ECOBO01 La Paz–Tiwanaku–Titicaca-Copacabana 5D/4N
Day 1:
LA PAZ
Arrival and reception. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. After check in we will have a tour around the
city visiting The Murillo Square, Government Palace, The Parliament,
The Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Artisan Market, Mercado de Brujas,
Tiwanaku Museum and The Moon Valley.
Return to the hotel.
Day 2: LA PAZ – TIWANAKU - PTO. PEREZ
Breakfast. Drive approximately 70 km. from La Paz towards
Tiwanaku, perhaps the most important archaeological site in Bolivia.
Here we can observe the Akapana and Kalasasaya temples, Keri
Kala and Puma Punku, gates of the Sun and the Moon, and the agricultural
hydraulic systems and other important relics still there as evidences
of the ancestral ceremonial centre of the Tiwanaku Empire. Late afternoon
transport to Pto. Perez. Hotel accommodation. (B,L)
Day 3: PTO.
PEREZ – COPACABANA
Transport by
train to Kalahuta and Suriqui island where we can observe the indigenous people
dedicated to the construction of “Balsas de Totora”, the same used by
the scientific Thord Heyderdal for his crossing on the Pacific Ocean. We continue afterwards to Copacabana town where
we will visit the Inca’s sky observatory and the Basilica. Hotel in
Copacabana. (B,L).
Day 4: COPACABANA
SUN ISLAND – LA PAZ
In the morning excursion to the Island of the Sun. This legendary and ancestral
island belongs to the origins of the Inca Empire and here will enjoy
visiting their temples, archaeology heritages such as the Inca’s step
and fountain, the ruins of Pilcocaina, Inca trails, agricultural works,
etc. After lunch transport back to La Paz. Hotel accommodations. (B).
DAY 5: LA PAZ
TRANSFER OUT.
After breakfast
transfer to the airport, bus/train station or program extension. (B).
Included:
private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals.
ECOBO02 La Paz- Uyuni Salt Desert – Potosi – Sucre
5D/4N
Important note:
Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgetable experience however
existing infraestructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents
or very basic huts. Food provided are also expedition meals prepared
by a cook or the guide. Passengers taking part on this tour have to
be ready for discomforts and to participate with a positive actittude.
Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on.
Definitly this tour is
not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation.
Day 1:
LA PAZ-ORURO-UYUNI
Transfer
from your hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip to Oruro.
Short city tour in Oruro and then night at transport by train to the small
city of Uyuni.
Day 2: FULL DAY TOUR TO THE SALAR
DE UYUNI
Early morning overland through the Salt Desert of Uyuni to visit the Isla
de Pescado located at 70 km inside the desert. This is one of the most
interesting tours in Bolivia visiting the highest salt desert in the
world. Hotel in Uyuni. (B,L).
Day 3: UYUNI - POTOSI
In
the Morning a bus will transport to the city of Potosi. The bus ride goes along an
impressive landscape of desert areas. Afternoon visit of a tin and silver
mine. Visit to the colonial city. Hotel. (B)
Day
4: SUCRE
Early morning bus ride to Sucre City. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel
and afterwards visit to the well preserved white colonial city of Sucre,
historical capital of Bolivia, a treasure of colonial art, monuments,
churches, also declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World
by the Unesco. A real hit for
culture lovers. (B)
Day 5: SUCRE - LA PAZ
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, station or program extension. (B).
Included: Public Bus transport,
train, bilingual guide, accommodation, notes meals.
ECOBO03 La Paz-Salt Desert-Volcanoes and Lagoons of the
South Lipez-Potosi-Sucre 7D/6N
Important note:
Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgatable experience however
existing infraestructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents
or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided is also an expedition food
prepared by a cook or the guide. Passengers participating on this tour
have to be ready for discomforts and to participate with a positive
actittude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or
so on.
Definitly this tour is
not for passengers with high expectation in accommodations.
Day 1:
LA PAZ-ORURO-UYUNI
Transfer from your hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip
to Oruro. Short city tour in Oruro and then night transport by train
to the small city of Uyuni.
