7 – Days Ideal Bolivia and Magic Tour Uyuni

Transfer in From Airport International El Alto (La Paz - Bolivia)

Pick up from the airport accompanied by a representative and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation in La Paz

City Tour: Old City - New City La Paz

After breakfast, we will meet at the Hotel Lobby to start the tour to Tiwanaku (Museo Cerámico + Sitio Arqueológico Kalasasaya + Sitio Arqueológico Puma Punku + Visita Cultivos: papa y quinua).

We will visit the Archaeological Complex Tiwanaku, The Old Archaeological City pre-Inca, Museum of Ceraminca and the most important temples such as; The Pyramid of Akapana, The SemiSubterranean templete, The Temple of Kalasasaya with it The Gate of the Sun and the Ponce Monolith – Puma Punku (Complex formed by block of volcanic rock) – we return to the city visit to Traditional Quinoa Cultures and observation of Mirador Lloko Lloko

15:00 PM -

Pick up from the hotel to start with the visit to the traditional markets of the city of La Paz, panoramic view of the San Pedro prison, famous for its infrastructure and constitution unlike other prisons; use of the world’s longest cable car system and visit the famous "Valle de la Luna", located 10km away. of the center of the City of La Paz, with curious clay formations, created by the erosion of the winds and strong rains; so named by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong. Afterwards, we will move to the "Killi Killi Mirador", crossing the residential zone of La Paz and the highest football stadium in the world, from where you will have a spectacular view of 360°of the city of La Paz. Afterwards we will visit the historical center of the city where we can see the Plaza Murillo, Legislative Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Church of San Francisco. And finally, we will visit the "Mercado de Las Brujas" (understand mystical aspects of Andean rituals and thinking).

Accommodation in La Paz

City La Paz + Salar Uyuni + Colchani

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Uyuni. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the village of Uyuni.

09:30AM we start the journey:

We will visit the Cemetery of trains (old locomotives that were used to transport minerals), we continue towards the entrance to the white deserts in their fullness, typical extractive landscapes such as salt mounds, salt eyes

We continue with the visit to the town of Coquesa, where we will visit its famous mummies (700 years old a.c., which preserve almost intact part of the skin, hair and nails), we will be able to observe from the viewpoint of the Tunupa Volcano to the flamencos. Lunch in the center of the Salar (only in dry season) We visit, the first hotel salt now museum of the place, and then the Incahuasi Island, typical place with presence of giant cacti in an inhabitation of volcanic rock. Transfer to Colchani to stay at the salt hotel.
*NOTE*

SEASON: Dry season from April to November Rain season from December to March NOTE: Rain season: It is not possible to visit Incahuasi Island and the town of Coquesa (mummies and Tunupa Volcano) Capacity of 4x4 vans: We recommend maximum 4 people per van to be more comfortable Transfer departure in La Paz – only driver

Accommodation in Colchani

Colchani – Uyuni – Desert

Breakfast at the hotel. 09:30 AM.

We will visit the indigenous community of Colchani, observation of iodized salt in its rustic form. We continue our journey towards the Church San Cristóbal, Mirador Volcán Ollague, Lagunas Capaña and hedionda. Lunch en route. Arrival and overnight in desert hotel.

Overnigt in a Desert Hotel

Desert – Uyuni – Colchani + Transfer to Airport Joya Andina

06:00 AM begins our tour visiting the Stone Tree (geomorphic formations caused by wind erosion, located within the Eduardo Abaroa Reserve), Colorada Lagoon (the red coloration of its waters is due to the red sediments and pigments of some types of algae, is a breeding place for the Andean flamingos migratory birds that are counted by thousands in their waters rich in minerals)

Geysers, Thermal Baths of Polques (where you can enjoy a refreshing and at the same time hot energy bath in the middle of the desert). Lunch on the way. Then, we will visit Laguna Verde (named for its impressive emerald green color) and we will be able to appreciate the Licancabur Volcano. Return to Uyuni and transfer to the airport to board the flight to La Paz. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Return to Uyuni and transfer to the airport to board the flight to La Paz. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Accommodation in La Paz

City La Paz – Isla del Sol – City La Paz

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day City La Paz - Isla del Sol + Lunch (Apthapi) + Floating islands of Chañi – City La Paz Pickup (07h00 AM) from the hotel of La Paz and transfer to the bus station to board the tourist bus to Copacabana (3810 masl), duration approximately 3 hours. In route we will cross by motorboat the Tiquina Strait (20 minutes), which is the narrowest part of Lake Titicaca, dividing to Lake Menor (Wiñaymarka) of Lake Mayor (Chucuito). Llegada a Copacabana y nos dirigiremos al puerto para salir en lancha rápida (50 minutos) hacia la Isla del Sol donde visitaremos el Palacio del Inca “Pilcokaina” y almorzaremos un plato típico denominado Apthapi (entre los principales productos están la papa, el chuño, habas, mote, queso frío, plátano, huevo duro o frito), para luego continuar con una caminata panorámica hacia la Comunidad de Yumani, donde se visitará el Jardín del Inca, la Fuente Sagrada de los Incas y las Escalinatas de Yumani. Retorno en lancha veloz a Copacabana (50 minutos) con una corta parada en las islas flotantes artificiales de Chañi (donde aprenderemos acerca del trabajo en totora). Llegada a Copacabana para visitar la Iglesia, el Mercado Local y después retornar a la ciudad de La Paz en bus turístico, llegada y traslado al hotel.

Return by speedboat to Copacabana (50 minutes) with a short stop on the artificial floating islands of Chañi (where we will learn about totora work). Arrival in Copacabana to visit the Church, the Local Market and then return to the city of La Paz by tourist bus, arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation in La Paz

Transfer Out ( Airport EL ALTO, Bolivia)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick up from the hotel accompanied by a representative and transfer to the airport.