Best of Bolivia | Sample Itinerary
This tour includes the main attractions of Bolivia. In just 10 days you will be able to know this beautiful place and their people. This country has attractions to satisfy travellers of many inclinations. You will visit the City of La Paz, the largest city and centre for commerce, finance and industry. The Historical City of Sucre, the most beautiful city, declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. The City of Potosi renowned for its silver and because is the world’s highest city. The World’s largest salt flat and its main attraction Isla Pescado (Fish Island)
The City of La Paz and the Moon ValleyLa Paz is built gradually on a height between 3000 and 4100 meters in a valley. The poor live in the lower part and the rich in the higher parts. The city is surrounded by hundreds of snow-capped mountaintops of more than 5000 meters high. The colossus Illimani is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
A very interesting site is the Valle de la Luna, or Valley of the Moon. This is surreal landscape is situated 12 km from the city centre. Water has eroded the crumbling rock, with as a result hundreds of high and pointy columns.
Historical City of Sucre
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia. In 1825 the independence was declared in the Casa de la Libertad, the House of Freedom, in this city by Simón Bolívar and Antonio José de Sucre. Both these freedom fighters were once president of Bolivia. The Casa de la Libertad is now a museum in which numerous presidents of Bolivia are honoured with portraits.
The city offers a lot of colonial history; churches, monasteries and many museums. Most buildings are white of colour and therefore Sucre is often called ´the white city´. Because of these beautiful maintained colonial buildings and churches, Sucre is on the list of world heritage sites from UNESCO. The city is more quiet and peaceful than some other big cities. Also the climate is more pleasant than in the cold on the Altiplano and the heat in the east of the country.
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia. In 1825 the independence was declared in the Casa de la Libertad, the House of Freedom, in this city by Simón Bolívar and Antonio José de Sucre. Both these freedom fighters were once president of Bolivia. The Casa de la Libertad is now a museum in which numerous presidents of Bolivia are honoured with portraits.
The city offers a lot of colonial history; churches, monasteries and many museums. Most buildings are white of colour and therefore Sucre is often called ´the white city´. Because of these beautiful maintained colonial buildings and churches, Sucre is on the list of world heritage sites from UNESCO. The city is more quiet and peaceful than some other big cities. Also the climate is more pleasant than in the cold on the Altiplano and the heat in the east of the country.
Colonial City of Potosi
This colonial city is situated on a height of a bit more than 4000m. In 1987 the city was declared as cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Potosí houses a lot of architecture in Baroque style. It has always been a very wealthy city, because of the presence of the silver in the mines. The wealth was a part of every day life and the art in Baroque style reached a level that has never been equalised in any place in the world.
A building which reminds of this style and wealth is the Casa de la Moneda. This is the biggest and most important civil colonial building of America. It was built in the 18th century. In that time it was used to make coins, first by man- and horsepower and later on by steam-engines. Nowadays it’s a very interesting museum; everything is still in its original place. You can admire collections of coins, furniture and pieces of art. The first coin of the Republic of Bolivia can be found here.
This colonial city is situated on a height of a bit more than 4000m. In 1987 the city was declared as cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Potosí houses a lot of architecture in Baroque style. It has always been a very wealthy city, because of the presence of the silver in the mines. The wealth was a part of every day life and the art in Baroque style reached a level that has never been equalised in any place in the world.
A building which reminds of this style and wealth is the Casa de la Moneda. This is the biggest and most important civil colonial building of America. It was built in the 18th century. In that time it was used to make coins, first by man- and horsepower and later on by steam-engines. Nowadays it’s a very interesting museum; everything is still in its original place. You can admire collections of coins, furniture and pieces of art. The first coin of the Republic of Bolivia can be found here.
Uyuni Salt Lake
The Salar de Uyuni is an enormous salt plain which is situated on a height of around 3700 m. With a surface of 12.000 km2 it’s the biggest and most stretched out saltpan in the world. In the distance this plain is surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Andes.
In some places you will find little islands. The most well-known is the Isla de Pescado. On this island grow enormous amounts of giant cactuses from around 10 to 12 m high. A walk on this island is a great experience with beautiful views. Other parts of this landscape houses among others also flamingo’s, alpaca’s and viscacha’s.
In the thick layer of salt, in some places even 40 m thick, you can see the salt crystals. Also the hexagons on the surface will fascinate you. These figures with six corners are the natural shape which the salt takes on.
The Salar de Uyuni is an enormous salt plain which is situated on a height of around 3700 m. With a surface of 12.000 km2 it’s the biggest and most stretched out saltpan in the world. In the distance this plain is surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Andes.
In some places you will find little islands. The most well-known is the Isla de Pescado. On this island grow enormous amounts of giant cactuses from around 10 to 12 m high. A walk on this island is a great experience with beautiful views. Other parts of this landscape houses among others also flamingo’s, alpaca’s and viscacha’s.
In the thick layer of salt, in some places even 40 m thick, you can see the salt crystals. Also the hexagons on the surface will fascinate you. These figures with six corners are the natural shape which the salt takes on.
Includes:
- All mentioned transfers
- All hotels based on double room accommodation
- Private car Sucre/Potosi, Potosi/Uyuni
- Regular bus Uyuni/La Paz
- City tour and Moon Valley in La Paz in private service with transportation and English speaking guide
- City Tour in Sucre in private service with transportation and English speaking guide
- City and Casa de la Moneda in private service with transportation and English speaking guide
- Full day Uyuni Salt Lake in private service with transportation and English speaking guide
Does NOT include:
- Domestic flights La Paz/Sucre (Usd 181.00 pp). The flights price is subject to availability and tariff changes by airlines.
- Airport taxes domestic flights (aprox. Usd 2 pp per flight) and International flight departure from Lima (aprox Usd 30 pp)
- Entrance fee for City and Moon Valley in La Paz (aprox. Usd pp)
- Entrance fee for City and Casa de la Moneda in Potosi (aprox. Usd 3 pp)
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- Extras and items of a personal nature
The City of La Paz and the Moon Valley
Historical City of Sucre
Colonial City of Potosi
Uyuni Salt Lake
Historical City of Sucre
Colonial City of Potosi
Uyuni Salt Lake
Duration:
10 days
Itinerary
1.Arrival to La Paz, reception and transfer to your hotel
2.Morning City Tour of La Paz
3.At proper time transfer to the airport for your flight to Sucre. Arrival and transfer to your hotel
4.Morning City Tour of Sucre
5.Departure by private car to Potosi. Arrival and accommodation in your hotel
6.Morning City Tour of Potosi and Casa de la Moneda
7.Morning departure by private car to Uyuni. Arrival and accommodation in your hotel
8.Full day tour of the Uyuni Salt Lake
9.Morning transfer to the bus station to take the bus to La Paz. Arrival and transfer to your hotel
10.At proper time transfer to airport to take your international flight