Day 2: UYUNI
– SAN JUAN
70 km ride over the Salt Desert to visit the little volcanic island ISLA
DE PESCADO. Walk around the island and box lunch. Another 40 km over
the Salt Desert and then to San Juan village. Overnight in tents or
refuges without private facilities.(B,L,D)
Day 3: SAN
JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA
8 hours 4x4 car drive through the desert of Chiguana, the high altitude
lagoons of Cañapa and Hedionda. We can observe the largest Saint James
Flamingos colony, Honda Lagoon, the desert of Siloli and the rocky
area known as Arbol de Piedra. Arrival at Laguna Colorada and overnight
in tents or refuge without private facilities. (B, L, D).
Day 4: LAGUNA
COLORADA - UYUNI
10 hours 4x4 car drive through the South Lipez highlands visiting on the
way the Valle de las Rocas, Alota, and arrival in Uyuni at dawn. Basic
Hostal accommodation with private facilities.
(B, L).
Day 5: UYUNI - POTOSI
6 hours 4x4 car drive across the mining region of Bolivia, a nice region
of desert, mountains and fertile little valleys. Arrival in Potosi. Afternoon visit of the city declared Historical
and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the Unesco with its colonial
monuments and museums. Hotel with private facilities. (B)
Day 6: POTOSI - SUCRE
3 hours overland by bus to the city of SUCRE. Afternoon visit of this beautiful Colonial City, declared Historical
and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the Unesco. Visit to the principal
historical and religious colonial monuments and the Asur textile museum.
Hotel with comfort and all facilities. (B).
Day
7: SUCRE TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport, bus station or program extension.
Included: private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals.
Remarks: lodge on
days 1, 2, 3, are very basic (in tents or refuges) and sleeping bag
is very important for the cold nights. No hotel categories during these
days. In Uyuni, maximum 2 star hotel. In Potosi maximum 3 star superior.
ECOBO04 La Paz-Salt Desert-Volcanoes and Lagoons of
the South Lipez-Potosi-Sucre 9D/8N
Important note:
Traveling in the Salar of Uyuni area is an unforgatable experience however
existing infraestructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents
or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided is also an expedition food
prepared by a cook or the guide. Passengers participating on this tour
have to be ready for discomforts and ready to participate with a positive
actittude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or
so on.
Definitly this tour is
not for passengers with high expectation in accommodations.
Day 1: LA
PAZ – ORURO - JIRIRA
Starting from La Paz we drive
towards Oruro, the mining city of Bolivia.
Our journey continues towards Lake Popoo and finally arrives at the Salt
Desert and the little village of Jirira at the foot lands of Tunupa Volcano.
Tents or refuge accommodations (no private facilities). (L,D).
Day 2:
JIRIRA – SAN JUAN
Morning visit of the Chullpas (burial site) and short hike up to the volcano
for a unique view over the Salar. 70 km overland on the Salt Desert
to visit the little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Hike around and
box lunch. Another 40 km overland trip along the Salt Desert towards
San Juan village. Overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities).
(B,L,D)
Day 3:
SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA
Drive through the desert of Chiguana, High altitude lagoons of Cañapa,
Hedionda where we can observe the largest Saint James Flamingos colony.
Observe the impressive desert of Siloli and the rocky landscape known
as Arbol de Piedra. Arrival at Laguna Colorada for overnight in tents
or refuge (no private facilities). (B,L,D)
Day 4:
LAGUNA COLORADA – LAGUNA VERDE – ALOTA VILLAGE.
Early morning (around 5 am.) overland trip to the Geysers of the Rising
Sun, Laguna Salada, Desert of Salvador Dali, Laguna Verde and Volcano
Llicancabur. Return in direction to the Laguna Colorada and overland
on the other side through the Bolivian highland up to the Valle de Las
Rocas and Alota village. Overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities).
(B,L,D)
Day 5:
ALOTA – UYUNI - POTOSI
Overland to Vilama and Pampa Colorada continuing afterwards to Uyuni.
Stop for lunch and continuing afterwards through the traditional mining
region of Bolivia with desert, colourful mountains and little Andean
oasis to a final arrival in the city of Potosi. Overnight in a hotel
with private facilities.
Day
6: POTOSI - SUCRE
Morning visit of a tin and silver mine of the historical Cerro Rico Hill.
Visit to the colonial city and to the museum of La Casa de la Moneda.
