Country(ies): Bolivia
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 18
Accommodation: Guesthouses & 2-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: Local buses, sleeper bus & train
Highlights: Bright & bustling La Paz, Uyuni & the world's largest salt flats, the churches of Potosi, colonial city of Sucre, flora and fauna of Madidi & the pampas
Join us on this 15-day in depth tour of Bolivia's highlights. This tour starts in La Paz with a visit to the main sites of this remarkable city, which is nestled in between the peaks of the Andes. The tour then heads to the dramatic salt flats where the sky is reflected perfectly on the flats like a mirror. We spend three days exploring the flats by 4-wheel drive, this place is like another world, we visit lagoons full of flamingoes as well as volcanoes and geysers. We then leave the salt flats to visit the beautiful towns of Potosi and Sucre. The tour then takes us into the Amazon jungle, we do walks and boat trips exploring the wildlife of the jungle and rivers, we search for monkeys, pink dolphins and other Amazonian wildlife. The tour ends with free time in La Paz for you to do some final exploring before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Hotel Estrella Andina
La Paz
Only 50 yards from Brujas Market, in La Paz, and 100 yards from the city's picturesque artisans fair, Estrella Andina has comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.San Francisco Church is 550 yards from the hotel.
Tambo Aymara Hotel
Uyuni
Tambo Aymara Ethno Hotel is in a well renovated old house and a convenient lodging option at Uyuni's town located few minutes by walking from the city centre.
Hotel Tukos La Casa Real
Potosi
Featuring a terrace with a panoramic views, a skybar and an on-site restaurant, this 160 year old remodelled house offers accommodations in the ancient city of Potosi. Free WiFi access is available.
Hotel Sucre
Sucre
Boasting an elegant Spanish style courtyard and details of Colonial decor, Hotel Sucre has rooms with city views and free WiFi just 1 block from 25 de Mayo Square.
Salt Flats Accommodation
Salt Flats
Accommodation during your stay at the Salt Flats is a basic but comfortable hostel, which will vary depending on availability at the time.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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