Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia

Duration: 8 days

Begins: La Paz

Ends: La Paz

Trip Code: SBENG

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    Expect the unexpected on an adventure through Bolivia, a country experiencing a surge in popularity due in part to its stunning landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of its indigenous populations. Explore the historic capital of Sucre and sky-high La Paz, experience life at a traditional hacienda, and watch the sunset from atop the sweeping Uyuni Salt Flats.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    National Geographic Journeys
    Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
    Service Level
    Upgraded
    Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Bolivian Hacienda Experience, Potosí Your Journeys Highlight Moment: La Paz Culinary Experience, La Paz
    • 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
    Accommodation

    Hotels (6 nts), Hacienda/farm (1 nt).

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

    Allow USD180-235 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private van, 4x4 vehicle, plane, walking

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

    Day 1 : La Paz

    Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

    This adventure travels to high altitude, medically defined as anything over 8,000 ft (2,440m).

    Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

    1h

    The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.

    Private Vehicle

    La Paz

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Day 2 : La Paz/Sucre

    Catch a flight to charming Sucre, then enjoy an orientation walk around the main square. This afternoon, relax at a local café, explore on your own, or opt to take an immersive tour of Sucre with a local expert that focuses on the city’s stunning colonial architecture and historic sites, best viewed from the ubiquitous rooftop terraces.

    Free time:

    Sucre

    Enjoy free time to explore, relax at a cafe or take a specialized walking tour.

    Sucre Orientation Walk

    Sucre

    Enjoy a walk with your CEO around Sucres's centre and main square. For more in-depth information, a specialized guided tour is offered on option this afternoon..

    Plane

    La Paz - Sucre 1h

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Parador Santa Maria

    Optional Activities - Day 2

    Sucre Guided City Tour

    Sucre

    Enjoy a guided tour exploring the constitutional capital of Bolivia. Learn about the history, culture, and preserved colonial buildings that earned the city its' UNESCO designation. Visit the main square and the Dinosaur Park before ending with a cocktail and a panoramic view of the city in the Recoleta area.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Parador Santa Maria

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 3 : Potosi Countryside

    Enjoy free time this morning before travelling into the southern highlands to our historic hacienda. Surrounded by lush agricultural fields and rolling hills, this working farm offers unique opportunities for cultural exchanges with the resident family. Get a glimpse into daily life here while lending a hand at the dairy and in the fields, and step back in time during visits to the property’s private rooms, chapel, and museum. Cap off your experience with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring an array of local specialities.

    Free time:

    Sucre Morning

    Make the most of your time in this beautiful city.

    Private Vehicle

    Sucre - Potosí 3h

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Bolivian Hacienda Experience

    Potosí

    Down a winding dirt road, snaking through the stunning Southern Highlands we find our remote Hacienda. Surrounded by lush farmlands, rivers and rolling hills, this historic “working” farm offers a unique cultural interaction with a welcoming local family. Dating back to the 1500s, we step back in time with visits to private museum rooms, the chapel and library. Also, immerse ourselves into the hacienda’s daily life including demonstrations at the dairy and a visit to the fields, Finish with an authentic farm-to-table dinner featuring local specialities from the area.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Museo Cayara

    Acommodation

    Hotel Museo Cayara

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 4 : Potosí/Uyuni

    Make the short drive to the centre of Potosí and enjoy a guided tour of the Casa Nacional de la Moneda, the old silver mint and now a museum dedicated to Bolivian art and history. Take a scenic drive to Uyuni, gateway to the world's largest salt flat. Learn about the industrialization of salt and the geographical history of the region while driving across this mirror-like landscape.

    Note: During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.

    Private Vehicle

    Potosí - Uyuni 4h

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Private Vehicle

    Potosí 0h45m

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Casa de la Moneda

    Potosí

    Learn about the first global currency at this renowned National Mint museum.

    4x4

    Uyuni - Salt Flats

    Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

    Acommodation

    Luna Salada Hotel

    Acommodation

    Luna Salada Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Uyuni

    Journey deeper into the salt pans to explore their varied geographical features. Along the way, stop for a visit to the small community of Coquesa, located at the base of the Tunupa Volcano on the edge of the Salar. After this, have lunch on the salt flat before continuing our exploration of the desert and its pans. Cap off the day with a sunset picnic on the salt flats before returning to the hotel.

    In rainy season (approximately January to early April), it is not possible to visit the Coquesa community, and a box/picnic lunch will be provided instead, as well as a visit to the Train Cemetery.

    4x4

    Uyuni - Salt Flats

    Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

    Bolivian Salt Flats Experience

    Salt Flats

    Accompanied by a local expert guide explore the stunning landscape of the Bolivian Salt Flats by 4x4. Enter a landscape unlike anything you've ever seen as we drive across (or around) the world's largest salt flat; the piercing blue sky contrasts against the blinding white of the flat salt beds.

    Coquesa visit & Incahuasi Island Lunch

    Coquesa - Incahuasi

    Visit the small community of Coquesa at the base of the Tunupa Volcano and on the edge of the Salar. Take a walk to a scenic viewpoint over the flats and then enter a cave where there are several very well-preserved mummies that have been there for over 500 years. Continue to Incahuasi, an island in a sea of salt covered with giant Trichocereus cacti. Have lunch here amid the island's panoramic views of the salt flat surrounding it. Then, enjoy time to wander around the area admiring the strange desert plant life.

    Excursion and sunset Picnic on the Salt Flats

    Salt Flats

    Enjoy a picnic amidst this spectacular landscape, while the local expert guide describes the cultural and geographical history of the area, watch the sky come alive as the sun sets over the expansive salt flats.

    Acommodation

    Luna Salada Hotel

    Acommodation

    Luna Salada Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Uyuni/La Paz

    Catch a flight to La Paz and enjoy free time to explore before joining the group for an optional dinner.

    Plane

    Uyuni - La Paz 1h - 1h30m

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Free time:

    La Paz

    Enjoy some time to explore on your own.

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : La Paz

    Awake in lofty La Paz, the highest capital city in the world. Spend the morning at leisure, or opt to take an excursion to see the stunning maze of canyons and spires in the Valley of the Moon. This afternoon, set out by foot, van, and cable car to discover this sky-high city with your guide. Explore vibrant squares, historical landmarks, and lively markets, learning about the balance of old and new along the way. In the evening, enjoy an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant, including demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef as our guide, we’ll sample a variety of dishes and discuss the growing popularity of La Paz as a culinary destination.

    Free time:

    La Paz Morning

    Enjoy the morning to explore on your own or opt to take a Moon Valley tour.

    La Paz City Tour

    La Paz

    Explore the city on a guided tour. Check out stunning cathedrals, impressive museums, and lively markets, learning more about the history of this fascinating city. Look for majestic Mt Illimani in the background.

    La Paz Culinary Experience

    La Paz

    Embark on an interactive culinary experience at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy demonstrations on how traditional foods such as quinoa are integrated into modern fusion dishes. With a local chef, we sample a variety of modern dishes based on traditional foods and learn about the growing popularity of La Paz as a foodie destination.

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 7

    Valley of the Moon Tour

    La Paz

    Tour the lunar landscape of the Valley of the Moon, observe the clay formations carved into the landscape by years of erosion.

    Acommodation

    Attix Boutique Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 8 : La Paz

    Depart at any time.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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