In the afternoon a 3 hours overland trip will take us to SUCRE city.
Hotel accommodations. (B).
Day
7: SUCRE
Half-day visit to the Colonial City of Sucre declared Historical and Cultural
Patrimony of the World by the Unesco visiting the principal historical
and religious colonial monuments and the Asur textile museum. Free afternoon.
Hotel with comfort and all facilities. (B).
Day 8: SUCRE
– LA PAZ
Morning transfer to the airport. Flight back to La Paz. Transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. In the
evening dinner with folk music and dances.
Day
9: LA PAZ – TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transport to the airport,
bus or train station (or program extension). (B).
Included: private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals
ECOBO05 La Paz - Titicaca Lake – Condoriri Andean Mountains - Uyuni Desert
- Potosi – Sucre 11D/10N
Important note:
Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgatable experience however
existing infraestructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents
or very basic refuges (huts). Food provided is also an expedition food
prepared by a cook or the guide. Passengers participating on this tour
have to be ready for discomforts and to participate with a positive
actittude. Do not expect hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or
so on.
Definitly this tour is
not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation.
Day 1: LA PAZ:
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Visit to the city of La Paz including
San Francisco Church, Handicraft Market, Government Square, Jaen Street
Museum, Residential areas and the impressive Moon Valley. Hotel (L).
Day 2: LA PAZ
– TITICACA LAKE
Overland trip to the ruins of Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological
site. Visit to the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, Akapana pyramid,
Gate of the Sun and the Moon. Visit
of the Museum and the Church of the Village. Mid afternoon overland transfer to PUERTO PEREZ
village on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Hotel accommodations. (B, L).
Day 3: TITICACA LAKE – SURIQUI ISLANDS - PTO. PEREZ
Full day trip cruising to a community of Suriqui Islands to visit the local people and learn about their
skill to built the famous papyrus
“Balsas” and observe their daily activities. Cruising again transfer
to the Kalahuta archaeological site lying along one of the most beautiful
bays of the Lake. Visit with 2 hours walk along the site.
Return in the afternoon to Puerto Perez for overnight. (B,L).
Day 4: PTO. PEREZ – CONDORIRI ANDEAN REGION.
Full day trip to the Royal Andean Mountain Range. Overland by 4x4 to reach
the Condoriri Peak Region and then 2 hours trek along beautiful Andean
trails to reach the altitude lagoon ChiarKhota at 4600 m. This is surrounded
by the impressive snowy and rocky peaks: Aguja Negra Peak, Condoriri
Peak, Mount Pequeño Alpamayo, etc. Light trek around the site and picnic
lunch. In the afternoon return to Puerto Perez. Hotel accommodations.
(B,L).
Day 5: PTO. PEREZ – LA PAZ.
Return to the city of La Paz and afternoon at leisure to visit the markets,
modern art galleries, etc. Overnight.
(B).
Day 6:
LA PAZ – JIRIRA
Transfer from your Hotel in La Paz to the bus station and overland trip
to ORURO. Reception and 4x4 drive 6 hours trip along the rest of Lake
Popoo, Challapata, Huari, Sevaruyo, Rio Mulato, Colchane to reach the
Salt Desert and the little village of Jirira at the foot of the Tunupa
Volcano. Overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B,L,D)
Day 7:
JIRIRA – ISLA DE PESCADO - UYUNI
Visit of the Chullpas and short hike up to the Tunupa volcano for a unique
view over the Salar. 70 km overland on the Salt Desert to visit the
little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Walk around and box lunch. Another
70 km over the Salt Desert to reach the village of Colchani with its
little salt industries and then transfer to Uyuni. Overnight in tents
or refuge (no private facilities). (B,L,D)
Day 8:
UYUNI - POTOSI
6 hours 4x4 car drive through the mining region of Bolivia, a nice region
of desert, mountains and fertile little valleys. Final arrival in Potosi
city. Afternoon visit of the
city declared Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the
Unesco with its colonial monuments and museums. Hotel with better comfort
and private facilities. (B)
Day 9: POTOSI
- SUCRE
3 hours overland by car (or public bus) to the city of Sucre. Afternoon visit to the Colonial City declared
Historical and Cultural Patrimony of the World by the Unesco visiting
the principal historical and religious colonial monuments and the Asur
textile museum. Hotel with comfort
and all facilities. (B)
Day 10: SUCRE
– LA PAZ
Transfer to the airport. Flight to LA PAZ. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening farewell
dinner with folk music and dances. Overnight. (B,D).
