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TBL07: 12 Days Private Tour of La Paz - Copacabana - Uyuni - Potosi - Sucre - La Paz
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 3 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 3 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in La Paz, Airport pick-up
Welcome to La Paz! Our guide and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport. After a warm greeting, they will transfer you to the hotel 25 minutes' drive away. The altitude of La Paz is over 3,600 meters (11,811 feet), so it would be better for you to take a good rest to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude and prepare for the following best private Bolivia tours.
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 2 Exciting La Paz city tour, Mi Teleferico tour
The first scenic spot we will go is a Catholic church - Basilica de San Francisco. Then head to appreicate the valuable artworks in the Museo de Metales Preciosos, which is one of the best museums of the country. Afterwards, follow the guide to watch the Palacio de Gobierno, the national predential palace, in the Plaza Murillo from outside. Then the guide will lead you to Mirador Killi Killi by Mi Teleferico (cable car) to enjoy a panoramice view of the city. The last stop is the local Witches' Market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 3 Drive to Copacabana, Stay in Isla del Sol
Today, we will leave for Copacabana Town. During the way, we need to transfer to a motor boat to cross the Tiquina strait with a duration of about 20 minutes. The whole trip takes about 3 - 3.5 hours. After arrival, head to Isla del Sol by speed boat in 50 minutes. According to the Inca myth, it is the birthplace of their sun god. After getting off, we will first enjoy a local lunch and then visit the Pilko Kaina Inca Palace whose appearance looks like the steep rice terraces. Finally, walk to the hotel on the island to check in.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (typical aptapi), Dinner
Accommodation: Ecolodge La Estancia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (typical aptapi), Dinner
Accommodation: Ecolodge La Estancia
Day 4 Sightseeing tour to Isla del Sol, Return to La Paz
After having breakfast, we will walk upwards along the Inca steps. Then travel to Maynani Village by 30 minutes' speed boat. Some Inca sites will be visited here, including the Chinkana Temple and the Sacred rock. Next, pay a visit to Challapampa Village. Afterwards, the guide will lead you to Isla de la Luna by one-hour boat where we will tour Inak Uyu temple, also named The Inca temple of the virgins. After the tour, return to Copacabana and go sightseeing the Basilica of Our Lady church and the surrounding churches and squares. Our Bolivia private tours in Copacabana will end here and we will drive back to the hotel in La Paz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 5 Fly 1h to Uyuni, Visit Train Cemetery
The driver will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Uyuni in the morning. You will reach there after about 50 minutes. After picking you up, the local guide and the driver will escort you to Train Cemetery in 15 minutes. Here, you can see many old steamed trains. Then drive 1.5 hours to San Cristobal Village. Followed by are Alota valley of the rocks, the beautiful Laguna Catal, and Mar village. After the sightseeing, send you to the hotel for check in.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Jardine Mallku Cueva
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Jardine Mallku Cueva
Day 6 Visit Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve & Salvador Dali Desert tour
In the morning, we will drive westwards for about 2.5 hours to the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve 200 kilometers (124 miles) away. The first scenic spot we will visit is the Laguna Colorada, a wonderful red lake. Then pay a visit to Salvador Dali Desert, Laguna Verde and the Sol de Mañana Geyser. You can take a walk along the geysers. Then continue to an open-air hot spring to enjoy a comfortable bath. In the end, we will drive northwards to Siloli Desert, the highest and driest desert in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Tayka del Desierto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Tayka del Desierto
Day 7 Siloli Desert tour & Amazing Salar de Uyuni tour
After breakfast in the early morning, we will drive to Siloli Desert to watch the splendid sunrise. Then go to the Rock Tree to see the lava rock formations. Afterwards, drive north to the Andean lagoon where three kinds of Andean flamingos inhabit and the viewing point of Volcano Ollague. Also, you can take some amazing photos in the endless Uyuni Salt Flats. Next, go to observe the giant cactus in Incahuasi Island, which is located in the central part of the Salt Flats. Some even have an age of more than 100 years. Then go on to the Colchani Village by 30 minutes' car. Here, we will see the production method of salt and visit the Salt Museum built with salt. Tonight, we will have a rest in the Salt Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel De Sal Luna Salada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel De Sal Luna Salada
Day 8 Transfer to Potosi, Sightseeing tour in Potosi
In the morning, we will first transfer to the hotel in Potosi in 3 - 3.5 hours. Then in the afternoon, head to the main Square about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) away on foot. Then follow the guide to The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace which is composed of a large church and a small church. Finally, visit the landmark of Potosi, Casa Nacional de Moneda.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Cima Argentum
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Cima Argentum
Day 9 Mine tour to Cerro Rico, Transfer to Sucre
Cerro Rico Mountain is the first stop of our best Bolivia tour packages today. It is a conical mountain with a height of 4,900 meters (16,076 feet). In addition, the mountain also contains endless silver mines. Then we will return to the hotel for a short rest. Afterwards, take the car for 2.5 hours to the constitutional capital of Bolivia - Sucre.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Parador Santa María La Real
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Parador Santa María La Real
Day 10 Half day city tour ,Visit Tarabuco Market
After breakfast, we will walk to the Plaza 25 de Mayo in city center, also the main square of the city. To have a deep understanding of the country's history, we will go sighsteeing the House of Liberty Museum to see the artifacts from the Independence Movement to modern times. Besides, the Museum of Indigenous Art ASUR will also be visited. Next, head to La Recoleta, a best city viewing point, to have a bird's eye view of the whole city. Finally, we will drive 1 hour and 20 minutes to Tarabuco Market. It is the meeting place of the various indigenous groups in the nearby areas.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Parador Santa María La Real
The Tarabuco Market is only opened on Sundays. In other days, we will tour Cretaceous Park. Over 5,000 tracks of 15 kinds of dinosaurs are preserved here.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Parador Santa María La Real
Friendly Tips
The Tarabuco Market is only opened on Sundays. In other days, we will tour Cretaceous Park. Over 5,000 tracks of 15 kinds of dinosaurs are preserved here.
Day 11 Fly to La Paz, Half day tour to Tiwanaku
Today, the driver will transfer you to Sucre airport and then you need to fly to La Paz on your own. After arrival, the guide and the driver based there will pick you up and lead you to Tiwanaku Ruins in 1.5 hours. The lunch will also be arranged here. Tiwanaku Ruins is the outstanding representative of the etiquette and public architectures and art and also one of the most important symbols of the Andean civilization. Afterwards, send you to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 12 La Paz departure, Airport drop-off
Our best Bolivia tour packages will end today. After breakfast, you will be escorted to the La Paz Airport by the driver. Wish you a pleasant trip home!
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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