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Highlights of Bolivia

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La Paz, Bolivia → Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Country: Bolivia
Start: La Paz, Bolivia
End: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 9 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, motorboat, cable car, 4WD, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Ride the world’s largest urban cable car network above La Paz.
Explore the Witches’ Market and colonial centre of La Paz.
Visit Moon Valley’s eroded sandstone formations.
Cruise across Lake Titicaca to Sun Island.
Walk the Inca stairways and sacred fountain on Isla del Sol.
Visit the Basilica of the Virgen Morena in Copacabana.
Photograph the endless white expanse of Salar de Uyuni.
Explore abandoned locomotives at Uyuni’s Train Cemetery.
Discover traditional salt-processing methods in Colchani.
Watch sunset over the salt flats beside Tunupa Volcano.
Visit Pulacayo’s historic mining complex and railway relics.
Explore Tomave’s colonial church and thermal springs.
See high-altitude lagoons surrounded by volcanic landscapes.
Discover Santa Cruz’s colonial and modern districts.
Visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Samaipata.
Visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Samaipata. Taste regional wines or high-altitude coffee in eastern Bolivia.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Private and shared transport as specified in the itinerary
Domestic flights within Bolivia as listed in the itinerary
English-speaking driver and local guides during included excursions
Sightseeing and excursions detailed in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions
Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions

International flights
Additional domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages and additional beverages during meals
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, minibar purchases, and souvenirs
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to combine cultural heritage, archaeology, and natural landscapes.
Comfortable travelling at high altitudes above 3,500 m.
Comfortable travelling at high altitudes above 3,500 m.
Enjoy long scenic overland journeys through remote regions.
Appreciate a mix of history, indigenous culture, and geology.
Want to experience both Lake Titicaca and Salar de Uyuni in one itinerary.
Enjoy photography-focused travel with unique landscapes.
Prefer guided travel with organised logistics and transport included.
Highly sensitive to altitude or have respiratory/cardiovascular conditions.
Prefer slow-paced itineraries with minimal travel time.
Dislike basic or remote travel environments in some regions.
Want luxury-level accommodation throughout every destination.
Prefer beach holidays or nightlife-focused travel.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain.

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Highlights of Bolivia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz

Day 2: La Paz

Day 3: Copacabana & Sun Island

Day 4: Sun Island & La Paz

Day 5: Uyuni Salt Flats

Day 6: Pulacayo, Tomave & Lagoons

Day 7: Santa Cruz

Day 8: Samaipata

Day 9: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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