Day 11: LA PAZ transfer
out.
Transfer to the airport, bus terminal or program extension.
Included:
private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals.
ECOBO06 From the Titicaca Lake to the Desert of
the Pacific Ocean coast in Chile 10D/9N
Important note:
Traveling in the Salar de Uyuni area is an unforgetable experience however
existing infraestructure is very basic so accommodations are in tents or very
basic refuges (huts). Food provided is also an expedition food prepared by a
cook or the guide. Passengers participating on this tour have to be ready for
discomforts and to participate with a positive actittude. Do not expect
hot water, first class toilets, warm bed or so on.
Definitly this tour is
not for passengers with high expectations in accommodation.
Day 1: LA PAZ.
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Visit to the city of La Paz including
San Francisco Church, Handicraft Market, Government Square, Jaen Street
Museum, Residential Ares and Moon Valley. Overnight.
Day 2: LA PAZ – PTO. PEREZ (LAKE TITICACA)
Overland trip to the Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most important archaeological
site and visit of the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, Akapana pyramid,
Gate of the Sun and the Moon. Visit
to the local Museum and the Church of the Village.
Mid afternoon overland transfer to Puerto Perez on the shores
of Lake Titicaca for overnight. (B,
L).
Day 3: SURIQUI ISLANDS (TITICACA LAKE)
Full day trip cruising to
a community of Suriqui Islands
to visit the local people and learn about their skill to built the famous papyrus “Balsas” and their daily activities.
Cruising again transfer to the Kalahuta archaeological site lying along
one of the most beautiful bay of the Lake. Visit and 2 hours walk along
the site. Return in the afternoon to Puerto Perez continuing
afterwards to La Paz. (B,L).
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Day 4: LA
PAZ – COLCHANE (UYUNI SALT DESERT)
Morning overland trip to Oruro, continuing
afterwards along the Lake Popoo, Challapata, Huari, Sevaruyo, Rio Mulato
and Colchane to reach the Salt Desert of Uyuni. Overnight in tents or
refuge (no private facilities). (B,L,D)
Day
5: COLCHANE – SAN JUAN
70 km ride over the Salt Desert to visit
the little volcanic island Isla de Pescado. Hike around and box lunch.
Another 40 km over the Salt Desert and then by overland to KolchaK and
San Juan village. Overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities).
(B,L,D)
Day
6: SAN JUAN – LAGUNA COLORADA
8 hours 4x4 car drive through the desert
of Chiguana, High altitude lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda. Observe the
largest Saint James Flamingos colony, Honda Lagoon, the desert of Siloli
and the rocky formation known as the Arbol de Piedra. Arrival at Laguna
Colorada and overnight in tents or refuge (no private facilities). (B,L,D)
Day
7: LAGUNA COLORADA – SAN PEDRO
DE ATACAMA (CHILE)
5h30 am. start our overland
trip to the Geyser of the Rising Sun, Laguna Salada, Desert of Salvador
Dali, Laguna Verde and Volcano Llicancabur. Continuing towards the border
with Chile we meet with the Chilean vehicle for a transfer to San Pedro
de Atacama. Arrival at your hotel around 14h00 p.m.. Afternoon
visit to the anthropology museum and the Moon Valley. (B,L)
Day
8: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA – CALAMA
- IQUIQUE
Overland transfer to Calama.
Flight to Iquique. Reception and overland trip through the desert of
the Pacific Coast with its lost and empties villages of the past century,
its geo signs, the rock paintings, National Pampa de Tamarugal park
etc. Late afternoon arrival in Arica, small harbor
city on the Sea Coast. Hotel. (B,L)
Day
9: IQUIQUE – SAJAMA NATIONAL
PARK – LA PAZ
Overland trip leaving sea
level to cross the desert and climb along the Andean Range up to the
Lauca National Park and Chungara Lake and Volcano. Amazing trip to watch
the Andean animals like the Guanaco, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Andean Ostrich,
Rabbits, Andean Eagle, etc. Arrival at the Bolivian Border at 4200 m
and traverse to the Sajama National Park around the Sajama Volcano and
village. Arrival to La Paz late in the afternoon. Hotel accommodations.
