lives of today’s miners and the importance of silver during colonial times.
Today your journey continues towards the altiplano to the edge of the great salt flats, the largest salt lake on earth. Tonight you stay in a hotel made entirely of salt.
Today you embark on an exploration of the salt lake in a deluxe airstream camper with your own private chef and guide. A unique experience. Visit “fish island” that appears to float on the salt with its enormous cacti and unique ecosystem. Watch the sunset while enjoying a cocktail. Overnight in airstream camper.
A visit to the small village of Tahua at the base of Thunupa volcano on the edge of the salt lake. A short hike takes you to a cave where mummies have recently been discovered. Overnight in airstream camper.
Today you fly back to La Paz. Time to pick up some alpaca knitwear and perhaps enjoy dinner in Gustu, voted as one of Latin America’s top 50 restaurants in 2015.
Today we take you to the airport for your flight home.
We work with accommodation from 3 star and upwards. Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room in a 3 star hotel. Ask us for upgrade recommendations and prices.
Built in the 17th Century this architectural gem is close to the main attractions of the city of La Paz.
A good option in central Postosi in a colonial building with an impressive facade.
This beautiful 18th century hotel has been meticulously renovated with great style.
It works well when combining Bolivia with Peru or Chile if you have the time. There are more flight options and more chance to acclimatise before hitting the heights of La Paz. Continue from Uyuni to the Chilean border to see more other worldly landscapes, bubbling hot springs, geysers and flamingos
Make your trip even more special and stay in a Luxury Air stream caravan on the salt lake.
Spend a few more days in and around La Paz seeing the pre Colombian ruins at Tiahuanaco and stunning Lake Titicaca
Flights to La Paz connect in Miami, Bogota or Lima. They do tend to have long layovers so consider a stop over, or combine with Peru or Chile.
