Bolivia Upgraded
About Bolivia - From $2,999.00 USD
Get up close and personal with Bolivia’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage on this epic eight-day adventure. You'll travel to the Bolivian desert and have the most scenic picnic ever from atop the mirror-like Uyuni Salt Flats. Next up, a visit to a small local community to learn all about Indigenous life, then it's time to explore sky-high La Paz and the historic capital of Sucre before having dinner with a local family in a traditional hacienda. Sounds good, doesn't it? Trust us, the real Bolivia is so much better.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Upgraded
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Arrival transfer. La Paz city tour. Sucre orientation walk. Excursions to the Salar de Uyuni. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Set out on an orientation walk of Sucre’s main square, Indulge in a culinary experience with a local chef in La Paz, Spend a night in a historic hacienda in the southern highlands, Watch the sunset while having a picnic near Bolivia’s salt flats, See local culture first hand in a small Quechua community supported by G Adventures, Explore some of the most remote patches of the Bolivian desert
How large will the group be?
Max 16, Avg 12.
What meals are included in this trip?
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (6 nts), Hacienda/farm (1 nt).
Itinerary
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La Paz
Arrive at any time. Your arrival transfer is included.
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La Paz/Sucre
After hopping on a flight to the city of Sucre the group will go on an orientation walk through the main square. Take advantage of free time in the afternoon to continue exploring on your own or book a more involved tour to get to know the city’s colonial architecture and historic sites.
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Potosi Countryside
After a free morning in Sucre the group will transfer to the southern highlands where you’ll stay in a historic hacienda. It’s a working farm that also offers travellers a rich cultural exchange with the resident family. After you spend some time seeing the whole farm you’ll have a farm-to-table dinner with your host family featuring tons of local specialties.
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Potosí/Uyuni
It’s a short drive to the centre of Potosí where you’ll go on a guided tour of the Casa Nacional de la Moneda. Afterwards, transfer to Uyuni which is home to the world’s largest salt flat. Drive across the mirror-like landscape and learn all about the role salt has played here.
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Uyuni
Go further into the salt pans and stop for a visit to the small community of Coquesa, located at the base of the Tunupa Volcano on the edge of the Salar. Enjoy a guided walk to learn about local life. Then have lunch on Incahuasi Island before continuing the exploration of the desert and its pans. Finish today with a sunset picnic on the salt flats.
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Uyuni/La Paz
Return to La Paz today on a plane and take advantage of some free time before heading out for an optional dinner with the group.
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La Paz
Spend a free morning in La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. Choose to visit Valley of the Moon before setting out this afternoon by foot, van, and cable car to further explore the city. This evening the group will experience an interactive culinary demonstration at a local, well known, restaurant. A local chef will guide you through a sampling of a few dishes and talk about La Paz and the city’s growing culinary scene.
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La Paz
Depart at any time.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