In the evening dinner with folk music and dances. (B,L,D).
Day 10: LA PAZ transfer out.
Transfer to airport, train/bus station or program extension.
Included: private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals.
ECOBO07 The Ecological and Multicultural
Bolivian Trail. 13D/12N
Day 1: LA PAZ.
Arrival and transfer to your
hotel. Visit to the city of La Paz including San Francisco Church, Handicraft
Market, Government Square, Jaen Street Museum, Residential Ares and
Moon Valley. Overnight.
Day 2: LA PAZ – TIWANAKU – LAKE TITICACA.
Overland trip towards Tiwanaku,
Bolivia’s most important archaeological
site and visit to the temples of Kalasaya, Puma Punku, Akapana pyramid,
Gate of the Sun and the Moon. Visit
to the interesting Museum and the Church of the Village. Mid afternoon overland transfer to PUERTO PEREZ
village on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Hotel(B,L).
Day 3: TITICACA
LAKE – MOON & SUN ISLANDS
Cruise to the Island of Paco with
visit to an indigenous community who is using the Andean Papyrus for
the construction of boats, handicraft, etc. Afterwards we continue by
boat to the Moon Island visiting the archaeological sites.
Cruise again to reach Sun Island for a visit to the historical
and archaeological site of Pilkokaïna. Lunch followed by a light hike
around the Island. Overnight
in an EcoLodge. (B, L)
Day 4: COPACABANA
– LA PAZ
Cruise to the village of Copacabana and visit to the archaeological observatory
La Horca del Inca, the Inca’s bath and colonial Calvary. Afternoon overland
transport across a panoramic highland back to the city of La Paz. Hotel. (B).
Day 5: LA
PAZ - COCHABAMBA
Morning transfer to the bus terminal and departure by regular Pullman bus
to the city of Cochabamba. We
will enjoy an 8 hours trip through the Bolivian highplateau and then
descending towards the template valley of Cochabamba. Transfer to your
hotel (B).
Day 6: COCHABAMBA
Day to visit the city of Cochabamba: the archaeological museum, the villages
of Quillacollo, Pairumani farm, Tiquipaya valley and enjoy the surrounding
landscapes. (B)
Day 7: COCHABAMBA
– SANTA CRUZ
Transfer to the bus terminal and departure by regular Pullman bus to Santa
Cruz. Full day journey beginning
with a ride on the middle high plateau and then with a descend to the
tropical valley of Chapare and the region of Yapacani and Buena Vista.
Arrival in Santa Cruz and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 8: SANTA
CRUZ
Day to enjoy visiting the city of Santa Cruz including the museum of the
Cathedral, Museum of Art and Folklore and Museum of History ending at
the Art-Campo, a traditional local handicraft market. (B)
Day
9: SANTA CRUZ - CHIQUITANIA
Overland trip to the Jesuit Missions of the Gran Chiquitania passing through
the villages of San Javier, La Piedras, Concepción, visit of the Jesuit
Church and the Mission Museum and at the end of the afternoon after
a trip of 540 km throughout a lovely soft subtropical surroundings final
arrival into San Ignacio de Velasco.
Overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 10: JESUIT MISSIONS
Full day tour to visit the Jesuit Missions of Santa Ana, San Miguel, San
Rafael and to exchange culture with the inhabitants of these little villages
full of friendly life and traditions. Return on mid afternoon to San Ignacio. In the evening enjoy a wonderful concert of
baroque music in the church of San Ignacio. (B,L,D)
Day 11: JESUIT
MISSIONS - CONCEPCION
Morning visit to a local indigenous community with horse riding through
the sub tropical surrounding and barbecue with demonstrations of their
folklore and dances. Overland
transfer to Concepcion and overnight.
(B,L,D)
Day 12: CONCEPCION
– SANTA CRUZ
Overland backs to San Javier, visit of the Mission and Museum, and then
transfer to Santa Cruz. Hotel accommodations.
(B,L)
Day 13: SANTA CRUZ TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport, bus station or program extension.
Included: private transport,
bilingual guide, accommodation, noted meals