9 Days
Welcome to Boliva! You will be amazed and truly astounded by the beauty, culture and diversity of wildlife and geographical locations during this once in a lifetime trip!
Let's go on an adventure!
Day 1
Arrival into La Paz, Bolivia
Day 2
Enjoy an exploration of La Paz, including a visit to the city’s famed witch market
Day 3 - 5
Fly to Uyuni, gateway to the biggest salt flat in the world. Begin your 3 Nights Kachi Lodge salar discovery program
Day 6
Fly to La Paz, head to the lakeshore of Lake Titicaca, visit the Totora Museum, and embark on a journey to Sun Island
Day 7
Venture out to explore Moon Island & Pilkokaina Inca temple
Day 8
Explore the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku and immerse yourself in the Aymaran culture
Day 9
Depart Bolivia
With the help of our travel specialists, create a perfect trip planned around your specific interests, tastes and preferences. We will provide helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
CONTACT US ABOUT THIS TRIPOn arrival, start your Classic Luxury Bolivia and Peru Journey with a stay in La Paz.
Head out to explore La Paz. The city is situated in a valley at the foothills of the Andes range at an elevation of 11,942 feet above sea level. Walk through the central market, rich in handicrafts, weavings, and other local goods. Here you will get a peek into the daily lives of the people of La Paz to give you an understanding of the local culture.
Next, head to Cerro Cumbre, a mountain clearing of Bolivia that locals believe to be holy, where you will find the Witches’ Market. Also known as La Hechiceria and El Mercado de Las Brujas, the market is a popular tourist attraction in La Paz.
Dozens of vendors line the streets, selling a variety of obscure and very strange products, ingredients and whatever else may be necessary to carry out traditional spiritual rituals from the Aymara world. The Aymara are indigenous people that live in the Altiplano and Andes regions, with nearly two million living in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. Visit the viewpoint “Mirador de Killi Killi” and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku temple.
Then descend to the more modern southern part of La Paz to visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been impressively shaped by erosion. Ride by cable car, or “Teleférico,” which provides access to some of the most captivating views over the city and will give you an entirely different perspective.
Fly to Uyuni and head deep into the largest salt flat in the world to start your exploration. Enroute, visit the Train Cemetery, where you will find the remains of the 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. Visit Colchani where you will learn the processes and observe the methods of salt extraction.
Kachi Lodge program includes accommodation, transfers, meals, beverages, and guided scheduled excursions The lodge offers an exclusive and unique experience, set on a wooden platform near a cacti covered island. The six dome suites turn a stay on the altiplano into the most luxurious adventure. One where comfort and designed interiors meet the great outdoors.
At Kachi Lodge, the visionary mind-set of its founders – amazing escapes – pushes the boundaries of the sustainable travels further: cutting edge green infrastructures and commitment to the local communities are a daily reality. The Lodge has teamed with the best in the region to offer unique food prepared by Bolivia’s most celebrated chef, Gaston Ugalde.
Exploring the largest salt flat in the world. As a guest, the portfolio of activities within an hour of the lodge is vast: it ranges from the cultural and ethnic excursions to the ancient archaeological site and sacred ground of the Alkaya, where ancient mummies can be seen. You can also experience hikes to nearby Thunupa volcano, amidst ochre and red colored earth, or sunrise hikes followed by a breakfast at the tip of an island surrounded by giant cacti.
Fly to La Paz and head to the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the Totora Museum in Huatajata, which showcases the different expeditions of Totora rafts that sailed the oceans and rivers of the world.
Enjoy lunch before traveling north towards the highlands, and the town of Copacabana. There you will explore the town, including a visit to the church of the famous “Virgen Morena”.
Embark on a journey on Lake Titicaca to the legendary island of the sun.
Observe the sunrise this morning from the comfort of your bed. Travel by boat to the Island of the Moon and visit the Inca ruins of Inak Uyu on the northeast shore, believed to be the convent for the Virgins of the Sun.
Head back to Sun Island to visit Pilko Kaina Inca temple. This is more like the classic Inca structure that you see in Peru. It is a triple-doorway-fronted building and, despite its diminutive size, is a very elegant example of Incan architecture.
Discover the village of Yumani, where you will walk along the Inca steps, which take you through the terrace gardens, and up to the fountain of Eternal Youth. Islanders believe that anyone who drinks from the fountain will stay young forever.
Travel to an ancient city to visit the ruins of Tiwanaku, where you will get a glimpse into the Aymaran way of life. Tiwanaku dates to 400 to 1100 AC, and was one of the most important pre-Inca civilizations, considered to be among the most developed at the time. During your tour, you will visit Kalasasaya temple and the Gate of the Sun constructed out of stone, along with the Ponce and Fraile monoliths and the Akapana pyramid and semi-underground temple. End your visit at the museum, where you will see some of the pottery and stonework that was recovered at the sites and learn about the Aymaran culture.
Proceed with your departure flight from Bolivia.
With the help of our travel specialists, create a perfect trip planned around your specific interests, tastes and preferences. We will provide helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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